Wu, Yike (2024) THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEMS: THE ROLE OF INTERMEDIARIES. Master thesis, Sustainable Entrepreneurship (SE).
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Abstract
The study investigates the role of intermediaries in developing sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems (SEE), focusing on Vereniging Circulair Friesland (VCF) in Friesland, Netherlands. Through qualitative analysis, including interviews with VCF members, the study reveals that VCF plays a crucial role in linking stakeholders, sharing knowledge, and shaping sustainability narratives and policies. These activities significantly contribute to the resilience and growth of the SEE in Friesland. The research is guided by two primary questions: How do intermediaries influence the development of the sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem in Friesland? What is the perception of Friesland entrepreneurs regarding the work intermediaries have done in promoting sustainable entrepreneurship? The findings underscore the importance of intermediaries in not only providing practical support but also in influencing the broader sustainability discourse within the ecosystem. While the study provides valuable insights, it is limited by its focus on a single region and organization, suggesting the need for further comparative and mixed-method research across different contexts. In summary, this research highlights the essential functions of intermediaries like VCF in fostering sustainable entrepreneurship, offering implications for both theory and practice in enhancing the effectiveness of entrepreneurial ecosystems.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Name supervisor: | Folmer, E.C. |
| Date Deposited: | 19 Sep 2024 14:24 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Sep 2024 14:24 |
| URI: | https://campus-fryslan.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/569 |
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