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Being "real" about youth entrepreneurship in Eastern and Southern Africa : implications for adults, institutions and sector structures

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  • Chigunta, F. J.
  • Schnurr, Jamie.
  • James-Wilson, David.
  • Torres, Veronica.

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Reviews developments in the livelihood situation and challenges facing young Africans. Presents an operational model and strategy for supporting the entrepreneurship, livelihood development skills and knowledge requirements, and demands of young people in their transition to economic independence.

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  • Chigunta, F. J. & Schnurr, Jamie. & James-Wilson, David. & Torres, Veronica., 2005. "Being "real" about youth entrepreneurship in Eastern and Southern Africa : implications for adults, institutions and sector structures," ILO Working Papers 993786523402676, International Labour Organization.
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