Educating for Impact

In today’s fast-changing global economy, entrepreneurship drives innovation, economic growth, and social transformation. As industries evolve and technology reshapes markets, entrepreneurship education equips individuals with the skills to navigate uncertainty, solve complex problems, and create sustainable solutions. Governments, universities, and policymakers worldwide recognize its critical role in job creation and economic resilience.

Educating for Impact brings together leading scholars and practitioners from across the globe to examine the pivotal role of entrepreneurship education in fostering economic resilience. This volume explores diverse perspectives on entrepreneurial learning, innovative pedagogies, and the intersection of entrepreneurship with digital transformation, sustainability, and social development. Featuring contributions from experts in Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas, this edited collection presents case studies, empirical research, and theoretical insights on how entrepreneurship education can empower individuals and communities. By bridging theory and practice, authors offer a comprehensive guide for rethinking entrepreneurship education in the context of today’s global challenges.

Bringing together educators, policymakers, and business leaders, this work serves as an essential resource for those committed to enhancing entrepreneurship education as a catalyst for economic and social progress. By sharing international best practices and forward-thinking strategies, it provides valuable insights for shaping the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Chux Gervase Iwu is Professor of Entrepreneurship Management and the SBDG Chair in Entrepreneurship in Higher Education in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences of the University of the Western Cape, South Africa.