Food entrepreneurs in Africa : scaling resilient agriculture businesses / Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli.

By: Nwuneli, Ndidi Okonkwo [author.]Material type: TextTextPublisher: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2021Copyright date: ©2021Description: 1 online resource (xxiv, 184 pages) : illustrationsContent type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781003112167; 1003112161; 9781000346251; 1000346250; 9781000346213; 1000346218; 9781000346237; 1000346234Subject(s): Food industry and trade -- Africa | Agricultural industries -- Africa | Entrepreneurship -- Africa | BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Sustainable Development | BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Agribusiness | BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / EntrepreneurshipDDC classification: 338.1096 LOC classification: HD9017.A2 | N98 2021Online resources: Taylor & Francis | OCLC metadata license agreement Summary: "Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of the agriculture and food sector in Africa, which is projected to exceed a trillion dollars by 2030. This book is the first practical primer to equip and support entrepreneurs in Africa through the process of starting and growing successful and resilient agriculture and food businesses that will transform the continent. Through the use of case studies and practical guidance, the book reveals how entrepreneurs can leverage technology and innovation to leapfrog and adapt to climate change, ensuring that Africa can feed itself and even the world. The book will: Inspire aspiring entrepreneurs to start and grow resilient and successful businesses in the agriculture and food landscapes. Equip aspiring and emerging entrepreneurs with practical knowledge, skills, and tools to navigate the complex agriculture and food ecosystems and develop and grow high-impact and profitable businesses. Enable aspiring and emerging entrepreneurs to develop scalable business models, attract and retain talent, leverage innovation & technology, raise financing, build strong brands, shape their ecosystem and infuse resilience into every aspect of their operations. The book is for aspiring and emerging agribusiness entrepreneurs across Africa and agribusiness students globally. It will also inspire policymakers, researchers, development partners, and funders to create an enabling and supportive environment for African entrepreneurs to thrive"-- Provided by publisher.
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"Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of the agriculture and food sector in Africa, which is projected to exceed a trillion dollars by 2030. This book is the first practical primer to equip and support entrepreneurs in Africa through the process of starting and growing successful and resilient agriculture and food businesses that will transform the continent. Through the use of case studies and practical guidance, the book reveals how entrepreneurs can leverage technology and innovation to leapfrog and adapt to climate change, ensuring that Africa can feed itself and even the world. The book will: Inspire aspiring entrepreneurs to start and grow resilient and successful businesses in the agriculture and food landscapes. Equip aspiring and emerging entrepreneurs with practical knowledge, skills, and tools to navigate the complex agriculture and food ecosystems and develop and grow high-impact and profitable businesses. Enable aspiring and emerging entrepreneurs to develop scalable business models, attract and retain talent, leverage innovation & technology, raise financing, build strong brands, shape their ecosystem and infuse resilience into every aspect of their operations. The book is for aspiring and emerging agribusiness entrepreneurs across Africa and agribusiness students globally. It will also inspire policymakers, researchers, development partners, and funders to create an enabling and supportive environment for African entrepreneurs to thrive"-- Provided by publisher.

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