Analysis of Scientific Production on Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Peru: Thematic Trends and Research Gaps
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Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Shared Value, Social Impact, Entrepreneurial Competencies, PeruAbstract
Entrepreneurship acts as a driver of change that moves beyond mere economic benefit, instead integrating social and environmental dimensions to generate shared value. In the face of global challenges, social entrepreneurship emerges as an alternative that uses business logic to solve social and environmental problems. This approach is particularly crucial in Latin America and, specifically in Peru, where resilience and creativity have spurred the creation of family and social businesses despite high informality and inequality. This study aimed to highlight research on sustainable entrepreneurship in Peru written in Spanish and indexed in Scopus. The methodology involved a qualitative literature review. A search was conducted in Scopus on October 1, 2025, using the sequence TITLE-ABS-KEY ("sustainable entrepreneurship" Peru), which yielded 9 records, with 7 articles ultimately selected after applying exclusion criteria. The findings indicate that the research predominantly focuses on three areas: Sustainable Entrepreneurial Orientation (SEO) in micro and small enterprises (MYPE), Sustainable Entrepreneurial Intention among students, and Social Entrepreneurship rooted in cultural principles. Resilience, creativity, self-efficacy, and prosocial values are highlighted as determining competencies for a sustainable entrepreneurial mindset. The discussion acknowledges the incipient yet progressive nature of Peruvian research in Scopus and the importance of scientific production in Spanish. The field is consolidating, but significant thematic gaps persist, particularly in circular economy, green innovation, and social impact assessment. The conclusion stresses the priority of fostering intersectoral collaboration networks (universities, businesses, and communities) to facilitate knowledge transfer and apply sustainable models.
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