Sustainable Livelihood of Refugees in Turkey: Does Entrepreneurship Make a Difference

Abstract

This study examines the impact of livelihoods dimensions on the Syrian refugees in Turkey considering the role of entrepreneurship in this nexus. A quantitative approach was used in this study, through a sample of 470 refugees scattered across Turkey. Using AMOS to analyze the data, the findings indicate that refugee environment, social networks, and training have positive impacts on refugees' livelihoods, whereas COVID-19 context is negatively associated with their livelihood. Furthermore, entrepreneurship has a promising role in improving refugee livelihood and mitigating negative impacts. These findings reinforce all policies that incentivize refugees to cover part of the cost of their lives, and therefore they may be useful in providing constructive insights for government policymakers in the refugee-hosting country, as well as for international organizations. © 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.