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The Chad-Cameroon Petroleum Development and Pipeline Project (E)
Esty, Benjamin C.; Sesia, AldoCase HBS-209082-EFinanceStarting at €5.74
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Michel Saint-Laurent (A)
Ruizalba, José Luis; Chinchilla, NuriaCase DPO-151Leadership and People ManagementMichel es el director general de una empresa. Alexandra, la directora comercial, es buena profesional y cumple objetivos, pero tiene una personalidad complicada que le lleva a tener algunos choques con compañeros de trabajo. Michel mantiene la distancia con ella y quiere que todos la traten sólo a nivel profesional, porque piensa que es lo mejor para todos. Alexandra tiene algunos problemas para los que necesita ayuda. Michel desconoce en concre...Starting at €8.20
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Shisong Cardiac Center: Kumbo, Cameroon
Schulman, Kevin A; Konthcou, Nelly-AngeCase HBS-317085-EShisong Cardiac Center in Kumbo, Cameroon, is a regional cardiac referral center in central Africa. As the continent transitions from communicable to non-communicable diseases, there is a critical shortage of surgical care required to treat these conditions. This case describes an innovation solution to the shortage of professional skills, an international collaboration between a hospital in Milan and a hospital in Cameroon. The case highlights t...Starting at €8.20
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Angola and the Resource Curse, Teaching Note
Musacchio, Aldo; Werker, Eric; Cornell, IanTeaching Note HBS-713002-EEconomicsTeaching Note for 711016Starting at €0.00
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First Quantum Minerals vs. Eurasian Natural Resources
Serafeim, George; Knauer, AndrewCase HBS-112083-EEconomicsThe case describes the battle between First Quantum Mineral and Eurasian Resources over mines in Democratic Republic of Congo. After FQM's license to operate was revoked by the government of the DRC, Eurasian bought the rights over the mines that were previously under FQM's control raising questions about the effectiveness of corporate governance at Eurasian.Starting at €8.20
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Africa: A Crucible for Creativity
Leke, Acha; Yeboah-Amankwah, SafArticle HBS-R1806J-EHow many companies in Africa earn annual revenues of $1 billion or more? Most global executives guess there are fewer than a hundred; many answer "zero." The reality? Four hundred such companies exist--and they are, on average, faster growing and more profitable than their global peers. There's an unexpected side effect of this growth burst: Africa has become a test lab for global innovation. If your offering is cost-effective and robust enough...Starting at €8.20
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Seeding Growth in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Goldberg, Ray A.; Knoop, Carin-Isabel; Petkoski, DjordjijaCase HBS-914401-EEconomicsBy 2013, the agricultural sector in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) had long suffered from war, political instability, and dilapidated infrastructure. A country with 75 million inhabitants and the second lowest GDP per capita in the world in 2011, the DRC's most pressing task was to grow its agriculture sector and cultivate its 80 million hectares of fertile land. This case explores how a developing country could create a comprehensive...Starting at €8.20
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Congo River Basin Project: Role for Dr. Campos
McGinn, Kathleen L.; Kolb, Deborah M.; Acosta, Anne Starks; Hammer, Cailin B.Case HBS-909040-EThe director of a research coalition and the founder/coordinator of an NGO consortium meet to discuss the possibility of jointly drafting a proposal for an integrated research and development project in the Congo River basin. Approved projects will receive an annual operating budget of $2 million. Together they must develop a joint plan for how the money should be spent.Starting at €8.20
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Congo River Basin Project: Role for Dr. Beni
McGinn, Kathleen L.; Kolb, Deborah M.; Hammer, Cailin B.; Acosta, Anne StarksCase HBS-909041-EThe director of a research coalition and the founder/coordinator of an NGO consortium meet to discuss the possibility of jointly drafting a proposal for an integrated research and development project in the Congo River basin. Approved projects will receive an annual operating budget of $2 million. Together they must develop a joint plan for how the money should be spent.Starting at €8.20
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Pursue Your Dream or Move On (HBR Case Study)
Reinert, Sophus A.Article HBS-R2002X-EA young social entrepreneur must decide whether to stick with her struggling start-up--a tomato paste company based entirely in Nigeria--or go to work for an investment group that funds small businesses in Africa. Where would she have the most impact? This fictional case study by Sophus A. Reinert features expert commentary by Acha Leke and Mira Mehta. For teaching purposes, this is the case-only version of the HBR case study. The commentary-onl...Starting at €8.20