Each month we celebrate an AFAM member whose research, leadership, and perseverance are shaping African management scholarship.
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Dr Istifanous Ado is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at ISTEC Business School in Paris, where he also leads the Master's specialisation in Entrepreneurship and Business Development. His teaching and research are grounded in entrepreneurship, leadership development, informal economies, institutions, ethics, and African business contexts.
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Oct 2026Dr Istifanous AdoAssociate Professor & Head of Department · ISTEC Business School · FranceRead spotlight 
Mar 2026Prof. Dorothy MpabangaAssociate Professor · University of Botswana · BotswanaRead spotlight 
Jan 2026Prof. Juliana Mulaa NamadaAssociate Professor of Strategic Management · United States International University – Africa (USIU-Africa)Read spotlight Nominations for future Monthly Member Spotlights are welcome from across the AFAM community.
The Africa Academy of Management (AFAM) is a premier association for academics focused on management in Africa, fostering collaboration among scholars in Africa and the Diaspora.