Enabling agri-entrepreneurship and innovation empirical evidence and solutions for conflict regions and transitioning economies
This book provides information on agri-entrepreneurship from various authors' work in conflict areas (particularly Mindanao in the Philippines), transitional economies and poor countries. The book begins with a comparison of general entrepreneurs with agri-entrepreneurs. The next chapters discu...
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| Формат: | Электронная книга |
| Язык: | English |
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Oxfordshire, UK ; Boston, MA
CABI,
[2017]
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Оглавление:
- Enabling Agri-entrepreneurship and Innovation: Empirical Evidence and Solutions for Conflict Regions and Transitioning Economies; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Preface; 1: Agri-entrepreneurs and Their Characteristics; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Market Conditions and Challenges for Agri-entrepreneurs; 1.3 Micro, Small and Medium-size Enterprises and Entrepreneurship; 1.4 Generic Entrepreneurship; 1.5 Entrepreneurship: Social Equity for Out-of-School Youth and Females; 1.6 Entrepreneurial Networks; 1.7 Entrepreneurship and Innovation; 1.8 Agri-entrepreneurs
- 1.9 Challenges to Agri-entrepreneurship1.10 Motivations for Agribusiness Start-ups; 1.11 Value-added Agribusiness; 1.12 Characteristics of Successful Agri-entrepreneurs; 1.13 Obstacles to Positive Agri-entrepreneurship Characteristics; 1.14 Conclusion; References; 2: Comparing Agri-entrepreneurs in Non-conflict Regions versus Conflict and Transitional Economies; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Non-conflict Zones; 2.2.1 Agriculture and agribusiness in developed countries; 2.2.2 Agri-entrepreneurs in developed countries; 2.3 Conflict Zones; 2.3.1 Agriculture and agribusiness in conflict zones
- 2.3.2 Agri-entrepreneurs in conflict zones2.4 Transitional Economies; 2.4.1 Agriculture and agribusiness in transitional economies; 2.4.2 Agri-food sector development and importance; 2.4.3 Agri-entrepreneurship and gender in Albania; 2.5 Comparing Agri-entrepreneurs: Non-conflict Zones, Conflict Zones, and Transitional Economies; References; 3: Agri-entrepreneurship Enabling Program Design in Conflict Regions for Youth Development: Best Practices and Lessons Learned; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Theories Supporting Positive Youth Development and Entrepreneurship Education
- 3.3 Methods for Designing and Implementingan Entrepreneurship Program3.4 Example of Positive Youth Developmentand Agri-entrepreneurship Education: UPLOAD JOBS for Mindanao; 3.4.1 Background for study region; 3.5 Utilizing a Conceptual Framework to Describe the UPLOAD JOBS for Mindanao Project; 3.5.1 Design of UPLOAD JOBS for Mindanao; 3.5.2 Plan for program; Understand regional training needs; Course design; Recruit trainers; Continue program evaluation and make necessary modifications; 3.5.3 Implement; 3.5.4 Impact; 3.6 Best Practices and Lessons Learned; 3.6.1 Best practices
- 3.6.2 Challenges and barriers3.7 Conclusions and Implications; Acknowledgments; References; 4: A Capabilities Approach to Designing Agri-entrepreneurship Training Programs for Conflict-affected Regions: The Case of Central Mindanao, Philippines; 4.1 Introduction; 4.1.1 The capabilities approach; 4.1.2 Entrepreneurship typologies and training program outcomes; 4.2 The Capabilities Framework Tailored for Agri-entrepreneurial Development in Conflict-affected Regions; 4.3 Transforming from Capital to Capabilities: Overcoming Conflict Region Barriers; 4.3.1 Pervasive insecurity