Determinants of Entrepreneurial Behaviour in FATA Pakistan

This study investigates the determinants of entrepreneurial behaviour in FATA, examining the relative strength of selected entrepreneurial determinants in the Pashtun tribal culture. The research was conducted using primary data from 462 respondents, with entrepreneurial behaviour measured by self-reported views toward risk-taking and innovativeness. Logistic regression models were used to relate entrepreneurial behaviour to economic, institutional, and cultural constructs. The study found that different sets of predictors emerged for risk-taking and innovativeness, with some, but limited support for hypothesized determinants of entrepreneurial behaviour. The study suggests that economic, institutional, and cultural factors play a significant role in shaping entrepreneurial behaviour in FATA. The results indicate that economic factors, such as income and employment opportunities, are positively related to entrepreneurial behaviour, while institutional factors, such as security and governance, are negatively related. Cultural factors, such as social norms and values, also play a significant role in shaping entrepreneurial behaviour. The study provides insights into the entrepreneurial behaviour of Pashtuns and informs academics on how to enhance entrepreneurial behaviour in FATA. The findings can also guide policy to stimulate underlying factors that will promote entrepreneurship in FATA. The study highlights the importance of considering the socio-cultural context of entrepreneurship in emerging economies and provides a framework for future research on entrepreneurial behaviour in FATA. The research methodology involved a survey of 462 respondents in FATA, with data collected on entrepreneurial characteristics, economic, institutional, and cultural factors. The study used logistic regression models to examine the relationship between entrepreneurial behaviour and the selected determinants. The results of the study provide a comprehensive understanding of the determinants of entrepreneurial behaviour in FATA and highlight the need for policy interventions to promote entrepreneurship in the region. The study's findings have implications for policymakers and practitioners seeking to promote entrepreneurship in FATA. The results suggest that economic, institutional, and cultural factors need to be addressed to enhance entrepreneurial behaviour in the region. The study provides a framework for policymakers to design interventions that take into account the socio-cultural context of entrepreneurship in FATA. The study's limitations include the reliance on self-reported data and the limited sample size. Future research should aim to collect more objective data and increase the sample size to provide a more comprehensive understanding of entrepreneurial behaviour in FATA. Additionally, the study's findings should be replicated in other regions to determine the generalizability of the results. Overall, the study provides a comprehensive understanding of the determinants of entrepreneurial behaviour in FATA and highlights the need for policy interventions to promote entrepreneurship in the region. The study's findings have implications for policymakers and practitioners seeking to promote entrepreneurship in FATA and provide a framework for future research on entrepreneurial behaviour in the region.