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Book SynopsisEnterprise 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.
Table of ContentsPart 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
