Institutional reforms, control of corruption, and diaspora entrepreneurship: insights and perspectives on America's poorest economy
Journal of Entrepreneurship and Public Policy
ISSN: 2045-2101
Article publication date: 10 March 2021
Issue publication date: 16 November 2021
Abstract
Purpose
While diaspora entrepreneurs remain important sources of capital and innovation, many developing countries are facing serious challenges to tap into these sources because of their weak institutional settings and the endemic and systemic corruption. To this end, this study explores how institutional reforms and control of corruption can influence diaspora entrepreneurship. This study also seeks to provide perspectives on how diaspora entrepreneurs can influence institutional reforms and market policies.
Design/methodology/approach
To meet these objectives, qualitative and interpretive research approaches were employed.
Findings
Using responses collected from Haitian diaspora entrepreneurs living in the USA, this paper highlights different attributes of institutional reforms and control of corruption that can influence diaspora entrepreneurship.
Practical implications
Based on these insights, this paper argues that Haitian diaspora entrepreneurs need to play a proactive role as policy entrepreneurs by supporting competent and well-intention political leaders to gain office and by joining forces with local actors to advocate for institutional reforms, market reforms and control of corruption in order to be able to exploit market opportunities. In this respect, further perspectives for diaspora entrepreneurship, limitations and consideration for future research are highlighted.
Originality/value
By collecting insights on institutional reform and diaspora entrepreneurship from diaspora entrepreneurs, this paper makes important contribution to the entrepreneurship literature.
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Acknowledgements
Conflict of Interest: This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial or not-for-profit sectors.
Citation
Mombeuil, C., Fotiadis, A.K. and Aimable, W. (2021), "Institutional reforms, control of corruption, and diaspora entrepreneurship: insights and perspectives on America's poorest economy", Journal of Entrepreneurship and Public Policy, Vol. 10 No. 4, pp. 471-491. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEPP-12-2020-0097
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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