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This chapter concludes the volume Entrepreneurship and SME Management Across Africa. Historical perspectives are provided to facilitate examining the transitions of a diverse and complex African continent full of entrepreneurial opportunities, spirit and optimism. The chapters in the volume are re-visited and their contributions highlighted.
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Honig, B. (2016). Entrepreneurship and SME Management Across Africa: A Perspective and a Short Review. In: Achtenhagen, L., Brundin, E. (eds) Entrepreneurship and SME Management Across Africa. Frontiers in African Business Research. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-1727-8_13
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