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How refugees overcome the odds to become entrepreneurs

  • Written by Jock Collins, Professor of Social Economics, UTS Business School, University of Technology Sydney
imageThe research group included Hazara who opened kebab shops in Adelaide.Shutterstock

ARefugees face monumental challenges when starting a business. Many lack formal education, capital, social capital (relationships in the community), English language skills, and knowledge of the local market and regulations.

Our research into a community of Hazara...

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