Exploring the Phenomenon of Non-Participation of Beneficiaries of the Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation in Kermanshah Province in Entrepreneurship and Employment Generation Projects: Application of Grounded Theory

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1 Department of Management and Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Economics and Accounting, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.

2 Department of Agriculture Extension and Education, Agricultural College, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.

Abstract

Economic growth and development of countries are significantly influenced by the development of skills and employment generation. In this regard, the Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation (IKRF) has provided various support to its beneficiaries to create employment and reduce unemployment. However, evidence suggests that despite the provision of support and even the successful implementation of employment generation projects, unfortunately, most beneficiaries have not shown much interest in these projects. Therefore, the overall aim of this study is to explore the phenomenon of non-participation of IKRF beneficiaries in Kermanshah province in entrepreneurship and employment generation projects. This research has investigated the phenomenon of non-participation of supported individuals in entrepreneurship and employment creation using the grounded theory approach. The study population included all key informants in the research area, who were selected using purposive sampling of the snowball and theoretical types. The main data collection tool was the interview. Based on the findings, the presented model consists of causal conditions (including cultural, social, skill, and support factors), contextual conditions (including economic and motivational factors), intervening conditions (including legal-policy and managerial factors), strategies (including educational, economic, and managerial actions), and consequences (including cultural-social and economic consequences). Since identifying the talents, abilities, and needs of beneficiaries is the main factor in their empowerment and self-employment, the attention of planners and policymakers to the livelihood, psychological, and occupational needs of beneficiaries and the provision of training courses in the field of opportunity recognition can provide the ground for beneficiaries to participate in entrepreneurial and self-employment actions.

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  • Receive Date: 17 February 2025
  • Revise Date: 09 March 2025
  • Accept Date: 09 March 2025

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