Paschal Anosike
Entrepreneurship education knowledge transfer in a conflict Sub-Saharan African context
Anosike, Paschal
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Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore how entrepreneurship education (EE) interacts with knowledge transfer and entrepreneurial behaviour in a conflict Sub-Saharan African context. Design/methodology/approach: In-depth telephone interviews of 20 participants who benefited from EE knowledge transfer were used to document and analyse the effect of EE on their behaviours as micro-entrepreneurs in a conflict zone. Findings: These participants exhibited rare forms of innovative behaviour, through their business skills, gained from their involvement in EE. In relation to the effect of the conflict on their entrepreneurial behaviours, it emerged that the conflict was not the major barrier to entrepreneurial intentions, it however affected how they made strategic decisions about downsizing, advertising and future business plans. Consequently, these decisions altered at different junctures because of the conflict and, therefore, defined their coping strategies. Practical implications: The paper advocates a policy shift towards a more collaborative sub-regional approach to tackling the underlying causes of conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa through investment in EE strategies as a spur to economic development. Central to this are a priori assumptions about economically disadvantaged populations and their symbiotic relationship with conflict, a phenomenon frequently exploited by armed groups with deviant agenda. Thus, access to employment opportunities could benefit disadvantaged populations, thereby plays a decisive role in conflict mitigation. Originality/value: The paper provides empirical analysis integrating EE with knowledge transfer and entrepreneurial behaviour in a conflict Sub-Saharan African context. In this way, novel insights are provided that contribute to current efforts aimed at developing a robust theoretical and conceptual foundation for EE domain.
Citation
Anosike, P. (2018). Entrepreneurship education knowledge transfer in a conflict Sub-Saharan African context. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 25(4), 591-608. https://doi.org/10.1108/JSBED-01-2017-0001
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Online Publication Date | Aug 22, 2017 |
Publication Date | Aug 6, 2018 |
Deposit Date | Apr 5, 2023 |
Journal | Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development |
Print ISSN | 1462-6004 |
Publisher | Emerald |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 25 |
Issue | 4 |
Pages | 591-608 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1108/JSBED-01-2017-0001 |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10610285 |
Publisher URL | https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/JSBED-01-2017-0001/full/html |
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