The AfrIE Workshop in Ghana is organised by the AfrIE Research Hub at Nottingham Business School (Nottingham Trent University), INSEEC Business School and the University of Ghana Business School. It takes place on 24 and 25 March 2027 at the University of Ghana Business School, Accra, and online (link to be provided). There is no registration fee.
Day 1: Wednesday 24 March 2027
| Time | Session | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00-09:30 | Arrival, registration and networking. Tea, coffee and refreshments available. | University of Ghana Business School |
| 09:30-09:45 | Welcome Dean, University of Ghana Business School | University of Ghana Business School |
| 09:45-10:00 | Rationale for the workshop Prof. Dr Amon Simba and Professor Mathew Owusu | University of Ghana Business School |
| 10:00-11:00 | AfrIE Initiative, University of Ghana Business School and INSEEC: ongoing projects Dr Oyedele Ogundana: BA-funded project, immigrant women entrepreneurs and resilience in England Dr Rasha Goumaa: Egyptian women in STEM Two projects from early-career researchers at the University of Ghana Business School | University of Ghana Business School |
| 11:00-11:15 | Comfort break | |
| 11:15-12:15 | PhD students’ presentations and feedback Chair: Dr Yan Wang Mrs Maame Fuwaa Antwi-Gyamfi: Digital technology and healthcare in Ghana Mr Peter Okonko: Innovation in Kente weaving in Ghana Mr Michael Brown: Social and healthcare workers in Uganda | University of Ghana Business School |
| 12:15-12:30 | Transition | |
| 12:30-13:30 | Lunch and networking. Vegan, halal and gluten-free options available; for allergen advice, please contact event staff. | University of Ghana Business School |
| 13:30-14:30 | University of Ghana Research Centre on Entrepreneurship and Innovation Professor Owusu | University of Ghana Business School |
| 14:30-15:30 | Crafting research for top-tier outlets: developing a theoretical argument Prof. Dr Amon Simba | University of Ghana Business School |
| 15:30-16:30 | Identifying research outlets: publishing strategies Prof. Dr Amon Simba | University of Ghana Business School |
Day 2: Thursday 25 March 2027
| Time | Session | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 09:30-10:00 | Arrival, registration and networking. Tea, coffee and refreshments available. | University of Ghana Business School |
| 10:00-11:00 | Keynote: Entrepreneurship, innovation and sub-Saharan Africa Professor Léo-Paul Dana | University of Ghana Business School |
| 11:00-11:15 | Comfort break | |
| 11:15-13:00 | Panel discussion with journal editors: African entrepreneurship, innovation and mainstream research Chair: Professor Eric Braune Professor Paul Jones, Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research Professor Michael Morris, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship Professor Stefanos Nachmias, Editor-in-Chief, Human Resource Development International Prof. Dr Amon Simba, Associate Editor, Journal of Small Business Management; Co-Editor, International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research | University of Ghana Business School |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch and networking. Vegan, halal and gluten-free options available; for allergen advice, please contact event staff. | Networking space |
| 14:00-15:00 | Robustness and rigour in entrepreneurship research Prof. Dr Amon Simba | University of Ghana Business School |
| 15:00-16:00 | Enterprise and innovation component in the CRIA MSME project Professor Lehlohonolo Tlou, Centre for Regional Integration in Africa | University of Ghana Business School |
| 16:00-16:30 | Closing remarks, followed by networking drinks and canapés | University of Ghana Business School |
Programme subject to change.