Anzisha Prize Research
Aligned with our theory of change, existing literature, research we have conducted, and a decade’s worth of experience working with very young entrepreneurs (aged 15 to 25), Anzisha’s research agenda is guided by the following core research questions:
1. Age and Entrepreneurship
What is the relationship between age and entrepreneurship in the African context?
This question could include specific sub-themes, for example decisions to pursue entrepreneurship, stages of entrepreneurial development, job creation and poverty reduction.
2. Transitions into Entrepreneurship
What types of interventions are most effective in supporting transitions from school or university into entrepreneurship?
Interventions of interest may target very young entrepreneurs and/or their ecosystems.
3. Young Entrepreneurs and Job Creation
What impact do very young entrepreneurs have on job creation for African youth?
We are particularly interested in job creation for African youth who are under 25 years of age.
To support our ongoing learning in these areas, Anzisha invests in two commissioned research projects each year. Funding of $10,000 is available per study.
We invite proposals from interested researchers that respond to any of our core research questions. We welcome both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
IMPORTANT DATES
18 October 2020: Applications for funding in 2020 should be submitted by 11:59pm SAST.
30 October 2020: Review team decisions will be communicated by 11:59pm SAST.
28 February 2021: Final research reports must be submitted no later than 11:59pm SAST on this date.
- Researcher(s) must be citizens or permanent residents of an African country. We are particularly interested in funding research in the following countries: Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal and Uganda.
- Researcher(s) must have or be busy with a post-graduate degree in the social sciences (any disciplines).
- Graduate students are eligible to apply and may make use of the data collected for their research projects required for their qualification, with permission from Anzisha.
- Researcher(s) must have worked on at least two other research projects prior to this one (please provide details in CV).
More Anzisha Research
The Anzisha Prize has conducted literature reviews, surveys, desktop research, stakeholder consultations, and more to produce a decade's worth of research.
Recent research includes studies on:
- Youth entrepreneurship for sustainable job creation in francophone Africa
- The impact of entrepreneurship on job creation for young people in Ghana
- Entrepreneurs and job creation in Tanzania
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