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Sardar Shahraki A, Tash M. (2023). Prioritization of Factors Affecting the Development of Rural-Agricultural Entrepreneurship in Sistan Region. J Entrepreneurial Strategies Agric. 10(2), 31-45. doi:10.61186/jea.10.20.29
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1- Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran
2- Department of Entrepreneurship Management, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran
2- Department of Entrepreneurship Management, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran
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Background: Entrepreneurship is a crucial factor in agricultural development, as it significantly contributes to improving the economic and livelihood conditions of rural areas. By creating new employment opportunities and income sources, entrepreneurship plays an essential role in enhancing the overall quality of life in villages. Evaluating the level of entrepreneurship and making efforts to develop and strengthen it is vital for sustainable growth. The process of development, which involves providing the necessary foundations for entrepreneurial activities, holds particular importance in regions facing challenges. The Sistan region, in particular, suffers from inappropriate temporal and spatial distribution of water resources. This issue is compounded by population growth, urbanization, and the expansion of agricultural and industrial sectors, leading to an inevitable increase in water demand. Consequently, effective water resource management is essential to prevent potential crises and tensions related to water scarcity. Given the agricultural capabilities present in the Sistan region, it is imperative to prioritize the factors that influence the development of entrepreneurship to improve the economic status of the local population. Special attention should be directed towards economic activities framed within agricultural entrepreneurship. This study aims to plan and prioritize the factors affecting the development of entrepreneurship in the Sistan region.
Methods: To analyze the data, the Electra multi-index decision-making technique was employed. This method is recognized as one of the multi-criteria decision-making approaches capable of complex modeling in high-level systems. In this research, the Electra method was implemented through an eight-step process. The statistical population consisted of 45 experts from the Agricultural Jihad Organization in the Sistan region. Data collection was conducted through a structured questionnaire distributed in 2022, ensuring that the information gathered was relevant and comprehensive.
Results: The results of the prioritization of factors affecting the development of entrepreneurship in the Sistan region revealed that economic factors held the highest priority, while environmental factors were deemed the least influential. The factors affecting entrepreneurship were ranked based on their significance. Economic factors received the highest mastery number of 4, indicating their critical role in fostering entrepreneurship. Educational factors followed with a mastery number of 3, highlighting the importance of knowledge and skills in promoting entrepreneurial activities. Psychological factors were assigned a mastery number of 2, reflecting their impact on individuals' willingness to engage in entrepreneurial ventures. Environmental factors received a mastery number of 1, indicating a lower priority, while social factors were assigned a mastery number of zero, suggesting minimal influence on the entrepreneurial landscape in the region.
Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that when prioritizing the dimensions and influencing factors, economic factors emerge as the most significant contributors to the development of agricultural entrepreneurship in the rural areas of Sistan. Conversely, environmental factors appear to have the least effect on this development. Overall, it can be concluded that new plans and programs are necessary for economic advancement in the rural regions of Sistan. This progress is achievable through the promotion of entrepreneurship and the empowerment of environmental policies. Given the priority of economic factors, it is essential to create an environment that facilitates access to loans and national resources for entrepreneurial farmers in the area. By addressing the economic barriers and providing the necessary support, the potential for agricultural entrepreneurship can be significantly enhanced. This support may include financial assistance, training programs, and access to modern agricultural technologies. Furthermore, the development of educational initiatives aimed at improving the skills and knowledge of potential entrepreneurs is crucial. By fostering a culture of entrepreneurship, the Sistan region can harness its agricultural capabilities, ultimately leading to improved economic conditions and enhanced livelihoods for its residents. In summary, the successful development of agricultural entrepreneurship in the Sistan region hinges on understanding and prioritizing the factors that influence this process. By focusing on economic factors and providing the necessary support and resources, stakeholders can create a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem that benefits the entire community. This approach not only addresses current challenges but also sets the stage for sustainable growth and development in the region's agricultural sector.
Methods: To analyze the data, the Electra multi-index decision-making technique was employed. This method is recognized as one of the multi-criteria decision-making approaches capable of complex modeling in high-level systems. In this research, the Electra method was implemented through an eight-step process. The statistical population consisted of 45 experts from the Agricultural Jihad Organization in the Sistan region. Data collection was conducted through a structured questionnaire distributed in 2022, ensuring that the information gathered was relevant and comprehensive.
Results: The results of the prioritization of factors affecting the development of entrepreneurship in the Sistan region revealed that economic factors held the highest priority, while environmental factors were deemed the least influential. The factors affecting entrepreneurship were ranked based on their significance. Economic factors received the highest mastery number of 4, indicating their critical role in fostering entrepreneurship. Educational factors followed with a mastery number of 3, highlighting the importance of knowledge and skills in promoting entrepreneurial activities. Psychological factors were assigned a mastery number of 2, reflecting their impact on individuals' willingness to engage in entrepreneurial ventures. Environmental factors received a mastery number of 1, indicating a lower priority, while social factors were assigned a mastery number of zero, suggesting minimal influence on the entrepreneurial landscape in the region.
Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that when prioritizing the dimensions and influencing factors, economic factors emerge as the most significant contributors to the development of agricultural entrepreneurship in the rural areas of Sistan. Conversely, environmental factors appear to have the least effect on this development. Overall, it can be concluded that new plans and programs are necessary for economic advancement in the rural regions of Sistan. This progress is achievable through the promotion of entrepreneurship and the empowerment of environmental policies. Given the priority of economic factors, it is essential to create an environment that facilitates access to loans and national resources for entrepreneurial farmers in the area. By addressing the economic barriers and providing the necessary support, the potential for agricultural entrepreneurship can be significantly enhanced. This support may include financial assistance, training programs, and access to modern agricultural technologies. Furthermore, the development of educational initiatives aimed at improving the skills and knowledge of potential entrepreneurs is crucial. By fostering a culture of entrepreneurship, the Sistan region can harness its agricultural capabilities, ultimately leading to improved economic conditions and enhanced livelihoods for its residents. In summary, the successful development of agricultural entrepreneurship in the Sistan region hinges on understanding and prioritizing the factors that influence this process. By focusing on economic factors and providing the necessary support and resources, stakeholders can create a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem that benefits the entire community. This approach not only addresses current challenges but also sets the stage for sustainable growth and development in the region's agricultural sector.
Keywords: Agricultural entrepreneurship and development, Planning and prioritization, Multi-criteria decision-making, ELECTRE, Sistan region
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