Exploring entrepreneurial intention through vocational activities: a case study of the kalash indigenous people
The Kalash community’s entrepreneurial attitude, occupational skills, cultural preservation, and economic development are examined in this study. The major goal is to uncover community entrepreneurial intentions and occupational skills that might be used for vocational micro-enterprises while retain...
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| Format: | Article ou chapitre numérique |
| Jezik: | Français |
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2025
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| Online dostop: | Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM |
| Izvleček: | The Kalash community’s entrepreneurial attitude, occupational skills, cultural preservation, and economic development are examined in this study. The major goal is to uncover community entrepreneurial intentions and occupational skills that might be used for vocational micro-enterprises while retaining cultural integrity. A mixed-methods approach was used, including a quantitative survey of 60 Kalash Valley residents and in-depth interviews with 20 entrepreneurs. A structured survey instrument collected quantitative data, while open-ended interview questions provided qualitative insights. Due to a cultural admiration for self-employment, Kalash people are inclined toward entrepreneurship. The community encourages business startups through family and community assistance. Community vocational skills are promising for microenterprises, meeting Kalash society’s needs. This research shows that vocational entrepreneurship can help Kalash communities prosper economically. Economic empowerment and cultural preservation can result from fostering vocational talents in sustainable businesses. Understanding the enabling network and cultural ethos of entrepreneurship helps create interventions and policies to encourage it. However, the research acknowledges shortcomings; the sample size may limit generalizability. Changing social dynamics and the delicate balance between tradition and modernization make cultural sustainability in entrepreneurship difficult. This research concludes that the Kalash community may use their occupational talents and entrepreneurial zeal for sustained economic development while retaining their cultural identity. |
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