Innovation, Entrepreneurship and the Informal Economy in Sub–Saharan Africa A Sustainable Development Agenda

Set against the backdrop of a rising population in Africa and the lowering opportunities for white collar jobs, as well as the continent’s limited access to resources, this edited collection demystifies the interconnectedness between the factors and actors involved with innovation and entrepreneurship development in sub-Saharan Africa’s (SSA) informal economy for more effective, result-oriented outcomes.

Exposing the underlying motivations that define uniqueness in Africa’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, particularly in the informal sector, the  editors argue that there is a significant knowledge gap that this book seeks to fill, concerning institutionalization, motivational factors and the harnessing of the innovative potentials of Africa’s informal sector entrepreneurs and their supporting role in achieving a more sustainable African region

By identifying patterns of domesticating entrepreneurship theories and showcasing the latest research, the book covers awide array of topics that discuss a multidisciplinary and multicultural perspective to entrepreneurship theory and practices in Africa. In this way the book contributes to the goals of SDG 9 ('Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation') in Africa.

Chapter 1: Introduction: Innovation and Entrepreneurial Capacities as Facilitators of Sustainable Development in sub-Saharan Africa’s Informal Economy Ibidunni, A.S.; Ogundana, O.M.; and Olokundun, M.A. .- Section One: Sub-Saharan Africa’s Informal Entrepreneurship Ecosystem.- Chapter 2. Jump On The Bandwagon: Finding Our Place in the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Discourse Oladele, S.; Adigun, O.; and Laosebikan, J. .- Chapter 3: Small and Medium Enterprises Sustainability Strategies beyond the Periods of Environmental Shocks: Evidence from a Developing Economy Agbi, B.D. and Ibidunni, A.S. . – Chapter 4: Motivating entrepreneurial activities to achieve sustainable development in sub-Saharan Africa Onoshakpor, C. and Ogundana, O.M. .- Chapter 5: Entrepreneurial Ecosystem and the Role of Telecom Multinationals in Achieving SDG 9 in Developing Economies Umoru, U; Udie, J. A; and Udeozor, V. .- Section Two: Innovations in Entrepreneurship Practices in Sub-Saharan Africa.- Chapter 6: Towardsan Integrative Model of Innovative Entrepreneurship Education for Institutional Sustainability Ogbari, M.E.; Chima, G.U.K.; Olanrewaju, F.O.; Olokundun, M.A.; and Ufua, D.E..- Chapter 7: Informality in Africa In Relation To Sustainable Development Goals and 9: Framework For Innovation And Sustainable Industrialization Amuda, M.O.H..-  Chapter 8: Transportation and Economic Development: Advancing Technological Innovation and Sustainability in the Transportation Sector of a Developing Nation Olowogbon, T.S.; Fakayode, S.B.; and Adebisi, L.O..- Chapter 9: Drivers of Eco-Innovation among Manufacturing Firms in Nigeria Popoola, O.A. and Popoola, G.O..- Chapter 10: Open Innovation across The Innovation Value Chain: An African Perspective Mdaka, L. E. and Longweni, M. .- Chapter 11: Empirical Analysis of the Impact of Institutions on Innovative Entrepreneurship in Sub-Saharan African Countries Olarinde, M.O. and Auta, S..- Section Three: Economic Impact of Entrepreneurship in Sub-SaharanAfrica.- Chapter 12: Microfinance as a Vehicle for Zero Poverty and Gender Equality in Nigeria Ude, D.K..- Chapter 13: Financial Inclusion and Poverty Reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa Region Achugamonu, B.U.; Akintola, A.F.; Owolabi, F.; and Isibor, A..- Chapter 14: Adaptiveness of MSMEs during Times of Environmental Disruption: Exploratory Study of Capabilities-Based Insights from Nigeria Ibidunni, A.S.; Ayeni, A.A.W.; and Otokiti, B..- Chapter 15: Entrepreneurship and Economic Development: A Leadership Framework Opute, A.P.; Irene, B.O.; Jawad, C.; and Agupusi, P..- Chapter 16: Conclusion: Informal Economy as a Springboard for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development in sub-Saharan Africa Ibidunni, A.S.; Ogundana, O.M.; and Olokundun, M.A.