Entrepreneurship is widely recognised as a catalyst for economic transformation in low-income countries, particularly where formal employment systems fail to absorb rapidly growing youth populations. This study investigates how inflation, credit access, and institutional reform i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2025/v51i92388
Purpose: This study tests whether informal, non-R&D innovation improves firm performance among Rwandan small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Methodology: Guided by absorptive-capacity and inclusive-innovation theory, we analyse nationally representative 2023 World Bank E...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i81129
This study investigates the complex relationship between entrepreneurship education (EE) and venture creation among graduates of private higher learning institutions in Rwanda. While EE has been widely promoted as a solution to graduate unemployment and economic diversification,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2025/v51i82233
Background: Youth unemployment remains entrenched across Sub-Saharan Africa, compelling young founders to navigate severe resource and infrastructure constraints. Digital outsourcing—hiring remote specialists via online platforms—may help youth-led SMEs bridge capability gaps and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajeba/2025/v25i81931