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    Entrepreneurial alertness as a silent noise in new venture performance
    (Uganda Martyrs University Press, 2024) Byarugaba, Benjamin; Tumuhimbise, Manasseh; Bwegyeme, Kobusingye Jacinta
    Introduction: Entrepreneurship is a field that is first gaining attention and interest by researchers, policy makers, and practitioners. This interest brings with it entrepreneurial opportunities and challenges which require entrepreneurial alertness in new venture performance. Literature shows that “entrepreneurial alertness” is a major source of new venture performance (Yu & Stough, 2017; Alvarez & Barney, 2017; Chiang et al., 2018; Eckhardt & Shane, 2013; Parker, 2014 and Kirzner, 2009). In addition, an entrepreneur process begins with generating an idea that involves the entrepreneur identifying and evaluating available business opportunities. This process helps to create and grow a new entrepreneurial venture. It is, however, important to note that identification and evaluation of opportunities is a difficult task. This is due to the fact that the alertness of entrepreneurs is not given the priority it deserves during policy-making processes. Nevertheless, emerging and growing entrepreneurial ventures play an important role in fostering economic growth, job creation, and can influence the internationalization of businesses.
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    Entrepreneurial creativity for agricultural transformation in Africa: lessons for policymakers from the Hello Tractor Case
    (AIB Insights, 2025) Byarugaba, Benjamin; Galavotti, Ilaria
    Entrepreneurial creativity drives innovation and growth in Africa’s agriculture. This article examines how Hello Tractor, a leading agritech enterprise, leverages digital platforms, creative business models, and strategic partnerships to improve mechanization access for smallholder farmers. By connecting tractor owners and farmers through mobile technology, Hello Tractor addresses long-standing productivity barriers and fosters inclusive growth. The case offers actionable lessons for policymakers and development agencies on enabling digital agriculture through supportive infrastructure, inclusive financing, and resilient public–private partnerships while highlighting challenges such as limited digital literacy and policy instability that threaten sustainable transformation.