Abstract
This chapter describes the historical background of Kuwait as one of the wealthiest countries in the world (by GDP per capita). Entrepreneurial activities and actual policies for the development of entrepreneurship in the country are analysed and described. It also includes essential facts regarding promoting activities of entrepreneurship and the role of the government in creating a favourable environment for domestic and foreign entrepreneurs. The chapter ends with providing useful recommendations on what should be done in the future for the development of entrepreneurship in Kuwait. Besides tables and figures, the chapter includes original pictures of relevant entrepreneurial examples in Kuwait.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Entrepreneurship In The Gulf Cooperation Council Region |
| Subtitle of host publication | Evolution And Future Perspectives |
| Publisher | World Scientific Publishing Co. |
| Pages | 25-44 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781786348081 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 19 2021 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Business environment
- Entrepreneurship
- Government
- Kuwait
- Small business
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Economics, Econometrics and Finance(all)
- General Business,Management and Accounting
- General Social Sciences