Tanzania

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Tanzania

Still among the poorest countries, Tanzania has made substantial economic progress, with a gradual shift away from centralized socialism. Agriculture is the dominant sector, but only a small fraction of the land offers favorable topographic and climatic conditions. Entrepreneurship and private sector growth are high priorities in Tanzania’s development strategy, yet there is much work to be done. Business schools will play a pivotal role in reshaping the economy and bringing about the economic growth desired.

Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Women Initiative

Since November 2007, GBSN has been working closely with Goldman Sachs and the Goldman Sachs Foundation to develop and implement the 10,000 Women Initiative. GBSN has supported the identification of academic partners globally to participate in 10,000 Women. In addition, GBSN advises the Goldman Sachs Foundation on international best practice in enhancing and supporting business education in developing countries and establishing short-term entrepreneurship education programs.

Tanzania Private Sector Competitiveness Project

GBSN has been contracted by the Government of Tanzania to work on the Tanzania Private Sector Competitiveness Project, a World Bank funded initiative. GBSN offers supervision and guidance to the Tanzania Private Sector Foundation and the Business School Linkage Program, which seeks to significantly enhance the capacity of business and management education institutions in Tanzania to ensure a permanently increased supply of quality managers in Tanzania.

Food for Thought

“One of the major drivers, in recent years, has been students’ growing interest in engaging in developmental activities in emerging markets. The best and brightest will pick a business school that offers such opportunities – and this is equally true for top-of-the-line company recruitment. Hence the degree of business school engagement in Africa and other developing regions has become an increasingly important competitive offering.”

- Guy Pfeffermann, "Into Africa", Global Focus, Summer 2008