Author(s): Reyniel G. Francisco and Matilde Melicent Santos-Recto
The importance of green entrepreneurship has long been a controversial topic as its features are still indistinguishable. Here, we demonstrated the development of a green entrepreneurial framework based on the entire organic industry in Nueva Ecija. Comprehensive benchmark and needs assessment of the green entrepreneurial practices using a Likert scale formatted questionnaire was a tool to develop the framework. Green entrepreneurial management practices were identified and used to determine industry gaps highlighting the roles of each industry player in the facets of business operations, marketing, financial, and sustainability. Through data triangulation, the developed framework has shown interrelationship of suppliers and consumers bound by government engagement, thereby enhancing market outcomes. Meanwhile, identified gaps were used to formulate policy recommendations to close organic industry chain blockage and promote higher income opportunities for organic food producers.