Innovation policy analysis and learning: Comparing Ireland and Taiwan

Lin, Grace T. R.; Chang, Yo-Hsing; Shen, Yung‐Chi

doi:10.1080/08985626.2010.483290

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“…In developing nations also, entrepreneurship policies have been implemented to promote entrepreneurial activities. In Taiwan, for instance, policy measures such as the establishment of industrial parks, Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), and local industrial clustering, have enhanced entrepreneurial vitality (Lin, Chang, & Shen, 2010). The Small Business Act of the Republic of South Africa (RSA, 1996) was promulgated to promote entrepreneurial activities in South Africa (Ladzani & Van Vuuren, 2002;Nieman, 2001).…”

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Government policies and entrepreneurship phases in emerging economies: Nigeria and South Africa

Akinyemi

Adejumo

2018

J Glob Entrepr Res

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This paper introduces entrepreneurship phases in studying the impact of some government policies on entrepreneurial activities. Entrepreneurship and small business development are the heart of many countries economy, and countries that give entrepreneurship special attention stand better chances of improved economy and industrialization. World over, it is well known that government policies often affect entrepreneurial activities directly and indirectly. But the question is do these policies have equal impact in every entrepreneurship phase. Hence, this study seeks to examine some policy factors that enhance entrepreneurial activities in two of African's emerging economies. And precisely, to identify the most favorable government policy in each entrepreneurship phase. This study was conducted in the economic hub of two African emerging economies (Nigeria and South Africa), where most entrepreneurial activities take place. A total of 1200 questionnaires (650 in Lagos, Nigeria and 550 in Johannesburg, South Africa) were administered. The analysis was in two stages; stage one involved descriptive statistics while stage two involved inferential statistics. Also, Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was used to identify the most favorable government policy in each entrepreneurship phase. The results show that some variations exist in the policy implementation approaches of both economies. The efficacies and shortcomings associated with the policies impacted entrepreneurial activities. The findings show that the impact of government policies on entrepreneurship phases differ in both countries. The study concluded that some policies are more favorable than others in some phases. Hence, makes a clarion call for more studies on government policies across entrepreneurship phases.

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Government policies and entrepreneurship phases in emerging economies: Nigeria and South Africa

Akinyemi

Adejumo

2018

J Glob Entrepr Res

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“…The conscious and stimulated growth of entrepreneurs in Asia was largely possible because of the integral role played by government policies which served as the “enabler” such that the political system is coordinated very well with all relevant sectors including the industrial and agricultural, large, small and handicraft industries. In Taiwan, public interventions including the establishment of industrial parks, Industrial Technology Research Institute and local industrial clusters have contributed immensely to the entrepreneurial success story (Lin et al ., 2010).…”

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On the question of entrepreneurial breakthrough or failure in Africa: a framework for analysis

Yeboah‐Assiamah

Hossain

Mamman

et al. 2023

AJEMS

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PurposeHaving the right intent, aspiration, ability and attitude to become an entrepreneur has become the mantra in the extant literature to be driver of entrepreneurship and small and medium enterprise (SME) growth. Why would zealous and ambitious individuals with all rightful attributes so required of entrepreneurs have to fizzle out few years after venturing into business or SMEs? Perhaps these same individuals may relocate to other jurisdictions and would establish successful firms even beyond their imaginations. Beyond the individual’s entrepreneurial attributes, there are other external countervailing forces which either “enable” or “impede” entrepreneurial drive and SME growth processes. Adopting the theory of planned behavior, this study conceptualizes a systems framework to analyze how SMEs either flourish or fail in developing countries.Design/methodology/approachThe study relies on secondary sources of data. It adopts a critical stage review of secondary data.FindingsThe study argues that the interplay of “internal factors” and “external factors” of prospective entrepreneurs provides a useful framework to explain the general SME outlook of an economy. The study postulates that many internally driven prospective SME entrants (with entrepreneurial attitudes, abilities and aspirations) mostly in the developing economies may have their dreams shattered because of obstructive external ecological elements which tend to frustrate new business entrants as well as existing ones.Originality/valueWith the aid of a framework, this study conceptualizes a comprehensive framework to analyze how SMEs either flourish or fail in developing countries.

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“…Public policies supporting industrial clustering are often employed in developed countries, and became of interest in developing and transition economies as well (Lin et al, 2010;OECD, 2010). Of course, government expenditures is the key in supporting the industrialised countries, for the development of R&D, especially for the digitalisation sector (Kotlebova et al, 2020).…”

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“…Recognising the importance of entrepreneurship policies, governments started to implement general and specific policies that promote entrepreneurial activities. The general policies refer to taxes, labour law, and market regulations, while the specific ones may be focused on sustaining SMEs, innovation, or certain activities or industries (Lin et al, 2010;Oliyide, 2012;Wright et al, 2007). However, the policies' effects on entrepreneurship and economic development are different, as studies proved that government programs may affect entrepreneurship differently, based on its phases.…”

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The impact of entrepreneurship on economic development through government policies and citizens’ attitudes

Vătavu

Dogaru

Moldovan

et al. 2021

Economic Research-Ekonomska Istraživanja

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This research aims to investigate the field of entrepreneurship in the context of public sector governance in eight of the largest economies in the world (the G7 countries and Russia). To analyse the composition and evolution of entrepreneurship, data from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor was collected, while the economic stability was based on GDP data from the World Bank. To understand the relationships between the public sector governance policies and attitudes towards entrepreneurship in terms of economic development, the 2001-2018 period was considered. The relationships studied were observed through correlation and regression analyses, based on indexes obtained through principal component analysis. Results indicate that there are strong positive correlations between GDP and cultural and social norms promoted in society, total early-stage entrepreneurial activity, physical and services infrastructure, and tax and bureaucracy, while the fear of failure affects the GDP. Besides, this research emphasises the fact that individuals' entrepreneurial attitudes and behaviour may reduce the level of GDP, while the entrepreneurial framework developed by the public sector would have an important role in increasing economic stability.

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Innovation policy analysis and learning: Comparing Ireland and Taiwan

Cited by 11 publications

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Government policies and entrepreneurship phases in emerging economies: Nigeria and South Africa

Government policies and entrepreneurship phases in emerging economies: Nigeria and South Africa

On the question of entrepreneurial breakthrough or failure in Africa: a framework for analysis

The impact of entrepreneurship on economic development through government policies and citizens’ attitudes

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