Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets
by Dr. Irshad Khan (Author), Rashida P (Author)

Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration into one of the most dynamic and complex arenas of global business. As emerging economies experience rapid demographic shifts, technological leaps, and evolving policy landscapes, a new generation of entrepreneurs is rising to meet challenges with creativity, resilience, and local innovation.
This book examines the unique entrepreneurial ecosystems that are taking shape across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. It delves into the characteristics of emerging markets, including institutional gaps, informal economies, and regulatory hurdles—and how these very challenges often spark groundbreaking innovation. From frugal invention and digital disruption to inclusive business models and social entrepreneurship, the book presents real-world examples and evidence-backed insights that go beyond theory.
Readers will discover how entrepreneurs in these markets are leveraging mobile technologies, FinTech platforms, green solutions, and social media to unlock economic opportunities. The book also highlights the vital roles of government policy, education, diaspora networks, and public-private partnerships in shaping sustainable ecosystems that foster long-term growth.
Whether you’re a student of business, a policymaker, an investor, or an entrepreneur seeking to expand into high-growth regions, Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets provides both the context and the strategic lens necessary to navigate and thrive in these evolving environments. Rich in case studies, comparative analysis, and practical frameworks, this book is an essential resource for understanding how innovation flourishes where it’s needed most.
- Publication date : May 27, 2025
- Language : English
- Print length : 167 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8285529200
- Item Weight : 13.6 ounces
- Dimensions : 7.5 x 0.38 x 9.25 inches