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Advancing Rural Entrepreneurship in Rwanda Through Informal Training – Insights From Paulo Freire’s <i>Pedagogy of the Oppressed</i>

Jules M. Rubyutsa, Leona Achtenhagen, Emma Stendahl, Célestin Musekura · 2023 · Entrepreneurship Education and Pedagogy

Summary. Informal entrepreneurship training through village savings and loan associations in rural Rwanda empowers participants to make better decisions and improve their livelihoods. Using Paulo Freire's pedagogy framework, the study shows how CARE International's train-the-trainer approach and peer dialogue at weekly meetings create both economic and socio-cultural value. This qualitative research reveals how VSLAs emancipate rural entrepreneurs beyond just financial outcomes.

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Rubyutsa, J. M., Achtenhagen, L., Stendahl, E., & Musekura, C.. (2023). Advancing Rural Entrepreneurship in Rwanda Through Informal Training – Insights From Paulo Freire’s <i>Pedagogy of the Oppressed</i>. Entrepreneurship Education and Pedagogy. https://doi.org/10.1177/25151274231204342

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DOI
10.1177/25151274231204342
Countries
Rwanda
Regions
Africa
Categories
entrepreneurship, education, regional-innovation-systems
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2026-04-28