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Ghanaian Immigrant Entrepreneurs in Germany: Motivations and Contributions for Development

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  • Regina Christina Andoh

    (Leipzig University)

  • Regina Claudia Nelly Berrones-Flemmig

    (Leipzig University)

  • Utz Dornberger

    (Leipzig University)

Abstract

This study investigates the contributions of Germany-based Ghanaian immigrant entrepreneurs to the socio-economic development of Germany and Ghana. This study also employs the ‘pull’ and ‘push’ theories to undertake an analysis of the motivating factors that drive these immigrants into entrepreneurship in Germany. This exploratory study adopts both quantitative and qualitative research methods to gather field-based data from 54 entrepreneurs in four different cities using a questionnaire and semi-structured face-to-face interviews. Among other roles, entrepreneurs contribute socially to the development of Germany and Ghana in activities such as charitable donations and offering training for prospective entrepreneurs. The economic contributions to both countries include activities such as paying taxes, receipt of remittances, export and import of goods. Overall, it appears that pull factors have a stronger impact on entrepreneurship than push factors do.

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  • Regina Christina Andoh & Regina Claudia Nelly Berrones-Flemmig & Utz Dornberger, 2019. "Ghanaian Immigrant Entrepreneurs in Germany: Motivations and Contributions for Development," Problemy Zarzadzania, University of Warsaw, Faculty of Management, vol. 17(81), pages 130-158.
    • Handle: RePEc:sgm:pzwzuw:v:17:i:81:y:2019:p:130-158
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    Cited by:

    1. Gul Shah Sabary & Lukáš Durda & Arif Ibne Asad & Aleksandr Kljuènikov, 2023. "Key motivational factors behind Asian immigrant entrepreneurship: A causal relationship analysis employing the DEMATEL approach for Germany," Equilibrium. Quarterly Journal of Economics and Economic Policy, Institute of Economic Research, vol. 18(1), pages 287-318, March.
    2. Sinkovics, Noemi & Reuber, A. Rebecca, 2021. "Beyond disciplinary silos: A systematic analysis of the migrant entrepreneurship literature," Journal of World Business, Elsevier, vol. 56(4).

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    Keywords

    opportunity entrepreneurship; economic growth and development; pull and push theories; social and economic contributions; Ghanaian immigrants in Germany;
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    JEL classification:

    • O15 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Economic Development: Human Resources; Human Development; Income Distribution; Migration

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