Egypt Resuming Growth: Opportunities and Barriers- Business Forward Annual Event with the American University in Cairo

“Egypt Resuming Growth: Opportunities and Barriers”, Business Forward, the knowledge portal of AUC School of Business, is hosting the fourth edition of its annual event. The event of the year will: take stock of the year’s economic performance, look at how can the country’s private sector drive its recovery, launch the second edition of its “This is how I moved my #BusinessForward” campaign themed on Responsible Business, and unpacking economic integration with Africa.

The event will be hosted physically at Ewart Hall, AUC Tahrir Campus as well as virtually. Join insightful sessions with experts and thought leaders from the private sector, international organizations, and the government bringing in their expertise and reflections in a multidimensional conversation on the economic roadmap to build back better as the recovery from the COVID-19 crisis continues.

Date/Time

Monday, December 13th 2:00 PM-5:00 PM at Ewart Hall AUC Tahrir Campus

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Bursaries Now Offered to Students Wanting to Specialize in Electricity at WBS

In response to South Africa’s ongoing power woes, Wits Business School (WBS) has introduced a new stream in its existing Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Management in the field of Energy Leadership which offers a specialisation in electricity.

Further good news is that the school, through its partnership with the South African-German Energy Programme and Capacitates for the Energy Transition (SAGEN- CET), a programme implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is offering a limited number of bursaries for students who choose the electricity stream courses as part of their PGDip at WBS. The bursaries will cover 100% of the academic fees for the seven electricity orientated courses.

The programme also comprises four core (compulsory) modules which encompass an overview of energy value chains, issues of environmental sustainability, leadership fundamentals and financial modelling.

“We are excited to be able to offer these bursaries for our PGDip students for the year 2022, thanks to our partnership with GIZ. It is critical that we ensure a pipeline of skilled leaders who have an in-depth understanding of the electricity supply and distribution industries to take African energy into the sustainable future,” says Professor Rod Crompton, Adjunct Professor at the African Energy Leadership Centre (AELC) at WBS.

Candidates wishing to complete the electricity electives for non-degree purposes are also eligible to apply for the bursary.

WBS is urging anyone interested in applying for the bursary to do so as soon as possible. The programme commences in early 2022.

Application Information:

Bursary applicants must complete the bursary application available here: https://forms.office.com/r/hTe66sQTz0

Note: You must apply separately to do the degree or courses here:

For Degree Purposes: Please go to https://www.wits.ac.za/postgraduate/applications/

For Non-Degree Purposes: Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/J8hw4mRp91

For Certificate of attendance: Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/J8hw4mRp91

If you encounter any technical or administrative challenges when attempting to register or to apply for a bursary, please contact Mandi Moyo at mandiraira.moyo@wits.ac.za.

Localized: Meet The IFC HR Team

Are you interested in working on a variety of challenging issues in the global economy? Do you want to make an impact on the well-being of people around the world?

A career at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) could be the right move for you! Aside from benefits, insurance, work life balance and a competitive salary the IFC offers you the unique opportunity to work on finding solutions for problems in developing countries.

In this session you’ll meet the HR representatives from the IFC (the people hiring 🎉) to learn about career opportunities, different career paths based on your interests and what skill sets will help you stand out.

🚨This is a LIVE session which means you’ll have the unique chance to ask questions related to your personal experiences. You’ll hear about:

✅ International work opportunities at the IFC

✅ Individual journeys and personal growth stories

✅ Work culture, values and mission of the IFC

✅ How you can be a successful candidate

About The International Finance Corporation (IFC):

IFC is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries. IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, advances economic development and improves the lives of people by encouraging the growth of the private sector in developing countries. We achieve this by creating new markets, mobilizing other investors, and sharing expertise. In doing so, we create jobs and raise living standards, especially for the poor and vulnerable. Our work supports the World Bank Group’s twin goals of ending extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity. IFC was founded in 1956 on a bold idea: that the private sector has the potential to transform developing countries. Since then we’ve expanded to more than 100 countries, coining the term “emerging markets” and pioneering new markets such as sustainable bonds.

To register, login to your Localized profile under GBSN’s membership.

Private Enterprises in a Green Recovery: 3rd Annual Conference Private Sector Development Research Network

The Private Sector Development (PSD) Research Network invites you to its 2-day annual conference on ‘Private Enterprises in a Green Recovery’, on 9th and 10th December 2021.

Join us online for a discussion of issues facing firms in low- and middle-income countries as the focus shifts from immediate survival to long-term sustainability. Hear experts present the latest research on topics related to a green recovery, debate on the role of Development Finance Institutions, and discuss the future research agenda.

Date & Time

Day 1 – Thursday, December 9th, 2021, 9 AM – 3:30 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Day 2 – Friday, December 10th, 2021, 9 AM – 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Agenda

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Registration

There will be dedicated sessions to discuss research on topics such as sustainable management, green innovation and sustainable investing, as well as dialogue sessions on COP26 and panel discussions to exchange ideas on future research.

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Questions?

Please contact: conference2021@psdresearchnetwork.com

Cross-Border Collab: Net Positive

DATE & TIME

Thursday, 13 January, 2022

8:00am EDT

LOCATION

Hosted on Zoom.

CONTACT

Emma Martens, emartens@gbsn.org

Runaway climate change and rampant inequality are ravaging the world and costing a fortune. Who will help lead us to a better future? Business.

These massive dual challenges—and other profound shifts like pandemics, resource pressures, and shrinking biodiversity—threaten our very existence. Other megatrends, such as the clean economy explosion and the unprecedented focus on diversity and inclusion, offer exciting new opportunities to heal the world, and prosper by doing so. Government cannot do this alone. Business must step up.

In this seminal book, former Unilever boss Paul Polman and sustainable business guru Andrew Winston explode fifty years of corporate dogma. They reveal for the first time key lessons from Unilever and pioneering companies around the world on how you can profit by fixing the world’s problems, not creating them. To thrive today and tomorrow, they argue, companies must become “net positive” – giving more to the world than they take. A Net Positive company:

Improves the lives of everyone it touches, from customers and suppliers to employees and communities, greatly increasing long-term shareholder returns in the process;
Takes ownership of all of the social and environmental impacts its business model creates. This in turn provides opportunities for innovation, savings and building a more human, connected and purpose-driven culture;
Partners with competitors, civil society and governments to drive transformative change that no one group can deliver alone.

This is no utopian fantasy – courageous leaders are already making it real and the stakes could not be higher. With bold vision and compelling stories, Net Positive sets out the principles and practices that will deliver the scale of change and transformation the world desperately needs.

Paul Polman works to accelerate action by business to achieve the UN Global Goals, which he helped develop. He was the CEO of Unilever from 2009 to 2019 and has been described by the Financial Times as “a stand out CEO of the past decade”.

Andrew Winston is one of the world’s leading thinkers on sustainable business. He is author of the books Green to Gold and The Big Pivot, as well as hundreds of articles in Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review, and other top publications.

As we move into this new year, we are excited to see what opportunities 2022 holds for the entire GBSN community. While the world is ravaged by runaway climate change and rampant inequality, we know that business schools are in the perfect position to lead us to a better future. This year, our monthly Collabs will continue to be a space where schools can come together to discuss and share their successes, difficulties, and potential collaborations. Join us for the first Member Collab in the new year as we discuss the net positive movement with Paul Polman.

Speaker

Paul Polman
Former Chief Executive Officer
Unilever; Influencer, business leader, campaigner
United Kingdom

When?

Thursday, 13 January, 2022

8:00am Washington D.C.
2:00pm Paris
2:00pm Lagos
6:30pm Mumbai
9:00pm Singapore

*Please note – this Cross-Border Collab will take place on the 2nd Thursday of January to accommodate institutions returning from December/January breaks.*

Register

Cross-Border Collabs are not open to the public and are only open to GBSN Members.

Member Sign-Up

What are Cross-Border Collabs?

Cross-Border Collabs are exclusive gatherings for GBSN members, focused on engaging our community to tackle some of the greatest challenges of our time. Facilitated by topic experts, these session will provide a place for our members be active participants in our mission of improving management and entrepreneurship education for the developing world. Collabs are held monthly on every first Thursday of the month. Collabs are an exclusive opportunity for member school ambassadors, deans and leading faculty members.

SIM-HSG Manager for Student Experience and Core Projects

Job overview

The suitable candidate will be a core staff member and offered an exciting opportunity in a multi-cultural and dynamic work environment, with a set of distinct responsibilities based on personal strengths.

(S)he will be working in collaboration with the management unit to enable our students to become responsible leaders and address needs of business and society while ensuring the programme’s performance in the highly competitive world of management education. The key focus of this position lies in the areas of Student Experience and selected Core Projects.

The candidate…

ensures that the overall SIM student experience meets the mission and vision of the SIM programme,
designs and implements activities and events that cater to the needs and interests of the SIM programme and its supportive community,
manages and develops the exclusive SIM-MBA double degree programmes and partnerships,
monitors and supports SIM students’ international experience closely with the HSG Student Mobility Office,
serves as coordinator in the SIMagination Challenge course,
manages an assigned operations budget,
delivers, together with staff colleagues, a world-class and seamless international learning experience for students, and
is in charge of selected core projects and administrative mandates.

Qualifications

Dedication to excellence and to upholding the core values and vision of SIM-HSG
Min. 3 years of Operations and/or Project Management experience in the higher education sector
Strong service-orientation and ability to foster positive relationships with students, academia, partner universities, and the wider SIM community etc.
Experience in a diverse and international environment
Demonstrated track record of drive, precise working style, and results-orientation under tight deadlines
Knowledge of new educational developments and trends
Analytical as well as conceptional skills, innovative mindset
Superb time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated track record of collaboration in a team and within professional networks
Excellent command of English; working knowledge of German and other languages desirable
High discretion and motivation to safeguard the interest of a globally leading programme

Please upload at least one image to accompany your submission. You can also upload a file detailing your submission.

More Information

For job-related questions, please contact Vanessa Pischulti, SIM-HSG Manager of Learning Experience and Core Projects, at vanessa.pischulti@unisg.ch

The SIM Directorship and its team are core responsible for the SIM’s strategic development, design, and operational execution. This involves a trustful collaboration of highly motivated professionals who are committed to live up to the SIM vision, advancing the programme on a continuous basis and securing its superior positioning in the international education markets. Hence, the job is challenging and requires both a learning and a performance attitude.

University of St. Gallen

A place where knowledge is created – As one of Europe’s leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 8800 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3300 researchers, educators and professional staff.

2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Global Case Writing Competition

You are invited to enter the competition and support and strengthen diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) skills and knowledge for today’s students, who will become tomorrow’s global business leaders. WDI Publishing and the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business are proud to present the second annual DEI Global Case Writing Competition.

You are encouraged to submit an academic case study about a DEI-related business dilemma within one or across multiple business disciplines. Submitted case studies may feature diverse protagonists who may have nontraditional, yet inclusive, management styles.

Competition Objectives

Encourage and reward the development and publication of new, relevant academic case studies that focus on DEI in business and/or feature diverse protagonists as business leaders.
Publish teaching materials that will increase student understanding of the unique and realistic challenges of creating, implementing and sustaining DEI in a business or organization anywhere in the world.
Present learning opportunities for students that challenge current ideas about DEI in business and that spur critical thinking for creative pathways for more positive change.

Prizes

1st Place Award – $10,000
2nd Place Award – $5,000
3rd Place Award – $2,500

Who Can Enter?

Individual students or student teams (graduate or undergraduate) and other professionals may enter, but must enter in collaboration with a faculty member or instructor from an accredited university/college, in the U.S. or internationally.
Individual faculty/instructors or teams from an accredited university/college (in the U.S. or internationally) may also enter.

Key Dates/Deadlines

28 January, 2022: “Intent to Enter” forms due
31 March, 2022: Final submission documents due
July 2022: Public announcement of winners

Steps to Enter

Review Submission Requirements, as well as Resources.
Submit online Intent-to-Enter Form by January 28, 2022.
Submit online Submission Form and final documents by March 31, 2022.

Contact

For all inquiries, please contact info@wdi-publishing.com.

Click Here to Learn More and Submit

Legatum Center Pitch Night and Celebration

Join the Legatum Center for Development & Entrepreneurship at MIT to meet the Legatum Fellows and hear about their ventures. Pitches will be followed by a conversation with Legatum Alumni:

Genevieve Oni, Co-Founder of mDaaS
Alicia Chong Rodriguez, Co-Founder of Bloomer Health Tech
Itai Zlotnik, Co-Founder of tomorrow.io
Jon Ng, Co-Founder of Iterative Scopes

Location:

E 38, 7th Floor
292 Main Street
Cambridge, MA 02142

Virtual participation will take place from 6:00-7:00pm for the pitch session and panel discussion.

Dress: Business Casual

Food and drinks will be served.

To learn more about Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship and upcoming events, visit their website.

Meaningful Conversations – “Strategic Shifts in Technology Education- Present and the Future”

Wisdom Tree has launched a series of exclusive invite-only, monthly learning and networking events in industry verticals such as education and SaaS. The aim of these events is to have sponsor-free discussions on contemporary topics impacting business today.

In their second event this November, they’ll be hosting distinguished professors from top universities, ed-tech founders, and thought leaders to discuss how the evolution of boot camps/micro-credentials will impact technology education in the US and the rest of the world.

Date

November 29th, 2021 at 10:30 AM EST

Strategic Goal

To discuss and understand how boot camps are advancing today’s education system, how it will affect the traditional educational methods, and whether there is a way to merge the benefits of both.

1. How to uplift the traditional educational methods?
2. How do Bootcamps/Micro-credentials affect technical education?
3. Is there a way to find a balance between both?

Our Panel

Jacob Cohen: Senior Associate Dean for undergraduate and master’s programs at MIT Sloan School of Management, Dean Jacob Cohen is also a distinguished visiting professor at Schwarzman Scholars in Beijing, China. He has been a big part in leading the launch of Sloan’s most recent graduate degree program.

Tan Moorthy: Currently, heading the U.S. delivery operations and leading our education, training, and development at Infosys, he is an accomplished business leader, with over 3 decades of experience.

Julien Barbier: is the Co-founder and the CEO of Holberton. Holberton is a revolutionary new type of software engineering school that “has no teachers, no lectures, and no upfront tuition” and “helps inexperienced programmers land jobs at Apple” (CNN**).

Moderator

Michellana Jester: Currently a lecturer of Global Economics and Management at MIT Sloan School of Management, she is a creative leader with more than 15 years of experience.

How Can Politicians Contribute Towards Reducing Gender-Based Violence? – The Open University Business School

Gender-based violence has been referred to as the ‘shadow pandemic’ as, worldwide, one in three women will experience physical or sexual violence – in the UK, a woman is killed every three days by domestic violence.

This webinar, co-chaired by OUBS Policing academic Dr Anna Hopkins and OU Professor SImon Usherwood, will hear the views of politicians across a variety of political parties of what they can do to contribute towards a reduction in gender-based violence.

During the webinar, lasting an hour, the audience will hear a personal account from Julie Aunger, who lost her daughter to a domestic homicide. Panel members will take questions from the Chair and there also will be an opportunity to ask your own questions to the panel relating to gender-based violence.

Dates

Tuesday, November 30m 2021 – 19:30 to 20:30 GMT (14:30-15:30 EST)

Location

Online

Contact

OUBS Events Team

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