The Major Local Entrepreneurial Development Approaches of Local Government Units in the Contemporary Setting: A Phenomenology

local entrepreneurial development approaches, human development, institutional capabilities.

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January 28, 2023

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The purpose of this phenomenological study is to present the different local entrepreneurial development approaches of local government units. The results of the study revealed major commonalities in local entrepreneurial development approaches that the local government units had been adapting. Major factors affecting the implementation of these approaches were revenue allotments, local economy, human development and institutional capabilities. Style of leadership and management approach by those manning the reign of authority provided a lot of influence as to how developmental undertakings are implemented. Notable difference in approaches to local entrepreneurial development could be attributed to the personal biases of the local chief executives due to their profession, passion and life endeavors. What is notable in this study is that the local chief executive’s management capability will be crucial to the development performance of every local economy.