ABSTRACT
The global refugee crisis remains one of the most pressing international issues for both the Global North and Global South. With individuals and groups experiencing displacement facing a number of social inequalities, including limited accessibility to employment, social exclusion, and barriers to traditional market inclusion, research has suggested in some instances that entrepreneurship by refugee populations is likely to occur through innovative business creation and practices. In this chapter, the intersections of refugee entrepreneurship, sport, and development are discussed. First, background on refugees’ engagement in entrepreneurship in Uganda – in relation to individuals, organizations, and the community strategies – is offered to contextualize the role of entrepreneurship and livelihoods in the lives of refugees. Second, the way in which individual refugees and refugee-focused organizations engage in innovation through sport to offer opportunities for social, economic, and community development is discussed. Third, the key challenges associated with refugee entrepreneurship, sport, and development are discussed, with particular attention to the power dynamics and inequalities of entrepreneurship. The chapter concludes with suggestions for future research and practical implications outlined for organizations working with refugee populations.
