Title
How Refugees can be Integrated into Development in Malawi through an Entrepreneurship Approach
Subtitle/Alternate Title
The Refugees Integration into Development in Malawi through an Entrepreneurship Approach
First Advisor
Andrew Scott DuPree
Reader
Joy Musiimenta
College
Regis College
Degree Name
Master of Development Practice
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Number of Pages
95 pages
Abstract
The study examines the potential of entrepreneurship as a means to effectively integrate refugees into the economic and social development of Malawi. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research incorporates interviews with refugees and key stakeholders, a survey of refugee entrepreneurs, and a comprehensive literature review on entrepreneurship and refugee integration. The findings underscore the transformative power of entrepreneurship in facilitating economic self-sufficiency for refugees and promoting their integration into the host community. The study identifies various challenges confronted by refugee entrepreneurs in Malawi, such as limited access to financial resources, language barriers, and legal obstacles to business establishment. To address these challenges, the study recommends the adoption of an entrepreneurial approach as one of the key pathways towards refugee self-reliance. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the significance of fostering partnerships among government entities, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector to effectively support refugee entrepreneurship and integration. In conclusion, the study highlights the pivotal role of entrepreneurship in facilitating the seamless integration of refugees into Malawi's economic and social fabric, providing concrete recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders to bolster this approach.
Date of Award
Summer 2023
Location (Creation)
Denver, Colo.
Copyright
© Desire Patience Iraguha
Recommended Citation
Patience Iraguha, Desire, "How Refugees can be Integrated into Development in Malawi through an Entrepreneurship Approach" (2023). Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection). 1098.
https://epublications.regis.edu/theses/1098
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Development Studies Commons, Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Commons, Environmental Studies Commons, Nonprofit Administration and Management Commons, Organization Development Commons, Strategic Management Policy Commons
Comments
Refugee entrepreneurship is a promising field with the potential to benefit refugees, the host community, and the economy as a whole. By addressing the challenges that refugee entrepreneurs face and providing them with the support they need, Malawi can harness the potential of refugee entrepreneurship to contribute to the country's development.