Oluwayemisi Adebola Abisuga
Biographic Data
| ID | 6892794 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Oluwayemisi Adebola Abisuga |
| GIVEN NAMES | Oluwayemisi Adebola |
| FAMILY NAME | Abisuga |
| SIGNATURE | ABISUGA O A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Tshwane University of Technology |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7738-3132 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Issues in innovation and development in the handicrafts industries of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The handicraft industries are of great significance and economic value to many poor households but are still being neglected without enough support from the government and non-government institutions. The purpose of this research is to describe the experiences and insight of the crafter's business activities in the Midlands, as well as the critical success factors towards innovation and development of the industry. This study argues that the hand…
Issues, challenges and contributions of cultural and creative industries (CCIs) in South African economy
Cultural and Creative industries (CCIs) sector have high recognition on the South African government’s development agenda. Yet, the contribution of the sector to the economy appears to be extremely low in comparison to its counterparts in the developed world. The objective of this study is to assess the extent to which the CCIs in South Africa are contributing towards economic development through their foreign exchange earnings and employment out…
The role of creative industries as a driver for a sustainable economy
The creative industries are a major source of a dynamic job creation, encompassing many traditional professions that are essential for sustainable livelihood and people’s well-being. This paper provides the international business engagement of creative industries in South Africa. The study is addressed to government, policy makers, development experts, students of economic development, business, and also to the business sectors that are concerned…
The contribution of creative industries to sustainable urban development in South Africa
South African policymakers are increasingly advocating for creative industry entrepreneurship to play a vital role in the economic development of cities, for example, by creating pathways for job creation and encouraging urban regeneration. The question, ‘How can we use creative industries for the economic regeneration of urban regions?’ is dealt with in this study. This paper addresses the question in three ways: examining the international deba…
The role of handicraft micro-enterprises as a catalyst for youth employment
There is a pressing need to equip South African's youth with the means to develop their entrepreneurial potential. In this context, there is the need for the government to create a support mechanism to help integrate young people into the job market, through the handicraft entrepreneurship. The objective of this study is to examine job creation, income generation and poverty alleviation opportunities in developing the microenterprise-handcraft li…
Issues in innovation and development in the handicrafts industries of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The handicraft industries are of great significance and economic value to many poor households but are still being neglected without enough support from the government and non-government institutions. The purpose of this research is to describe the experiences and insight of the crafter's business activities in the Midlands, as well as the critical success factors towards innovation and development of the industry. This study argues that the hand…
The contribution of creative industries to sustainable urban development in South Africa
South African policymakers are increasingly advocating for creative industry entrepreneurship to play a vital role in the economic development of cities, for example, by creating pathways for job creation and encouraging urban regeneration. The question, ‘How can we use creative industries for the economic regeneration of urban regions?’ is dealt with in this study. This paper addresses the question in three ways: examining the international deba…
The role of handicraft micro-enterprises as a catalyst for youth employment
There is a pressing need to equip South African's youth with the means to develop their entrepreneurial potential. In this context, there is the need for the government to create a support mechanism to help integrate young people into the job market, through the handicraft entrepreneurship. The objective of this study is to examine job creation, income generation and poverty alleviation opportunities in developing the microenterprise-handcraft li…
The role of creative industries as a driver for a sustainable economy
The creative industries are a major source of a dynamic job creation, encompassing many traditional professions that are essential for sustainable livelihood and people’s well-being. This paper provides the international business engagement of creative industries in South Africa. The study is addressed to government, policy makers, development experts, students of economic development, business, and also to the business sectors that are concerned…
Issues, challenges and contributions of cultural and creative industries (CCIs) in South African economy
Cultural and Creative industries (CCIs) sector have high recognition on the South African government’s development agenda. Yet, the contribution of the sector to the economy appears to be extremely low in comparison to its counterparts in the developed world. The objective of this study is to assess the extent to which the CCIs in South Africa are contributing towards economic development through their foreign exchange earnings and employment out…
Issues in innovation and development in the handicrafts industries of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The handicraft industries are of great significance and economic value to many poor households but are still being neglected without enough support from the government and non-government institutions. The purpose of this research is to describe the experiences and insight of the crafter's business activities in the Midlands, as well as the critical success factors towards innovation and development of the industry. This study argues that the hand…
Economic growth (5 works) · Economics (5 works) · Business (4 works) · Creative industries (3 works) · Creativity (3 works) · Cultural Industries and Urban Development (3 works) · Entrepreneurship (3 works) · Geography (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Sociology (3 works)