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Business has fallen in love with economic zones. The new provisions governing the activities of economic zones have, even more, opened them up for investment. The simplified regulations have rendered that more and more companies from the SME sector are knocking on the zones’ door. Polish companies are more likely...

Tunisian hospital group leader, Kamel Ghribi, has a plan to help move the needle on universal health coverage in Africa. He shares his thoughts below: Global health leaders are convening today with ministers and Heads of State in New York City with an elevated agenda to talk about universal health...

Communication is something we do 24/7. Whether we know it or not, and whether we like it or not, that hackneyed phrase from a bygone era, “first impressions are easy to make and hard to break,” rings true today. During those initial encounters, communication occurs: When we meet someone –...

University teaching is again in session. As in past summer and fall semesters I teach international business at both Georgetown University in Washington D.C. and at Kent University in Canterbury, U.K. With students I note three different categories of sentiments, quite telling of voting tendencies.  Two virtually equal blocs boast...

The current market scape is riddled with brands that are vying for customer attention. While the world continues to flock online, garnering visibility in the digital realm is not as simple as it may seem. The need of the hour, are entrepreneurs who truly understand the nuances of social media...

There are many possible routes to the top for ambitious young leaders of tomorrow. There was a time when MBAs were in high demand by those who wished to use the graduate degree course to super-speed their careers. However, young businesspeople are increasingly questioning whether an MBA is right for...

In just a few months, the calendar turns into a new decade. Whether the “Roaring Twenties” will be repeated, is a good question. But what’s certain is that we are just about to enter the 20’s again, and I am very convinced that they will be challenging in many ways....

Technology has provided businesses with unprecedented advances. But even in this digital age, personal relationships are critical to building trust and loyalty with customers. Despite all the tech advancements, the disruptive force happening in business today is relationship building. Emphasizing the customer satisfaction component of business will only become more...

The subject of silos is well examined. Countless articles caution against the perils of silos: They can cause conflict and resentment, damage employee morale, create operational inefficiencies, and undermine collaboration and innovation. The subject is persistent for a reason — it is hard to break down boundaries within an organization,...

At the 29th Economic Forum in Krynica, Ukrainians hold a professional discussion on business responsibility for the future of the world and Ukraine. A discussion panel on Impact Investing took place during the 29th Economic Forum in Krynica and was moderated by the founder and President of the CEO Club...