Refugee entrepreneurship in the agri-food industry: The Swedish experience

Refugee entrepreneurship in the agri-food industry : The Swedish experience

Barth, Henrik, 1971- (author): Högskolan i Halmstad,Centrum för innovations-, entreprenörskaps- och lärandeforskning (CIEL)

Zalkat, Ghazal, 1987- (author): Högskolan i Halmstad,Centrum för innovations-, entreprenörskaps- och lärandeforskning (CIEL)

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Oxford : Elsevier, 2021
2021
English.
In: Journal of Rural Studies. - Oxford : Elsevier. - 0743-0167 .- 1873-1392. ; 86, s. 189-197

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Abstract Subject headings

Following the recent mass migration of refugees to the European Union in 2015 and 2016, many EU countries took significant steps aimed at improving the socio-economic integration of the refugees. This study examines refugee entrepreneurship in rural areas in Sweden as evidenced in the agri-food industry. Entrepreneurship is often considered a sustainable activity that can promote refugees' economic independence and social integration. The rural setting offers promising employment opportunities for refugees with agricultural backgrounds or interest. Qualitative research methodology, based on 25 in-depth, semi-structured interviews with refugees, is used to examine refugee entrepreneurs’ experiences in the various phases of the entrepreneurial process, from start-up and growth to success/exit. The study found that refugee entrepreneurs are motivated and challenged variously as they start and operate their entrepreneurial activities. For example, they are motivated by the discovery of niche markets, previous entrepreneurial experience, and the availability of family and government support. Challenges include legislative hurdles, management and technical problems, and insufficient financial and other support. Factors both within and outside their control influence the survival of their entrepreneurship. © 2021

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