Project Title

Migrant Women Entrepreneurs: Bridging Cultural Divides Through Business Innovation

Project Lead

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Dr Juliana NNADI
nnadijuliana@yahoo.com

Project Objectives

Journal Article

Project Phase

Ongoing

Expected Completion

2026

Project Summary

Migrant women entrepreneurs are emerging as pivotal agents of socio-economic integration and cultural exchange in increasingly diverse societies. This article explores how migrant women leverage entrepreneurship as a tool to bridge cultural divides, foster community cohesion, and drive innovation within host economies. Drawing on qualitative interviews and case studies from multiple countries, the study investigates how these entrepreneurs navigate dual cultural identities, overcome systemic barriers, and innovate in response to both market needs and socio-cultural gaps. The findings reveal that migrant women often develop hybrid business models that reflect a fusion of home and host culture values, creating inclusive products and services that resonate with cross-cultural audiences. Additionally, their ventures serve as platforms for cultural representation, empowerment, and economic participation for other marginalized groups. The article contributes to the literature on inclusive entrepreneurship and gendered migration, offering policy insights and practical recommendations for supporting migrant women-led enterprises as engines of innovation and social connection.

Project Collaborators

Jeleelah Badmos
Jeleelah Badmos
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Kwame Sekyere
knsekyere@gmail.com