Naaimy, G., & Messeghem, K. (2026). Entrepreneuriat informel et écosystèmes entrepreneuriaux : Revue systématique de la littérature et perspectives de recherche. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJESB.2026.156385

Naaimy, G., & Messeghem, K. (2026). Entrepreneuriat informel et écosystèmes entrepreneuriaux : Revue systématique de la littérature et perspectives de recherche. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJESB.2026.156385

The evolving dynamics of informal entrepreneurship (IE) within entrepreneurial ecosystems (EEs) is a complex and under-explored area of research. This article provides a systematic literature review of the intersection between IE EEs, addressing a central gap: EE research often sidelines informal actors, while IE research frequently under-specifies ecosystem mechanisms (networks, culture, intermediaries, and resource access). We synthesise 72 articles (2009-March 2025) using thematic analysis to derive an integrative model and research agenda. The thematic analysis, underpinned by content analysis, discerns thematic threads that offer a solid synthesis of the existing body of knowledge.