The effect of militancy on local and informal enterprises in developing countries: evidence from Niger Delta

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Ekanem, I., Jackson, T. and Munasunyo, A. 2021. The effect of militancy on local and informal enterprises in developing countries: evidence from Niger Delta. Journal of African Business. 22 (4), pp. 532-549. https://doi.org/10.1080/15228916.2021.1900529
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TitleThe effect of militancy on local and informal enterprises in developing countries: evidence from Niger Delta
AuthorsEkanem, I., Jackson, T. and Munasunyo, A.
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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 adverse impact on enterprise development can be mediated by collective actions.

PublisherTaylor & Francis (Routledge)
JournalJournal of African Business
ISSN1522-8916
Electronic1522-9076
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Online29 Mar 2021
Print02 Oct 2021
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Deposited06 Jan 2021
Accepted28 Nov 2020
Output statusPublished
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This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of African Business on 29 Mar 2021, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/15228916.2021.1900529.

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