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The entrepreneurial continent
Why Africa’s 'Big Four' are not the 'Best Four'. A few years ago, The Economist concluded that Africa has enterprising…
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Elements. Small Business Economics.
There is a growing interest in ecosystems as an approach for understanding the context of entrepreneurship at the macro level…
Toward an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Research Program. Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice.
Entrepreneurial ecosystems have become a prominent concept, yet in its current state, the concept itself represents a paradox. While it…
Measure twice, cut once. Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Metrics. Research Policy
Despite the popularity of the entrepreneurial ecosystem approach in science and policy, there is a scarcity of credible, accurate and…
Minicourse: Introduction in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
Which elements stimulate entrepreneurship in a city, region or country? By mapping out the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, it becomes clear how…
Ecosystem Observatory
The Ecosystem Observatory supports better insights into the strengths and weaknesses of entrepreneurship conditions in African countries. The aim is…
Feminist African Manifesto for Entrepreneurship
A deliberate approach to centre African female entrepreneurs in policymaking and provide a candid snapshot of life as a female…
Benchmarking study of entrepreneurship laws in Africa and beyond
The Benchmark report identifies 22 African SBAs and Startup Acts, benchmarks them and identifies 15 other instruments for comparison. Find…
Entrepreneurship Policy Toolkit
This toolkit is designed for forward-thinking policy innovators that want to transform their entrepreneurial ecosystems and support their governments with…
Policy Library of Startup Acts and SBAs
A centralized repository that provides policymakers with information and resources related to the startup ecosystem. to ain in making informed…
Pan-African Policy Taskforce
The Taskforce was created from a collective need voiced by the African startup ecosystem to cultivate connections, enable the flow…
Online Entrepreneurship Policy Learning Series
A training platform for policy makers in the startup ecosystem that provides valuable knowledge and resources to help shape policies…
This platform serves as a repository for tools, knowledge and guidance to equip change makers for the transformation of their economies. By fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing, the platform supports the development of evidence-based policies and laws that can help unleash the potential of firms and drive innovation and growth in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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