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African Entrepreneurs Operate in Tough Conditions - the Skills They've Honed Could Be Useful to Others

African Entrepreneurs Operate in Tough Conditions - the Skills They've Honed Could Be Useful to Others
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Researchers studying technology startups in South Africa argue that African entrepreneurs develop unique, effective innovation practices to overcome systemic challenges like poor infrastructure. They suggest that policymakers should value these indigenous strategies rather than forcing startups to mimic Silicon Valley models.

When people talk about entrepreneurship in Africa, the conversation usually starts with everything that's missing. Limited funding. Weak infrastructure. Poor internet connectivity. Unreliable electricity. Bureaucracy. Corruption.

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