Partner Profile
GBSN
  • M.E.R.C. is the hub of the worldwide Global Business School Network (GBSN). GBSN is working to create a public-private partnership to strengthen the skills of managers in emerging markets by expanding and enhancing opportunities for management education and training in these countries. More »

  • The Management Education and Research Consortium (M.E.R.C.) is a 5.01(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in the United States which was incubated by the World Bank.  M.E.R.C. is working to lessen the shortage of management skills in low-income countries by strengthening the capacity of local management schools.

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  • Third Annual GBSN Meeting, First Ever In Africa

    Dear friends,

    I am pleased to announce that the Third Annual GBSN Conference from July 9-10 was a sensational success with over 160 participants, including regional CEOs, NGOs and business faculty from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the US.  The meeting was the first held in Africa.  I thank the United States International University of Nairobi and other sponsors for their hospitality and support.

    I would like to thank all participants for their enthusiastic contribution to the quality of the discussions, which will inform GBSN activities moving forward.  I would especially like to thank the representatives of the 17 GBSN member schools who were able make the long trip to Nairobi to be with us.  We can all be proud of the achievements enumerated in the meeting summary, which can be found by accessing the GBSN conference information webpage.

    This conference was a breakthrough for GBSN, preparing a solid base for expanding and solidifying our membership and enhancing our value added for international development.  The momentum of the conference will carry the network into exciting and innovative efforts for the promotion of management skills worldwide.

    With best regards,

    Guy Pfeffermann, CEO
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Principal Activities

  • The agenda for M.E.R.C.’s capacity-building programs is based on the needs of emerging market schools and the particular competencies M.E.R.C. has gained in the field of management education.  In the past this has included:

    ●  Strengthening and expanding existing curricula;

    ●  Facilitating faculty training, mentoring and development;

    ●  Creating entrepreneurship modules;

    ●  Researching, writing and disseminating local case studies and other instructional materials;

    ●  Creating networks for the dissemination of knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned.

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    M.E.R.C. frequently requires professors to mentor faculty from business schools in emerging markets or to conduct workshops on international best practices in management education.  If you are interested in working with the Management Education Research Consortium as a mentor or consultant, please submit your CV with a brief description of your specific interests.

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    Third Annual GBSN Meeting, First Ever In Africa

    Dear friends,

    I am pleased to announce that the Third Annual GBSN Conference from July 9-10 was a sensational success with over 160 participants, including regional CEOs, ... More

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