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Executive Certificate

Lead Campus – Responsible Business Strategies in Africa Lead Campus – Responsible Business Strategies in Africa

Africa faces multiple challenges, including geopolitical, economic, technological, environmental, and social issues. One of the major challenges for the continent is to create jobs for the 10 to 12 million young people who enter the job market each year. Africa therefore needs efficient and sustainable businesses, whether they are small, medium, and large, that integrate geopolitical, environmental, and social perspectives: anticipating ongoing changes means anticipating major risks for these businesses and conducting their activities in a responsible and sustainable manner.

Place(s):

Morocco, Ivory Coast

Duration:

12 days

Format:

Online and in-class

Next start(s):

Dates upon request

Language(s):

French

Cost:

12 000 €*

Objectives

  • Strengthen the understanding of geopolitical, environmental, and social issues
  • Analyze these challenges strategically
  • Propose organizational strategies adapted to the African continent

Program

Approach the new geopolitical environment, economic growth and development, and the effects of globalization
• The main issues of environmental, social, and societal development: integrating them to overcome difficulties and constraints and adapt the organization’s development
• Disruptive innovation: addressing Africa’s challenges and problems

Choose 2 focuses from the 4 below:

Focus 1: Sustainable Strategy (Online)
Focus 2: Sustainable Finance (Online)
Focus 3: Sustainable Supply Chains (Online)
Focus 4: Sustainable Marketing (Online)

50% of the time in immersion-visits/
• Place stakeholder engagement and social responsibility at the heart of the company’s strategy
• Reduce externalities: a prerequisite / Move towards a responsible supply chain and operations management and a circular business model
• Financing growth through a better understanding of the functioning of funds and other types of financing

Capitalization

This Executive Certificate is eligible for capitalization towards the "Lead Campus : Sustainable Leadership in Africa – Advanced Management Program"

Profile

Who is this program for? Is it right for you?

Participant Profile

Executive populations exclusively associated with the African continent, either African, working in Africa, or carrying an impact project for the continent: 
• Senior executives of private or public companies 
• Management of national or international NGOs, and/or local associations 
• Members of international organizations 
• Social or impact entrepreneurs 
• Leaders of developing SMEs

icone profil

Prerequisites and Admission Criteria

Our program is designed for all executives, senior managers, and functional or operational leaders with at least 5 years of professional.

icone prerequis

Bénédicte FAIVRE-TAVIGNOT

Executive Director of the Inclusive Economy Center

You want to have a positive impact on the African Continent and become a transformational leader, getting inspired by African leaders, this program is for you !

Learning methods & evaluations

The program is characterized by diverse learning methods: theory, practical cases and field trips, exercises, application within your own company, practice sharing, co-development... Some preparation may be required before the modules, such as reading and preparing case studies.

Admission

Would you like to submit your application?

We invite you to:

1. Contact our training consultant, who will guide you through the admission process.
2. Then, complete your application on our platform by clicking the button below:

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This program is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Please contact us to discuss any additional needs or to obtain the Public Accessibility Register.

Tuition Fees and Funding

The program fee includes tuition and meal costs during training hours (lunch and breaks).

Not included: Dinners (except in specific cases), transportation costs, and accommodation costs (except in specific cases).

Funding Options: Depending on your profile and chosen program, several solutions may be available to you. Visit our funding section for more information.

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Natasha Bibi Derenne

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