Social entrepreneurship and post conflict recovery in Uganda

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to explore the role social entrepreneurship has played in post conflict recovery in Gulu district in northern Uganda.

Design/methodology/approach

An exploratory and qualitative research design was used to examine the role of social entrepreneurship in post conflict recovery in the Gulu community located in Uganda. A sample of five social entrepreneurs and 15 beneficiaries were interviewed.

Findings

The findings revealed that there is an association between active social entrepreneurship and post conflict recovery. Social entrepreneurship was found to create opportunity recognition, networking and innovation at both an individual and societal level.

Research limitations/implications

The generalization of the findings was limited by sample and method. A cross-sectional design that was used does not allow for a long-term impact study and limited empirical published research done.

Originality/value

This in-depth richness provides a clearer appreciation of the role social entrepreneurs’ play in post conflict recovery.

Citation

Sserwanga, A., Isabella Kiconco, R., Nystrand, M. and Mindra, R. (2014), "Social entrepreneurship and post conflict recovery in Uganda", Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy, Vol. 8 No. 4, pp. 300-317. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEC-02-2014-0001