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Weaknesses of entrepreneurship education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education in developing countries: empirical evidence of Kosovo

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  • But Dedaj
  • Mjellma Carabregu-Vokshi
  • Gokcen Ogruk-Maz
  • Adel Ben Youssef

Abstract

Science, technology engineering and mathematics (STEM) students are supposed to be better equipped to use new technologies and to customise them for the local needs. But most STEM students are not 'born for entrepreneurship'. Their low level of entrepreneurship awareness may be due to lack of entrepreneurship education. Determining a way to establish an entrepreneurship education, especially for STEM students, and evaluating its impacts on economic and social change is complex, particularly in developing countries (DCs). Our paper seeks to contribute to this debate by examining the case of Kosovo. The objective is to understand the reasons for the lack of entrepreneurship education for STEM students and to review the current strategy of Kosovo in tackling the entrepreneurship education for STEM students. The paper stresses at least three complementary reasons linked to the entrepreneurial ecosystem, the behaviour of higher education institutions (HEI) and the behaviour of the students.

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  • But Dedaj & Mjellma Carabregu-Vokshi & Gokcen Ogruk-Maz & Adel Ben Youssef, 2024. "Weaknesses of entrepreneurship education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education in developing countries: empirical evidence of Kosovo," International Journal of Education Economics and Development, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 15(1/2), pages 119-144.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeded:v:15:y:2024:i:1/2:p:119-144
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