Comparative Perspectives on Entrepreneurship and Regional Development in the Global South: Managing External Crises and Seizing Opportunities for Internationalizing Small and Growing Firms
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Comparative Perspectives on Entrepreneurship and Regional Development in the Global South: Managing External Crises and Seizing Opportunities for Internationalizing Small and Growing Firms
Journal: International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research
Publisher: Emerald Publishing
Abstract Submission Deadline: 31 October 2026
Manuscript Submission Opens: 1 February 2027
Manuscript Submission Deadline: 30 April 2027
Introduction
This Special Issue explores how small and growing entrepreneurial firms (SGEFs) in the Global South navigate crises (pandemic, trade wars, sanctions, geopolitical risks) and internationalize while contributing to regional development. It emphasizes resilience, innovation, and comparative regional dynamics in Sub‑Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, with a focus on capabilities, policy support, digital transformation, and inclusive entrepreneurship.
Guest Editors
Nadia Zahoor 📧 (n.zahoor@qmul.ac.uk)
Francis Donbesuur 📧 (f.donbesuur@leicester.ac.uk)
Peter Gabrielsson 📧 (peter.gabrielsson@uwasa.fi)
Martin Meyer 📧 (martin.meyer@uwasa.fi)
List of Topic Areas
Submissions invited on (but not limited to):
Theoretical frameworks and strategies for post‑pandemic scaling of internationalizing SGEFs.
Crisis management and innovation in SGEFs during external shocks.
Role of networks, cross‑border collaborations, and global networks in resilience and innovation.
Gender, diversity, social innovation, and regional development.
Financial support (venture capital, crowdfunding) and institutional mechanisms (incubators, accelerators).
Microfoundations, top‑management teams, and organizational support for SGEFs.
Sustainability, green entrepreneurship, and climate‑driven internationalization.
Informal institutions, government policies, and scaling‑up mechanisms.
Knowledge flows, localized ecosystems, and crisis‑affected regions.
Disaster preparedness and recovery strategies for SGEFs in high‑risk regions.
Submission Process & Deadlines
Abstracts: Email to all four guest editors by 31 October 2026.
Abstracts not mandatory but encouraged; they help guide feedback.
Full manuscripts via ScholarOne Manuscripts from 1 February 2027 to 30 April 2027; select “Comparative Perspectives on Entrepreneurship and Regional Development in the Global South…” from the special issue dropdown.
Original work only; no prior/concurrent submissions.
Submission Guidelines
🌐 Submission Portal: https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/ijebr
🌐 Author Guidelines: https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/ijebr#jlp_author_guidelines
About the Journal
International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research (IJEBR), by Emerald Group Publishing, advances research on entrepreneurial behaviour, SMEs, innovation, and ecosystems across global contexts.
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