Journal of Entrepreneurship Education (Print ISSN: 1098-8394; Online ISSN: 1528-2651)

Abstract

Analysis Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Case of Oman

Author(s): Mohammed Issa Ala eddin

Purpose:This current study explored how the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem is managed using the stories of the key actors that are actively engaged in the Oman. Design/methodology/approach: The paper is mainly theoretical and is based on a literature review and secondary data. Research limitations/implications: This study examines entrepreneurial ecosystem of Oman, The geographical scope was limited to Oman so the findings are limited to other areas. Findings: The main challenges to the effective management of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Oman were identified as lack of skills, knowledge and experience, weak institutions, systems and policies, lack of capital and financing, negative attitudes and unsupportive culture, in accessibility to markets and low stakeholder engagement. Social implications: The study will be valuable to entrepreneurs, practitioners, the government and scholars. It will provide knowledge to nascent and existing entrepreneurs about different support and assistance that they can acquire and the importance of entrepreneurial ecosystems in linking multiple stakeholders to foster and sustain venturing. Practical implications: It will give knowledge to nascent and existing entrepreneurs about different support and assistance that they can get. It will help entrepreneurs where to look for support, or what to do if they need assistance. In addition, the results would help the government to understand how it can adjust the existing policies in favour of entrepreneurs. Originality and value: The analysis of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Oman is expected to identify and develop resourceful information on the existing challenges and changes that can be adopted to achieve the desired entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country.

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