The Nature of Entrepreneurial Training in Selected Agricultural Training Institutions of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock in Zambia

John Phiri, Kalisto Kalimaposo, Noah Sichula, Harrison Daka, Chidongo Phiri and Mwale Masauso
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John Phiri: University of Zambia, School of Education
Kalisto Kalimaposo: University of Zambia, School of Education
Noah Sichula: University of Zambia, School of Education
Harrison Daka: University of Zambia, School of Education
Chidongo Phiri: University of Zambia, School of Education
Mwale Masauso: University of Zambia, School of Education

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 2, 135-149

Abstract: This study explored the nature of entrepreneurial education in the selected Agriculture Training Institutions (ATIs) for the Ministry of Agriculture and Live stocks in Zambia. To do this, the study explored Entrepreneurial Education challenges and opportunities in ATIs, widely acknowledged as a transformative tool for job creation in the country. The argument is that if entrepreneurship education is properly enhanced can provide self-reliance in the Zambia’s agriculture sector to attain sustainable socio-economic growth. The aim of the study was to explore the nature of entrepreneurial education in ATIs curricula; identify challenges, opportunities and ways to promote innovation and job creation through the provision of entrepreneurial education in the selected ATIs in Zambia. The study employed a mixed data collection process through purposive sampling procedures. Qualitative data were analyzed thematically while Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, graphs and tables. The findings show that the current ATI curricula and the National Agricultural Policy (NAP) did not adequately address entrepreneurial education in the agriculture sector because they were loosely developed and were production oriented. The study recommended inter alia that ATIs should create curricula that prioritize creativity, and innovation, utilizing blended interactive and reflective teaching methods to support entrepreneurial education.

Date: 2024
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