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Opportunities and tensions in supporting intercultural productive activities: The case of urban and rural Mapuche entrepreneurship programs

Marianne Daher, Andrea Jaramillo, Antonia Rosati · 2020 · Culture & Psychology

Summary. Entrepreneurship programs in Chile targeting Mapuche people in rural and urban areas create both opportunities and tensions. Based on interviews with 17 Mapuche entrepreneurs, the study finds that programs support business development but reveal conflicts between mainstream business practices and Mapuche cultural values. Success depends on programs recognizing cultural identity and adapting to intercultural contexts rather than imposing standardized approaches.

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Daher, M., Jaramillo, A., & Rosati, A.. (2020). Opportunities and tensions in supporting intercultural productive activities: The case of urban and rural Mapuche entrepreneurship programs. Culture & Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1177/1354067x20908526

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DOI
10.1177/1354067x20908526
Countries
Chile
Regions
South America
Categories
entrepreneurship, indigenous-innovation
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2026-04-28