Determinants of the firm performance of returnee entrepreneurs in Somalia: the effects of external environmental conditions
Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy
ISSN: 1750-6204
Article publication date: 19 August 2021
Issue publication date: 29 November 2022
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to examine the role of returning Somali diaspora entrepreneurs on firm performance and their perceived environmental obstacles.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper draws on a broad literature review and covers a theoretical background to develop a research framework. It presents several propositions to be empirically tested to determine the influence of returnee entrepreneurs’ success and the challenges they face in the process.
Findings
The paper offers an overview of how Somali diaspora returnee entrepreneurs can use their resources to succeed in their business and the possible environmental uncertainties that could hinder them. The study highlights some under-researched areas and provides future research directions.
Research limitations/implications
A research investigation is needed to test the proposed conceptual framework empirically. Further research is also recommended to use other predictors when investigating the perceived environmental uncertainty faced by returnee entrepreneurs.
Practical implications
In the diaspora entrepreneurship literature, returnee entrepreneurs in post-conflict African countries did not get enough attention. Hence, the study will contribute theoretically to the literature.
Originality/value
The paper provides a conceptual framework that will help understand returnee entrepreneurs in post-conflict states in Africa, paving the way for empirical studies on the topic.
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Citation
Mohamed, M.-A., Abdul-Talib, A.-N. and Ramlee, A. (2022), "Determinants of the firm performance of returnee entrepreneurs in Somalia: the effects of external environmental conditions", Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy, Vol. 16 No. 6, pp. 1060-1082. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEC-01-2021-0009
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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