Entrepreneurship education and training programs in sub-Saharan Africa: insights from Kenya, Ghana, and Mozambique

Empirical research has found that entrepreneurial activity correlates positively with innovation and job creation. However, research on whether entrepreneurial success can be taught has reached mixed conclusions. This study looks closely at entrepreneurial education and training programmes in three...

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Main Authors Robb, Alicia, Valerio, Alexandria, Parton, Brent
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published The World Bank 30.06.2014
SeriesA World Bank study
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Educational assistance
Entrepreneurship
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Summary:Empirical research has found that entrepreneurial activity correlates positively with innovation and job creation. However, research on whether entrepreneurial success can be taught has reached mixed conclusions. This study looks closely at entrepreneurial education and training programmes in three case study countries in Africa - Kenya, Ghana, and Mozambique - which are all experiencing sustained economic growth and diversification in their private sectors.