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The role of cultural entrepreneurship in the economic and social development of Italy’s border islands

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study explores the crucial role that cultural entrepreneurship plays in promoting economic and social development on Italy’s border islands. Focusing on cases such as Pantelleria, Lampedusa, Salina, Panarea, and Lazaretto, the article analyzes how local businesses leverage cultural heritage, traditional products, and local identities to create sustainable forms of entrepreneurship. By connecting culture with tourism, innovative product development, and social inclusion initiatives, cultural entrepreneurship contributes both to economic prosperity and the preservation of social cohesion. The findings highlight the potential of cultural resources as drivers of development in remote and environmentally sensitive areas, while also providing solutions to challenges related to regional inequality and migration. The study proposes policies and practices that integrate cultural entrepreneurship into the development strategies of border islands to ensure sustainability and promote local identity.

Source: World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews

DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2025.27.2.2876

Authors: Fotini Maniou, Roido Mitoula, Maria Manola, Ioanna Maniou, Ioannis Diannis

Institutions: Harokopio University of Athens, University of West Attica, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Language: English

Topic: Cultural Industries and Urban Development

Subfield: Urban Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4413202215