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Entrepreneurship development in Africa: an overview
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posted on 2023-06-08, 15:21 authored by Allam Ahmed, Sonny NwankwoPurpose – This paper aims to provide an over view of the different key factors that are influencing and influenced by the entrepreneurship environment in Africa. Design/methodology/approach – The paper represents the outcome of many comprehensive research programmes undertaken in different countries in Africa and other parts of the world adopting various research methods and approaches. Findings – The most profound and encouraging change in African economies over the past decade has been the rapid advancement towards integration into the global economy. Many of the countries have undertaken significant economic reforms; improving macroeconomic management, instigating conducive private investment climate, liberalizing markets and widening the space for entrepreneurship to drive strong and inclusive growth. However understanding the nature of problems, challenges and opportunities in Africa is a very difficult task for many people outside its territories. Originality/value – Despite the regional coverage of the various issues relating to entrepreneurship development on Africa, it is not possible to have contributions from few countries in the region such as Chad, Somalia, etc., due to the current situation is these countries. Keywords - Africa, Entrepreneurialism, Entrepreneurship, Sub Saharan Africa, Sustainable development
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World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable DevelopmentISSN
2042-5961Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing LimitedExternal DOI
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2/3Volume
9Page range
82-86Department affiliated with
- SPRU - Science Policy Research Unit Publications
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- Yes
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2013-07-10First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date
2013-07-09Usage metrics
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