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GBSN Seeks Case Mentors for Agribusiness Program in Kenya

Tuesday, 30 August 2011 08:38

Case Mentors needed! GBSN is looking for two case mentors to support case writing faculty at USIU in Nairobi, Kenya. USIU has received a grant for the development of a new agribusiness certificate program targeting local entrepreneurs and will be developing local case studies to accompany each of 12 course modules.

Case mentors would need to travel to Nairobi for a workshop and provide mentoring support via telephone and email. Terms of Reference for this consultancy is available upon request. Interested candidates should have some case writing and mentoring expertise. Compensation will be based on experience. Please contact Nora Brown This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for information or to apply.

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Wantrapreneur 2011 Business Plan Competition for Social Entrepreneurs

Monday, 29 August 2011 14:41

Wantrapreneur 2011 - India's largest Social Business Plan Competition invites applications from start-up and early growth enterprises with market based solutions. Cash Prizes up to 10 Lakhs | Media Exposure | An opportunity to pitch your idea to Investors | 1 on 1 Mentoring. Last date for application Sep. 30, 2011 EXTENDED to October 9th

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Call for papers: Journal of Business Venturing Special Issue on Entrepreneurship & Desperate Poverty

Friday, 26 August 2011 12:45

This JBV Special Issue seeks to provide a robust analysis of entrepreneurship and the mitigation and possible alleviation of desperate poverty that can flow from successful entrepreneurial practices. We define entrepreneurship and its solutions in the broadest sense of the words in hopes of generating new insights on entrepreneurship and the desperately poor. All else being equal, we encourage teams that include authors from settings of desperate poverty and/or that span disciplines to encourage diversity of thinking to create the path breaking insights that we seek. Deadline: November 15, 2011.

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Business Leaders Discuss India-Nigeria Partnership at Lagos Business School

Friday, 26 August 2011 12:36

As India works to create global awareness of opportunities in the county’s successes and challenges, through the INDIA Future of Change Initiative, a panel-led discussion on “Unlocking Business Possibilities: Lessons from Nigeria-India partnership” was hosted by Lagos Business School on Wednesday.

Officiated by the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Mahesh Sachdev, who disclosed India’s position as Nigeria’s second largest trading partner and largest investor, the discussion focused on the existing relationship between both countries and the limitless possibilities that a partnership could hold.

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Africa, Social Entrepreneur of the Year Competition

Friday, 19 August 2011 15:50

The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship is searching for outstanding social entrepreneurs in African countries where we do not currently have national competitions. We are looking for social entrepreneurs who are innovators implementing practical and sustainable solutions on the ground to address problems in a wide variety of areas, including – but not limited to – health, education, environment, financial inclusion and enterprise development. Deadline is September 1.

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Call for Papers - International Conference on Business Growth in Emerging Markets: Global Shifts and Local Effects

Thursday, 18 August 2011 13:25

Globalization has opened many routes to marketing including marketing opportunities through Internet and virtual shops. However, amidst increasing market competition, the rules of the game are subject to change without notice. In this process a company must understand thoroughly all the moves of the rival firms from various sources. Paper Submissions Due Sept. 15.

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