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Showing 1 to 20 of 32 for “"Entrepreneurship development"”.
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The role of venture capital in China's technology entrepreneurship development
… as one of the nation's most important long-term development strategies. In the birthplace of venture capital (VC), venture investment has been the fuel of high technology entrepreneurship development, which transformed US economy from a manufacturing- to a knowledge-based economy. By examining …
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Entrepreneurship Development through Corporate Social Responsibility – A Study of the Nigerian Telecommunication Industry
… and environmental wellness of the society, the developmental-oriented CSR is emerging and requires exploratory and empirical investigations. This research attempts to fill the gap in this direction by examining the Entrepreneurship Development through Corporate Social Responsibility – A Study of …
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SEDA adoption of new media technology for entrepreneurship development in Nkomazi Local Municipality
… the use of New Media Technology (NMT) to support entrepreneurship development (ED) and its possible contribution to helping small businesses to be sustainable and to grow, and further create employment, especially among youth and unemployed graduates within the Nkomazi Local Municipality. For this …
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The role of entrepreneurship education on student entrepreneurship development at the University of Venda
Entrepreneurship is recognised as a tool to reduce unemployment, poverty, and other socio-economic challenges facing South Africa. To respond to these challenges, higher education institutions in South Africa have implemented entrepreneurship courses, training programmes and competitions to promote …
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Entrepreneurship Development In Lindi Municipal: The Case Of Salt Works And Fishery Sub Sectors
Entrepreneurship development in Tanzania is of no doubt very important as it creates employment opportunities to cater for people who can not secure formal employment these includes non schooled, school dropouts, school leavers, colleges leavers, retired and employed people due to pension and …
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN LINDI MUNICIPAL: THE CASE OF SALT WORKS AND FISHERY SUB SECTORS
Entrepreneurship development in Tanzania is of no doubt very important as it creates employment opportunities to cater for people who can not secure formal employment these includes non schooled, school dropouts, school leavers, colleges leavers, retired and employed people due to pension and …
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The Contribution of Microfinance Institutions to Entrepreneurship Development in the Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, South Africa
… a mechanism for enabling sustainable enterprise development within South Africa's distinctive socio-economic landscape, with particular attention to the Vhembe District of Limpopo Province. The research interrogates how financial intermediaries serving excluded populations influence poverty …
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Effects of Entrepreneurship Education On Entrepreneurship Development: A Case of Vocational Education And Training Authority (Dar Es Salaam Centre)
This study aimed at exploring the effect of entrepreneurship education on entrepreneurship development. This is because many studies on the area of entrepreneurship education have generally focused on entrepreneurship career and, or on examining the extent to which entrepreneurship education is …
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Government intervention in women entrepreneurship development: opportunities and challenges for Bumiputera women entrepreneurs (BWEs) in the handicraft industry in Malaysia
… further insights to the gender and women’s entrepreneurship literature. Finally, this study highlights the significance of the political privileges that hinder BWEs access to GESPs whilst also encouraging the establishment of women-only entrepreneurial support programmes, contributing to the …
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Addressing Venture Growth in Nigeria Through 'Entrepreneur-Centered' Design: A Framework for Accelerating Entrepreneurship Development Applied to Consumer Brand Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship has long been seen by many as the key to socioeconomic growth and prosperity across Africa and particularly in Nigeria, where rising unemployment, the need to diversify away from crude oil export, and the high potential that exists across multiple sectors creates the opportunity …
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The effects of the government's microfinance grant scheme on rural micro entrepreneurship development in Namibia: A case study of the Ohangwena region
… entrepreneurial skills, innovation and economic development. They are a very important aspect in Namibia as they have potential to contribute over 30% to the country’s Gross National Product if they are provided with financial assistance. This study was aimed at assessing the effects of the …
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Theory and outcome evaluation of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation (AGOF) association programme
… (AGOF) Association Programme is a structured entrepreneurship development initiative designed to cultivate high-impact, socially responsible entrepreneurs in South Africa. This study evaluates the programme's effectiveness by assessing its Theory of Change (ToC) and outcome evaluation …
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A theory and outcome evaluation of the Allan Gray Orbis foundation's association programme
Entrepreneurship is increasingly recognised as a viable strategy for addressing persistent socio-economic challenges such as poverty, unemployment, and inequality— particularly in developing countries where state resources are often insufficient to foster a supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem. In …
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Assessing the role of WEDTF in promoting women business growth in Zanzibar
… growth in Zanzibar, a case study of Women Entrepreneurship Development Trust Fund (WEDTF), a microfinance institution in Zanzibar. The methodology of the study was a mixed approach involving both qualitative and quantitative approach in analysis. The application of semi-structured interview …
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Encouraging self-employment amongst the youth in South Africa : will this help tackle the unemployment problem?
… youth unemployment. This paper investigates how entrepreneurship can be promoted amongst the youth in South Africa and whether this will alleviate the high unemployment rates. Three questions are put forward: Firstly, what are the main constraints faced by youth when they set up a business? …
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Enabling a generation of social entrepreneurs: A study to establish if the practice of social entrepreneurship offers inclusive self-employment opportunities for disenfranchised South African youth
… Africa. The literature and theory of social entrepreneurship presents a strong case to address unemployment, inequality and poverty, as well as to stimulate economic growth by creating new business and self-employment opportunities for the youth. This qualitative grounded theory study …
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The Value of Technology Transfer on the Development of Entrepreneurship Capabilities: A Study of the Educational Technology Industry in Hong Kong
… commercializing technology, and fostering entrepreneurship. Universities aim to enhance their TTOs' efficiency to transform research and development investments into tangible societal benefits, contributing to economic growth and entrepreneurship. Educational Technology (EdTech) is a …
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Improving transportation access to the South Boston Seaport District
… which fosters innovation, collaboration and entrepreneurship. Development in the area is occurring fast. Projects that have been completed, proposed, or approved by the Boston Redevelopment Authority as of March 2014 add 10 million square feet of development. Long-term forecasts for the area …
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Shaping and managing corporate social responsibility in a low-income country : lessons from Uganda
… are education, healthcare, job creation, skills/entrepreneurship development, anti-corruption, agricultural and food safety, water and sanitation, infrastructure development, and environmental conservation. These issues are largely managed in the context of poverty reduction, and in a way that …
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Developing entrepreneurship education : empirical findings from Malaysian polytechnics
… identifies empirically the effectiveness of the entrepreneurship curriculum used in Malaysian polytechnics. This includes an evaluation of the syllabus, teaching methods and lecturer training programmes. The study investigates the relationship between entrepreneurship education and polytechnic …
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