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Entrepreneurship as a Catalyst for Reducing Unemployment and Promoting Sustainable Development in West Africa

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: This paper examines entrepreneurship as a strategic and sustainable solution to the persistent unemployment crisis in developing nations, with a focus on West Africa. It argues that entrepreneurial ventures across small, medium, and large scales create employment, foster innovation, and stimulate economic growth. The study underscores the importance of government policies, financial support, vocational training, and enabling environments in nurturing entrepreneurship. Beyond job creation, the paper highlights how entrepreneurial activities contribute to poverty reduction, crime prevention, and community development, positioning entrepreneurship as a catalyst for socio-economic transformation.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.16888147

Author: Ifeloju, John

Language: English

Topic: Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, No poverty, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6912186959

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