‘Profit for purpose’ is a key motivation for African youth entering entrepreneurship

In many African countries, young people face a lack of formal employment opportunities. Therefore, they need to explore and assume alternative livelihoods, such as entrepreneurship. Stakeholders and policymakers need to encourage and support these endeavours. An HSRC study provides key insights into what motivates graduate entrepreneurs to forge opportunities and futures for themselves and others.

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Human Science Research Council SA
Published
2025-12-03
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https://doi.org/10.14749/30768650
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Innovation and Socioeconomic Development
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‘Profit for purpose’ is a key motivation for African youth entering entrepreneurship

Human Science Research Council SA
Innovation and Socioeconomic Development
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‘Profit for purpose’ is a key motivation for African youth entering entrepreneurship

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Abstract

In many African countries, young people face a lack of formal employment opportunities. Therefore, they need to explore and assume alternative livelihoods, such as entrepreneurship. Stakeholders and policymakers need to encourage and support these endeavours. An HSRC study provides key insights into what motivates graduate entrepreneurs to forge opportunities and futures for themselves and others.

Human Science Research Council SA
Decent work and economic growth
Openalex Percentile: Top 26%
Innovation and Socioeconomic Development
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