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Innovation and entrepreneurship are often discussed together, with many resources in the literature about the intertwining of these two subject areas. What is lacking in the current research landscape is how innovation and entrepreneurship is undertaken in the emerging economies that form the BRICS alliance.
This comprehensive book offers a multifaceted exploration of entrepreneurship and innovation across BRICS nations, comprising various themes. It provides an overview of the challenges faced by SMEs, the dynamics of risk management, technology transfer, and global value chains, particularly in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. Emphasising the importance of knowledge sharing and creative leadership, it addresses sustainable development strategies and the role of digitalisation technologies in fostering economic growth. With a blend of quantitative and qualitative insights, the contributors provide a deep understanding of the intricate interplay between entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic development within the BRICS framework.
Academics will benefit from the scholarly analysis and theoretical frameworks presented, while students will find the content valuable for understanding contemporary issues in entrepreneurship, innovation, and international relations within the BRICS economies. Practitioners, particularly those involved in policy-making, business strategy, and international trade, will also find the insights offered by this book to be of significant relevance.
Yogesh Sharma is an Assistant Professor at the Delhi School of Management, Delhi Technological University, India.
Ankit Suri is an Assistant Professor at the Motilal Nehru College, University of Delhi, India.
Paballo Patience Ntobaki is a researcher in the BRICS Research Institute at the University of Venda, South Africa.
Aifani Confidence Tahulela is a PhD scholar at the Durban University of Technology, South Africa.
Chapter 1. Fostering Sustainable Economic Transformation in BRICS through Innovation and Knowledge Exchange; Yogesh Sharma and Ankit Suri
Chapter 2. Theoretical Foundations on Strategic Development Through BRICS Innovation Cooperation Plan; Tanishka Gupta, Ankit Suri, and Yogesh Sharma
Chapter 3. Unpacking the Mediating Effect of Innovation in the Link Between Technology Transfer and the Competitiveness of SMEs; Thabiso Sthembiso Msomi, Lindokuhle Senamile Ntuli, and Dalisu Mhlengi Mkhize
Chapter 4. The Impact of Participation in Global Value Chains on the Enterprises’ Innovation Activities in the BRICS Countries; Mikhail Shatunov
Chapter 5. Risk Management as a Critical Driver of Innovation Performance: Lessons from SMEs during the COVID-19 Crisis; Sharon Mandizha, Helper Zhou, and Fulufhelo Netswera
Chapter 6. The Effects of Load Shedding on Small and Medium Enterprises in the Collins Chabane Local Municipality of Limpopo Province; Mkateko Vivian Mabunda
Chapter 7. Breaking Barriers: Empowering BRICS Women Entrepreneurs through Social Media Innovation; Enathi Mbebe and Zukiswa Roboji
Chapter 8. From Clicks to Cars: Social Media Marketing and Generation Y’s Awareness of Eco-friendly Vehicles in Durban; Evelyn Naidoo and Paballo Patience Ntobaki
Chapter 9. The Role of Entrepreneurial Skills Development Curricula at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) on Student Self-Employability; Khulekani Christian Zikhali and Melanie Lourens
Chapter 10. The Role of Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) In Employment Creation in South Africa; Light Ubisi and Tshifhiwa Prudence Matodzi
Chapter 11. Sustainable Livelihood Strategies in Public Spaces: Insights from Urban Beachfront Areas in São Luís, Brazil; Renan Augusto Ramos, Livia Cangiano Antipon, and Nokonwaba Andiswa Gcume
Chapter 12. An Adaptation of a Digitalisation Technology Based on Sustainable Development Regime in the Two-Sided Markets of the BRICS; Jiratha Chanmeesri
Chapter 13. Leveraging Postharvest Technologies to Spur Entrepreneurship and Boost Food Security in the BRICS; Joseph Tendeukai Kunashe Ndondo and Gamuchirai Trever Musunda