scholarly journals Fostering bottom-up entrepreneurship in embryonic ecosystems: Insights from smallholders

Agrosearch ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 10-30
Author(s):  
M. Akiode
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Information Support ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem ◽  
Bottom Up ◽  
Entrepreneurial Opportunities ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystems ◽  
Key Sectors ◽  
Policy Frameworks ◽  
Support Policy ◽  
Key Drivers

In embryonic entrepreneurial ecosystems, support policy frameworks seek to revitalize rural communities, alleviate poverty, transform key sectors of the economy and develop local businesses by increasing access to finance among others. However, policy frameworks rarely foster vertical connections across ecosystems particularly from the bottom-up. In some cases, entrepreneurial ecosystem elements do not necessarily address the peculiar needs of entrepreneurial diversity within the ecosystem. Drawing insights from smallholders, this paper seeks to examine the outlook for entrepreneurial opportunities among them and the influence of entrepreneurial ecosystem support on entrepreneurship opportunities outlook. The paper identifies the key drivers of bottom-up entrepreneurship opportunities. The study concludes that fostering bottom-up entrepreneurship among smallholders with a discovery entrepreneurship outlook in embryonic entrepreneurial ecosystems can contribute in helping those in poverty go beyond subsistence entrepreneurship. The paper recommends that entrepreneurial ecosystem elements should be mobilised to offer financial resources and institutional support beyond the current information support available to smallholders.

scholarly journals Entrepreneurial ecosystems: Founding figures and research frontiers in economic geography

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (2-4) ◽  
pp. 55-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susann Schäfer ◽  
Heike Mayer
Keyword(s):  
Economic Geography ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem ◽  
Ongoing Debate ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystems ◽  
Published Research ◽  
Research Frontiers

Abstract The editorial for the special issue on entrepreneurial ecosystems summarizes the ongoing debate on the entrepreneurial ecosystem concept and portrays the backgrounds of founding figures of the concept. It traces the unique contribution of this issue with regard to recently published research. The contributions deal with the measurement of and the role of specific actors and institutions in entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Understanding Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 103-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sachin A Meshram ◽  
A. M. Rawani
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
High Growth ◽  
Knowledge Generation ◽  
Business Growth ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystems ◽  
Policy Debates ◽  
Small Business Growth

Entrepreneurial ecosystems are a strategy that is designed to nurture economic development by promoting entrepreneurship, small business growth, and innovation. Ecosystems represent a new direction for entrepreneurship research that simultaneously increases knowledge of the complex contextual environments surrounding the entrepreneurship process, while at the same time providing useful contributions to policy debates around the role of high-growth entrepreneurship as a driver of regional economic development. This article reviews the concept evolution; different definitions and factors of entrepreneurial ecosystems. Additionally, it provides approaches of past contributions about entrepreneurial ecosystem. This article contributes to knowledge generation and provides further research directions. This study is an attempt to cover the different articles that exist on the entrepreneurial ecosystems.

scholarly journals Towards a network-based view of effective entrepreneurial ecosystems

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Scott ◽  
Mathew Hughes ◽  
Domingo Ribeiro-Soriano
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Ethnographic Study ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem ◽  
Relational Development ◽  
Symbiotic Relationships ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystems ◽  
Critical Junctures ◽  
Cyclical Process ◽  
Over Time

AbstractWe conceptualize entrepreneurial ecosystems as fundamentally reliant on networks and explore how and under what conditions inter-organizational networks lead an entrepreneurial ecosystem to form and evolve. It is widely accepted that entrepreneurial ecosystems possess a variety of symbiotic relationships. Research has focused considerable efforts in refining the structure and content of resources found within these networked relationships. However, merely focusing on actor-level characterizations dilutes the notion that social relationships change and are complex. There has been little conceptual treatment of the behavioral and governance factors that underpin how quality interactions composing an entrepreneurial ecosystem develop and change over time. In response, we provide a longitudinal ethnographic study examining how ecosystems are managed and evolve in their relational configurations and governance at critical junctures. Using mixed methods and data collected over 3 years, we reveal a cyclical process of relational development central to the initiation, development, and maintenance phases of a valuable entrepreneurial ecosystem. We contribute to a conceptualization of effective ecosystems as reliant on networks, we reveal the behavior and governance characteristics at play in the entrepreneurial ecosystem during each phase of its evolution.

Social Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

2018 ◽  
pp. 181-210
Author(s):  
Susana Bernardino ◽  
J. Freitas Santos ◽  
J. Cadima Ribeiro
Keyword(s):  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Traditional Approach ◽  
New Ventures ◽  
Ecosystem Approach ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystems ◽  
Social Ventures ◽  
Institutional Stakeholders

Entrepreneurial ecosystems and social entrepreneurship are receiving increasing attention for their ability to foster economic and social development. This study adopts the entrepreneurial ecosystem approach to analyse the extent to which the perceived favourability of external environment promotes or deters the launch of new ventures by social entrepreneurs. The research was based on a survey that collected data through a questionnaire emailed to Portuguese social entrepreneurship ventures. The results show that a favourable entrepreneurial ecosystem has low importance in the decision to develop new social ventures. This result is particularly consistent in more innovative social ventures. This conclusion supports the idea that many social ventures are not based on social innovation, but derive from a traditional approach to social problems. Therefore, the development of new innovative social ventures has to be supported by institutional stakeholders in order to support social entrepreneurs, regardless of the level of favourability of the entrepreneurial context.

Cooperatives as Responsible and Innovative Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Smart Territories

2017 ◽  
pp. 459-490
Author(s):  
Francisca Castilla-Polo ◽  
Dolores Gallardo-Vázquez ◽  
M. Isabel Sánchez-Hernández ◽  
María del Consuelo Ruiz-Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Olive Oil ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Social Value ◽  
The Other ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystems ◽  
The One ◽  
The Relationship

Nowadays, and more than never, businesses´ stakeholders are demanding Social Responsibility (SR) and innovation. In this situation, any business is concerned about how to implement social and innovative practices in creating economic and social value at the same time. This chapter analyzes the relationship between SR and innovation in cooperatives. On the one hand, even acknowledging that the degree of implementation of SR is still different in companies, cooperatives seem to be responsible by nature. However, on the other hand, traditionally innovation has been not a visible strength in the cooperative enterprises. The focus is centered on a specific place: the olive oil cooperatives in the south of Spain and we will describe the cooperative entrepreneurial ecosystem created around this territory, demonstrating how SR and innovation are important features related to competitiveness and success. Cooperatives are strategic business models able to foster development in traditional rural areas, so we can define them as an entrepreneurial ecosystem in smart territories.

Non-Governmental Organisations and Culturally-Sensitive Gender Programming

2020 ◽  
pp. 87-104
Author(s):  
David Makwerere ◽  
Rumbidzai Stella Manyika ◽  
Masciline Mutinhima ◽  
Audrey K. Saratiere
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Cultural Sensitivity ◽  
Culturally Sensitive ◽  
Bottom Up ◽  
Program Success

This research sought to examine whether NGOs working on gender are culturally sensitive in their programming. NGOs working on gender in Zimbabwe presented that they have an understanding of cultural sensitivity, but there is need to be more comprehensive ensuring stakeholder inclusion in programming. There is a need to create a rapport with all stakeholders both the external and internal to ensure programs' effectiveness. NGO programs should not challenge the existing cultural values, norms, and beliefs in rural communities, but instead, they should be catalysts for development, drawing their programs from cultures that exist in communities to foster development. The study recommends that NGOs should make use of the bottom-up approach to promote community participation and people programs to ensure program success and acceptability.

Innovative Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Higher Education Institutions

2020 ◽  
pp. 188-215
Author(s):  
Saša Petković
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem ◽  
Modified Model ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystems ◽  
Self Employment ◽  
Entrepreneurial Spirit ◽  
Career Option ◽  
Banja Luka ◽  
The University

The education system at all levels in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), in an emerging and small open transitional economy is still insufficiently focused on strengthening the entrepreneurial spirit of young people, as well as encouraging young people to self-employment as a career option. The purpose of the research is to analyze the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem of University of Banja Luka (UNIBL) and to model the future contours of a reformed modern medium-sized public university in small developing economies, with the focus on building campuses as entrepreneurial ecosystems. From empirical research carried out in 2018 by using a factor and correlation analysis, it can be concluded that UNIBL does not have the characteristics of an entrepreneurial university and that it is necessary to transform the university. A modified model of the entrepreneurial ecosystem of the University of Chicago adapted to small transition emerging economies was proposed.

Issues in rural health and key messages for health and disaster risk reduction education programmes

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Ying Yang Chan
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Bottom Up ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Health Project ◽  
Health Risk Reduction ◽  
Healthy Community

A healthy community should have a safe and hygienic environment, with access to basic well-being maintaining facilities and services. Key messages for education programmes related to water management, indoor environment, waste management, health promoting behaviour, and disaster health risk reduction are presented in this chapter. It also aims to share some common health communication and education that might be useful to improve bottom-up resilience for health and disaster health risk reduction in rural communities. Examples from the Ethnic Minority Health Project will also be employed to illustrate how bottom-up resilience towards health and disaster risk in these rural communities might be established.

scholarly journals Gerakan Kultural dan Pemberdayaan: Sebuah Imun atas Radikalisasi di Sanggar Sekar Jagad di Sukoharjo

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
A. Jauhar Fuad
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Community Organizing ◽  
Performing Arts ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Animal Husbandry ◽  
Art Galleries ◽  
Bottom Up ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Cultural Movement

Abstract: This paper aims to explain the prevention of radicalization through cultural movement and empowerment. This approach is done by art that is believed to be able to stem the streams that conflict with the Republic of Indonesia, the 1945 Constitution and Pancasila. By art in addition to preserving Javanese traditions, but far behind all that, cultivating a sense of nationalism, as well as patriot souls in the nation's children. Sanggar as a place of art builds its community through three important components; (1) community organizing in the form of studio, (2) art performances or performing arts, (3) strengthening the economic sector through assistance and empowerment of rural communities. Art galleries are handling radicalization that is rooted from below, ie a shared consciousness that grows from the idea of a 'bottom up' society. On the other hand to empower the community in a variety of assistance activities in various sectors of life in the form of activities. For example: training and workshops in the field of Small and Medium Enterprises, agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, plantation and entrepreneurship. This move can counteract and stem the flow of radicalism that enters the countryside.الملخص: تهدف هذه الورقة إلى شرح الوقاية من التطرف من خلال الحركة الثقافية والتمكين. ويتم هذا النهج بفن يُعتقد أنه قادر على وقف التدفقات التي تتعارض مع جمهورية إندونيسيا ودستور عام 1945 وبنكاسيلا. من خلال الفن بالإضافة إلى الحفاظ على التقاليد الجاوية ، ولكن وراء كل ذلك ، زراعة الشعور بالقومية ، فضلا عن الروح الوطنية في أبناء الأمة. يبني سنجار كمكان فني مجتمعه من خلال ثلاثة مكونات مهمة ؛ (1) تنظيم المجتمع في شكل استوديو ، (2) العروض الفنية أو الفنون الأدائية ، (3) تعزيز القطاع الاقتصادي من خلال المساعدة وتمكين المجتمعات الريفية. تعالج المعارض الفنية التطرف المتجذر من أسفل ، أي الوعي المشترك الذي ينمو من فكرة مجتمع "من أسفل إلى أعلى". من ناحية أخرى لتمكين المجتمع في مجموعة متنوعة من أنشطة المساعدة في مختلف قطاعات الحياة في شكل أنشطة. على سبيل المثال: التدريب وورش العمل في مجال المؤسسات الصغيرة والمتوسطة ، والزراعة ، وتربية الحيوانات ، ومصايد الأسماك ، والمزارع ، وتنظيم المشاريع. يمكن لهذه الخطوة أن تقاوم وتوقف تدفق التطرف الذي يدخل إلى الريف.Abstrak: Tulisan ini bermaksud menjelaskan pencegahan radikalisasi melalui gerakan kultural dan pemberdayaan. Pendekatan ini dilakukan dengan berkesenian yang diyakini mampu membendung aliran-aliran yang bertentangan dengan NKRI, UUD 45 serta Pancasila. Dengan berkesenian di samping untuk melestarikan tradisi Jawa, tetapi jauh di balik semua itu, menumbuhkan rasa nasionalisme, serta jiwa patriot pada anak-anak bangsa. Sanggar sebagai tempat berkesenian membangun komunitasnya melalui tiga komponen penting; (1) pengorganisasian komunitas dalam bentuk sanggar, (2) seni pagelaran atau pertunjukan seni, (3) penguatan pada sektor ekonomi melalui pendampingan dan pemberdayaan masyarakat desa. Sanggar seni melakukan penanganan radikalisasi yang berakar dari bawah, yakni kesadaran bersama yang tumbuh dari ide masyarakat yang bersifat ‘bottom up’. Pada sisi lain melakukan pemberdayaan pada masyarakat dalam berbagai kegiatan pendampingan di berbagai sektor kehidupan dalam bentuk kegiatan. Misalnya: pelatihan dan workshop pada bidang Usaha Kecil Menengah, pertanian, peternakan, perikanan, perkebunan dan kewirausahaan. Langkah ini dapat menangkal dan membendung arus radikalisme yang masuk di pedesaan. 

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