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Entrepreneurship Education as a Driver for Sustainable Youth-Led Startups

Sylvester Tafirenyika, Opeoluwa Oluwanifemi Ajayi, Omodolapo Eunice Ogunsola, Micheal Ayorinde Adenuga, Samuel Darkey Ofori, Tamuka Mavenge Moyo

Abstract

The nexus of entrepreneurship education and sustainable development presents a compelling avenue for addressing pressing global challenges, particularly youth unemployment and environmental degradation. This review paper critically synthesizes the existing literature to explore how entrepreneurship education can serve as a potent driver for the creation of sustainable, youth-led startups. It examines the pedagogical approaches and curricular components that foster an entrepreneurial mindset while simultaneously embedding principles of social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and long-term economic viability. The paper analyzes the key mechanisms through which education facilitates the transition from a traditional business model to a purpose-driven, sustainable one, and it identifies the primary challenges and policy gaps that hinder this process. By providing a comprehensive overview of the current landscape, this review aims to offer actionable insights for educators, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs to build businesses that generate both profit and positive impact.

Keywords

Entrepreneurship EducationSustainable StartupsYouth EmpowermentSocial EntrepreneurshipInnovationPolicy Frameworks

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