The impact of government support policies on entrepreneurial intention: A comparative study of motivation and fear of failure between Egypt and Qatar

Abstract

:

Utilizing Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) data (2016–2021) and logistic regression, this comparative study evaluates the impact of government support on entrepreneurial drivers in Egypt and Qatar. The findings delineate two distinct paradigms: a "survival model" in Egypt, defined by necessity-driven initiatives and a younger demographic (peaking at age 28) amid limited institutional backing; and an "opportunity model" in Qatar, characterized by robust state support, opportunity-led ventures, and professional maturity (peaking at age 43). This research underscores how divergent policy environments and economic contexts fundamentally shift the motivations and demographic profiles of entrepreneurial actors.

Jel Classification Codes: L26, M13, O15, D91, L5