Management education supports economic development:

• Skilled managers enhance the growth and employment potential of firms
• Stronger local human capital reduces need for expatriates and attracts foreign direct investment
• Trained entrepreneurs build more competitive Small and Medium Enterprises

Local business schools can improve the investment climate:

• Reduce brain drain: students trained locally, stay local
• Facilitator for government/private sector dialogue
• Train public officials and civil society leaders in market & management principles

Institution-building requires commitment from a range of stakeholders:

• A community of shared knowledge spanning rich and poor countries
• GBSN mobilizing and coordinating resources to build momentum for progress
• Necessity of a central coordinating body for the Network to operate efficiently