Research Article

Catalyzing Social Entrepreneurship in Africa: Roles for Western Universities, NGOs and Corporations

Published in: Africa Journal of Management
Volume 4 , issue 1 , 2018 , pages: 57–83

DOI: 10.1080/23322373.2018.1428020

Author(s): Philip Mirvis Global Network on Corporate Citizenship, USA , Bradley Googins Center for Corporate Citizenship at Boston College, USA

Keywords: social entrepreneurship , social enterprise , impact entrepreneurs , corporate social innovation , CSR , Africa development

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Abstract

This article reviews research on promoting social entrepreneurship and enterprise in Africa. It also presents brief case studies on how select Western universities, NGOs and corporations are partnering with African institutions to help train and launch social entrepreneurs, to open up sources of venture funding and mentoring and to fortify social entrepreneurship ecosystems. The case material highlights opportunities and challenges encountered in supporting social entrepreneurship in Africa and points to research and practical opportunities pertinent to African scholars, educators and practitioners.

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