Entrepreneurial Intentions among Refugees. The Case of Syrian Refugees in T rkiye

Ion Daniel Zgura, Raluca Mariana Grosu (), Ozgur Ozmen and Mirela Octavia Sirbu
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Ion Daniel Zgura: Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania
Raluca Mariana Grosu: Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania
Ozgur Ozmen: Independent researcher, Istanbul, T rkiye
Mirela Octavia Sirbu: Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania

The AMFITEATRU ECONOMIC journal, 2025, vol. 27, issue 70, 1221

Abstract: Tackling an under-explored topic in the scientific literature, with high potential and of societal relevance, the paper aims at investigating the entrepreneurial intentions of Syrian refugees in T rkiye. Drawing from the experience of 50 interviewees, the research reveals a population with strong entrepreneurial intentions, often driven by past business experience, a desire for autonomy, and the need to build a stable future in the host country. Despite generally low levels of formal education and limited role models, many interviewees possessed significant self-employment experience and demonstrated resilience, motivation, and a positive outlook on risk and challenges. Entrepreneurship was broadly perceived not only as a pathway to financial independence but also as a means of achieving social status and long-term stability within the host society. However, systemic barriers, such as restricted access to capital, language obstacles, and insufficient institutional support, remain significant challenges. A smaller group within the interviewed sample expressed resistance to entrepreneurship, citing psychological distress, a preference for security and stability over uncertainty, and lack of self-confidence or experience. The paper adds to the literature, at the same time, setting guidelines for coherent policies aimed at refugees integration

Keywords: entrepreneurial intentions; refugee; refugee entrepreneurship; Syrian; T rkiye. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L26 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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