Dr. Alexandra David

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Publications (chronological)

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2025

2025:  

Against all odds - migrant entrepreneurs in entrepreneurial ecosystems with constraints

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David, A. & Terstriep, J. (2025): Against all odds - migrant entrepreneurs in entrepreneurial ecosystems with constraints. Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy, 19 (2). https://doi.org/10.1108/JEC-03-2024-0052

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Journal article

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2025

2025:  

Entrepreneurial Belonging – Migrant Entrepreneurs’ Connections and Community in Bounded and Unbounded Ecosystems

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David, A., Terstriep, J. & Freiling, J. (2025): Entrepreneurial Belonging – Migrant Entrepreneurs’ Connections and Community in Bounded and Unbounded Ecosystems. Forschung Aktuell, 2025 (08). Gelsenkirchen: Institut Arbeit und Technik, Westfälische Hochschule Gelsenkirchen Bocholt Recklinghausen. https://doi.org/10.53190/fa/202508

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Internet document

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2025

2025:  

Migration, Diasporas, and International Business - The Changing Landscape of Global Business Actors and Patterns

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Elo, M., David, A., Ivanova-Gongne, M., Gugenishvili, I. & Kalhor, E. (2025): Migration, Diasporas, and International Business - The Changing Landscape of Global Business Actors and Patterns ((forthcoming)). Journal of Comparative International Management (JCIM) (28(1)). https://doi.org/10.55482/jcim.2025.34721

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Journal article

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2025

2025:  

Power plays: Surfacing the hidden currents in entrepreneurial ecosystems

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Terstriep, J., David, A., Zaghow, L., Vershinia, N. & Freiling, J. (2025): Power plays: Surfacing the hidden currents in entrepreneurial ecosystems. Journal of Business Venturing Insights, 24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbvi.2025.e00584

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2025

2025:  

Rethinking Support Policies: The Role of Belonging in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

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David, A., Terstriep, J. & Freiling, J. (2025): Rethinking Support Policies: The Role of Belonging in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems. International Migration, 63 (6), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1111/imig.70110

Abstract

This article explores the importance of belongingness in migrant entrepreneurs' (MEs) engagement within entrepreneurial ecosystems (EEs), focusing on emotional and social dimensions often overlooked in favour of structural factors. Through two case studies in Germany's Ruhr area, the article demonstrates how a strong sense of belonging enhances resilience, trust and social capital, essential for business success. The experiences of two MEs, Ilyas and Elif, illustrate belongingness as a catalyst for connectedness and embeddedness, enabling access to networks and resources while countering discrimination. The study suggests that policy frameworks should acknowledge and support the emotional and relational aspects of MEs' integration in EEs. Emphasising informal support systems, community engagement and tailored interventions could help overcome structural barriers and foster more inclusive ecosystems. Future research should further examine these dynamics across diverse cultural and geographical contexts to offer a more comprehensive understanding of MEs' entrepreneurial trajectories.

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Journal article

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2025

2025:  

Silent Barriers: The Hidden Impact of Microaggressions on Migrant Entrepreneurs

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David, A. & Terstriep, J. (2025): Silent Barriers: The Hidden Impact of Microaggressions on Migrant Entrepreneurs. Forschung Aktuell, 2025 (02). Gelsenkirchen: Institut Arbeit und Technik, Westfälische Hochschule Gelsenkirchen Bocholt Recklinghausen. https://doi.org/10.53190/fa/202502

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Internet document

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2025

2025:  

Too robust to fail: (international) entrepreneurial resilience as coping mechanisms in crisis for SMEs

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Terstriep, J., David, A., Rosenberger, T., & Zaghow, L. (2025): Too robust to fail: (international) entrepreneurial resilience as coping mechanisms in crisis for SMEs. European Journal of International Management, 25 (3/4). https://doi.org/10.1504/EJIM.2024.10065839

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Journal article

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2025

2025:  

Understanding the nuances of (dis-)connectedness of migrant entrepreneurs within entrepreneurial ecosystems

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David, A., Terstriep, J. & Freiling, J. (2025): Understanding the nuances of (dis-)connectedness of migrant entrepreneurs within entrepreneurial ecosystems. International Small Business Journal. https://doi.org/10.1177/02662426251322080

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Journal article

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2024

2024:  

A gender-specific view on entrepreneurial recovery - effects on and responses of micro-entrepreneurs during the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany

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Terstriep, J., Schäfer, S., David, A., et al. (2024): A gender-specific view on entrepreneurial recovery - effects on and responses of micro-entrepreneurs during the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany. Gender in Management, 39 (8), 1064-1095. https://doi.org/10.1108/GM-08-2023-0300

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Journal article

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2024

2024:  

A Participatory Approach to Improve Measures of Labour Market Integration of Refugees

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David, A., Terstriep, J. & Steinberg, S. (2024): A Participatory Approach to Improve Measures of Labour Market Integration of Refugees. International Journal of Action Research (IJAR), 19 (3), 261-281. https://doi.org/10.3224/ijar.v19i3.08

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2024

2024:  

Action Research: A Participatory Approach to Improve Measures of Labour Market Integration of Refugees

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David, A., Terstriep, J. & Steinberg, S. (2024): Action Research: A Participatory Approach to Improve Measures of Labour Market Integration of Refugees. International Journal of Action Research (IJAR), 19 (3), 261-281. https://doi.org/10.3224/ijar.v19i3.08

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Journal article

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2024

2024:  

An Intersectional Perspective on the Entrepreneurial Intention of Female Ukrainian Migrants and Refugees

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Maj, J., Hamza-Orlinska, A., David, A., Filipowicz, M. & Kubieciel-Lodzinska, S. (2024): An Intersectional Perspective on the Entrepreneurial Intention of Female Ukrainian Migrants and Refugees. International Entrepreneurship Review, 10 (4), 57-73. https://doi.org/10.15678/IER.2024.1004.04

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2024

2024:  

An intersectional perspective on the impacts and responses of entrepreneurs during the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany

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David, A., Terstriep, J., Schäfer, S. & Schmidt, A.G. (2024, 05.June). An intersectional perspective on the impacts and responses of entrepreneurs during the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany. The International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. https://doi.org/10.1177/14657503241258933

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Journal article

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2024

2024:  

Bridging in the Gap Transnationally - Coupling Migrants’ Informal and Formal Business Activities Through Hybrid Business Models

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David, A., Terstriep, J. & Elo, M. (2024): Bridging in the Gap Transnationally - Coupling Migrants’ Informal and Formal Business Activities Through Hybrid Business Models. Thunderbird International Business Review, 2024, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1002/tie.22391

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Journal article

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2024

2024:  

Does context matter? - Toward a supportive entrpreneurial ecosystem for refugee entrepreneurship

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Terstriep, J., David, A. & Richey, M. (2024): Does context matter? - Toward a supportive entrpreneurial ecosystem for refugee entrepreneurship (forthcoming). In Ranabahu, N., de Vries, H.P. & Hamilton, R.T. (eds.), Refugee Entrepreneurship - A Research Companion . : Routledge Research Companions in Business and Economics.

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Article in

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2024

2024:  

Much ado about refugee entrepreneurship? Refugees vs. economic migrants' entrepreneurial intention in Poland.

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David, A., Maj, J., Filipowicz, M., Terstriep, J. & Kubiciel-Lodzińska, S. (2024): Much ado about refugee entrepreneurship? Refugees vs. economic migrants' entrepreneurial intention in Poland. Entrepreneurial Business and Economics Review, 12 (3), 25-40. https://doi.org/10.15678/EBER.2024.120302

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Journal article

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2024

2024:  

Power Relations and Migrant Entrepreneurs in Local Ecosystems - A German Example

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David, A., Terstriep, J. & Zaghow, L. (2024): Power Relations and Migrant Entrepreneurs in Local Ecosystems - A German Example. In Glinka, B. & Freiling, J. (eds.), Handbook on Migrant Entrepreneurship (275-296). : De Gruyter. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111025520-014

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Article in

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2024

2024:  

The Inclusivity Tax for Migrant Entrepreneurs

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David, A., Terstriep, J. & Zohaib, L. (2024): The Inclusivity Tax for Migrant Entrepreneurs. In K. Mikkelsen & A. Wolf, Minds, Brains, and Doxa for Inclusive Entrepreneurship (133-153). Berlin: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-50164-7_10

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Article in

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2024

2024:  

What is refugee entrepreneurship? - Reflections for a growing field

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David, A. & Zaghow, L.R. (2024): What is refugee entrepreneurship? - Reflections for a growing field (forthcoming). In Ranabahu, N., de Vries, H.P. & Hamilton, R.T. (eds.), Refugee Entrepreneurship - A Research Companion. : Routledge Research Companions in Business and Economics.

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Article in

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2023

2023:  

How to attract migrant entrepreneurs to peripheral regions? Evidence from Poland.

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Kubiciel-Lodzińska, S., Maj, J. & David, A. (2023): How to attract migrant entrepreneurs to peripheral regions? Evidence from Poland. International Entrepreneurship Review, 9 (1), 27-41. https://doi.org/10.15678/IER.2023.0901.03

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Journal article

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2023

2023:  

Riding the Wave – Resilient Polish Migrant Entrepreneurs Navigating through Brexit and Covid-19 in the UK

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David, A., Terstriep, J. & Zbierowski, P. (2023): Riding the Wave – Resilient Polish Migrant Entrepreneurs Navigating through Brexit and Covid-19 in the UK. In Sternberg, R., Amoros, E., Elo, M. & Levie, J. (eds.), Research Handbook on Transnational Diaspora Entrepreneurship (220-245). : Edward Elgar Publishing . https://doi.org/10.4337/9781788118699.00021

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Article in

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2023

2023:  

The Role of Embeddedness of Migrant Start-ups in Local Entrepreneurship Ecosystems during the COVID-19 Crisis

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Terstriep, J., David, A., Ruthemeier, A. & Elo, M. (2023): The Role of Embeddedness of Migrant Start-ups in Local Entrepreneurship Ecosystems during the COVID-19 Crisis. Journal of Comparative International Management (JCIM) , 26 (1), 1-34. https://doi.org/10.55482/jcim.2023.33532

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Journal article

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2023

2023:  

Transformational Hubs for Recognised Refugees – Policy Recommendations by the Enter to Transform Project. Gelsenkirchen: Institute for Work and Technology

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David, A. & Terstriep, J. (2023): Transformational Hubs for Recognised Refugees – Policy Recommendations by the Enter to Transform Project. Gelsenkirchen: Institute for Work and Technology. Gelsenkirchen: Institut Arbeit und Technik. https://doi.org/10.53190/inno/202301

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Report

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2022

2022:  

Hello Europe, Ashoka (2022). Transforming the field of migration through collaborative framework - Recommendations towards a connected and resilient migrant workforce and entrepreneurship ecosystem in Europe

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Contributors: David, A. & Terstriep, J. (2022): Hello Europe, Ashoka (2022). Transforming the field of migration through collaborative framework - Recommendations towards a connected and resilient migrant workforce and entrepreneurship ecosystem in Europe.

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Internet document

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2022

2022:  

Manifesto "Reframing Multicultural and Migrant Entrepreneurship"

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David, A., Terstriep, J., Alvarez Monge, A. M. & Boga, N. (2022): Manifesto "Reframing Multicultural and Migrant Entrepreneurship".

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Internet document

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