Unravelling the entrepreneurial ecosystem conditions spurring the global value chains: a configurational approach

PurposeDespite the popularity of the entrepreneurial ecosystem (EE) concept, research on its value-adding activities receives less attention. Thus, in this article, the authors investigate the role of EEs in supporting global value chain (GVC) activities.Design/methodology/approachThe authors employ...

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Published in:International journal of entrepreneurial behaviour & research 2024-05, Vol.30 (6), p.1400-1424
Main Authors: Kansheba, Jonathan Mukiza, Fubah, Clavis Nwehfor, Marobhe, Mutaju Isaack
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Comparative analysis
Developing countries
Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship
Fuzzy sets
Globalization
Innovations
International trade
LDCs
Participation
R&D
Research & development
Value chain
Value creation
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Summary:PurposeDespite the popularity of the entrepreneurial ecosystem (EE) concept, research on its value-adding activities receives less attention. Thus, in this article, the authors investigate the role of EEs in supporting global value chain (GVC) activities.Design/methodology/approachThe authors employ the fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) technique to identify practical configurations of EE’s framework and systemic conditions spurring GVC activities in 80 countries.FindingsThe findings suggest different configurations of EE`s framework and systemic conditions necessary for various GVC activities regarding input-output structure, geographical scope, upgrading, and forward and backward participation.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the extant literature by pioneering the EE approach to explaining GVC development. Moreover, the findings provide novel insights for understanding the EE – GVC interplay. As a result, the study offers a more nuanced understanding of how the EE supports GVC activities.
ISSN:1355-2554
1758-6534
DOI:10.1108/IJEBR-07-2023-0738