Role of Incubation Centres as Catalysts for Inclusive Entrepreneurship | Chapter 12 | Economics and Entrepreneurship: The Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Business and Management Dynamics (ICBMD), Edition 1

Inclusion, programme, marginalized, start-up, incubationThis study explored the role of incubation centres as catalysts for inclusive entrepreneurship, particularly in supporting socially excluded individuals in starting profitable businesses. By examining start-ups that underwent the incubation process, the study aimed to highlight the underutilised potential of these centres in fostering entrepreneurship among under-represented populations. Using a qualitative approach, the researcher interviewed 21 start-up founders who had received business incubation training. The findings suggest that incubation hubs can promote social inclusion by providing equal training opportunities for all entrepreneurs, regardless of their backgrounds. The centres also help under-represented groups by offering access to markets, trade shows, networks and related platforms. Furthermore, the study found that incubation programmes could be tailored to accommodate the diverse experiences, educational backgrounds and interests of participants. It emphasised that marginalised groups often require distinct motivational strategies to build their confidence and enhance their capacity for growth. Inclusive entrepreneurship has the potential to create new local possibilities by enabling underprivileged individuals to start firms in remote regions. The study concluded that incubation centres have the potential to be game-changers by offering targeted entrepreneurial development, customised support and access to funding, ultimately empowering individuals with various constraints to become successful entrepreneurs. Incubation facilities need to think hard about how they can guarantee inclusivity and diversity.

 

Author (s) Details

 Joe Kumbirai Karambakuwa
Department of Entrepreneurial Studies and Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, Durban University of Technology, South Africa.

 

Mary-Ann Nokulunga Nhleko
Department of Entrepreneurial Studies and Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, Durban University of Technology, South Africa.

 

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Implementation of Basic Science Programme in Junior Secondary Schools in Nasarawa West Zone, Nigeria | Chapter 02 | Current Research in Language, Literature and Education Vol. 6

 The goal of this study was to examine the extent to which fundamental science programmes were implemented in junior secondary schools in Nasarawa's West Zone. The primary goal of this research is to determine whether the Basic Science Program's curriculum content is taught to students as intended, as well as the availability, adequacy, and utilisation of facilities, the quality and quantity of teachers, the teaching methods used by teachers, and the performance of students in the Basic Science Program in the state's Junior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (JSSCE). Teachers and students were given questionnaires to collect data from a total of eighteen junior secondary schools. As a consequence of the investigation, these details were revealed. Programs in basic science are being implemented. However, the facilities available for the implementation of Basic Science Programs in Nasarawa West Junior Secondary Schools are insufficient, and there is a significant difference between the average perception of rural and urban teachers on the extent to which the basic science programme curriculum is implemented in Nasarawa West Zone. Finally, the findings of this study demonstrate that in basic science accomplishment examinations, there is no significant difference in mean performance scores between male and female students in Nasarawa West Zone junior secondary school pupils.

Author(S) Details

Sambo M. A. Hudu
Department of Science Education, Federal University, Lafia, Nigeria.

Sabo Saleh Muhammad
Department of Science Education, Federal University, Lafia, Nigeria.

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Exploring the Relevance of Work-study Programme in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria | Chapter 8 | Arts and Social Studies Research Vol. 2

This study explored the usefulness of work-study programme to students in tertiary institutions in Nigeria intending to inculcate dignity of labour in them, bearing in mind the seeming belief of many youths on the application of Machiavellian Principle on wealth creation in contemporary times. It also illustrates the usefulness of the scheme to indigent students, using data from a secondary source and content analysis as a methodology. In its concluding remarks, the study argues that the programme if introduced and properly implemented could restore the traditional belief of people in work, success and life. 

Author(s) Details

Dare Ojo Omonijo
Department of Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme, Covenant University Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria.

Dr. Michael Chibuzor Anyaegbunam
Department of Psychology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

Chukwuemeka Arinzechukwu Felix Okoye |
Department of Psychology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. 

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