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Entrepreneurship: Solution to Unemployment and Development in Rural Communities

Bongani Thulani Gamede, Chinaza Uleanya · 2018 · Journal of Entrepreneurship Education

Summary. Entrepreneurship can address unemployment in rural communities, but South African university students face significant barriers to starting ventures. The study identifies obstacles including weak entrepreneurship curriculum, lack of work-integrated learning, poor infrastructure, and unsupportive government and university policies. The researchers recommend making entrepreneurship a core module, establishing university-community partnerships for practical learning, and implementing policies that support student entrepreneurs from the undergraduate level.

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Gamede, B. T., & Uleanya, C.. (2018). Entrepreneurship: Solution to Unemployment and Development in Rural Communities. Journal of Entrepreneurship Education. https://www.abacademies.org/articles/Entrepreneurship-solution-to-unemployment-and-development-in-rural-communities-11528-2651-21-S1-157.pdf

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South Africa
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Africa
Categories
entrepreneurship, education
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2026-04-28