The Student Enterprise Scheme for Agribusiness Innovation: A University-Based Training Model for Nurturing Entrepreneurial Mind-Sets amongst African Youths

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dc.contributor.authorKalule, S.W.
dc.contributor.authorMugonola, B.
dc.contributor.authorOngeng, D.
dc.date.accessioned2022-09-03T14:24:02Z
dc.date.available2022-09-03T14:24:02Z
dc.date.issued2017
dc.description.abstractParadigm shifts in higher education have necessitated embracing and mainstreaming entrepreneurship education in training curricula. This is because entrepreneurial capacity building amongst the youth is considered the best approach for addressing unemployment, rural poverty and creation of responsible citizenry in Sub Saharan Africa. Reportedly, entrepreneurship education increases the chances for young people to start new businesses or even expand existing ones, gain confidence and so enhance their employability. However, one of the criticism of entrepreneurship education in Africa is that it is largely theoretical, and barely provides the much needed hands-on practice. This calls for training models of entrepreneurship that exhibit practical orientations. In light of this view, Gulu University in Uganda, introduced a practical approach of agri-entrepreneurship training branded as the Student Enterprise Scheme, in which students develop, defend, implement and evaluate agribusiness plans. The students are guided and supported with funds on credit to actualize economically viable and commercially sound business plans. Insights from the implementation of the scheme so far show that it is a useful practical approach for students to integrate theory and practice. This paper illustrates that although the linkage between student entrepreneurial activities and other stakeholders for Roundtable engagements requires further testing and refinement, the scheme is a good opportunity for young people to develop positive entrepreneurial mindsets and capabilities, start own businesses and enhance their employability. The study recommends strengthening linkages between university students and those in technical and vocational institutions to develop a higher educational value chain on entrepreneurship training. Furthermore, entrepreneurship programmes for young people should be connected to credit and micro-finance initiatives to enhance their entrepreneurial success.en_US
dc.identifier.citationKalule, S. W., Mugonola, B., & Ongeng, D. (2017). The student enterprise scheme for agribusiness innovation: A University-based training model for nurturing entrepreneurial mind-sets amongst African youths. African Journal of Rural Development (AFJRD), 2(1978-2017-1973), 55-66.http://dx.doi.org/10.22004/ag.econ.263300en_US
dc.identifier.issn2415-2838
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/4535
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherAfrican Journal of Rural Development (AFJRD)en_US
dc.subjectEntrepreneurial action, job creation, Gulu University, personal development competencesen_US
dc.titleThe Student Enterprise Scheme for Agribusiness Innovation: A University-Based Training Model for Nurturing Entrepreneurial Mind-Sets amongst African Youthsen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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