Drivers of Entrepreneurial Intention Among Students of The University of The Gambia

Abstract

This paper examined the drivers of entrepreneurial intention among students of the University of the Gambia. Various theories were adopted in the past to study entrepreneurial intentions among university going students. Building on the relevant literature on entrepreneurship models, this research examines student intention to engage in entrepreneurial ventures in the Gambia. In line with several (prior) research, our results confirm the important role of the business climate, entrepreneurial attitude and subjective norms on students’ intention to engage in entrepreneurial ventures. These results contribute to the literature by demonstrating the peculiar environment and segment of the population (the youth) that is emerging in the field of entrepreneurship, and the significance of entrepreneurship education. Our results provide implication for the government, policymakers, and educational institutions. The agenda for future research have also been discussed.

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“…This combination of factors could stimulate the development of an entrepreneurial mindset, consistent with the principles of Ajzen's Theory of Planned Behavior. Relative to this theory, several studies have attempted to investigate factors that contribute to entrepreneurial attitudes that determine entrepreneurial intentions (Yoon et al, 2011;Israr, Saleem, 2018;Izquierdo, 2013;Fragoso et al, 2019;Manneh et al, 2020;Melhem, Al-shaikh, 2018;Muhammad et al, 2015;Weiss, 2015). In an empirical study, Tong et al (2011) applied convenience sampling techniques and multiple regression analysis to investigate the influences underpinning the formation of an entrepreneurial attitudes among students.…”

“…This could, in turn, provide insights into how open data initiatives could contribute to the achievement of SSDG 8 in these regions. In another 2020 study, Manneh et al (2020) delved into the exploration of factors that shape entrepreneurial intentions among university students in Gambia, Western Africa. The study found that the business environment significantly influences students' attitudes toward entrepreneurial intentions.…”

“…This finding adds weight to the Theory of Planned Behavior, as it underscores the role of social background variables -in this case the business environment -in shaping behavioral beliefs (attitude), normative beliefs, and control beliefs (ability). The research carried out by Manneh et al (2020) places emphasis on the business environment as a crucial factor influencing entrepreneurial attitudes and intentions and further highlights the need to consider the influence of external business conditions when examining the impact of open data implementation. It suggests that the effects of open data on entrepreneurial attitudes might not be isolated, but rather intertwined with broader business environmental factors.…”

The Impact of Open Data Implementation on Entrepreneurial Attitude with Regard to Moving towards UN Sustainability Goals

“…This combination of factors could stimulate the development of an entrepreneurial mindset, consistent with the principles of Ajzen's Theory of Planned Behavior. Relative to this theory, several studies have attempted to investigate factors that contribute to entrepreneurial attitudes that determine entrepreneurial intentions (Yoon et al, 2011;Israr, Saleem, 2018;Izquierdo, 2013;Fragoso et al, 2019;Manneh et al, 2020;Melhem, Al-shaikh, 2018;Muhammad et al, 2015;Weiss, 2015). In an empirical study, Tong et al ( 2011) applied convenience sampling techniques and multiple regression analysis to investigate the influences underpinning the formation of an entrepreneurial attitudes among students.…”

“…This could, in turn, provide insights into how open data initiatives could contribute to the achievement of SSDG 8 in these regions. In another 2020 study, Manneh et al (2020) delved into the exploration of factors that shape entrepreneurial intentions among university students in Gambia, Western Africa. The study found that the business environment significantly influences students' attitudes toward entrepreneurial intentions.…”