In March, the fifth annual Africa Business Concept Challenge (ABCC) began with 84 student teams representing 46 schools across 19 countries registered for this year. Among these institutions, 11 are GBSN member schools. The competition challenges student teams to develop a viable business concept that addresses a locally relevant challenge or problem related toĀ Agenda 2063…. Read more >
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The Tragedy of the Commonsense Morality
And What We Can Do About It Writing about the climate challenge, French economist Jean Tirole frames the problem brilliantly: āThe benefits of reducing climate change remain global and distant in time, while the costs of that reduction are local and immediate.ā (Economics for the Common Good, p. 199) Why would any country take costly… Read more >
What Does Winning Look Like Today?
When I was an economics professor (which was a long time ago), I often invited students in introductory classes to play a simple game. They were instructed to choose āHeadsā or āTailsā and secretly write their choice on a sticky note, while I randomly sorted the class into pairs. If the choices made by any… Read more >
A Major Boost for Entrepreneurship in Johannesburg: Wits Business School signs agreement with the Services SETA
28 January 2025: Wits Business School (WBS) today formalised its partnership with the Services Sector Education & Training Authority (Services SETA) at a special signing ceremony, which marks a new chapter in public-private-academic collaboration. The Services SETA has pledged significant financial support for the new Wits Centre for Entrepreneurship to be housed at 47 Main… Read more >
The Future of Globalization May be Uncertain. The Need for Innovation is Not
Over the past few decades, globalizationāthe closer integration of countries and peoplesāhas been a powerful engine of economic growth, improving global health and lifting millions out of poverty, as well as increasing efficiency. Expanding cross-border collaborations and knowledge exchanges have empowered countries to address critical societal issues. However, globalization has also been blamed for widening… Read more >
Study in China with Scholarship Opportunities at Zhejiang University International Business School (ZIBS)
Embark on a Transformative Educational Journey at Zhejiang University (ZJU), ranked among the top 50 universities globally in the QS World University Rankings 202. ZJU is celebrated for its academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and vibrant campus life. As one of ZJU’s flagship colleges, Zhejiang University International Business School (ZIBS) equips students with global perspectives and… Read more >
AUC Receives Single Largest Gift in its History to the School of Business
The American University in Cairo (AUC) received the single largest philanthropic gift in the institutionās history to support excellence in business education, interdisciplinary research, and exchange programs with leading American universities. In appreciation and recognition of this transformative gift from the Sawiris family, the University will name its business school the Onsi Sawiris School of… Read more >
Press Release: Rabat Business School (UIR) Joins the Prestigious GBSN Network
Rabat Business School (UIR), a leading business school in Morocco and Africa, is proud to announce its membership in the Global Business School Network (GBSN), a global network of business schools committed to strengthening management education for positive socio-economic impacts worldwide. GBSN brings together more than 100 top educational institutions across six continents (https://gbsn.org/network/gbsn-members/), alongside… Read more >
Finding Truth in an AI World: The Power of Human Connection
In the car, halfway to school, my son lifted his eyes from the phone long enough to say, āDid you know, in Japan, workers who get to the office early park farther away, leaving the closer spots for others that come later?ā I didnāt know. And, because Iām never quite sure where my son gets… Read more >
Woxsen Welcomes Global Academic Leaders, Prof. Sherif Kamel and Prof. Thami Ghorfi
Woxsen University, a higher education institution renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and innovation, further solidified its global standing with the recent visit of distinguished Academicians and Chair Professors of Woxsen, Prof. Sherif Kamel, Dean of The American University in Cairo (AUC) & the Chair of AACSB; and Prof. Thami Ghorfi, President of ESCA… Read more >