Entrepreneurship Education with Purpose: Active Ageing for 50+ Entrepreneurs and Sustainable Development for Rural Areas

Tarja Römer-Paakkanen, Maija Suonpää · 2023 · Education Sciences

Summary. Older entrepreneurs aged 50+ possess stronger networks, financial resources, and credibility than younger counterparts, making them well-suited to launch successful rural businesses. The ENTRUST project surveyed 72 potential 50+ entrepreneurs and 100 rural development experts, finding significant business opportunities in rural tourism and strong demand for targeted training. Interviews with eight experienced 50+ rural entrepreneurs revealed they find meaningful work in developing rural areas and preserving cultural heritage, with most wanting to continue working as long as health permits.

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  title   = {Entrepreneurship Education with Purpose: Active Ageing for 50+ Entrepreneurs and Sustainable Development for Rural Areas},
  author  = {Tarja Römer-Paakkanen and Maija Suonpää},
  journal = {Education Sciences},
  year    = {2023},
  doi     = {10.3390/educsci13060572},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci13060572}
}

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DOI

10.3390/educsci13060572

Countries

Finland

Regions

Europe

Categories

entrepreneurship, education

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