Research Report: Rural Entrepreneurship Framework for Local Economic and Communal Thriving (REFLECT)

Jonathan Kimmitt *, Pablo Muñoz, Rodrigo Frias , Christopher W. Storey

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Abstract

The framework and subsequent assessment tool developed in this project is based on interview data with several rural policymakers, business advisors, support organisations as well as rural enterprises. REFLECT (Rural Entrepreneurship Framework for Local Economic and Communal Thriving) is a framework designed to assess resources and policy support for entrepreneurship in rural communities, aiming to improve rural enterprise policies through a holistic perspective. The online tool developed here (www.reflect.enterprises) enables key stakeholders to assess their understanding of their own rural context(s), understanding strengths and weaknesses. The online tool provides learning resources to allow for improved tackling of policy problems related to those areas.
Original languageEnglish
PublisherNational Innovation Centre Rural Enterprise (NICRE)
Commissioning bodyNational Innovation Centre Rural Enterprise
Number of pages36
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2025

Keywords

  • Entrepeneurship
  • Policy
  • Online assessment tool
  • Bespoke resources

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