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

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

Author: 
Ekanem, Ignatius
Place: 
Oxon
Publisher: 
Taylor and Francis
Date published: 
2021
Record type: 
Responsibility: 
Jackson, Terence, jt. author
Munasuonyo, Ayebaniminyo, jt. author
Journal Title: 
Journal of African Business
Source: 
Journal of African Business Vol 22 No 4 2021 pp. 532-549
Abstract: 

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.

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CITATION: Ekanem, Ignatius. The Effect of Militancy on Local and Informal Enterprises in Developing Countries: Evidence from Niger Delta . Oxon : Taylor and Francis , 2021. Journal of African Business Vol 22 No 4 2021 pp. 532-549 - Available at: https://library.au.int/effect-militancy-local-and-informal-enterprises-developing-countries-evidence-niger-delta