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Title
The foundation and growth of African women entrepreneurs : historical perspectives and modern trends / Chi Anyansi-Archibong.
ISBN
3030662802 (electronic book)
9783030662806 (electronic bk.)
9783030662790 (hardcover)
3030662799
Published
Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, [2021]
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xviii, 253 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and colour)
Other Standard Identifiers
10.1007/978-3-030-66280-6 doi
Call Number
HD6072.6.A35 F68 2021
Dewey Decimal Classification
658.11082096
Summary
This book explores how culture and tradition have impacted the tendency for African women to opt for entrepreneurship. The first section presents literature on the concept of entrepreneurship and introduces traditional African women entrepreneursthe first-generation, culture-driven entrepreneurs, driven by the need to alleviate poverty within the family. The second section covers the modern, second-generation entrepreneurs driven by such forces as education, globalization, and technology. Further, the author assesses the regional perspectives on entrepreneurship and explores the entrepreneurial ecosystems to determine their relevance to the development of entrepreneurial spirit in Africa and among women in particular. This book expands on knowledge about the role that women play in the socio-economic development of the African continent. Chi Anyansi-Archibong is Professor Emerita at North Carolina A & T, USA. She is Past President of the North American Case Research Association (NACRA) and Founder of Southeast Case Research Association.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Digital File Characteristics
text file
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Source of Description
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on March 31, 2021).
Series
Palgrave studies of entrepreneurship in Africa.
Available in Other Form
Print version: 9783030662790
Part I: Introduction and First-generation Micro Entrepreneurs. Global Perspectives on Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurship ; Africa: Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurship in the Continent ; Culture and Traditional Foundations of African Women Entrepreneurs ; Regional Perspectives of Women Entrepreneurs: Similarities, Differences, and Contributing Forces ; Challenges, Opportunities, and Interventions for Women Entrepreneurs
Part II: 21st Century Second-generation Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurial Development. Characteristics of Second-generation Women Entrepreneurs: Education, Technology, and Globalization Effect ; Africa: Prospects for Entrepreneurial Development ; An Inclusive and Diverse Entrepreneurial Ecosystem for Africa ; Africas Diaspora: Prospects for Women Entrepreneurs ; Future of Women Entrepreneurs in Africa
Conclusions and Trends
Profiles of Select Women Entrepreneurs.
