... to competence building and sustainable development. Existing literature on international finance flows toward SSA mainly focused on the drivers and impact of foreign aid and foreign direct investments (FDI). However, VC in SSA is a rather new and, albeit its potential implications for economic development...

... to plan the future of entrepreneurial ventures, including exit (Ucbasaran et al., 2003). Also, portfolio entrepreneurship was empirically connected to growth of small firms (Rosa and Scott, 1999 ; Hansen and Hamilton, 2011). Africa Economic development Job creation Portfolio...

... described as underserved by the state departments of tourism and economic development – generally economically depressed, where the businesses are often struggling to survive. Findings – Benefits from the use of websites and social media sites include an increase in awareness and inquiries, enhanced...

... issues: Nick Williams can be contacted at: nick.williams@sheffield.ac.uk © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 Enterprise support Entrepreneurship Deprived communities Economic development Entrepreneurialism United Kingdom Entrepreneurship is frequently recognised...

... and economic development. Originality/value Surveying experts regarding the facilitators and impediments to entrepreneurship (both regionally and globally) will help to bridge the gulf between theory and practical solutions to drive economic development. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012...

...Harry Matlay © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 --> China Entrepreneurship Economic development Democracy Marketisation and Democracy in China Article Type: Bookshelf From: Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, Volume 15, Issue 4...