A Study on Entrepreneurial Inclination and Characteristics of Students of Civil Engineering in Nepal- A Case Study of Himalayan Institute of Science and Technology (HIST), Nepal

Anish Shrestha, Subash Kumar Bhattarai, Sushma Arayal, Puja Mishra — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

A study conducted at the Himalayan Institute of Science and Technology (HIST) in Nepal explored entrepreneurial inclinations and characteristics among Civil Engineering students, aiming to achieve three objectives. Firstly, the study assessed entrepreneurial inclination among these students. Secondly, it examined demographic factors associated with entrepreneurial tendencies. Lastly, it identified and analyzed perceived entrepreneurial traits among engineering students. The study included students from all years of the Civil Engineering program, with over 80% responding to a questionnaire survey. Demographic analysis revealed a male majority across all age groups, with a significant portion falling within the 18-24 age range. Most fathers were engaged in occupations categorized as "Other," while mothers predominantly fell into the same category. Limited representation was observed in government sectors for both parents. Student engagement in extracurricular activities varied, with a notable increase in entrepreneurial activities among older age groups. T-test results highlighted gender disparities in certain areas, although both male and female students demonstrated entrepreneurial tendencies. These findings underscore the importance of entrepreneurial education and inform future research and policy decisions. T-test analyses further revealed nuanced insights into age groups and entrepreneurial aptitude, suggesting the need for tailored educational approaches. Successful entrepreneurship was associated with higher scores in networking, leadership, time management, and sales/marketing skills. The study emphasized the significance of adaptability, resilience, customer orientation, and efficient time management in entrepreneurship. These insights can inform entrepreneurship education programs, emphasizing key characteristics and addressing diverse perceptions among aspiring entrepreneurs. Further research is recommended to explore the underlying factors contributing to age-related entrepreneurial differences

Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Agricultural Value Chain- A Study of Agro-Entrepreneurs in Adamawa State, Nigeria

Ahmed Shehu Awak, Oris-Onyiri Ogochukwu Frank, Baihozaeva Bakhtul Uzakovna — Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study examined the entrepreneurial opportunities in the Nigerian agricultural value chain, particularly in Adamawa state. It also looked at the impact of these entrepreneurial opportunities regarding the development of farming entrepreneurs in Adamawa, Nigeria. Specifically, the study intended to establish entrepreneurial opportunities in the value chain for agro-entrepreneurs and determine the extent of exploiting entrepreneurial opportunities by agro-entrepreneurs and the impact of entrepreneurial opportunities on the social and economic development of agro-entrepreneurs determining the challenges facing agro-entrepreneurs in exploiting entrepreneurial opportunities in Adamawa, Nigeria. The study was based on a survey research design. Data were collected through structured questionnaires from 430 randomly sampled agro-entrepreneurs nationwide. The tools for data analyses included percentages, mean and standard deviation, while hypotheses were tested using linear regression analysis and Pearson product-moment correlation (PPMC). The results of studies indicated that the agro-entrepreneurs recognized various entrepreneurial opportunities along the value chain, significantly influencing their socioeconomic development. Also, the exploitation rates of entrepreneurial opportunities among agro-entrepreneurs significantly influenced overall socioeconomic development in Adamawa State.

In contrast, entrepreneurial skills possessed by agro-entrepreneurs influence their socioeconomic development. The study also found that the challenges facing agro-entrepreneurs in exploiting opportunities along the value chain include lack of capital and poor accessibility to finance, inadequate access to information, huge contrast between agro-tech and traditional impalements, lack of technical support, lack of marketing motivation and lack of new agribusiness facilities. The study concluded that entrepreneurial opportunities along the value chain define the overall benefits of the actors. The study recommended that there should be an effective mode of communication between officials of agricultural development program (ADP), agric-extension officials and agro-entrepreneurs. Also, the study recommended training agro-entrepreneurs on various exploitation skills.

Journal of Women Entrepreneurship & Business Management

A Study on Entrepreneurial Inclination and Characteristics of Students of Civil Engineering in Nepal- A Case Study of Himalayan Institute of Science and Technology (HIST), Nepal

Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Agricultural Value Chain- A Study of Agro-Entrepreneurs in Adamawa State, Nigeria