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Entrepreneurship Education in South Africa: Policy Implementation and Impact on Youth Empowerment
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: Received: 25 August 2023 / Approved: 28 August 2023 / Online: 28 August 2023 (08:40:37 CEST)
Version 2 : Received: 29 August 2023 / Approved: 30 August 2023 / Online: 30 August 2023 (10:25:14 CEST)
Version 2 : Received: 29 August 2023 / Approved: 30 August 2023 / Online: 30 August 2023 (10:25:14 CEST)
How to cite: Maka, L. Entrepreneurship Education in South Africa: Policy Implementation and Impact on Youth Empowerment. Preprints 2023, 2023081826. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202308.1826.v1 Maka, L. Entrepreneurship Education in South Africa: Policy Implementation and Impact on Youth Empowerment. Preprints 2023, 2023081826. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202308.1826.v1
Abstract
Entrepreneurship education in South Africa holds significant promise in empowering the youth and fostering economic growth. This article explores the impact of entrepreneurship education on youth empowerment, focusing on case studies of successful young entrepreneurs, evaluation of entrepreneurial skills development, and analysis of employment and economic outcomes. While effective models of entrepreneurship education emphasize experiential learning and collaboration with local businesses, resource constraints and infrastructure gaps pose challenges. Moreover, socio-cultural perceptions and gender disparities influence youth's willingness to engage in entrepreneurship, hindering inclusivity. Evaluating the long-term impact remains challenging, requiring robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms. The article concludes with recommendations to enhance the impact of entrepreneurship education, including increasing funding, challenging stereotypes, fostering collaboration, and developing evaluation mechanisms to support South Africa's youth in realizing their entrepreneurial potential.
Keywords
policy, entrepreneurship; entrepreneurship education; South Africa; educational policy; policy analysis; youth empowerment
Subject
Social Sciences, Education
Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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