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During the conference, over 125 papers and studies by scholars from more than 10 countries on
“The process of social development and entrepreneurship is bound to undergo a
the themes of social, green, women, agricultural, digital, MSME, and inclusive entrepreneurship,
transformation given the inclination of society towards knowledge and wisdom. In such a
were presented. society, the process of development will be more inclined towards a collaborative and
cooperative process, with focus on including wellbeing of the lesser developed nations as well.”
The conference was inaugurated by Dr Kavil Ramachandran, Professor of Entrepreneurship - Dr. Ajit K. Mohanty
(Practice), Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad, in the presence of Dr Gabriel Dwomoh, Emeritus Fellow, Utkal University & Former Professor,
ICSSR National Fellow Chief Adviser, NMRC, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Pro-Vice Chancellor, Kumasi Technical University; Dr Ajit K Mohanty, Emeritus Fellow, Utkal
University, Bhubaneswar; Dr Ramakrishna Velamuri, Dean & Professor of Entrepreneurship,
School of Management, Mahindra University, Hyderabad; and Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, “Entrepreneurs emerge and blossom in a social context, so when we want entrepreneurship to
EDII. blossom in India, it is important to focus on educating the parents, teachers, bankers, policy
makers, and other similar stakeholders in a decision making level so that the different
As part of the conference, a Vice Chancellors' / Directors' Conclave was also held to discuss the beneficiaries could be encouraged to be creative and take the plunge as entrepreneurs.”
Importance of Entrepreneurship Education in the Context of the National Education Policy (NEP) - Prof. (Dr.) Ramakrishna Velamuri
Dean & Professor of Entrepreneurship, School of Management,
2020. Universities from across the country, were represented.
Mahindra University, Hyderabad
Another important event of the Conference was the Doctoral Colloquium where the PhD.
scholars and FPM students from across the country, were mentored and guided on their research
“Entrepreneurship and enterprise development is viewed with great significance in Ghana.
work. The doctoral students of EDII and other institutes/universities presented and discussed Amidst a time when finding jobs in formal and informal sectors are difficult in Ghana, we are
their research ideas, proposals, and empirical work. The platform led to generation and exchange focussing on developing job creators. “
of ideas related to the broad areas of Entrepreneurship Theory, Entrepreneurship Policy, - Prof. (Dr.) Gabriel Dwomoh
Entrepreneurship Education & Capacity Building, Manifestations of Entrepreneurship, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Kumasi Technical University, Ghana
Entrepreneurship Context, MSME Entrepreneurship, Functional Areas of Entrepreneurship, and
developmental studies.

“Entrepreneurship is today at the core of researches and policy making. It has become a global
phenomenon. The environ, today, across the nation, is conducive to entrepreneurship. Success “The Biennial Conference continues to be a forum for researchers and educators across the
of a business depends on the resources available, which also includes the competence and globe to exchange ideas and valuable feedback in various fields of entrepreneurship. Research
in entrepreneurship is key to identifying solutions, and pursuing newer opportunities, and
merit of the owners and others involved in business. Family Business is an area, where I believe
the dynamics need to be researched more to ensure smooth sail across generations.” innovations. The research findings and papers presented in the conference bring forth fresh
perspectives and emerging trends in entrepreneurship.”
- Dr. Kavil Ramachandran - Dr. Sunil Shukla
Professor of Entrepreneurship (Practice), Director General, EDII
Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad