Young Entrepreneurs In Sub Saharan Africa

Author : Katherine V. Gough,Thilde Langevang
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-03-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781317548379

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Young Entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa by Katherine V. Gough,Thilde Langevang Pdf

Young people in sub-Saharan Africa are growing up in rapidly changing social and economic environments which produce high levels of un- and underemployment. Job creation through entrepreneurship is currently being promoted by international organizations, governments and NGOs as a key solution, despite there being a dearth of knowledge about youth entrepreneurship in an African context. This book makes an important contribution by exploring the nature of youth entrepreneurship in Ghana, Uganda and Zambia. It provides new insights into conceptual and methodological discussions of youth entrepreneurship as well as presenting original empirical data. Drawing on quantitative and qualitative research, conducted under the auspices of a collaborative, interdisciplinary and comparative research project, it highlights the opportunities and challenges young people face in setting up and running businesses. Divided into a number of clear sections, each with its own introduction and conclusion, the book considers the nature of youth entrepreneurship at the national level, in both urban and rural areas, in specific sectors - including mobile telephony, mining, handicrafts and tourism - and analyses how key factors, such as microfinance, social capital and entrepreneurship education, affect youth entrepreneurship. New light is shed on the multi-faceted nature of youth entrepreneurship and a convincing case is presented for a more nuanced understanding of the term entrepreneurship and the situation faced by many African youth today. This book will be of interest to a wide range of scholars interested in youth entrepreneurship, including in development studies, business studies, youth studies and geography, as well as to development practitioners and policy makers. The Open Access title has now been added to the Open Access page. http://www.tandfebooks.com/page/openaccess

Author : Farai Kapfudzaruwa,Masafumi Nagao,Emmanuel Mutisya
Publisher : Spears Media Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781942876328

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Youth Entrepreneurship and Africa’s Sustainable Industrialization by Farai Kapfudzaruwa,Masafumi Nagao,Emmanuel Mutisya Pdf

This book investigates the prospects of Africa’s sustainable industrialization, with an emphasis on youth entrepreneurship and the mechanisms in place to support both industrial and corporate entrepreneurs. The volume addresses two specific issues; first, industrialization and youth entrepreneurship and secondly, youth entrepreneurship training and education. The emphasis on youth entrepreneurship to drive sustainable industrialization in Africa is driven by three points: first, Africa’s industrialization is still at its inception with severely limited existing stock of entrepreneurial talents, which makes it imperative to look to the continent’s bulging youth population – the “population dividend” for the needed supply of successive generations of entrepreneurs. Secondly, sustainable industrialization would have to be oriented to “green”, “ICT” and “inclusive” growth which calls for a change in entrepreneurs’ attitudes. Finally, at the centre of the “Africa Rising” narrative is a budding new “cheetah” generation of young entrepreneurs who are highly educated, professional and motivated by the need to set up new business models and practices to compete in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This volume forms part of an Education for Sustainable Development in Africa (ESDA) book series involving the United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability and 8 partner African universities running Master’s Programs in sustainable development. The book series is intended to serve primarily as undergraduate and graduate instruction materials for courses on sustainable development in Africa, as well as policy input to key developmental issues in Africa.

Author : Jean Kabongo
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031501289

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Understanding Entrepreneurship in Sub-Saharan Africa by Jean Kabongo Pdf

Author : Anthony Abiodun Eniola,Chux Gervase Iwu,Abdullah Promise Opute
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2022-12-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000816624

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The Future of Entrepreneurship in Africa by Anthony Abiodun Eniola,Chux Gervase Iwu,Abdullah Promise Opute Pdf

For many years, entrepreneurship has been considered as one of the most important solutions to the three-pronged challenges, poverty, unemployment and inequality, of most African countries. A recent development that has undoubtedly compounded the challenges that African entrepreneurs face and further impede the economic growth impact is Covid-19. This pandemic has exerted severe damage to economies and businesses globally. For the African setting, the implications of Covid-19 on businesses and individuals would be enormous, as African societies are rarely equipped to absorb unexpected shocks of this magnitude as the social and welfare schemes are far below requirements. This book illuminates entrepreneurship in the African setting, focusing on the prospects, challenges, and the post-Covid-19 pandemic future. It aims to offer a rich repository of information on strategies and techniques for sustaining entrepreneurial activities that can enrich African nations and will be of relevance to academics, researchers, advanced students, entrepreneurs, governments, and government agencies who are interested in understanding issues relating to entrepreneurship development within the African continent.

Author : Nabukeera Huda Siraje
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 5 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783656916437

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Rise of women entrepreneurs in developing countries by Nabukeera Huda Siraje Pdf

Essay from the year 2015 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, , language: English, abstract: It has been repeatedly documented that the rise of women’s entrepreneurship in developing countries has hit a record high over the past decade. This article examines the direct and indirect causes of the rapid growth of women entrepreneurs in developing countries. Light is also shed on significant challenges to faster growth of female entrepreneurship and key factors to sustain this positive trend are proposed. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is currently the second fastest growing region of the world after Asia. Two publications (McKinsey Global Institute, 2010 and The Economist, 2011) highlighted the positive prospects of African economies driven by a rise in entrepreneurial activity. This renewed interest in Africa calls for action from management scholars. This article examines this growth from the perspective of women entrepreneurs who currently occupy larger statistics compared to the entire history of Africa as a continent. Compared to other regions of the world, sub-Saharan Africa has the highest number of female entrepreneurs. These women are mostly owners of small businesses and local community shops serving the unmet needs of their homes and consumers.These include hair salon owners, high-tech visionaries and everything in between, all making critical economic contributions.

Author : John O. Ogbor,John Ogbor
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 714 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Entrepreneurship
ISBN : 9781438933924

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Entrepreneurship in Sub-Saharan Africa by John O. Ogbor,John Ogbor Pdf

The importance of entrepreneurship as an engine for innovation, economic growth, job creation and wealth especially in the context of Sub-Saharan Africa cannot be overemphasized. Entrepreneurship in Sub-Saharan Africa examines the socio-cultural, global, economic, financial, political, infrastructure and organizational contexts of entrepreneurship in Sub-Saharan Africa. Second, the book presents a strategic management approach for the management of entrepreneurial and small business ventures in the region. Written with a focus on theory and practice, the book is suitable for undergraduate and graduate courses in business and management studies and as a reference tool for practicing and prospective entrepreneurs, small business owners and economic change agents. Keywords: Entrepreneurship, Small Business Management, Sub-Saharan Africa, Strategic Management, Marketing, Globalization, Business Plan, Socio-cultural, financial, political, institutional, infrastructure and organizational contexts. Number of pages: 684

Author : Nasiru D. Taura,Elvira Bolat,Nnamdi O. Madichie
Publisher : Springer
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-03-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030049249

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Digital Entrepreneurship in Sub-Saharan Africa by Nasiru D. Taura,Elvira Bolat,Nnamdi O. Madichie Pdf

This pioneering collection seeks to understand why and how some digital enterprises in Africa progress while others firms either stagnate or regress. Using a range of detailed case studies, it addresses the challenges and barriers that are in place and how some outstanding digital firms deal with operating in a hostile business environment. While digital platforms have created equal access for small businesses, many digital entrepreneurs in Africa continue to struggle with local environments replete with corruption, and other economic inefficiencies. The contributions move the debate forward by addressing the challenges, opportunities, and prospects of digital enterprise in Africa. Placing special emphasis on how African new entrant digital firms are shaping the landscape and forging a new beginning for Africa, this book offers entrepreneurial perspectives to both researchers and policy-makers seeking to support and stimulate entrepreneurship in the new era.

Author : Michael Z. Ngoasong
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2023-09-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781800885868

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Women’s Entrepreneurial Journeys in Sub-Saharan Africa by Michael Z. Ngoasong Pdf

This innovative book traces women’s entrepreneurial journeys in Sub-Saharan Africa, examining the linkages between entrepreneurship, gender and development context. With extensive case studies of women’s experiences across the enterprise life-cycle, it gives new insight into how to support and empower Sub-Saharan African female entrepreneurs.

Author : Marina Dabić,Léo-Paul Dana,Dina Modestus Nziku,Veland Ramadani
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030989668

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Women Entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa by Marina Dabić,Léo-Paul Dana,Dina Modestus Nziku,Veland Ramadani Pdf

According to a 2018 World Bank report, Africa is the only region with more women than men choosing to become entrepreneurs – a phenomenon that is not the subject of adequate discussion. This book reveals the latest research-based understanding of the entrepreneurial activities of women in sub-Saharan Africa. Specially invited subject experts present salient dimensions of entrepreneurship by African women, from environmental factors to motivations and influencers as well as financial and non-financial constraints, and highlight the significant role of cultural differences. This book provides a mixture of theoretical, conceptual, and empirical research, and fills the knowledge gap by presenting a wide range of opportunities and challenges faced by sub-Saharan African women entrepreneurs. This book will help policy makers and academic researchers in understanding the role of institutions and entrepreneurship policy in building a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region.

Author : Constant D. Beugré
Publisher : Springer
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781137568946

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Building Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Sub-Saharan Africa by Constant D. Beugré Pdf

Africa suffers from two main diseases: poor management and a lack of vibrant entrepreneurial activity. The continent has the raw materials, the people, and the potential to be developed, and yet there remain barriers that prevent it from bettering itself. To promote entrepreneurship as an engine of economic development and growth, the author has developed a Quintuple Helix Model which advocates mutual cooperation and information sharing among the five helices and provides valuable guidelines to policymakers on how to build entrepreneurship ecosystems in sub-Saharan Africa. It goes on to examine the roles that government, donors, and public and private sectors play and how Africans themselves might take the development of entrepreneurial societies into their own hands. The book includes seven chapters that emphasize the key role that each of the five components could play in the development of entrepreneurial ecosystems. Entrepreneurship scholars, policy makers, and national and local governments of sub-Saharan Africa will value this insight as they strive to create a more favorable landscape for their citizenry.

Author : Dina M. Nziku,John J. Struthers
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781800713246

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Enterprise and Economic Development in Africa by Dina M. Nziku,John J. Struthers Pdf

Presenting a topical analysis of the challenges and achievements of enterprise, Enterprise and Economic Development in Africa examines contributions to economic development on the continent, as well as exploring implications for policy dimensions.

Author : Deon Filmer,Louise Fox
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464801075

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Youth Employment in Sub-Saharan Africa by Deon Filmer,Louise Fox Pdf

"The series is sponsored by the Agence Francaise de Developpement and the World Bank."

Author : Stephen Dobson,Paul Jones,Daniel Agyapong,Gideon Maas
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780429764837

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Enterprising Africa by Stephen Dobson,Paul Jones,Daniel Agyapong,Gideon Maas Pdf

Enterprising Africa explores the future opportunities, challenges, growth areas and key themes that will shape entrepreneurship in the African continent over the next decade. Entrepreneurship can be the key to unlock resilient growth, but only if it is driven by both socially productive and growth-oriented new businesses. The book considers entrepreneurship as an enabler for socio-economic growth and development in Africa, especially in the context of youth unemployment and increasing youth population for which the traditional, and indeed emerging, industrial sectors will not be able to produce sufficient jobs to meet demand. Organised around three thematic parts, Part I covers the notion of inclusive growth and the role that entrepreneurs can play supporting this. Part II considers the dynamic between entrepreneurs and the environment since social, economic and environmental concerns need to build upon each other rather than vie for recognition. Finally, Part III offers chapters exploring policy contexts and the wider institutional ecosystems that need to be developed and enhanced to ensure a strong and vibrant environment for the future entrepreneurs of Africa to thrive. Edited and authored by leading experts in the field, this fascinating text will be of interest to academics as well as students of International, Transformational and Social Entrepreneurship, and International and African Business.

Author : Dabesaki Mac-Ikemenjima
Publisher : Springer
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030142414

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Measuring Youth Quality of Life in Sub-Saharan Africa by Dabesaki Mac-Ikemenjima Pdf

This book explores the conceptualisation and measurement of youth quality of life in sub-Saharan Africa. Further, it addresses methodological questions relevant to the development of measures and gaining an understanding of youth quality of life in this region. Drawing on the data collected, it subsequently explores students’ primary goals and their satisfaction with the extent of having achieved those goals. Accordingly, the book fills an important gap in the available literature on youth quality of life, and advances the role of qualitative methods in developing youth quality of life measures in sub-Saharan Africa.

Author : Leo-Paul Dana,Vanessa Ratten,Ben Q. Honyenuga
Publisher : Springer
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319737003

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African Entrepreneurship by Leo-Paul Dana,Vanessa Ratten,Ben Q. Honyenuga Pdf

This book outlines the unique challenges and opportunities of doing business in Africa, analysing how varying degrees of development across its countries affects entrepreneurship. Taking into account historical and cultural contexts, the authors approach the topic by evaluating the different possibilities of business opportunity in Africa. Insightful contributions explore an extensive range of African countries, discussing both formal and informal entrepreneurship, as well as the different factors that influence the growing economy of Africa. African Entrepreneurship will be of interest to anyone researching the potential of doing business in Africa, as well as entrepreneurs and policy-makers looking to expand their knowledge on how businesses are managed in this region.