Knowledge Flows and Economic Development Through Microenterprise Collaboration in Third-Sector Communities

Authors

Raymond M. Jones, Loyola University MarylandFollow
Roger J. Kashlak, Loyola University MarylandFollow
Audra M. Jones, Inter-American FoundationFollow

Issue Season

Spring

Document Type

Article

Abstract

"The U.N. once dealt only with governments. By now we know that peace and prosperity cannot be achieved without partnership involving governments, international organizations, the business community and civil society. In today’s world we depend on each other.” Kofi Annan, UN Secretary (1999).

As emphasized by Secretary Annan’s quote, the global community is increasingly concerned with economic development and promotion of democracies is focusing on developing programs to stimulate partnerships among three distinct sectors: government sector, civil society and private sector, including locally based and international entrepreneurs. The modern organization is becoming increasingly informed in its strategies and practices by the concepts of learning and knowledge.

Recommended Citation

Jones, Raymond M.; Kashlak, Roger J.; and Jones, Audra M. (2004) "Knowledge Flows and Economic Development Through Microenterprise Collaboration in Third-Sector Communities," New England Journal of Entrepreneurship: Vol. 7: No. 1, Article 7.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.sacredheart.edu/neje/vol7/iss1/7