‘We need the activists to be more entrepreneurial’: Global versus local modes of thought on the development of social enterprise support systems in transitioning economies

Maher, M., Hazenberg, R., Paterson-Young, C. and Bajwa-Patel, M. (2024) ‘We need the activists to be more entrepreneurial’: Global versus local modes of thought on the development of social enterprise support systems in transitioning economies. Global Networks. 24(3), pp. 1-17. 1470-2266.

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Abstract:

As the processes of market liberalization and globalization increase the confidence of international actors involved in national third sectors, there exists a cosmopolitan tension between ‘mobile elites’ and ‘locked in’ nationals. This paper explores the impact of these tensions on the social enterprise ecosystem in the Republic of Poland and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Focused on the internationalized mechanisms of support, the relationship between the social enterprise incubators and international stakeholders, and power distance inherent to the global versus local debate, the findings suggest that normative isomorphic pressures are causing a fundamental ecosystem shift. The monopolization of support and terms of reference have led to entrepreneurs detrimentally being treated as ‘organizational heroes’ risking burnout, the primacy of international voices within the local context, and the transference of nationals from being ‘locked in’ to national processes to being ‘locked out’ of national support. The research suggests the cosmopolitan-led transformation of activists into entrepreneurs needs to be more carefully considered, to ensure that enforced alignment to international system does not alienate them from other sources and means of sustainability.

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Uncontrolled Keywords:

economic development, interview, sustainability, transnationalism

Creators:

Maher, M., Hazenberg, R., Paterson-Young, C. and Bajwa-Patel, M.

Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:

Research Institutes > Institute for Social Innovation and Impact

Date:

27 June 2024

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Publication

Page Range:

pp. 1-17

Journal or Publication Title:

Global Networks

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Language:

English

ISSN:

1470-2266

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Published / Disseminated

Refereed:

Yes