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“Entrepreneurial activity is considered a critical catalyst for the creation of sustainable new enterprises which in turn provide jobs. Particularly in South Africa, the importance of fostering entrepreneurial talent cannot be over-emphasised – with a high unemployment rate and the associated socio-economic problems, this country needs innovative people who can meaningfully contribute to the economy.” Anton de Souza, Head of Entrepreneurship at Ernst & Young

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Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset (900KB)

Enterprise development - NPO View
The enterprise development sector is often seen as the panacea to South Africa’s job creation woes. But if this sector is to succeed in enhancing economic inclusion, serious attention...
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A Positive Entrepreneurial Environment
“A positive entrepreneurial environment is …dependent on a system which effectively balances government and private sector needs and interventions. Only within such a stable...
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Evaluation and Learning
SAIE has always been committed to evaluating its work, independent of stakeholder accountability issues, because of its interest in learning and improving practice...
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The Age of Entrepreneurship
“It is accepted that the world is experiencing an entrepreneurial age, which is characterized by factors such as accelerated innovation and the commercialization threat at a faster...
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South African Institute for Entrepreneurship – Brief Comment
SAIE’s recent Annual Report presents the continued work of SAIE for 2007/8 with its vision of a dynamic culture of entrepreneurship in South Africa that promotes a positive mindset...
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