Afroempreendedorismo : uma revisão sistemática da literatura

Abstract

This study aims to analyze, through a bibliometric and systematic approach, the scientific production on Afro-entrepreneurship available in the Web of Science database, in order to identify the main thematic axes and research opportunities. To achieve this purpose, the research adopted a mixed-methods design, carried out in two phases: a quantitative phase, based on bibliometric analysis using the VOSviewer software, and a qualitative phase, conducted through a systematic literature review and content analysis. A total of 1,832 articles were identified, from which a portfolio of 20 most relevant studies was selected according to the ProKnow-C method. The results show that scientific production on Afro-entrepreneurship remains limited and concentrated in a few countries, mainly the United States, South Africa, and Canada. The most frequent themes include the entrepreneurial experiences of Black individuals, structural barriers, and strategies to overcome racism-related challenges. The study also revealed limited collaboration among researchers and highlighted the need for further investigations in the Brazilian context. It is concluded that Afro-entrepreneurship is an expanding field but still lacks more integrated studies, particularly in Brazil, thus opening opportunities for research agendas focused on social inclusion, innovation, and public policies.