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Building Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Sub-Saharan Africa

Part of the book series: Palgrave Studies of Entrepreneurship in Africa ((PSEA))

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This chapter introduces the book and explains its rationale. Specifically, the chapter argues that the development of entrepreneurial ecosystems is important in providing opportunities for the emergence of high-growth potential entrepreneurship in sub-Saharan Africa. It could contribute to the formulation of new strategies and mechanisms aimed at providing opportunities for gainful employment for the many young people of sub-Saharan Africa. The chapter also introduces the key issues discussed in the book.

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    Constant D. Beugré

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Beugré, C.D. (2017). Introduction. In: Building Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Sub-Saharan Africa. Palgrave Studies of Entrepreneurship in Africa. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-56894-6_1

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