Social entrepreneurship and post conflict recovery in Uganda

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2014
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Journal of Enterprising Communities
Abstract
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.Across-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.
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Lord’s Resistance Army, Post conflict recovery, Social entrepreneurs Social entrepreneurship
Citation
Arthur Sserwanga Rebecca Isabella Kiconco Malin Nystrand Rachel Mindra , (2014),"Social entrepreneurship and post conflict recovery in Uganda", Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy, Vol. 8 Iss 4 pp. 300 - 317. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JEC-02-2014-0001
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