THE ROLE OF INNOVATIVE PEDAGOGICAL APPROACHES AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Entrepreneurship education plays a crucial role in fostering innovation,economic growth, and job creation. This article examines pedagogical approachessuch as project-based learning, design thinking, and experiential education,analysing how they help develop entrepreneurial skills among students.Additionally, the integration of digital technologies such as artificial intelligence,virtual reality, and online learning platforms in entrepreneurship education isexplored. The article discusses how successful programs, such as Stanford StartX(USA), Young Entrepreneurs Academy (South Korea), IIM incubation centres(India), and the Tony Elumelu Foundation (Africa), contribute to entrepreneurshipeducation's impact on business success and social influence. Furthermore, the articleexplores the future of entrepreneurship education, specifically addressingpersonalized learning, industry and academic collaborations, and approaches tosolving global challenges. The research concludes that entrepreneurship educationmust adapt to technological advancements and political changes to effectively shapefuture entrepreneurs