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This research analyzes how business leaders in Senegal navigate institutional challenges to promote resilience and growth.

March 13, 2026Open Access

Navigating the Institutional Terrain: A Qualitative Analysis of Business Challenges and Prospects in Senegal (2000–2026)

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This research analyzes how business leaders in Senegal navigate institutional challenges to promote resilience and growth.
Qualitative interpretivist design
In-depth semi-structured interviews with 42 business founders and executives
Thematic analysis to identify patterns and themes
70% of participants utilized social capital to overcome bureaucratic challenges
Business success relies more on navigating informal institutions than on merely understanding formal rules
Recommends simplifying administrative procedures and enhancing legitimate networking opportunities

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Qualitative analysis reveals strategic adaptations for business growth in West Africa's complex institutional environment, suggesting improved policymaking implications.

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Diagne et al. (2017) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b3ac0a02a1e69014ccd6ab https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18946732

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Qualitative analysis reveals strategic adaptations for business growth in West Africa's complex institutional environment, suggesting improved policymaking implications.

Navigating the Institutional Terrain: A Qualitative Analysis of Business Challenges and Prospects in Senegal (2000–2026)

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Navigating the Institutional Terrain: A Qualitative Analysis of Business Challenges and Prospects in Senegal (2000–2026)

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