*Africa Rising: The Internationalization of African Firms and the Prospects
for Western and Eastern Multinationals*
*Riara University, Nairobi, Kenya **I** August 13 - 15,
2014 **I *
We are delighted to announce our inaugural conference with the theme:
“Africa Rising: The Internationalization of African Firms and the Prospects
for Western and Eastern Multinationals”.
We have an interesting and engaging programme:
* Four world-class keynote speakers:
Prof. Elizabeth L. Rose I AIB Vice-President I University of Otago, NZ
Prof. Patricia McDougall I AIB Vice-President I Indiana University, USA
Prof. Kevin Ibeh I Assistant Dean, Birkbeck I University of London, UK
Prof. Ken N. Kamoche I Director, Africa Research Group I University of
Nottingham, UK
* A day-long Journal of International Business Studies Paper Development
Workshop led by
Professors Rose and McDougall
* A mini-workshop on Teaching International Business
* Experiential learning trips to IBM Africa Research Lab and Safaricom
* And of course interesting research papers and teaching cases submitted by
scholars from around the world covering a variety of IB issues:
*Track 1: The Internationalization of African Firms: Strategies, Patterns
and Outcomes*
Chair: Prof Amon Chizema, Loughborough University, UK
*Track 2: Doing Business in Africa: Prospects and Challenges for Foreign
Multinationals*
Chair: Dr Lyal White, Gordon Institute of Business Science, South Africa
*Track 3: International Business and Management / General Track*
Chair: Prof Francies Wambalaba, United Stated International University,
Kenya
*Track 4: Teaching Cases on International Business in Africa*
Chair: Dr Chris Ogbechie, Lagos Business School, Nigeria
The early registration deadline is Friday, July 4. We accept credit cards,
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attached the registration forms and lodging information. Follow the link
for additional information:
http://www.riarauniversity.ac.ke/aibssa2014conference/
*We look forward to meeting you in Nairobi! *
Best regards,
Prof Abel Kinoti
Chapter Chair
Academy of International Business Sub-Saharan Africa
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