Entrepreneurship in Africa: Context and Perspectives

The public sector has had to disengage from many areas of the economy in regions like Africa, allowing private enterprise to enter and flourish. However, there is a training and education gap since entrepreneurship is rarely taught formally at African universities. This book provides readers with an understanding of the African entrepreneurial context and offers approaches that can inform their entrepreneurial actions. It also examines specialized topics such as female, youth, and social entrepreneurship, as well as real estate and technology.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 222 pages
Publication date: 17 November 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

It is widely acknowledged that in regions like Africa, due to economic and various other factors, the public sector has had to step back and divest from numerous sectors of the economy, allowing private enterprise, particularly scalable start-ups and new ventures, to enter and thrive if economic development and job creation are to progress. However, there exists a significant training and education gap, as entrepreneurship is rarely formally taught at African universities, and when it is, it often follows a Western perspective, which may not be appropriate given the distinct economic infrastructure and political considerations in African environments.

This book aims to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the African entrepreneurial context by guiding them through the various stages of a new venture. It offers approaches, both Western and indigenous, that can inform entrepreneurial actions. The book concludes by examining specialized topics such as female, youth, and social entrepreneurship, as well as real estate and technology. Throughout the book, exercises are provided to enable readers to assess their motivations and preparedness for entrepreneurship, as well as learn how to effectively communicate the key features of a new venture to potential stakeholders.

By emphasizing the unique aspects of entrepreneurship in the African context and adopting a conversational tone, this book serves as an informative and practical resource for students of Global Entrepreneurship and Business, as well as actual and aspiring entrepreneurs in the private, non-profit, and public sectors. It sheds light on the opportunities and challenges faced by entrepreneurs in Africa and provides valuable insights and strategies for success in this dynamic market.

Weight: 448g
Dimension: 174 x 244 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138392212