Beyond Solidarity and Accumulation Networks in Urban Informal African Economies
BERROU, Jean-Philippe
Groupe de Recherche en Economie Théorique et Appliquée [GREThA]
Les Afriques dans le monde [LAM]
Sciences Po Bordeaux - Institut d'études politiques de Bordeaux [IEP Bordeaux]
Groupe de Recherche en Economie Théorique et Appliquée [GREThA]
Les Afriques dans le monde [LAM]
Sciences Po Bordeaux - Institut d'études politiques de Bordeaux [IEP Bordeaux]
BERROU, Jean-Philippe
Groupe de Recherche en Economie Théorique et Appliquée [GREThA]
Les Afriques dans le monde [LAM]
Sciences Po Bordeaux - Institut d'études politiques de Bordeaux [IEP Bordeaux]
< Reduce
Groupe de Recherche en Economie Théorique et Appliquée [GREThA]
Les Afriques dans le monde [LAM]
Sciences Po Bordeaux - Institut d'études politiques de Bordeaux [IEP Bordeaux]
Language
en
Article de revue
This item was published in
European Journal of Development Research. 2018, vol. 30, n° 4, p. 652-675
Palgrave Macmillan
English Abstract
This paper examines the role and nature of entrepreneurs’ social networks in the urban informal economy of Bobo-Dioulasso (Burkina Faso). Using an original dataset, the configuration of social networks is described based ...Read more >
This paper examines the role and nature of entrepreneurs’ social networks in the urban informal economy of Bobo-Dioulasso (Burkina Faso). Using an original dataset, the configuration of social networks is described based on three salient dimensions: tie content, member attributes and network structure. Multidimensional analysis allows for the simultaneous consideration of all three dimensions. Our findings suggest that network configurations at play extend well beyond the standard distinction between solidarity and accumulation networks. The complex networks highlighted by this study are consistent with rapid social changes in contemporary urban Africa. They can also significantly enhance the outcomes of small businesses.Read less <
English Keywords
Informal economy
Social networks analysis
Micro and Small Enterprises
Sub-Saharan Africa
Burkina Faso
Origin
Hal importedCollections