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5. The Pursuit of Entrepreneurship by Youths in the Caribbean

Author

Danns, Donna E., Danns, George K., Danns, Donna E., and Danns, George K.

Abstract

Youth entrepreneurship is being promoted by policymakers in developing countries as a key strategy to combat high youth unemployment, reduce individual poverty, engender social mobility, and facilitate youth inclusion in the formal economy. International, regional, national, and other stakeholders have promulgated policies and programs to lend support for this strategy. This article utilized data derived from a survey of youth entrepreneurs conducted in the town of Linden, Guyana, together with agency interviews from the same community and from national agencies involved in youth entrepreneurship to fulfill its objectives. The survey and agency interviews are part of a broader mixed method study conducted by the authors aimed at understanding the factors impacting youth entrepreneurship in Guyana, a developing country in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region. The importance of the survey to this study is to discern what youth entrepreneurs themselves say about their businesses and about themselves as entrepreneurs. This paper adds to the sparse literature on this phenomenon. The intent of the authors of this study is multi-faceted. This paper seeks to provide an understanding of who these young entrepreneurs are, the factors that motivate them to start their own businesses and their preparedness for such ventures. We explore and explain the support provided to youth entrepreneurs, their access to and perceptions of such support. Thirdly, we provide an understanding of how youth entrepreneurs view the successes and positives of their businesses and their intimate feelings and fears about their ventures. This paper challenges the prevailing “necessity entrepreneurship” framing of youth entrepreneurship., El emprendimiento juvenil está siendo promovido por los responsables políticos en países en desarrollo como una estrategia clave para combatir el alto desempleo juvenil, reducir la pobreza individual, fomentar la movilidad social y facilitar la inclusión de los jóvenes en la economía formal. Actores internacionales, regionales, nacionales y otros interesados han promulgado políticas y programas para respaldar esta estrategia. Este artículo utiliza datos derivados de una encuesta a jóvenes emprendedores realizada en la ciudad de Linden, Guyana, junto con entrevistas a agencias de la misma comunidad y a agencias nacionales relacionadas con el emprendimiento juvenil para cumplir sus objetivos. La encuesta y las entrevistas a agencias forman parte de un estudio de método mixto más amplio realizado por los autores con el objetivo de comprender los factores que afectan al emprendimiento juvenil en Guyana, un país en desarrollo de la región de América Latina y el Caribe (LAC, por sus siglas en inglés). La importancia de la encuesta para este estudio radica en discernir lo que los propios jóvenes emprendedores dicen acerca de sus negocios y de sí mismos como emprendedores. Este artículo contribuye a la escasa literatura sobre este fenómeno. El objetivo de los autores de este estudio es multifacético. Este artículo busca proporcionar una comprensión de quiénes son estos jóvenes emprendedores, los factores que los motivan a iniciar sus propios negocios y su preparación para tales empresas. Exploramos y explicamos el apoyo brindado a los jóvenes emprendedores, su acceso a y percepciones de dicho apoyo. En tercer lugar, proporcionamos una comprensión de cómo los jóvenes emprendedores ven los éxitos y aspectos positivos de sus negocios y sus sentimientos íntimos y temores acerca de sus emprendimientos. Este artículo desafía el marco predominante de "emprendimiento por necesidad" en el emprendimiento juvenil.

Published
2023

14. THE CREATION OF FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMS IN SMALL DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: AN INSTITUTIONAL MODEL APPROACH.

Author

Danns, Donna E. and Danns, George K.

Subjects
FINANCIAL literacy, FINANCE education, FINANCIAL markets, EDUCATIONAL programs, FINANCIAL services industry, DEVELOPING countries
Abstract

Over the past decade there has been an increased interest by many countries in promoting financial literacy through financial education programs for their citizens. These efforts have been propelled by the need to increase individual financial responsibility as a consequence of: the global economic crisis; innovations in financial markets; changing employment and pension trends; and a greater involvement of consumers globally in financial markets, among other issues. Major international institutions are in the vanguard of a campaign to increase financial literacy world-wide. Additionally, developing countries are also promoting policies to broaden financial inclusion of their populations and to promote broader economic education. This study introduces an Institutional Model for Financial Literacy in Developing Countries as a framework for analyzing national financial education programs. Data were gathered through personal interviews, website content analysis and secondary sources to examine recent efforts at financial literacy education in selected Caribbean countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2017

16. CHAPTER 14: Amerindian Children and Human Rights in Guyana.

Author

DANNS, GEORGE K.

Abstract

The article discusses the human rights and Amerindian children in Guyana. It states that Amerindians are the indigenous peoples in Guyana. It tells that the health of Amerindians is affected by their limited access to health care officials and facilities. It says that child labour is also feature with some young Amerindians being recruited as labourers and to work as domestics. Moreover, it is the Amerindian children who are most affected by poverty of their communities.

Published
2002

17. PERSPECTIVES ON THE DEVELOPMENT AND UNDERDEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITIES IN GUYANA: A SOCIO-HISTORICAL ANALYSIS.

Author

Danns, George K. and Matthews, Lear K.

Subjects
GUYANESE economy, 1966-, IMPERIALISM, DEPENDENCY (Imperialism), ECONOMIC underdevelopment, ECONOMIC development, STATICS & dynamics (Social sciences), COLONIES, ECONOMIC policy, RESOURCE allocation
Abstract

The article presents an analysis on the dependency and underdevelopment of Guyana. The authors state that the dependency and the underdevelopment of Guyana is brought about by policy direction and misdirection, and resource allocation , mis-allocation and deprivation. Moreover, they explain that the exploitation by the dominant plantation sectors and the state of the communities in the society also contributed to this dependency. The authors emphasize that their main concern is to examine the historical and the contemporary manifestations of the communities in colonial Guyana and how they contribute to the development of the country.

Published
1985

18. The Power of the Powerless Resource Mobilization and Social Movements in a Third World Reality*

Author

Danns, George K.

Abstract

The field of social movements has brought unique insights to the study of order and change in society. Essentially, the concern of social movements theorists is with studying the disruptive capabilities of the ruled. Resource mobilization has emerged as the popular, if not also dominant perspective, in a field rife with theoretical debates. The resource mobilization perspective is, however, far from adequate in explaining social movements particularly in the third world countries. This article identifies five major limitations of this perspective. Prominent among these is the failure to consider movements as power entities. A concrete case of a third world labor movement is used to highlight these limitations and to suggest the need for the adaptation of a “power perspective.”

Published
1986
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