JIMS 8M The Journal of Indian Management and Strategy
Web of Science
  • Year: 2024
  • Volume: 29
  • Issue: 4

Entrepreneurship and Business Contributions to Peace-Building: A Bibliometric Analysis

1Assistant Professor, Maharaja Surajmal Institute, GGSIPU

2Associate Professor, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Delhi

Online Published on 28 April, 2025.

Abstract

This bibliometric analysis investigates the complex relationship between business, entrepreneurship, and peace-building, with a focus on how entrepreneurial and business activities contribute to global peace initiatives.

The study involves a systematic search of scholarly articles from the Scopus database, employing bibliometric techniques to analyze a wide array of methodologies, perspectives, and themes. Quantitative data were used to identify emerging trends, key authors, journals, and the geographic distribution of research in the field, while qualitative analysis explored the conceptual frameworks that underpin the literature.

The analysis reveals the multifaceted ways in which businesses and entrepreneurship contribute to peace-building, highlighting themes such as social entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility, and the role of business in conict resolution. The study identis significant trends and regional focuses in the literature while also pinpointing gaps and potential areas for future research.

This study offers a comprehensive synthesis of existing literature on the relationship between business and peace-building, uncovering patterns that enhance the understanding of how entrepreneurial initiatives can be leveraged for sustainable peace.

Keywords

Entrepreneurship, Business initiatives, Peace-building, Bibliometric