Network development mechanisms of immigrant entrepreneurs: insights from an emerging economy

Clavis Nwehfor Fubah and Menisha Moos

Journal of Global Mobility, 2025, vol. 13, issue 4, 564-587

Abstract: PurposeThis study aims to explore immigrant entrepreneurs’ (IEs) networks, particularly emphasising how these networks are developed in a host country when operating businesses.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative methodology was used, and data were collected from 25 IEs using semi-structured interviews via the purposive sampling method.FindingsThe findings indicated that IEs in South Africa (SA) develop their networks using various relationship-based and performance-based mechanisms. This study argued that trust is not (only) a relationship-based mechanism used in establishing networks but a fundamental ingredient for all successful networking mechanisms.Originality/valueThis original paper contributed to immigrant entrepreneurship literature by providing unique insights into the network development mechanisms IEs use in SA. This aspect has not been sufficiently studied in emerging economies.

Keywords: Immigrant entrepreneurs; Networks; Network development; Emerging economies; South Africa (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1108/JGM-12-2024-0132

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