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Research Article

Activist entrepreneurship for a sustainable future: an integrative framework

L’entrepreneuriat activiste pour un avenir durable: Un cadre intégratif

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Received 16 Nov 2023, Accepted 22 Feb 2024, Published online: 18 Mar 2024

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