Entrepreneurship education for migrants as a path to social inclusion:

the case of southeastern Europe

Abstract

Europe has always attracted migrants despite the serious socioeconomic problems,
such as unemployment and exclusion, they encounter. Labour market integration
has been a policy priority in the EU. The important role of entrepreneurship and
entrepreneurship education has been widely acknowledged in that context since
the development of entrepreneurial culture and entrepreneurial skills can have
multiplier effects for both migrants and hosting economies. Entrepreneurial
competences are among the key competences for Lifelong Learning, setting out
skills that contribute to the enhancement of employability, personal development,
and active citizenship. This paper focuses on European Union recent policies and
initiatives related to entrepreneurship education for migrants.