Government Policies and Regulations on Tech Entrepreneurship

This conceptual review explores the critical role of government policies and regulations in shaping the landscape of technology entrepreneurship across Africa. The study employed a systematic literature review (SLR) methodology guided by the PRISMA protocol, analysing peer-reviewed articles, policy reports, and regional case studies published between 2010 and 2024. Findings reveal that while supportive policies, such as start-up acts, tax incentives, and digital infrastructure investment, significantly enhance entrepreneurial growth, challenges, including bureaucratic red tape, regulatory fragmentation, and political instability, continue to impede tech-driven enterprise development in several African states. The review identifies and synthesises recurring issues, including data governance, digital trade regulations, innovation hubs, and investor protections, highlighting both best practices and policy gaps. It further underscores the importance of regional integration, stakeholder participation in policymaking, and the institutionalisation of evidence-based regulatory tools such as sandboxes. Recommendations are provided to guide policymakers in creating an enabling environment that nurtures digital entrepreneurship. The review concludes by proposing future research directions, including empirical studies on policy effectiveness, disaggregated analyses of marginalised tech entrepreneurs, and longitudinal assessments of regulatory impact.