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Entrepreneurship and Violent Conflict in Developing Countries

In this working paper from UNU-WIDER, the authors provide an overview of two recent special journal issues on violent conflict and entrepreneurship.

KayTek—Unleashing the Power of Entrepreneurial Solutions for Prosperity in Haiti

With the third anniversary of the tragic earthquake that devastated Port-au-Prince, on January 12, 2010, accounts of Haiti’s reconstruction shortfalls peppered the media.

Entrepreneurship and Conflict

This Special Journal from UNU-WIDER thoroughly investigates the relationship between entrepreneurship and conflict.

GEDI: A New Tool for Entrepreneurship-led Development

The effects of economic development are well known: reduced suffering, increased opportunity, broader prosperity, and enriched lives.  Development also helps to stabilize governments and incre

Global Entrepreneurship Monintor: 2012 Global Report

The GEM 2012 Global Report, launched on 17th January 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, estimates that nearly half of the world’s entrepreneurs are between the ages of 25 and 44. The survey also reports that, in all geographic regions surveyed, 25-34 year olds showed the highest rates of entrepreneurial activity.

Creating Inclusive Youth Employment in Fragile States

The importance of youth employment programs in fragile states is gaining increased awareness.

Entrepreneurship in Colombia: 'Try Fast, Learn Fast, Fail Cheap'

In this article from the Wharton Business School, Melissa Blohm, Andre Fernandes and Bulat Khalitov discuss the emerging entrepreneurship in Colombia.

Thinking Local, Going Global: Building Tech Start-ups in Africa

This article captures the discussion at a recent Wharton Africa Business Forum discussing entrepreneurship and technology start-ups in Africa.

Maximising Impact of Youth Entrepreneurship Support in Different Contexts

This report from the Overseas Development Institute seeks to understand how youth entrepreneurship support initiatives need to be adapted in different contexts to maximize impact.

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