Regardless of their language, level of education or nationality, young people see entrepreneurship as a means to achieve social and economic development. In order to succeed their start-ups, create jobs, and have a significant impact in their home countries, the serious commitment from their governments, and the private and financial sector in ...

Through our Mentorpreneurship Programme, launched in partnership with the London School of Economics in June 2021, we’ve been inspired and encouraged by the number of young people considering entrepreneurship as a career path. The programme is the first university-run initiative of its kind and has been designed to support the development of ...

Entrepreneurship courses are proliferating. It is estimated that there are at least 150 programmes available to students at Stanford University, offered by a range of providers. A study has shown that Australia’s 41 universities offer nearly 600 subjects related to entrepreneurship. The University of Queensland offers over 100 courses on ...

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Entrepreneurship is not just about starting a business; it's about creating opportunities, driving innovation and fostering economic development. Governments that support and encourage entrepreneurship not only help individual entrepreneurs but also contribute to the overall well-being of their economies and societies.

In recent years, entrepreneurship has become more and more associated with stereotypical high-tech start-ups and entrepreneurs, often based in certain geographical areas and fertile environments across the world. Although the successes of these young companies are undoubtedly essential for the advancement of our societies, some might argue that ...

The Global Alliance for Social Entrepreneurship is an integral part of the Schwab Foundation and its community of 416 social entrepreneurs, as well as of the Forum community of 1,000 members comprising corporate leaders, heads of state, ministers and policy-makers, experts and academics, international organizations, youth, technology innovators ...

Women entrepreneurship is also growing around the world, but obstacles remain and men still outnumber women 3-1 when it comes to business ownership, say experts. The World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2022 shows more women than men continue to be impacted by the pandemic.

Social entrepreneurship is a growing global movement. More and more universities are offering courses on social entrepreneurship, with social enterprise clubs the largest student bodies on many college campuses; governments and corporations alike are setting up social innovation funds and incubators; and many young people we talk with all over the world tell us they work for a social ...