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Enterprise can revolutionise economic development in Africa. This edited collection provides readers with a new perspective on a continental phenomenon which is still under researched in contemporary academic discussions. An international range of contributions present real-world examples of the impact of entrepreneurial practice on economic development in Africa, drawing on original research, as well as analysis of current enterprise policies and approaches. Enterprise and Economic Development in Africa highlights the forces that lie behind the recent economic progress on the continent, together with in-depth discussion of African entrepreneurship and the role of institutions in economic development. Chapters explore enterprise and economic development issues including rural entrepreneurship, female entrepreneurship, SME networks, youth employment challenges, university-based entrepreneurial promotion, export-led industrialisation and more. This expansive collection extends the critical examinations of entrepreneurship and economic development in Africa to date, highlighting both challenges and opportunities in developing economies in this unique context.

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Author:   Dr. Dina M. Nziku (University of the West of Scotland, UK) ,  Prof. John J. Struthers (University of the West of Scotland, UK)
Publisher:   Emerald Publishing Limited
Imprint:   Emerald Publishing Limited
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.660kg
ISBN:  

9781800713239

ISBN 10:   1800713231
Pages:   376
Publication Date:   11 June 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part A. Enterprise and Entrepreneurship in Africa Chapter 1. Introduction to Enterprise and Economic Development in Africa: The Way Forward; Dina Modestus Nziku and John Struthers  Chapter 2. Entrepreneurship and Economic Development in Africa: A Paradox; Ernestine Ning  Chapter 3. Rural Farm and Non-Farm Based Entrepreneurship in the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA); Dina Modestus Nziku and John Struthers  Chapter 4. Trust in Nigeria SMEs Exporting to West African Market; Kingsley Omeihe, Isaac Amoako, and Veronika Gustafsson  Part B. Gender Entrepreneurship and Youth Unemployment in Africa  Chapter 5. Female Entrepreneurship in Africa: Relationships between SWT and P-A Theory, Behavioural Economics Insights; John Struthers and Dina Modestus Nziku  Chapter 6. Effects of Gender Enterprise on Women Empowerment in Eldoret – Kenya; Chritine Jeptoo Sawe  Chapter 7. Entrepreneurship in Africa: Explaining Why it Became a Primary Solution to Youth Unemployment?; Stephen Hunt  Chapter 8. Challenges of Algeria Economic Development: A Youth Entrepreneurship Perspective; Abderrezak Osmani and Ahmed Beloucif  Chapter 9. Using social entrepreneurship to reverse barriers to socio-economic youth participation: an example from Zimbabwe; Hillary Jephat Musarurwa  Chapter 10. Unemployment Intervention in Africa: A Case Study on Mount Kenya University Graduate Enterprise Academy; Phelista wangui Njeru and Mwangi Peter Wanderi  Part C. Economic Development (Governance and Institutions) in Africa  Chapter 11. Economic Growth and Governance in Africa: are they compatible?; Eman Elish  Chapter 12. Institutions and Firm Registration in Africa; Abbi M. Kedir and Joseph Baricako  Chapter 13. Industrial Parks in Ethiopia: Newcomer Advantages; Taffere Tesfachew  Chapter 14. RoSCAs in Africa: The Case of Egypt; Dina Rabie  Chapter 15. Algeria’s Economy & Soft Commodities Market: An Analysis of Broker-Buyer Relationship; Reda Emir Rebbah and Ahmed Beloucif  Chapter 16. Income Tax and Financial Performance of the Hotel Industry in Rwanda; Omar Habimana and Côme Nahimana

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Dr. Dina M. Nziku (PhD) is a Lecturer, researcher and Director for Research and Publications in the Centre for African Research on Enterprise and Economic Development (CAREED) at the University of the West of Scotland, UK. Dina is the lead of Global Women's Entrepreneurship Policy in the sub-Saharan Africa and Entrepreneurship Thought Leader at Women Economic Imperative (WEI). Prof. John J. Struthers is a Professor and Director of the Centre for African Research on Enterprise and Economic Development University of West of Scotland. His research in recent years has focused on commodities and other trade issues in Africa. In 2015 John was appointed Honorary Consul for Ethiopia in Scotland and in 2018 was appointed Chancellor of Mount Kenya University

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