Engage in research that has a positive impact on sustainable development and participate in workshops to new skills for teaching business and management. On the research side, GBSN offers an array and projects, programs, and learning communities to address important business and management problems in and about the developing world. On the teaching side, GBSN offers workshops, webinars, and other programs to develop valuable skills.
Thought leadership is about shaping the development of management and entrepreneurship education for the developing world. Our expertise lies in the collective knowledge and experiences of our broad network of organizations worldwide, which have for decades been engaged in the pioneering work for the developing world. We conduct research, convene experts, foster innovation, and influence… Read more >
The entertainment industry in Africa has come a long way in recent years, evolving rapidly to become a significant contributor to the continent’s economy. With the rise of technology and social media, African artists have gained global recognition and established a significant presence in the international music scene. The likes of Davido, Wizkid, Tems, and… Read more >
This session will explore this question and offer insights to scholars and leaders of business schools for navigating the complex and changing research environment in Africa.Ā
US-Africa trade relations came under the spotlight at Wits Business School on Saturday 29 October as thought leaders from across the continent and the US came together for constructive, no holds barred dialogue at the inaugural US Business in Africa Conference. Under the umbrella theme āUS businesses doing well by doing good in Africaā, the… Read more >
The Dunning Africa Centre (DAC) at Henley Business School Africa is launching a new webinar series in May for leaders in Africa, which will tap the continent into an international research agenda and aims to unlock more global opportunities for African business. Their inaugural virtual event will tackle the question of how Africa became marginalized… Read more >
Key Note Speakers We are honored to welcome Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President of Nigeria, and Tunde Folawiyo, Chairman of NBA Africa and Folawiyo Group, as our keynote speakers. Join us as we explore how sectors in Blockchain/Crypto, FinTech, Clean Energy, Entrepreneurship, and others can make a lasting impact on economic growth across the continent. Events… Read more >
DATE & TIME May 14, 20219:00 amā10:30 pm (EDT) LOCATION This event will be hosted on Zoom. CONTACT Maddie Handler, mhandler@gbsn.org REGISTER GBSN, sponsored by AACSB International and Stanford Seed and supported by Peaqs and Emlyon, is pleased to present a virtual business concept competition for African undergraduate and graduate students. The competition challenged student teams to design… Read more >
On July 8th Andrea Longaretti, Jerker Moodysson, and Thijs van Vugt discussed international student recruitment from a business perspective. They question what the implications and consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic really are.Ā Ā
Erika James is Dean of The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. In conversation with Soumitra Dutta and Dan LeClair of GBSN, she discusses the importance of engagement and outreach when dealing with global crises, as well as the positive developments she has seen during the pandemic. The interview took place 12 weeks after… Read more >
