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Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Notes on Contributors -- Abbreviations -- 1: The Journey to Transformational Entrepreneurship -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Definitions -- 1.3 Transformational Entrepreneurship -- 1.4 Encouraging Transformational Entrepreneurship -- 1.5 Applying Transformational Entrepreneurship -- 1.6 Conclusion -- References -- 2: Innovation and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems as Important Building Blocks -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Entrepreneurial and Innovation Ecosystems -- 2.3 Construct, Evolutionary Nature and Measurement -- 2.3.1 Entrepreneurial Ecosystem -- 2.3.2 Innovation Ecosystems -- 2.3.3 Commonalities and Differences Between Innovation and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems -- 2.4 Key Principles for Building Sound Ecosystems -- 2.4.1 Listen to the Local Needs -- 2.4.2 Long-Term Vision -- 2.4.3 Work Collectively -- 2.4.4 Act Responsively -- 2.4.5 Share Motivational Stories and Milestones -- 2.5 Conclusion -- References -- 3: Case Study: Transformational Entrepreneurship in the UK-"From UK Bread Waste to Global Beer Brand" -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Background Information on Case -- 3.3 Background on Company -- 3.4 UK Context and Social Entrepreneurship -- 3.5 Case Study -- 3.5.1 Networks to Scale -- 3.5.2 Commercial and Social Worlds -- 3.6 Transformational Entrepreneurship -- 3.7 Conclusion -- 3.8 Conclusion -- References -- 4: Case Study: Gender and Enterprise Development in Africa -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Case Studies -- 4.2.1 Amalena Children's Haven -- 4.2.2 Bimbeads Concept Designs -- 4.2.3 Cassava Processing in Ghana -- 4.2.4 Dreamland Piggery -- 4.2.5 Pauline Cosmetics -- 4.3 Lessons Learnt -- 4.3.1 Impact -- 4.3.2 Entrepreneurial Challenges -- 4.4 Conclusion -- References -- 5: Case Study: Transformational Entrepreneurship in Australia -- 5.1 Introduction.

Systemic Entrepreneurship focuses on creating an awareness of systemic entrepreneurship and illustrates the fact that one needs to approach entrepreneurial support activities from many different angles, Systemic Entrepreneurship uniquely illustrates the need to approach entrepreneurial support activities from many different angles in order to support socio-economic development in current and future global contexts. The importance of entrepreneurship in creating and supporting socio-economic growth is generally accepted by most nations as an integral part of their development strategies. It is postulated that entrepreneurship will grow in importance in future because of the accelerated support entrepreneurs are receiving worldwide. A plethora of initiatives now exist which support entrepreneurs, but despite this increased level of support services, the global economy is still struggling to survive the recession of 2009. There is no doubt that a new approach to the development of sustainable entrepreneurship is required. This book demonstrates that a systemic approach is needed that is more heuristic and holistic in nature to accommodate both individualistic and societal approaches in the promotion of entrepreneurship