CORRELATION BETWEEN ENTREPRENEURIALISM, NURTURING THE SPIRIT OF INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH ON AFRICAN COUNTRIES
Abstract
The nexus of Entrepreneurialism, nurturing the spirit of innovation and sustainable development is a subjective generalisation of great interest nowadays, as society is looking for solutions leading to sustainable development. Given this context, the research paper aims to put in connection sustainable Entrepreneurialism and sustainable development from both the perspectives of conceptual reflection in literature and a research on the African countries. The research methodology is based on methods of analysis and synthesis, of interpretation and evitable comparisons. The research results point out that sustainable Entrepreneurialism, seen through the perspective of innovative SMEs, as considered in the research, is part of the support system for sustainable development, as entrepreneurial enterprises are increasingly recognized as a driving thrust for nurturing the spirit of innovation and competitiveness, as one of the keys to achieving sustainable development. The research may be particularly important for both researchers and policy makers and offers opportunities for future studies on the subjective generalisation.
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Entrepreneurialism, Nurturing the Spirit of Innovation, Human Development Index, Sustainable DevelopmentDownloads
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