WP2 Social Entrepreneurship in Time of Crisis – Lebanon preliminary data. Report for public [download]
Among various phases associated to this project, the phase I is about the preparation and the needs assessment (WP2-preparation prior to development): running for the first six months, in which an assessment was developed about the specific needs of the beneficiaries (students and trainers) in the four Lebanese universities involved in the Consortium; Saint Joseph University, Lebanese University, Université La Sagesse and Al-Azm University. This report shares findings from two surveys done with students and instructors in Lebanese universities. We wanted to understand students’ perceptions of social entrepreneurship through the survey, examining how well they perceive this field. We asked 305 students to help us understand how we can improve classes and workshops to match what students want. This helps us see how Lebanese universities are doing in teaching social entrepreneurship. In addition to exploring students’ perceptions, the survey also investigates their motivations and barriers towards engaging in social entrepreneurship.
Also, another survey was conducted among 54 instructors in higher education, aiming to understand their perspectives, challenges, and recommendations regarding entrepreneurship education. The survey investigates instructors’ intentions, challenges, and preferences within social entrepreneurship education. The aim is to build strategies that align with the needs and aspirations of the academic community, cultivating a supportive environment for entrepreneurship development and shedding light on potential areas for curriculum development and specialization.
In conclusion, we will reflect on the lessons learned and outline future implications. We will justify the need to update the curriculum by suggesting areas for inclusion and enhancement based on the survey findings and emerging trends in social entrepreneurship education.