Afghanistan

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Afghanistan

Landlocked, with a life expectancy at birth of only 44 years, and seven out of ten adults illiterate, Afghanistan is one of the world's most deprived countries. For the past 30 years the population has tried as best they could to survive violent conflict. Yet, entrepreneurship is alive and well. Through the 10,000 Women initiative, GBSN is supporting the training of women for business and entrepreneurship.

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.

Food for Thought

"Building national competitiveness through the development of human capital is one of the most important factors for building a private sector, completing the transition to a market-oriented economy, and creating an environment that allows for sustainable economic growth."

-"Assessment of Graduate Management Education", William Davidson Institute, University of Michigan Business School (2003)