China In Africa - Publications - Faculty & Research

01 Mar 2017
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Alumni Connections

Harvard Business School in Africa & Young Alumni Gatherings 1 Abdu Mukhtar (MBA 2001), Ndidi Nwuneli (MBA 1999), and Hetty Ugboh (GMP 7, 2009) at an alumni reception held at the InterContinental hotel View Details

July 2009 (Revised May 2010)
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The Millennium Challenge Corporation and Ghana

By: Alnoor Ebrahim and V. Kasturi Rangan

A U.S. government agency, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), provides aid to developing countries, focusing on poverty reduction through economic growth. It measures results through an economic rate of return based on increases in farmer incomes anticipated... View Details

Keywords: Developing Countries and Economies; Economic Growth; Investment Return; Measurement and Metrics; Welfare; Ghana; United States

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19 Jul 2019
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Building an Ecosystem for African Entrepreneurs

charity, Elumelu stresses. It is an investment. He believes that these entrepreneurs can create at least 1 million jobs in Africa and contribute at least $10 billion in... View Details

September 2023
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The Rise and Fall of FTX

By: Aiyesha Dey, Jonas Heese, Joseph Pacelli and Max Hancock

In November 2022, Sam Bankman-Fried's multi-billion-dollar crypto exchange, FTX, collapsed, wiping out investors and throwing the crypto industry into disarray. As FTX's founder and CEO, Bankman-Fried developed a reputation for his unerring business sense and... View Details

Keywords: Cryptocurrency; Crime and Corruption; Financial Statements; Misleading and Fraudulent Advertising; Insolvency and Bankruptcy; Corporate Governance; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Failure; Restructuring; United States; Hong Kong; Bahamas

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Limor Moshkovich

In her work at Bezeq in Israel, Limor Moshkovich became intrigued by the management possibilities. "I love technology and telecommunications," Limor says. "But to move forward into a senior... View Details

02 Jun 2021
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The NBA's African Expansion

basketball being a top sport throughout Africa in 10 years,” according to coverage on CNBC. The effort is led by NBA Africa CEO Victor Williams (MBA 1998), who described the... View Details

Keywords: Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries; Arts, Entertainment

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John Smith-Ricco

In college, John Smith-Ricco did not have business ambitions; instead, he intended to pursue advanced degrees in history aimed at a career as an academic. But a research fellowship View Details

12 May 2009
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First Look: May 12, 2009

winery in China that was set on establishing itself as a world-renowned, quality vintner. Judy Leissner, the second-generation company leader, was at a crossroads in how she... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

17 Jan 2017
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First Look at New Research: January 17

forthcoming Handbook of International Trade and Transportation Transportation Cost and the Geography of Foreign Investment By: Alfaro, Laura, and Maggie Chen Abstract—Falling transportation costs and rapid technological progress in recent... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

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Workforce Change

By: Sandra J. Sucher

This research encompasses layoffs, furloughs and restructuring, global practices that affect millions of employees and thousands of companies every year. In this work I aim to replace bad practice that damages trust with good (or at least better) practice through... View Details

Keywords: Layoffs; Leadership And Change Management; Global Innovation; Strategic Decision Making; Multinational Corporations; Organizational Change and Adaptation; United States; France; Germany; Hungary; Finland; United Kingdom; Netherlands; China; Japan; Brazil

22 Jul 2008
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First Look: July 22, 2008

Business School Case 808-025 Explores the opportunities and threats to Unilever's global business in 1978 based on the commercial and political challenges faced by three of its subsidiaries, Lever Brothers View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

01 Jun 2017
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The New Venture Competition Crowns a New Crop

affordable in Africa through microfinance and mobile payments. Alumnus: Alexandre Skander Allegue, PLDA 18, 2015 Region: Africa Vention: A platform that allows businesses to... View Details

Keywords: Dan Morrell

27 Jul 2011
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Customer Loyalty Programs That Work

president and CEO of grocery chain Stop & Shop. In 2007, certain brands of pet food manufactured in China and sold at several locations were found to be contaminated with... View Details

Keywords: by Maggie Starvish; Retail

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Foluke Otudeko

understood this and believed "the greatest tragedy in life is people who have sight but no vision." Come see my vision for Africa I see not just starvation and death but a vibrant Africa; empowered... View Details

12 Dec 2017
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New Research and Ideas, December 12, 2017

abstract available. Purchase this case:https://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cbmp/product/218036-PDF-ENG Harvard Business School Case 718-426 Tencent Tencent had undergone many transformations since it was founded in 1998 as a simple messaging... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

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By: Andy Wu

How can technology entrepreneurs build competitive advantage from the ground up? Professor Andy Wu conducts scholarly research and develops course materials that document how technology entrepreneurs can (1) organize for innovation to create new market opportunities... View Details

Keywords: Strategy; Entrepreneurship; Venture Capital; Growth Management; Organizational Design; Organizational Structure; Technology Platform; Technological Innovation; Information Technology Industry; Retail Industry; Pharmaceutical Industry; Video Game Industry; Media and Broadcasting Industry; United States; China; Southeast Asia; South Asia

01 Jun 2009
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Faculty Research Online

fundamental ways. In his blog on marketing issues, Professor John Quelch discusses why marketers must start planning today to reach consumers after the recession. See http://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/6139.html. Professional Networks View Details

Keywords: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

01 Mar 2006
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Faculty Books

changes in China have been more dramatic than people realize. Second, democracy in China is inevitable. Third, these economic reforms have been... View Details