DATE: Thursday, March 24 TIME: 9:00am EDT / 1:00pm GMT / 2:00pm WAT / 4:00pm EAT LOCATION: Zoom KICK-OFF RECORDING Welcome to the 2nd Africa Business Concept Challenge, sponsored by AACSB and Thunderbird Africa Center of Excellence, and supported by Peaqs, Association of African Business Schools, Stanford Seed and em lyon business school. Watch […]
[…] mentors Coaching and mentoring with SMEs DPDHL Certified Program learning journey covering basics of international trade 2024 SME countries: Namibia, Ghana, Georgia, Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ukraine, South Africa, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, El Saldvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Perú. Student Eligibility Criteria Graduate students from across the globe who meet the following criteria are invited […]
[…] months Majority of the Fellowship work will be conducted virtually Potential for on-campus visit with sponsoring Faculty on INSEAD’s campus (Fontainebleau or Singapore). Travel is subject to COVID-19 restrictions and availability. Other ancillary expenses such as food and local transportation may be covered by INSEAD, under specific mutual agreement between INSEAD and the Fellow. […]
DATE & TIME Thursday, 2 September, 2021 8:00am EDT LOCATION Hosted on Zoom. CONTACT Emma Martens, emartens@gbsn.org Students consider many factors before pursuing graduate management eduction. The annual Corporate Recruiters Survey published by GMAC® found that career advancement is a prime motivator for pursuing graduate management education and that corporate recruiters project a robust demand for… Read more >
[…] Publishing Please send a 200-word chapter proposal to the above email addresses by August 15, 2021. About the Book Title: Responsible Management of Work Value Shifts Post Covid-19 Summary: The Covid-19 pandemic is leaving an indelible mark on history. This book aims to reflect on past and present events influencing its global impact and […]
[…] are relevant to international development and emerging economies. Student competitions are just one of a set of student-focused learning experiences available to GBSN member school students. The Africa Business Concept Challenge ABCC aims to challenge student teams to design a viable business concept that addresses a locally-relevant challenge or problem related to sustainable development […]
Digital transformation plays a central role in the sustainable development of Africa. Yet the continent does not yet have the tech talent to enable this transformation. How do we develop the skills to support the needed investment? How can business, academia, government, and civil society work together to create an environment that unlocks the […]
Africa accounts for 17% of the world’s population yet emits less than 5% of the world’s carbon emissions. Africa boasts a massive talent population, but also demonstrates the highest rate of education exclusion. It is a continent rich in resources, talent potential, and innovation, but lacks the necessary tools to expand its portfolio […]
Africa’s most powerful resource is its people. In a world of shrinking working-age populations, favorable demographics point to substantial opportunity within Africa. But there is no guarantee that the demographics will translate into greater prosperity. Join us in this session, as we tackle some of the more pressing questions related to Africa and […]
[…] create jobs, they can transform economies and societies. This session focuses on developing talent for transformative leadership, the kind that can build a more inclusive and sustainable Africa. It explores the role of business and business schools as catalysts and enablers of innovation and entrepreneurship. It considers opportunities to strengthen collaboration across disciplines, borders, […]
