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Global Entrepreneurship Monitor www.gemconsortium.org

Global Business Management and Economic News Article

Lessons from 2008 Davos Conference: One of Globalization's Best Classrooms, by Michael Useem, Ph.D.

Deliberations at the World Economic Forum in Davos last month did not go entirely as planned, but few of the 2,400 people attending the meeting were deterred by the plunging market. In this opinion piece, management professor Michael Useem, who directs Wharton's Center for Leadership and Change Management and who attended the forum, discusses how Davos has emerged as a "classroom on globalization." Among the key lessons from this year's class: Central bankers have lost their way; sovereign wealth, hedge and private equity funds are the new power brokers; and no new authority should be put in control. Continue

Oasis Economies of the Middle East  Countries:

“As interest shifts from developing economies of the Asia countries to the frontier economies of African and Middle East countries, Nigeria may have to combine the Chinese and United Arab Emirate growth strategies as it thrives to build it middle class.”—Cletus E. Olebunne Read more

South Africa Biotechnology Industry

Building brick by brick: Starting from square one, the South Africa science community is slowly laying the foundation for a biotechnology industry. Read more

Business Leadership Digest

Inside Fall 2007 Issue

• Business laws and ethics

• Corporate governance

• Impact business solutions

• Supply chain excellence

• Secrets of leadership success

• How adversity forges us

• Only make new mistakes

Read the entire issue (PDF file)

CHALLENGES FACING NIGERIA LOCAL MANUFACTURERS

• Transportation Network, Power & Energy: A manufacturer's story (OK Group).

• Power & Energy: UAC Boss urges Federal Government.

NIGERIA ECONOMIC NEWS

• Vision 20-20-20: Reality or Rhetoric? Nigeria's GDP Must hit $800 to realize 202020 dream.

• World Bank Forecasts a 9.1% Growth for Nigeria in 2008. But that Nigeria should use fiscal policy supported by appropriate monetary policies targeted at improving the economic prospects of the poor and of future generations. Read more

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Business Plans

Business Plans Should be Simple & Passionate—Cletus E. N. Olebunne

You've come up with a great idea for an invention or a new business. Or you've discovered a niche in the marketplace crying out to be filled. What's the next step? Read more

Vision 2020:

• How Realistic Are We?

• Competing for Economic Growth and Sustainability.

A Nation's economic vision without a human face is simply a slogan. For Nigeria to successfully accomplish its economic goals, there must be a human face in economic policy development—Cletus E. Olebunne.

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Global Intelligence on Trade and Investment

Financing Globalization: The Credit Crunch and its Impact on expanding Multinationals - Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)

Despite the impact of the credit crisis and accompanying recession, companies in developed countries are still seeking to do business in emerging economies and vice-versa. Indeed, while international trade has existed for centuries, a globalized marketplace is only in its infancy and still offers enormous scope for cross-border growth. Nevertheless, expansion comes at a cost in this capital-constrained era and access to capital at the right price is one of the key issues in international trade today. Full Report from the EIU.

Looking Back at Previously Published Articles

• The Concept of 24-Hour Economy - June 2005
• The Concept of Economic Visibility - July 2005
• Vote Manufacturing Economy - August 2005
• Building Nigeria's Economic Brand - Sept. 2005
• Leadership of Exuberance and 2020 Economic Relevance - March 2007
• No Going Back: Stability Toward 2020 Economic Relevance Instead of Chaos - May 2007
• The Year is 2020, and the Headline Reads: "Why Nigeria has Become one of the Top 20 Economies and Investing Destination in the World" - August 2007

CEO RoundTable

Africa Emerging: The Hopeless Continent is fast becoming a Formidable Player on the World Stage. Read more.