Currently, Xander Groesbeek is finishing his research in Kampala, Uganda, on how self-perception of entrepreneurial competences influences youth in least developed countries in their decision to become self-employed.
Research objectives
Much research has been done after the best practices to educate youth in becoming entrepreneurial. Most of these researches however, have focused on youth in developed economies. The objective of this current research is to test the relevance of previous literature findings regarding entrepreneurship competences, in developing countries. In doing so, the findings will offer new insights into the self-perception of competences and to what extent these perceived important competences influence entrepreneurial behavior.
Formulated differently: it is asked what residents of LDCs think, are the most important personal competences to become a good entrepreneur. Such insights will help organizations in focusing on cultural relevant competences, instead of competences that are considered important from a developed economy’s point of view.
Practical relevancy
Findings will be practical relevant for, among others, international and national governmental organizations in allowing them to adapt their development and training strategies by putting more focus on local expectations and perceptions. Theoretical relevance is achieved by offering groundbreaking and unique findings that help other academics in expanding the literature stream of entrepreneurship in developing economies.
