The Politics of Entrepreneurship Education in China and Namibia: A Critical Assessment

Gbenga Samuel IBIDUN

doi:10.56201/ijssmr.vol.11no8.2025.pg266.280

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The Politics of Entrepreneurship Education in China and Namibia: A Critical Assessment

Gbenga Samuel IBIDUN

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A nation's economic development is greatly impacted by entrepreneurship, to the point where it is recognised as a means of achieving sustainable economic growth and is viewed as a solution to the rapidly shifting global economic demands. Even though entrepreneurship is acknowledged as a key component of global economic development, there is still much to learn about the components of entrepreneurship education. Is it possible to teach kids, young children, and even adults how to become entrepreneurs, or are these behaviours innate to human beings, their genetic code, or their psychological characteristics? By examining educational programs in Namibia and China, this paper aims to provide answers to these queries. It illustrates entrepreneurship education experiences, discusses cultural concerns, explains how to teach entrepreneurial skills, and offers some perspectives and ideas on entrepreneurship education. Using 2015 as a starting point and research on Chinese entrepreneurship education during the previous ten years, this paper will offer helpful suggestions for improving university students' entrepreneurship education program. In order to shed light on the development of entrepreneurial education in universities, this paper will examine the growth of many elements of Chinese educational forms, content, and models. The spirit of entrepreneurial education in Namibia will then be examined following a thorough examination of Namibia's educational systems before and after independence. In keeping with Namibia's Vision 2030, this paper will also cover some of the country's major projects and directives. In order to highlight the current issues with entrepreneurial education in universities, it will also examine the shortcomings of the curriculum systems, instructors, educational models, and auxiliary systems in Namibia and China. Finally, a summary of the findings will be provided.

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EducationEntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurship EducationChinese Entrepreneurship

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