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Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Ghana: Enterprising Africa

Robson, P.J.A.; Haugh, H.M.; Obeng, B.A.

Authors

P.J.A. Robson

H.M. Haugh

B.A. Obeng



Abstract

This study adopts a multi-level theoretical framework to examine data from 496 entrepreneurs in Ghana. Seven types of innovation activity are analysed against three categories of variables: the characteristics of the entrepreneur, the internal competencies of the firm, and firm location. Across all respondents, the incidence of incremental innovation was far greater than novel innovation. The extent of innovation was related to the education level of the entrepreneur. Firm size and involvement in exporting were positively related to innovation, but firm growth is less systematically so. Innovation was greater in firms located in conurbations compared to firms located in large and small towns. We conclude with suggestions for policy to promote entrepreneurship and innovation in Ghana.

Citation

Robson, P., Haugh, H., & Obeng, B. (2009). Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Ghana: Enterprising Africa. Small Business Economics, 32(3), 331-350. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11187-008-9121-2

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Mar 1, 2009
Deposit Date May 22, 2009
Journal Small Business Economics
Print ISSN 0921-898X
Electronic ISSN 1573-0913
Publisher Springer
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 32
Issue 3
Pages 331-350
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s11187-008-9121-2
Keywords Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Ghana.
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1559845

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