Samenvatting

This research examines how the EU can utilize entrepreneurship promotion as a means to secure peace through international Development and Cooperation policy. This research revolves around the notion that jobs are the foundation of political stability, and the absence of economic opportunities leads way for violence and the destruction of CS. This thesis recognizes the untapped potential in the EU’s current approach to private sector development and more specifically, entrepreneurship, in the broader scheme of Development Cooperation Policy. Therefore, the use of extensive desk research and qualitative interviews prove essential in the creation of a theoretical framework to elevate entrepreneurship promotion as a means of development. The model of focus throughout, is The Six+Six Model which focuses on six pillars of activity, and the six actors needed to erect said pillars, in the creation of an entrepreneurial ecosystem. However, primary data has led to the conclusion that The Six+Six Model is inadequate in certain areas, leading to the creation of The Nottingham Model. Therefore, this research recommends The Nottingham Model as a means to promote entrepreneurship in the scheme of international Development and Cooperation policy. Entrepreneurship promotion is a viable and legitimate means of securing peace; this research recognizes that securing peace abroad, also yields results in terms of peace ‘at home’ in light of extremist NSA.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-remo-a143917b