Business Schools as Catalysts of AfCFTA

This executive workshop equips business school leaders with the tools and strategic insight needed to position their institutions at the forefront of Africa’s economic transformation under the AfCFTA. Participants will explore how to integrate AfCFTA into curricula, executive education, research, and partnerships, while identifying new opportunities for revenue generation and regional impact.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

What Makes This Workshop Unique
  • ‍Strategic Relevance: Designed specifically for Deans, Directors, and senior academic leaders navigating Africa’s economic integration.‍
  • AfCFTA-Focused: Directly aligned with continental trade developments and their implications for higher education.‍
  • Action-Oriented: Translates AfCFTA developments into concrete curriculum innovation, executive education programs, and revenue opportunities.‍
  • Policy-Academia Bridge: Connects institutional strategy with African Union frameworks and regional economic priorities.‍
  • Peer Exchange: Facilitates high-level discussion among leaders shaping Africa’s business education landscape.
Facilitator

TBC

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WHO should attend

designed to benefit

  • Deans and Directors of Business Schools
  • Associate Deans and Academic Leaders
  • Heads of Executive Education
  • Senior Faculty involved in strategy and partnerships
  • Institutional Development and Strategy Leads
Learning OBJECTIVES

Participants will

  • Understand AfCFTA’s strategic implications for business schools
  • Identify opportunities for curriculum and executive education integration
  • Develop institutional strategies aligned with intra-African trade realities
  • Design revenue-generating initiatives linked to AfCFTA-driven demand
  • Strengthen partnerships with governments, development agencies, and the private sector
  • Position their institution as a continental leader in Africa’s economic transformation

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PROGRAM INFORMATION

For More Info:
academy@aabschools.com