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EMERGING VIEWS ON THE EASTERN CAPE ECONOMY

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- The document discusses a research proposal on the role of youth in the development of small, medium, and micro-sized enterprises (SMTEs) in South Africa. - It outlines the background, problem statement, objectives, significance, methodology including data collection and analysis, and ethical considerations of the research. - The research aims to determine initiatives to assist youth participation in entrepreneurship, identify barriers faced by tourism entrepreneurs, and make recommendations to enhance entrepreneurship support for youth.

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EMERGING VIEWS ON THE EASTERN CAPE ECONOMY
Masters research proposal Presenter: Nwabisa Thiso Department of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality
THE ROLE OF YOUTH IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMTEs
Presentation outline Introduction and Background Problem Statement Significance of the study Methodology Ethical considerations Concluding statements
Introduction South Africa, unlike other developing countries, is classified as one of the best performing economies in Africa. Unfortunately the economic growth of the country continues to be limited by the general constraints of the small business sector.
Introduction Cont. The unemployment rate In South Africa (SA) has decreased insignificantly in the last few years whereas the youth unemployment rate is continuously on the rise (Trading Economics, 2015). As such the current situation of youth unemployment and lack of participation in the mainstream economy remains an obstacle In SA.
Problem statement South Africa has an urbanising, youthful population. This presents an opportunity to; boost economic growth, increase employment and reduce poverty (NDP, 2030). However, the youth of SA are on the periphery of the economic activities in comparison to other countries.
Research objectives To determine initiatives that can assist the youth participate in entrepreneurship. To identify the barriers faced by existing tourism entrepreneurs, and how these can be overcome to ensure success and sustainability.
Objectives Cont. To determine the level of awareness of entrepreneurship by the youth To make recommendations for the enhancement and improvements on tourism and hospitality entrepreneurship support, based on perceived barriers identified in the sector.
Globally small businesses are major contributors to economic growth and employment. However, the frequency at which entrepreneurial activities have failed in South Africa is well documented in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM). Significance of the study
Methodology Research design: Mixed Method Qualitative-quantitative methods and literature Study population: 267 000 (Census, 2011) Representative sample (n= 384) Structured questionnaires to be administered face to face Sampling techniques: 1. Snowballing Technique
Methodology cont. Methods of data collection: 1. Primary data- to be collected through administering questionnaires to respondents 2. Secondary data- to be collected from books, articles, journals and government documents, that are in relation to the research Data analysis: Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) _ Version 21
Ethical considerations Voluntary participation Clarity that no harm may be endured by respondents in participating in the study Refrain from deception Practise confidentiality
Concluding statements
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EMERGING VIEWS ON THE EASTERN CAPE ECONOMY

  • 1. EMERGING VIEWS ON THE EASTERN CAPE ECONOMY
  • 2. Masters research proposal Presenter: Nwabisa Thiso Department of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality
  • 3. THE ROLE OF YOUTH IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMTEs
  • 4. Presentation outline Introduction and Background Problem Statement Significance of the study Methodology Ethical considerations Concluding statements
  • 5. Introduction South Africa, unlike other developing countries, is classified as one of the best performing economies in Africa. Unfortunately the economic growth of the country continues to be limited by the general constraints of the small business sector.
  • 6. Introduction Cont. The unemployment rate In South Africa (SA) has decreased insignificantly in the last few years whereas the youth unemployment rate is continuously on the rise (Trading Economics, 2015). As such the current situation of youth unemployment and lack of participation in the mainstream economy remains an obstacle In SA.
  • 7. Problem statement South Africa has an urbanising, youthful population. This presents an opportunity to; boost economic growth, increase employment and reduce poverty (NDP, 2030). However, the youth of SA are on the periphery of the economic activities in comparison to other countries.
  • 8. Research objectives To determine initiatives that can assist the youth participate in entrepreneurship. To identify the barriers faced by existing tourism entrepreneurs, and how these can be overcome to ensure success and sustainability.
  • 9. Objectives Cont. To determine the level of awareness of entrepreneurship by the youth To make recommendations for the enhancement and improvements on tourism and hospitality entrepreneurship support, based on perceived barriers identified in the sector.
  • 10. Globally small businesses are major contributors to economic growth and employment. However, the frequency at which entrepreneurial activities have failed in South Africa is well documented in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM). Significance of the study
  • 11. Methodology Research design: Mixed Method Qualitative-quantitative methods and literature Study population: 267 000 (Census, 2011) Representative sample (n= 384) Structured questionnaires to be administered face to face Sampling techniques: 1. Snowballing Technique
  • 12. Methodology cont. Methods of data collection: 1. Primary data- to be collected through administering questionnaires to respondents 2. Secondary data- to be collected from books, articles, journals and government documents, that are in relation to the research Data analysis: Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) _ Version 21
  • 13. Ethical considerations Voluntary participation Clarity that no harm may be endured by respondents in participating in the study Refrain from deception Practise confidentiality

Editor's Notes

  1. Breaking the cycle of poverty, unemployment and squalor and increasing business opportunities for youth to participate meaningfully in the economic landscape remain a challenge for South Africa (Department of Trade and Industry, 2009).
  2. These small businesses, for instance, contribute at least 35% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), generate 40% of all forms of economic activities, in addition to creating an employment capacity of 50%. (Rwigema & Venter, 2008:10; Perks & Struwig, 2005:171; Berry, Von Blottnitz, Cassim, Kesper, Rajaratnam & Van Seventer, 2002:4; Cornwall & Naughton, 2003:61). According to GEM report (2006), entrepreneurial activities in South Africa have shown a gradual decline over the years compared to other developing countries. Due to rampant failure of entrepreneurial activities, it was impossible to sustain the existing level of economic growth and job opportunities of the country (Maas & Herrington, 2006).