The potential of industrial symbiosis in fostering sustainable entrepreneurship among the micro and small enterprises (MSEs): evidence from a developing country

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dc.contributor.authorKimuli, Saadat Nakyejwe Lubowa
dc.contributor.authorSendawula, Kasimu
dc.contributor.authorNajjinda, Shamirah
dc.contributor.authorNakimuli, Naqiyyah Kimuli
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-26T08:13:14Z
dc.date.available2025-05-26T08:13:14Z
dc.date.issued2023-12-22
dc.description.abstractPurpose The purpose of this study is to explore the status and potential of industrial symbiosis in fostering sustainable entrepreneurship among micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Uganda. Design/methodology/approach This study is cross-sectional and qualitative in nature. It involved conducting in-depth interviews with MSEs owners in Kampala, and data were analyzed using Atlasi Ti. Findings The results indicate that industrial symbiosis is a phenomenon that, notably, all MSE owners interviewed were practicing unknowingly, including recycling waste into sellable products, as well as sharing utilities, specialized machines and personnel for the smooth running of their businesses. In addition, participants expressed optimism that industrial symbiosis would be a major tool for business growth, innovation, employment opportunities, diversification and environmental protection for the benefit of the current and the future generations. Originality/value This study offers initial evidence on the status and potential of industrial symbiosis in fostering sustainable entrepreneurship among MSEs in Uganda
dc.identifier.citationKimuli, S.N.L., Sendawula, K., Najjinda, S. and Nakimuli, N.K. (2025), "The potential of industrial symbiosis in fostering sustainable entrepreneurship among the micro and small enterprises (MSEs): evidence from a developing country", Journal of Work-Applied Management, Vol. 17 No. 1, pp. 147-159. https://doi.org/10.1108/JWAM-07-2023-0073
dc.identifier.doi10.1108/jwam-07-2023-0073
dc.identifier.issn2205-2062
dc.identifier.issn2205-149X
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1108/JWAM-07-2023-0073
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/11767
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherEmerald
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Work-Applied Management
dc.titleThe potential of industrial symbiosis in fostering sustainable entrepreneurship among the micro and small enterprises (MSEs): evidence from a developing country
dc.typejournal-article
oaire.citation.issue1
oaire.citation.volume17
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