The Effect of Militancy on Local and Informal Enterprises in Developing Countries: Evidence from Niger Delta

Militancy is a continuing process in many developing regions where entrepreneurial activities in the informal economy have the potential to transform lives leading to sustainable development through local initiatives. Often militancy originates in protest against global encroachment and defending th...

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Published in:Journal of African business 2021-10, Vol.22 (4), p.532-549
Main Authors: Ekanem, Ignatius, Jackson, Terence, Munasuonyo, Ayebaniminyo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Community
conflict
Developing countries
entrepreneurship
Informal economy
LDCs
Militancy
resource-based theory
Sustainable development
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Summary:Militancy is a continuing process in many developing regions where entrepreneurial activities in the informal economy have the potential to transform lives leading to sustainable development through local initiatives. Often militancy originates in protest against global encroachment and defending the livelihoods of local communities. Yet this leads to detrimental effects on such initiatives. The study focuses on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Niger Delta in Nigeria and looks at how the lessons learned may be used in other developing regions facing similar issues. Findings suggest how violent conflict resulting in an adverse impact on enterprise development can be mediated by collective actions.
ISSN:1522-8916
1522-9076
DOI:10.1080/15228916.2021.1900529