Exploring Religious Networks for Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Economic Development in Nigeria: Conceptual analysis
Dr. Isa M. Adamu1 &Ibrahim M. Awwal2
1Department of Economics, Taraba State University, Jalingo, Nigeria
2Department of Business Administration, CBMS, Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna
Email: isaardo@ymail.com; ibrahimawwal1@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT
The role of personal and professional networks in the practice of entrepreneurship is a well-established and much researched area. However little is actually known about the roles played by religious networks in Nigeria in the promotion of entrepreneurship. This paper seeks to offer an overview of the potential of harnessing religious networks for improved entrepreneurial performance and to develop conceptual framework for future research. After synthesizing literature from economics, management and entrepreneurship, the paper concludes that if properly harnessed, religious networks in Nigeria can positively impact on entrepreneurship development. Implications of these findings for theory and practice are discussed and recommendations for future research outlined.
