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The Thought Leader Interview: Didier Lombard

First Friday Book Synopsis

Although this is a somewhat lengthy interview, with an extensive introduction, I think it is a “must read&# for anyone either employed by a telecommunications [.]. The interview was conducted by Art Kleiner and Pierre PĂ©ladeau.

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The Most (and Least) Empathetic Companies

Harvard Business Review

Businesses are more profitable and productive when they act ethically, treat their staff well, and communicate better with their customers, according to the latest Lady Geek Global Empathy Index. The top 10 companies in the Global Empathy Index 2015 increased in value more than twice as much as the bottom 10 and generated 50% more earnings.

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Can African Tech Startups Succeed in a World Dominated by Facebook and Google?

Harvard Business Review

But as global technology brands penetrate African economies, it is becoming evident that most local startups are experiencing new levels of competition, which could potentially disrupt their operations. Across African markets, information and communication technology (ICT) is facilitating the process of socioeconomic developments.

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Artisans Must Balance the Books

Harvard Business Review

When I founded the nonprofit African Institution of Technology , I initially focused on helping African entrepreneurs or artisans, especially those with only primary education, develop new skills and market opportunities. People need at least a rudimentary understanding of finance to become good entrepreneurs or artisans.

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What Investors Need to Know About Zimbabwe After Mugabe

Harvard Business Review

Even before announcing his new cabinet, Mnangagwa installed a key reformist, Patrick Chinamasa, as acting finance minister, tasked with tackling corruption and re-engaging with international institutions to unlock funds to ease liquidity shortages. Mnangagwa’s first actions in office underscore how important he views economic recovery.

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Solving the Twin Crises of Energy and Water Scarcity

Harvard Business Review

Others, including technology and telecommunications companies, are major customers of — and suppliers to — those industries. Looking ahead, the global population growing from 7 billion to 9 billion over the next 25 years will make the challenge of meeting demands for both water and energy more acute.

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Corporations Need a Better Approach to Public Policy

Harvard Business Review

Too few businesses have sought to make a systemic approach to public policy an important dimension of their global posture. telecommunications or food safety or healthcare or aerospace or energy/environment). They can be cross-cutting issues which impact the whole corporation (e.g., A needed a pproach.