Beam Journal of Economic Studies
Volume 10, Numéro 2, Pages 379-403
2026-09-15
The Paradox Of Digital Entrepreneurship In Algeria: Intentions, Self-efficacy And Systemic Barriers.
Authors : Brahiti Ibtissem . Mohammed Belkacem Faïza .
Abstract
This study analyses the paradox of digital entrepreneurship among Algerian students, characterized by high levels of intention but low rates of project implementation. Based on a qualitative phenomenological approach involving 25 students in an incubator program and a thematic analysis (NVivo), the results show that perceived digital self-efficacy is a key determinant of entrepreneurial intention. However, this confidence is often disconnected from actual technical skills, fuelling a gap between intention and action. This disconnect is exacerbated by structural constraints, notably the lack of suitable funding, insufficient specialized mentoring and the fragmentation of the ecosystem. The study thus highlights a ‘digital self-efficacy paradox’ and proposes a systemic understanding of entrepreneurship in an emerging context.
Keywords
Digital entrepreneurship ; Entrepreneurial intention ; Digital self-efficacy ; Intention–action gap ; Entrepreneurial ecosystem
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