Association of African Business Schools

Association of African Business Schools is a premier organization that brings together business schools from across Africa to promote excellence in management education, as recognized by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and African Union. The organization was established in 2005, with the support of European Foundation for Management Development, Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, and Global Business School Network, to address the unique challenges faced by business schools in the region, such as those discussed at the World Economic Forum and African Development Bank. The Association of African Business Schools has its headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa, and has over 80 member schools from more than 20 countries, including University of Cape Town, University of Witwatersrand, and University of Nairobi, which are also members of Association of Commonwealth Universities and International Association of Universities.

● History

The Association of African Business Schools was founded in 2005, with the aim of promoting management education in Africa, as envisioned by Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki, and supported by organizations such as African Development Bank, World Bank, and International Finance Corporation. The organization's early years were marked by significant growth, with the number of member schools increasing rapidly, including Gordon Institute of Business Science, University of Stellenbosch Business School, and Strathmore University, which are also accredited by Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and European Quality Improvement System. The Association of African Business Schools has also established partnerships with other international organizations, such as European Foundation for Management Development, Global Business School Network, and Academy of International Business, to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing, as seen at the Annual Meeting of the Academy of International Business and European International Business Academy Conference.

● Mission_and_Objectives

The mission of the Association of African Business Schools is to promote excellence in management education in Africa, as outlined in the Millennium Development Goals and Sustainable Development Goals, and supported by organizations such as United Nations Development Programme, African Union, and New Partnership for Africa's Development. The organization's objectives include improving the quality of business education, promoting research and innovation, and fostering collaboration among member schools, as discussed at the African Management Conference and Global Forum for Business as an Agent of World Benefit. The Association of African Business Schools also aims to provide a platform for business schools to share best practices, as seen at the EFMD Deans Conference and Global Business School Network Annual Conference, and to address the unique challenges faced by business schools in the region, such as those discussed at the World Economic Forum on Africa and African Development Bank Annual Meetings.

● Member_Schools

The Association of African Business Schools has over 80 member schools from more than 20 countries, including University of Ghana, University of Lagos, and University of Dar es Salaam, which are also members of Association of Commonwealth Universities and International Association of Universities. Member schools include Gordon Institute of Business Science, University of Stellenbosch Business School, and Strathmore University, which are also accredited by Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and European Quality Improvement System. The organization's member schools are committed to promoting excellence in management education, as recognized by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and African Union, and to addressing the unique challenges faced by business schools in the region, such as those discussed at the African Management Conference and Global Forum for Business as an Agent of World Benefit.

● Accreditation_and_Quality_Assurance

The Association of African Business Schools has established a quality assurance framework to ensure that member schools meet international standards, as outlined in the European Quality Improvement System and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business accreditation standards. The organization works with international accreditation agencies, such as Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and European Quality Improvement System, to accredit member schools, as seen at the EFMD Accreditation and AACSB Accreditation processes. The Association of African Business Schools also provides training and development programs for faculty and staff, as discussed at the EFMD Deans Conference and Global Business School Network Annual Conference, to improve the quality of management education in Africa, as envisioned by Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki.

● Conferences_and_Events

The Association of African Business Schools hosts several conferences and events throughout the year, including the African Management Conference and Global Forum for Business as an Agent of World Benefit, which bring together business schools, academics, and practitioners to discuss the latest trends and challenges in management education, as seen at the Annual Meeting of the Academy of International Business and European International Business Academy Conference. The organization also hosts workshops and training programs, as discussed at the EFMD Deans Conference and Global Business School Network Annual Conference, to improve the quality of management education in Africa, as outlined in the Millennium Development Goals and Sustainable Development Goals. The Association of African Business Schools has partnered with other international organizations, such as European Foundation for Management Development, Global Business School Network, and Academy of International Business, to host conferences and events, as seen at the World Economic Forum on Africa and African Development Bank Annual Meetings.

● Partnerships_and_Collaborations

The Association of African Business Schools has established partnerships with several international organizations, including European Foundation for Management Development, Global Business School Network, and Academy of International Business, to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing, as seen at the Annual Meeting of the Academy of International Business and European International Business Academy Conference. The organization has also partnered with African Development Bank, World Bank, and International Finance Corporation to promote management education in Africa, as envisioned by Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki. The Association of African Business Schools has also collaborated with other regional organizations, such as African Union and New Partnership for Africa's Development, to promote economic development and growth in Africa, as outlined in the Millennium Development Goals and Sustainable Development Goals, and supported by organizations such as United Nations Development Programme and African Development Bank.

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