Entrepreneurship development in Africa: an overview

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to provide an over view of the different key factors that are influencing and influenced by the entrepreneurship environment in Africa.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper represents the outcome of many comprehensive research programmes undertaken in different countries in Africa and other parts of the world adopting various research methods and approaches.

Findings

The most profound and encouraging change in African economies over the past decade has been the rapid advancement towards integration into the global economy. Many of the countries have undertaken significant economic reforms; improving macroeconomic management, instigating conducive private investment climate, liberalizing markets and widening the space for entrepreneurship to drive strong and inclusive growth. However understanding the nature of problems, challenges and opportunities in Africa is a very difficult task for many people outside its territories.

Originality/value

Despite the regional coverage of the various issues relating to entrepreneurship development on Africa, it is not possible to have contributions from few countries in the region such as Chad, Somalia, etc., due to the current situation is these countries.

Citation

Ahmed, A. and Nwankwo, S. (2013), "Entrepreneurship development in Africa: an overview", World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, Vol. 9 No. 2/3, pp. 82-86. https://doi.org/10.1108/WJEMSD-06-2013-0033