Global Political Context in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Building: The Case of Morocco
Global Political Context in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Building: The Case of Morocco
Author(s): Fiona Sussan, Louis DailySubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Geography, Regional studies, National Economy, Regional Geography, Governance, Economic history, Economic policy, Political economy, Environmental interactions, Globalization
Published by: Centre of European Dialogue and Cultural Diplomacy
Keywords: Morocco; geopolitics; Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM); USAID;
Summary/Abstract: Research on entrepreneurship ecosystems (EE) lacks a political contextual approach, particularly in emerging economies. Morocco is a large country in the MENA region where entrepreneurship activities have been thriving over the past decade. Morocco, a kingdom endowed with many natural resources, has been labeled the “anti-Silicon Valley” for its vibrant but casual entrepreneurial community. This paper investigates the Moroccan EE from an international geo-political perspective to provide a gateway to understand entrepreneurship development in the region. The shaping of the entrepreneurial community in Morocco is also the result of the significant influence of foreign government. The investigation of the significance of foreign assistance as a soft policy tool in a target region or country is lacking in prior EE research. Morocco is a good example since the US foreign policy interests have been translated in significant foreign assistance programs.
Journal: Journal of Global Politics and Current Diplomacy
- Issue Year: 6/2018
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 84-96
- Page Count: 13
- Language: English
