Nairobi, Kenya 2016
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3rd Biennial Conference of the Africa Academy of Management
- VenueStrathmore Business School, Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya
- DatesJanuary 5th-10th, 2016
- DatesJanuary 5th-10th, 2016
- VenueStrathmore Business School, Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya
- Co-chairsNceku Nyathi and Elham Metwally
Conference theme
"Managing Africa’s Future: Prospects and Challenges".
The theme was coined to have a positive outlook about the future of management in the continent. The conference was officially opened by Safaricom President, the late Robert Collymore. As usual, the conference was attended very well with diverse representation of several participants from various regions including Africa, North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
Programme and proceedings
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Proceedings editors
- Moses AcquaahUniversity of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA
- Karel StanzUniversity of Pretoria, South Africa
Conference co-chairs
- Nceku NyathiUniversity of Cape Town, South Africa
- Elham MetwallyThe American University in Cairo, Egypt
Host institution
Strathmore Business School, Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya
Strathmore University, founded in 1961 as an A-Level College by professionals inspired by Saint Josémaria Escrivá, founder of Opus Dei, has evolved into one of East Africa's most respected private universities. Beginning with its School of Accountancy in 1966 to train accountants for Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, the institution expanded to offer Information Technology courses in 1991 and has since grown to serve over 5,000 students across multiple disciplines.
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