Authors: Mona Ahmed Elsepaey Elsemary, Mohammed Almohaimeed
Journal: World Research of Business Administration Journal
Volume: Vol.5 No.3
Published: November 2025
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.56830/WRBA11202501
Abstract
The non-profit sector plays a pivotal role in achieving the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, where it represents a potential economic opportunity for development. Therefore, the current study aimed to identify ways non-profit organizations (NPOs) can support sustainable economic development through community activities, leading to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and Saudi Vision 2030.
The Ensan Association in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was chosen as a case study due to its importance and influence in this sector. The study also aimed to identify the impact of Ensan Association’s social responsibility activities on sustainable economic development in the local community, focusing on two indicators: raising the standard of living of individuals and reducing unemployment rates in Saudi Arabia.
The study relied on a mixed methodology to collect data using questionnaires and interviews. Correlation analysis results showed a strong relationship between social responsibility activities and achieving the economic goals of sustainable development, namely raising the standard of living and reducing unemployment.
Simple regression results also showed that a one-unit increase in social responsibility activities leads to a significant improvement in these economic goals, which positively impacts sustainable economic development. Furthermore, the results of the multiple linear regression demonstrated strong statistical significance for the model, and the study confirmed the importance of NPOs’ social responsibility activities in supporting sustainable economic development.
Based on the study’s findings, it recommends empowering NPOs by developing specialized training programs for the most vulnerable groups and diversifying their funding sources to ensure sustainability. It also encourages decision-makers to adopt supportive policies and legislation that strengthen partnerships and secure investment to achieve sustainable development.
Keywords: Social Responsibility, Sustainable Economic Development, Standard of Living, Unemployment Rate, Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs), Ensan Association
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