Study of Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Ecosystems in South East and East Asian Countries: Case Study: Care Center Yawaragi, Japan
Peer Reviewed
Date issued
October 2016
Subject
Social Business;
Entrepreneurship;
Innovation Ecosystem;
Health Services;
Person with Disability;
Business Development;
Social Innovation;
Social Security;
Health Promotion
JEL code
A13 - Relation of Economics to Social Values
Country
Japan
Category
Technical Notes
This report consolidates the key findings from a series of in-depth country-level studies on social entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems in Japan, presenting the case study of Care Center Yawaragi. Care Center Yawaragi is the pioneer in realizing around-the-clock, 24-7-365 home-based care services for seniors and disabled in Japan. It has continuously implemented initiatives to support marginalized segments over the past 30 years.
