ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION IN AFRICA
From Theory to Practice
Although many universities in the developed world embrace entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship education, African universities have not fully integrated this discipline as a significant part of their curriculum. Those that have, still employ traditional and theoretical pedagogies. According to Kabongo and Okpara (2010), entrepreneurship education in Africa remains focused on lecturing. Thus, the purpose of this Symposium is to engage in a robust dialogue to enhance entrepreneurship education in Africa, to help make it more practical and relevant. The Symposium explores entrepreneurship pedagogies that would enhance student engagement and effectiveness in the classroom. It also explores the role of technologies and blended entrepreneurship education, including virtual formats and the use of Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs).
The Symposium is sponsored by RnD Associates/RDA Africa, the Colleges of Business at Delaware State University, Morgan State University, and North Carolina Central University, and Seeka University, a start-up university devoted to teaching entrepreneurship, engineering and technology in Ivory Coast, Addis Ababa University, Lagos Business School, Xavier University, Africa Academy of Management, and Johns Hopkins University. Registration and participation in the Symposium are free. We encourage you to join us and explore how to make entrepreneurship education in Africa a catalyst for economic growth on the continent.
From Theory to Practice
To explore what we teach, how we teach it, and how we integrate practical lessons into our teaching.
Goal
To strengthen entrepreneurship education to grow more informed and better prepared entrepreneurs for the global market.
Target Audience
- Entrepreneurship Educators/Faculty
- Students
- Policymakers
- Entrepreneurs
Conference Organizers
- Rebkha Atnafou, MPH, Johns Hopkins University, RnD Associates/RDA Africa
- Dr. Constant D. Beugré, Delaware State University
- Dr. Fikru Boghossian, Dean, Earl Graves School of Business & Management, Morgan State University and Chair, Association of HBCU Business School Deans
- Dr. James Calvin, Johns Hopkins University
- Dr. Olayinka David-West, Lagos Business School.
- Dr. Patrick Liverpool, Retired Provost and Dean, North Carolina Central University and University of Maryland Eastern Shore
- Dr. Abeba Mengistu, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
- Dr. Anthony Nelson, Dean School of Business, North Carolina Central University
- Dr. Moses Ngoze, Technical University of Mombasa, Kenya
- Dr. Baniyelme D. Zoogah, Xavier University and Africa Academy of Management
September 17-18, 2021 8:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. EST
Join Us for Engaging Sessions
Keynote panel
Panel Discussions
Workshops
Entertainment
Activities (pitching, demonstrations, storytelling)
PROGRAM
SEPT. 17 – DAY 1| 8:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
SEPT. 18 – DAY 2| 8:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
SEPT. 18 – DAY 2| 8:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
8:30 – Participants log in, Music & Interactive Activity
9:00 – Welcome by Rebkha Atnafou, MPH, Johns Hopkins University, RnD Associates/RDA Africa
Speakers: Dr. Constant Beugré and Dr. Michael Casson, Dean, Delaware State University
9:10 – Keynote Panel: Entrepreneurship Education in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities
From diverse disciplines representing academia and business in Africa and the U.S., the expert panel will discuss challenges and opportunities in enhancing how we teach entrepreneurship to include practical and applied practices related to instruction and learning pedagogies.
Keynote Speakers: Dr. Eleni Gabre Madhin, blueMoon; Dr. Michael Morris, University of Notre Dame
Panelists: Dr. Norris Krueger, University of Phoenix; Dr. Eleni Gabre Madhin, blueMoon; Dr. Michael Morris, University of Notre Dame; Dr. Ven Sriram, University of Baltimore
Moderator: Dr. James Calvin, Johns Hopkins University
10:10 – Panel 1: Entrepreneurship Pedagogies I: Active Learning Pedagogies
Entrepreneurship pedagogies are the main focus of the Symposium, highlighting the hands-on aspect of entrepreneurship education. This section will explore teaching tools and strategies. These active-learning pedagogies include experiential guidance, ideation exercises, case studies, entrepreneurship practicum, and problem-based pedagogies.
Panelists: Dr. Richard Hayes, Hofstra University; Dr. Maneshkumar P. Joshi, George Mason University; Dr. Jean Kabongo, University of South Florida, Sarasota Manatee
Moderator: Dr. Constant D. Beugré, Delaware State University
11:10 – Panel 2: Teaching Entrepreneurship from the Student’s Perspective
This panel focuses on entrepreneurship education from the student’s point of view. Students will share their experiences as learners and focus on exemplary practices.
Panelists: Students from Morgan State, Lagos Business School (Dolapo Amusan), African Leadership University (Charles Nana Kwarteng) and Johns Hopkins University (AJ Erogbogbo)
Moderator: Rebkha Atnafou, MPH, Johns Hopkins University, RnD Associates/RDA Africa
11:40 – Breakouts: Exploration of Practical Examples on Active Learning Pedagogies
1. Student-led session on active learning pedagogies on problem solving, pitching and storytelling.
Presenters: Students from Lagos Business School (Dolapo Amusan and Galia Nnoli), Morgan State University, and African Leadership University (Charles Nana K. Warteng)
Moderator: Jackson Akor, African Leadership University
2. Student-led session on the role of the student diaspora community
Presenter: AJ Erogbogbo, Johns Hopkins University
12:10 – Closing Keynote
Dr. M. Kikelomo Onifade, Founder, The Go2 Venture Builder, Inc., and Co-Founder, Summit VB, Ltd.
12:30 – Reflections
Dr. Olayinka David-West, Asst. Dean, Lagos Business School. Wrap up and plans for tomorrow.
12:45 – Adjourn – Dr. Constant Beugré, Delaware State University
SEPT. 18 – DAY 2| 8:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
SEPT. 18 – DAY 2| 8:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
SEPT. 18 – DAY 2| 8:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
8:30 – Participants log in, Music & Interactive Activity
9:00 – Welcome
Speaker: Rebkha Atnafou, MPH, Johns Hopkins University, RnD Associates and RDA Africa
Performance: Kibibi Ajanku and Sankofa Dance Theatre
9:15 – Panel 3: Entrepreneurship Pedagogies II: Storytelling
This section continues from Pedagogies I, incorporating methods such as active learning, storytelling, drama and fire camps to emphasize practices of teaching entrepreneurship.
Panelists: Dr. Lutisha Vickerie-Dearman, Hofstra University; Dr. Peter Kibas, Zetech University, Kenya; Dr. Henry McKoy, North Carolina Central University
Moderator: Dr. Moses Ngoze, Technical University of Mombasa, Kenya
10:00 – Panel 4: Teaching Community, Cultural & Social Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship education in Africa must be holistic and reach beyond formal classrooms. Indeed, the informal sector may be the most important part of most economies in Africa, and therefore, any entrepreneurship education in Africa must acknowledge it. Africa is a land rich in arts and culture, yet entrepreneurship education has not paid attention to this area. This Symposium embraces the integration of arts and culture in entrepreneurship education and fosters existing ventures and creates new opportunities.
Panelists: Alexandre Kouakou, Founder and CEO, Nvaulay Construction, Ivory Coast; Dr. Baniyelme D. Zoogah, Xavier University and Africa Academy of Management; Dr. Abdoulkadre Ado, University of Ottawa; Paul Jingo Masai, Global Training Centers, LLC.
Moderator: Dr. Fikru Boghossian, Dean, Earl Graves School of Business & Management, Morgan State University and Chair, Association of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Business School Deans
10:50 – Break and Entertainment by Kibibi Ajanku and Sankofa Dance Theatre
11:05 – Breakouts/Workshops: Activity or Demonstration
1. Youth entrepreneurship by Dr. Moses Ngoze, Technical University of Mombasa, Kenya
2. Social entrepreneurship by Dr. Jean Kabongo, University of South Florida
11:35 – Panel 5: Teaching Youth & Women Entrepreneurship
According to statistics from the United Nations, more than 70% of the population in Africa is below the age of 35. Thus, entrepreneurship education designed to transform young people into job creators versus job seekers is vital. The same is true for women, who represent a large number of entrepreneurs in Africa — especially in the informal sector. This session explores considerations, techniques and methodologies to teach entrepreneurship to these demographics.
Panelists: Dr. Tiffany Bussey, Morehouse College; Dr. Abeba Beyene Mengistu, Addis Ababa University; Desta Meghoo, J.D. Founder D.Y.M. Creative Consultancy; Dr. Jill M. Humphries, University of Toledo
Moderator: Rebkha Atnafou, MPH, Johns Hopkins University, RnD Associates/RDA Africa
12:15 – Final Keynote
Jennifer Mwijukye, Unifreight Cargo Handling, Uganda
12:35 – Reflections
Wrap Up and Evaluation-Dr. Constant Beugré, Delaware State University; Dr. Michael Casson, Dean, College of Business, Delaware State University, Desta Meghoo, J.D. Founder D.Y.M. Creative Consultancy
12:45 – Adjourn – Rebkha Atnafou, MPH, Johns Hopkins University, Rnd Associates/RDA Africa
SPEAKERS
Abdoulkadre Ado, PhD, Assistant Professor, Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa
Jackson Akor, MSc, Faculty
African Leadership University
Dolapo Amusan, Student
Lagos Business School
Rebkha Atnafou, MPH
Faculty, Johns Hopkins University
Founder, RnD Associates/RDA Africa
Constant D. Beugré, PhD, MBA
Faculty Delaware State University
Fikru Boghossian, PhD
Dean, Earl Graves School of Business & Management, Morgan State University and Chair, Association of HBCU Business School Deans
Tiffany Bussey, DBA
Director Entrepreneurship Center, Morehouse College
James Calvin, PhD, MA, Professor
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
Michael Casson Jr., PhD, MA, Dean
College of Business, Delaware State University
Olayinka David-West, DBA, MSc
Associate Dean, Lagos Business School
AJ Erogbogbo, Student
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
Eleni Gabre Madhin, PhD, MSc, Founder and Chief Executive, blueMoon
Richard Hayes, PhD, MDiv, Faculty Hofstra University
Jill M. Humphries, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor, University of Toledo
Maneshkumar P. Joshi, PhD, Academic Director, Executive Development Chief Risk Officer program, Associate Professor of Global Strategy and Entrepreneurship, George Mason University
Jean Kabongo, PhD, MBA, Professor
Campus Dean, University of South Florida Muma College of Business
Peter Kibas, PhD, MEd, Professor
Dean, School of Business, Zetech University, Kenya
Alexandre Kouakou, MSc, Founder and CEO, Nvaulay Construction, Ivory Coast
Norris Krueger, PhD, University of Phoenix;
Charles Nana Kwarteng, Student
Africa Leadership University
Paul Jingo Masai, President - Africa Region, Global Training Centers, LLC
Henry McKoy, PhD, MSc, Professor and
Director of Entrepreneurship, School of Business, North Carolina Central University
Desta Meghoo, JD, Founder D.Y.M. Creative Consultancy
Abeba Beyene Mengistu, PhD, Associate Professor, School of Commerce, Addis Ababa University
Michael Morris, PhD, Professor Keough School of Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame
Jennifer Mwijukye, Founder, CEO Unifreight Cargo Handling, Uganda
Moses Ngoze, PhD, Sr. Lecturer of Entrepreneurship, Technical University of Mombasa, Kenya
Galia Nnoli, Student
Lagos Business School
M. Kikelomo Onifade, MD
Founder, The Go2 Venture Builder, Inc.
Co-Founder, Summit VB, Ltd.
Ven Sriram, PhD, MMS, Professor
Chair, Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship, University of Baltimore
Lutisha Vickerie-Dearman, PhD, JD Assistant Professor, Hofstra University
Baniyelme D. Zoogah, PhD, MLHR, MBA Associate Professor, Williams College of Business, Xavier University
Founding Executive, Africa Academy of Management
CO-SPONSORS
- RnD Associates/RDA Africa
- College of Business at Delaware State University
- Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management, Morgan State University
- School of Business, North Carolina Central University
- Seeka University, Ivory Coast
- Addis Ababa University
- Lagos Business School
- Xavier University
- Africa Academy of Management
- Johns Hopkins University
SEPTEMBER 17-18, 2021 8:30 A.M. – 12:45 P.M. EST
Join Us for Engaging Sessions
Keynote panel
Panel Discussions
Workshops
Entertainment
Activities (pitching, demonstrations, storytelling)
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