There is increasing evidence of inter-organizational or cross-sector collaboration between social enterprises and for-profit companies to address sustainability challenges. Despite the emerging interest in such collaboration, the actual processes behind it often remain a ‘black box’. This case study …

As food waste contributes to being a social, economic, and environmental problem, more research is needed for the prevention and management of food waste in food service enterprises. Thus, this report was written to gain more information about how the prevention and management of food waste and how this …

The world needs more jobs to meet United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 8 and to keep up with expected population growth. Policymakers stimulate start-ups due to their expected job-generating effect. Despite the increased number of solo self-employed, percentages on graduation from small to larger …

Mexico transported in 2018 over 97.3 million passengers on its 77 airports in the country, from which 64 are international, with an a Amsterdam University of Applied Science (AUAS), Weesperzijde 190, 1097 DZ Amsterdam, Netherlands average growth rate of 7.6% respects 2017. Particularity, Queretaro International …

This study examines how social networking facilitated by coworking spaces help entrepreneurs. Drawing on previous research in the different social science disciplines, a conceptual model is proposed that links coworking space interventions to social capital, and performance benefits. The model distinguishes …

In modern societies, opening data is playing a crucial role in innovations and economic growth. Public organizations and private enterprises constantly are collecting data. To support the growth of societies, these organizations and enterprises intend to be more active in data opening. However, disclosure …

Based on a consultation of stakeholders and a survey amongst local and regional authorities the authors review the state of EU policies for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from a regional perspective. They propose a place-based approach to SME policy based on a strong partnership between different …

Multinational enterprises (MNEs) have become global players in the current globalized labour market and their economic activities are no longer territorially limited, but they extend in different countries, thereby leading to the development of global supply chains. Against this background, companies’ …

The objective of this thesis is to identify how Circular Business Models enabled by Smart Technologies can lead to two interesting business cases for Small and Medium Tech Enterprises (SMTEs). This report is written due to the challenges the current linear economy faces from environmental changes and …

This thesis was written for Kenniscentrum Nelles. This company is an expertise centre for local food. Kenniscentrum Nelles focusses on bundling knowledge and experiences about local food in the Achterhoek. The company gains knowledge and insight about local food in practice and applies this in new and …