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The Role of Student-Based Social Enterprise in Addressing Youth Unemployment

In: Economic Transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa, Volume II

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  • T. J. Aruleba

    (Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI), Department of Entrepreneurial Studies)

  • B. C. Adeniyi

    (Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI), Department of Entrepreneurial Studies)

  • O. S. Aruleba

    (Telorad Publishing LTD, Operations Department)

Abstract

This study examines the role of student-based social enterprise in tackling youth unemployment, as it aligns with decent work for all economic growth, Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8. The objectives are to determine the influence of leadership training on the Enactus alumnus in the quest to overcome youth unemployment, ascertain the viability of the social enterprise for solving youth unemployment, and investigate the potential benefits of Enactus’ social enterprise in the quest to solve the problem of youth unemployment. An exploratory research design was leveraged to investigate the study. A probability sampling technique (stratified random) was employed to identify the key informants. Ten interviewees were recruited, and only five showed voluntary participation while content analysis used to analyse the gathered data. The results show an improvement in leadership and communication abilities, capitalising on the knowledge bank of the social enterprise to explore business opportunities and exposure to project management. Therefore, it is recommended that more NGOs combine social enterprise with their current missions to reduce social vices in society speedily.

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  • T. J. Aruleba & B. C. Adeniyi & O. S. Aruleba, 2026. "The Role of Student-Based Social Enterprise in Addressing Youth Unemployment," Springer Books, in: Ayodotun Stephen Ibidunni & Evans S. Osabuohien (ed.), Economic Transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa, Volume II, pages 193-217, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-031-77817-9_8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-77817-9_8
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