In search of a model to describe the organization of the Algerian diaspora networks

Abstract

Abstract The problem of organizing the diaspora within and between networks has led to great interest among the scientific community. The literature has shown the existence of a real body and cohesion amongst the members of diasporas in the same country either at a regional or at a global scale, which organize, cooperate and act with the country of origin. This has led to some considerable material and immaterial advantages for the countries of origin. This state of affairs illustrates an inter-connection of the networks among the members, scattered over the four corners of the planet, but does not shed any light on the arrangement and functioning of the same networks within the country of origin. This research highlights the establishment of the Algerian business diaspora for the development of the entrepreneurship in Algeria. Beyond the business opportunity and the development of investment, there is also evidence of a clear involvement in extra-professional associative activities aimed at supporting entrepreneurship in Algeria and more particularly the innovative entrepreneurship. This qualitative research is based on the interviews of 36 entrepreneurs. The analysis of the interviews shows the existence of an innovative organization of networks and a hard core that is active in several forms of associations (Diaspora associations, Think-Tank, Business Angel, etc). This innovative organization of networks plays a significant role in the development of entrepreneurship in Algeria, in particular, the innovative entrepreneurship.