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Social Capital, Entrepreneurship and Rural Development

Gunawan Prayitno · 2020 · Journal of Engineering and Scientific Research

Summary. Retired migrant workers returning to Arjowilangun Village in Indonesia possess strong social capital—built on kinship, trust, and mutual cooperation—that directly influences their decision to start businesses. Social network analysis identified 14 key community figures capable of spreading entrepreneurial information. Higher social capital significantly correlates with entrepreneurship uptake, which drives village development and reduces dependence on remittances alone.

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Prayitno, G.. (2020). Social Capital, Entrepreneurship and Rural Development. Journal of Engineering and Scientific Research. https://doi.org/10.23960/jesr.v1i2.29

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DOI
10.23960/jesr.v1i2.29
Countries
Indonesia
Regions
Asia
Categories
entrepreneurship, regional-innovation-systems
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2026-04-28