STUDY OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHALLENGES USING DELPHI METHOD IN AFGHANISTAN (CASE STUDY: BALKH PROVINCE)

Abstract

Entrepreneurship, according to Schumpeter, is the motor of economic development without which no country can achieve economic development. Today, no one can deny the importance of entrepreneurship, and countries are attempting to promote economic development and job creation by passing policies that affect entrepreneurship development. Afghanistan, being one of the countries suffering from unemployment and economic growth, and entrepreneurship can provide the possibility of making more job and economic development through promoting and growing businesses. This study is also aimed to explore the challenges of entrepreneurs in the context of Afghanistan's Balkh region from the perspective of entrepreneurs. The research data was gathered from the target population, which includes people involved in entrepreneurship, business innovation, and government-related departments. The list of challenges in developing countries that are acquainted with the context of Afghanistan was prepared and discussed with the target population based on the research background and literature review. The research methodology used in this study was qualitative research using the Delphi method. The researchers analyzed qualitative data to determine true obstacles, problems, and possibilities for entrepreneurship in the context of Balkh province. According to the research findings, the main challenges faced by entrepreneurs in Balkh province of Afghanistan are policy challenges on a macro scale, financial and economic challenges, Educational and lack of professional skilled human resource challenges, policy and institutional dimension challenges, lack of appropriate infrastructure, and international support and issues are the main challenges faced by entrepreneurs in Balkh province of Afghanistan.