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Refugees encounter substantial barriers to traditional education and economic opportunities, which necessitate innovative educational solutions. These challenges result in limited entrepreneurial prospects for marginalized communities. The purpose of the study was to explore the impact of experiential e-learning on entrepreneurial development within refugee contexts, focusing on the Kakuma and Dadaab refugee camps in Kenya. The objectives included; evaluating the effectiveness of experiential e-learning in enhancing practical entrepreneurial skills, experiences of refugees in experiential e-learning, entrepreneurial opportunities as a result of the experiential e-learning, and, sustainability of businesses of graduates in refugee settings. Utilizing a qualitative approach, the research comprises key informant interviews (KII), and focus group discussions with participants engaged in e-learning programs. The findings revealed that experiential e-learning significantly improves entrepreneurial capabilities, instills confidence, and imparts crucial business knowledge. Additionally, the study found that e-learning fosters a supportive community and network among learners, contributing to more inclusive and sustainable economic development in refugee settings. The study, therefore, concluded that e-learning has the transformative potential of digital education to empower refugees and bolster resilience in marginalized communities. The results therefore offer valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and development organizations for advocacy and support e-learning on entrepreneurial development for refugees thus enhancing livelihoods.
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Njeri Kiaritha & Clare Situma, 2025.
"Impact of Experiential E-Learning on Entrepreneurial Development in Refugee Context,"
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(3s), pages 4563-4571, June.
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RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:i:3s:p:4563-4571
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