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This study investigates the importance of entrepreneurial ecosystems in diversifying emerging economies, focusing on the economic impact of Algerian entrepreneurs. The paper adopts the Theodoraki & Messeghem, (2017) Entrepreneurial Ecosystem multilevel approach, macro, meso, micro to explore the economic impact of a sample of Algerian entrepreneurs at these three different levels. A qualitative research method has been chosen as a main research design to collect the data in interviews from the entrepreneurs. At the micro level, these efforts improve individual livelihoods through wealth creation, job opportunities, and new skills development through education and training, empowering people to participate meaningfully in the economy, in new ways, while reducing unemployment and poverty. At the meso level, entrepreneurs have catalysed systemic improvements by fostering the creation of complementary businesses, enhancing community infrastructure, and promoting sustainability through innovation. At the macro level, these initiatives addressed regional and national challenges, revitalising agricultural practices, driving industry development in sectors which previously did not exist in Algeria such as vegan cosmetics production or fintech, spirulina production and reducing dependency on foreign resources through localised solutions. Despite challenges, collectively, these impacts underscore the transformative potential of entrepreneurial activity to drive sustainable development, foster economic diversification and independence in Algeria and similar emerging economies.

Film and TV a visual experience, but we use far more than just our eyes – we hear heroic music, we laugh at funny jokes, our hairs stand on end when we’re scared, we clutch the ends of our seats. But can you taste what you see on screen? In this interactive talk, Dr Reece Goodall leads the audience through the worlds of cooking shows, FoodTok, adverts and some of the most and least appetising meals depicted on the big screen to explore how visual media gets our tastebuds excited and our mouths watering.