Evaluating entrepreneurial support programs: Insights from trainer experiences

Year 2025, Volume: 8 Issue: 1, 11 - 18, 10.03.2025

Ludmilla Rawande Chalabi Farid Belgoum

https://doi.org/10.58308/bemarej.1610332

Abstract

This study evaluates the effectiveness of entrepreneurial support programs in Algeria, focusing on the experiences and perspectives of trainers involved in these initiatives. Through a qualitative analysis of feedback from ten trainers with varying levels of experience, the research explores the impact of these programs on beneficiaries, the strengths of the university- National Agency for Support and Development of Entrepreneurship (NESDA) partnership, and the challenges faced by educators. The findings reveal that while the programs have positively influenced entrepreneurial development. Trainers emphasized the importance of integrating entrepreneurial modules into university curricula and fostering a stronger entrepreneurial culture within academic institutions. The study also highlights the critical role of effective coordination between universities and NESDA in achieving program success. Based on the insights gathered, the paper offers practical recommendations for enhancing the design and implementation of entrepreneurial support programs in Algeria. These include introducing mentorship programs, revising training content to include practical exercises, and creating platforms for better stakeholder collaboration.

Keywords

Entrepreneurial support, University Partnership, University Partnership; Trainer Experiences; Programs; Algeria.

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