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This study aims to explore how entrepreneurs in Senegal navigate institutional voids and sustain their businesses.

March 12, 2026Open Access

Navigating the Terrain: A Qualitative Exploration of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems and Institutional Voids in Senegal (2000–2026)

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This study aims to explore how entrepreneurs in Senegal navigate institutional voids and sustain their businesses.
Qualitative, interpretive design
In-depth, semi-structured interviews with 32 entrepreneurs
Reflexive thematic analysis for data interpretation
Entrepreneurs engage in 'institutional bridging' to compensate for missing formal structures.
Two-thirds of participants rely on religious and community-based associations for financing.
Findings indicate institutional voids can be reconfigured into opportunities for innovative practices.

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Qualitative exploration reveals strategies entrepreneurs use to navigate institutional voids in Senegal, suggesting innovative adaptations.

Diagne et al. (2006) studied this question.

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Qualitative exploration reveals strategies entrepreneurs use to navigate institutional voids in Senegal, suggesting innovative adaptations.