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Innovation, Entrepreneurship and the Informal Economy in Sub–Saharan Africa

Author : Ayodotun Stephen Ibidunni
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9783031462924
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Innovation, Entrepreneurship and the Informal Economy in Sub–Saharan Africa written by Ayodotun Stephen Ibidunni and published by Palgrave Macmillan. This book was released on 2024-01-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set against the backdrop of a rising population in Africa and the lowering opportunities for white collar jobs, as well as the continent’s limited access to resources, this edited collection demystifies the interconnectedness between the factors and actors involved with innovation and entrepreneurship development in sub-Saharan Africa’s (SSA) informal economy for more effective, result-oriented outcomes. Exposing the underlying motivations that define uniqueness in Africa’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, particularly in the informal sector, the editors argue that there is a significant knowledge gap that this book seeks to fill, concerning institutionalization, motivational factors and the harnessing of the innovative potentials of Africa’s informal sector entrepreneurs and their supporting role in achieving a more sustainable African region By identifying patterns of domesticating entrepreneurship theories and showcasing the latest research, the book covers a wide array of topics that discuss a multidisciplinary and multicultural perspective to entrepreneurship theory and practices in Africa. In this way the book contributes to the goals of SDG 9 ('Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation') in Africa.

Entrepreneurship in Sub-Saharan Africa

Author : John O. Ogbor
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1438933924
Total Pages : 714 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book Entrepreneurship in Sub-Saharan Africa written by John O. Ogbor and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009 with total page 714 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Entrepreneurship and the Informal Sector

Author : Nnamdi O. Madichier
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000816044
Total Pages : 123 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (8 download)

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Book Synopsis Entrepreneurship and the Informal Sector by : Nnamdi O. Madichier

Download or read book Entrepreneurship and the Informal Sector written by Nnamdi O. Madichier and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-12-26 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contributes to the ongoing discussion around entrepreneurship in Africa and how it can be made more sustainable. The chapters included highlight the need to consider the grey area between private and public sector dichotomy, which has been the focus of previous research efforts. The contributors to this book offer an intersectional view of entrepreneurship and widen the lens of inquiry to include informal sectors in discussions pertaining to innovation in business. The individual chapters consider economic and sociocultural contexts, the role of gender, the effect of militancy on entrepreneurship and informal small and medium enterprises. By doing so, this book argues that the neglect accorded to the informal and self-employment sectors may have hampered African business development in various ways. This book is a significant new contribution to studying informality in relation to business and entrepreneurship. It will be of interest to researchers and advanced students of business, economics, politics, sociology, public policy, and development studies. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of African Business.

Informal Sector Innovations

Author : Mammo Muchie
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 131737200X
Total Pages : 413 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (173 download)

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Download or read book Informal Sector Innovations written by Mammo Muchie and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-10-02 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is well documented that the space of informal economic activity is rising across the globe. This rise has been particularly significant in the least developed and developing countries, especially after the onset of neo-liberal policies and withdrawal of welfare state. There has also been a shift in academic thinking on informal sector, with attempts being made to understand the contribution of informal sector in generating employment and economic growth rather than focusing solely on exploitative labour conditions in these economic activities. Indeed, with the retreat of welfare state and the introduction of contract labour in the formal sector, many issues related to occupational hazards and improper labour conditions do not remain unique to the informal sectors of the economy, particularly in less developed countries. This volume addresses a specific concern: the issue of knowledge generation and innovative activities, which lies at the core of sustained competitive advantage of these activities. The chapters in this book were originally published in the African Journal of Science Technology Innovation and Development.

The Informal Economy in Developing Nations

Author : Erika Kraemer-Mbula
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1316798941
Total Pages : 443 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (167 download)

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Book Synopsis The Informal Economy in Developing Nations by : Erika Kraemer-Mbula

Download or read book The Informal Economy in Developing Nations written by Erika Kraemer-Mbula and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2016-10-20 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The informal economy represents a significant share of output and employment in many developing countries. Yet little is known about this hidden engine of innovation. This pioneering study addresses some crucial questions, including: what is the role of the informal sector in economic development? How does innovation occur in the informal economy? How does it spread, who are the key actors and what impacts does it have? How do inventors and entrepreneurs in the informal economy reap benefits from their innovations? What stops informal sector innovation from scaling up? How can informal sector innovation in developing countries be measured? And what policies might support informal sector innovation and improve its impacts? This book will stimulate further work on this crucial but under-researched subject. As well as rich empirical evidence from several groundbreaking studies, it includes conceptual and methodological tools and policy recommendations to help researchers and policy-makers understand innovation in the informal economy.

Understanding Entrepreneurship in Sub-Saharan Africa

Author : Jean Kabongo
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031501284
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (315 download)

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Download or read book Understanding Entrepreneurship in Sub-Saharan Africa written by Jean Kabongo and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Young Entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa

Author : Katherine V. Gough
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317548361
Total Pages : 333 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (175 download)

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Download or read book Young Entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa written by Katherine V. Gough and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-02 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

The Future of Entrepreneurship in Africa

Author : Robert E. Hinson
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000912043
Total Pages : 179 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book The Future of Entrepreneurship in Africa written by Robert E. Hinson and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-08-22 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entrepreneurial and Small Business Development in Africa focuses on entrepreneurial development and the development of small businesses in Africa. The central idea of this book is that entrepreneurial development and small business development are connected. Entrepreneurship is lauded as an engine of growth (economic development and job creation), with small businesses often contributing to new job creation. Also, entrepreneurship and small business development are the heart of many countries’ economies. The decision to focus on entrepreneurial development and small business development is that first, there is a consensus that most entrepreneurial activities are aimed at creating small new ventures. Second, countries that give special attention to entrepreneurship stand a chance of industrialization. Third, Africa has been reported as having a rich entrepreneurial landscape as the continent’s wealthiest individuals generated their wealth as trailblazing entrepreneurs. Fourth, small-scale entrepreneurs and businesses form the backbone of economic activities across the continent. A motivation to focus on entrepreneurial and small business development is the generally accepted view that start-ups in Africa are growing calling for understanding into how to enhance productivity, efficiencies, and application of new technologies. The book aims to enhance the understanding of stakeholders (business owners, governments, practitioners) to overturn challenges such as inadequate start-up capital, competition, lack of employees with the right skills, and low use of technology. The ability to develop entrepreneurship in Africa, and the role of small-medium enterprises cannot be underestimated. The promotion of entrepreneurship in Africa is crucial as it creates jobs, provides decent livelihoods, and contributes to GDP. Most entrepreneurial initiatives in developing economies entail identifying opportunities and new venture creation. It is worth recognizing that most new ventures created take the form of small businesses and the entrepreneurial processes involve entrepreneurs’ knowledge and skills, identifying opportunities, involvement in setting up a business and managing the business. The various aspects of this book focus on many entrepreneurial activities that are undertaken on the African continent. This book is focused on African countries since there is a reason to be optimistic about the prospects for growth and entrepreneurship. To achieve entrepreneurial success in African countries, the African Development Bank (2021) proposes that there must be a link between macro and firm-level characteristics that will serve as the mix of entrepreneurship in societies. This book, therefore, considers some macro-level factors such as education, training, and skills development, technological developments, government programs, and entrepreneurial challenges and opportunities. At the firm-level, this book focuses on entrepreneurial initiatives such as branding and marketing.

Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development in Africa

Author : Paschal Anosike
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1529792827
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (297 download)

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Download or read book Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development in Africa written by Paschal Anosike and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2022-01-26 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High foreign aid dependence, poor human capital, rising high youth unemployment and poverty are just some of the reasons that Africa represents such a striking symbol of global inequality today. In this book, the author draws on his research and experience of working with key stakeholders to explore how Africa can take advantage of the knowledge economy and 4th Industrial Revolution opportunities to rebuild from the Covid-19 pandemic and empower its people and encourage entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development in Africa is a book the African political class, economic policy and development experts, the donor community, academic researchers and students of business and international development can rely on for a better understanding and solutions to Africa’s historical and contemporary socio-economic problems. Paschal Anosike is Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the founding Director of Centre for African Entrepreneurship and Leadership (CAEL) at the University of Wolverhampton.

Enterprise and Economic Development in Africa

Author : Dina M. Nziku
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN 13 : 180071324X
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (7 download)

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Book Synopsis Enterprise and Economic Development in Africa by : Dina M. Nziku

Download or read book Enterprise and Economic Development in Africa written by Dina M. Nziku and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2021-06-11 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Innovation and the Development Agenda

Author : International Development Research Centre (Canada)
Publisher : IDRC
ISBN 13 : 9264088911
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (64 download)

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Download or read book Innovation and the Development Agenda written by International Development Research Centre (Canada) and published by IDRC. This book was released on 2010-09-08 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Innovation drives long-term economic growth. It has a crucial role to play as global economies recover from the current financial crisis. This book examines the role of innovation in developing countries, with a focus on Africa. It investigates innovation systems and their application; the key role of knowledge in innovation for development; and the importance of comparable country studies and official statistics on innovation. It stresses the need for innovation to become part of a comprehensive development agenda, and makes recommendations for promoting activities in both the formal and informal sectors, with the aim of transforming agriculture into a knowledge-based industry capable of stimulating economic growth. Innovation and the Development Agenda is an important component of the overall OECD Innovation Strategy, which seeks to create stronger and more sustainable growth, while addressing the key global challenges of the 21st century. It is also part of the Innovation, Technology, and Society programme of IDRC. For more information about the OECD Innovation Strategy, see www.oecd.org/innovation/strategy. For more information on IDRC programmes, see www.idrc.ca.

Small Business and Entrepreneurial Development in Africa

Author : Robert E. Hinson
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031376757
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (313 download)

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Download or read book Small Business and Entrepreneurial Development in Africa written by Robert E. Hinson and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-12-02 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the issues around small business and entrepreneurial activities in Africa within the context of frequent collapse of businesses, seizures by governments, lack of access to capital and raw materials as well as the reliance on the informal sector. All these issues, the Editors argue, have been exacerbated by the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, entrepreneurship must be at the heart of efforts to transform Africa’s economic prospects to ensure sustained economic growth and decent work for all. In looking at the development of entrepreneurship for Africa’s growth, contributors to this edited collection take an evolutionary approach by focusing on entrepreneurial intentions (where entrepreneurial ideas are formed), customer management (which is central to all entrepreneurial business success) and by also focusing on local and entrepreneurial business development. The book then ends with a discussion around technological innovations in small business development in Africa. Covering topics such as social entrepreneurship, international joint ventures and the impact of digital platforms, this conceptual path provides rich contemporary insights for students, researchers, and policy makers and contributes to the achievement of SDG 8 targets.

Entrepreneurs’ Creative Responses to Institutional Challenges

Author : Emiel L. Eijdenberg
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN 13 : 183909544X
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (39 download)

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Download or read book Entrepreneurs’ Creative Responses to Institutional Challenges written by Emiel L. Eijdenberg and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2020-05-28 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entrepreneurs’ creative responses to institutional challenges in sub-Saharan Africa examines institutional constraints and enablers of Tanzanian and Zambian entrepreneurs in sustainability practices. Exploring how entrepreneurs contribute to societal and environmental well-being despite the challenging institutional context in which they operate.

The Palgrave Handbook of African Entrepreneurship

Author : Oluwaseun Kolade
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 303075894X
Total Pages : 634 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (37 download)

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Book Synopsis The Palgrave Handbook of African Entrepreneurship by : Oluwaseun Kolade

Download or read book The Palgrave Handbook of African Entrepreneurship written by Oluwaseun Kolade and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive handbook offers a state-of-the-art guide to new frontiers of African entrepreneurship. Written from a Pan-African perspective by a cast of international authors, the book addresses the rapid modernisation and evolution of African entrepreneurship and business practices. It maps new developments in entrepreneurial ecosystems, technology and digital entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship in conflict zones, and gender and diversity issues. It proposes new models for entrepreneurial financing and explores the contrast between entrepreneurship in high-technology urban centers with peripheral rural districts and conflict zones. Bringing together empirical insights and case studies from countries across Africa, the Handbook illuminates regional and contextual differences and shares theoretical and practical insights which inform policy and practice. It is an ideal guide for researchers and students working on international business, entrepreneurship and emerging economies. It will also inform policymakers in developing context-informed entrepreneurial policies and initiatives in Africa.

Making Do: Innovation in Kenya's Informal Economy

Author :
Publisher : Analogue Digital
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Do: Innovation in Kenya's Informal Economy written by and published by Analogue Digital. This book was released on with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Base of the Pyramid Markets in Africa

Author : Judy N. Muthuri
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429754205
Total Pages : 187 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (297 download)

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Download or read book Base of the Pyramid Markets in Africa written by Judy N. Muthuri and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-07-27 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the Base of the Pyramid (BOP) in Africa and examines the role of the private sector in the fight against poverty. The BOP concept, which is a market-based approach to poverty eradication, presents a great avenue for businesses to develop opportunities and new business models that enable and empower those in the BOP population in Africa to raise their socio-economic welfare and well-being. The BOP market and the business interest in the BOP in Africa is rising. This book furthers our understanding of the characteristics of BOP markets in Africa, and the challenges and opportunities to address poverty and development in a sustainable manner. The book covers various themes of BOP markets and their embeddedness in social-cultural settings in Africa. The different chapters employ a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches to advance research and practice of BOP in Africa. The book chapters reflect multiple diversities that characterise sub-Saharan Africa based on studies in 13 country contexts and from five industry sectors. This book is recommended reading for managers and policy makers, as well as students and academics interested in Base of the Pyramid markets.

The Future of Entrepreneurship in Africa

Author : Anthony Abiodun Eniola
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000816621
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book The Future of Entrepreneurship in Africa written by Anthony Abiodun Eniola and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-12-30 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.