Deciphering Indigenous Entrepreneurship: A Global Driver of Sustainable Regional Development

Éditeurs invités

• Meena Chavan, Macquarie University
• Christina Theodoraki, IAE Aix-Marseille University
• Michelle Evans, University of Melbourne
• Jane Menzies, University of Sunshine Coast
• Anna Earl, University of Canterbury
• Alex Maritz, La Trobe University
• Bella Galperin, University of Tampa

Synthèse

This special issue examines Indigenous-led enterprises as drivers of sustainable regional development. Indigenous entrepreneurs worldwide create ventures that blend economic ambition with cultural stewardship, community well-being, and sustainability, often emerging from contexts of historical marginalization and systemic exclusion. The issue broadens geographic scope beyond Anglophone regions to include insights from Latin America, Asia, Africa, and beyond, recognizing Indigenous entrepreneurship as a global phenomenon.

The special issue situates Indigenous entrepreneurship at the intersection of place-based enterprise, sustainability, and regional development. Indigenous ventures are deeply embedded in specific lands, ecosystems, and social networks, operating as collective processes that integrate cultural values with business strategy. Many pursue triple bottom-line objectives combining economic, social, and environmental goals, challenging mainstream entrepreneurship paradigms to adopt more inclusive, community-centric frameworks.

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Thèmes proposés

• Indigenous entrepreneurial ecosystems and community-driven support systems
• Indigenous enterprise in CSR/ESG and sustainability goals
• Leadership styles and communal decision processes in Indigenous enterprises
• Market expansion and authenticity for Indigenous businesses
• Branding and storytelling around Indigenous cultural heritage
• Cultural appropriation and intellectual property rights protection
• Indigenous worldviews integrated into business and management frameworks
• Entrepreneurship education and capacity-building programs
• Enterprise as self-determination and pathways to economic independence
• Technology adoption by Indigenous entrepreneurs
• Challenges and resilience in Indigenous business development
• Indigenous women entrepreneurs and their contributions
• Policy and place-based development initiatives
• Global comparative perspectives on Indigenous entrepreneurship
• Culture-based enterprise models for heritage preservation
• How Indigenous cultural values shape entrepreneurial decision-making
• Institutional voids and barriers faced by Indigenous entrepreneurs
• Community networks, kinship ties, and competitive advantage
• Balancing profit motives with social and environmental responsibilities