India international climate and energy transition finance forum: navigating the path to a sustainable future

Climate initiative, Past Events

The Wheeler Institute hosted the India International Climate and Energy Transition Finance Forum where experts came together to discuss critical issues surrounding climate finance and energy transition. Moderated by Dr. Narayan Naik, Professor of Finance at London Business School, the panel featured distinguished speakers such as Upendra Kumar Sinha (Former Chairperson of the Securities and…

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The role of concessionary companies and private enterprises in colonising sub-Saharan Africa

Past Events, Research we support, Wheeler Institute,

As part of the Private Sector Development Research Network (PSDRN), the Wheeler Institute for Business and Development hosted an insightful webinar on the role of concessionary companies and private enterprises in colonising sub-Saharan Africa. The webinar took place on Friday, 31st January 2025, from 2-3pm GMT and was led by Etienne Le Rossignol, Postdoctoral Researcher…

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Call for Proposals

News, Research funding, Research we support, ,

Applications are now closed. We are calling for cutting-edge research proposals from LBS faculty, post-doctoral students, research fellows and PhD students from year 1. This is the second year Call for Proposals are being supported by the Sui Foundation, and we encourage and support research at the intersection of business and development, with a particular…

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COP29's carbon market deal benefits businesses but overlooks protections for Global South communities, raising equity concerns.

Carbon Markets at COP29: Unpacking the Impact on Developing Nations

Student voice, Wheeler Institute,

Last year, as COP29 concluded, the adoption of standards for Article 6.4 on its opening day sparked a range of reactions. For businesses, it marked a significant step forward, offering a clearer framework to engage in the global carbon market. However, for climate justice advocates, it represented a missed opportunity to embed stronger safeguards and…

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Empowering Women in Africa: Unlocking Financial Freedom and Economic Growth for a Brighter Future

Empowering Women in Africa: Unlocking Financial Freedom and Economic Growth for a Brighter Future

Student voice, Wheeler Institute,

Across Africa, systemic barriers continue to limit women’s economic participation. From restricted access to credit and property rights to deeply entrenched social norms, these challenges perpetuate cycles of poverty and exclusion. Yet, empowering women economically is not just an ethical imperative—it is a proven strategy for driving sustainable growth and development. Globally, women reinvest up…

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Professor Benedict Oramah in conversation with Omar Ben Yedder

Lecture and conversation with Benedict Oramah

Past Events, Wheeler Institute,

On November 21, 2024, the Wheeler Institute hosted a thought-provoking lecture and conversation with H.E. Professor Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the African Export-Import Bank, Afreximbank. This keynote address was delivered as part of the 2024 Royal African Society Annual Lecture series. It focused on unlocking the immense opportunities trade presents for Africa. Opening…

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Anshu Gupta in conversation with Sophie Levy

In Conversation With Anshu Gupta – Impacting Lives At Scale

India, Past Events, Wheeler Institute

“If I give time, I am a donor. But when the community is giving time, how come they are beneficiaries? Are we not all stakeholders?”  Anshu Gupta shared a powerful reflection, at an event hosted by the Wheeler Institute at London Business School and supported by the Social Impact Club, founder of Goonj challenged conventional…

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Money Capital: New Monetary Principles For A More Prosperous Society

China, Events, Past Events, Wheeler Institute

During a traffic-jammed taxi ride near Tiananmen Square in Beijing, Patrick Bolton (Professor of Finance and Economics at Imperial College London) and Haizhou Huang (Managing Director at China International Capital Corporation Limited) found themselves debating the concept of contingent convertible bonds. This conversation led to a radical idea: could fiat money be viewed as a…

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The Power of Business – Lessons in Balancing Family and Work 

Applied research, Collaborations, Events, India, Past Events, Wheeler Institute

The Wheeler Institute for Business and Development, in partnership with Dharma Life Labs, hosted the Power of Business: Bringing together global and local voices event, featuring two panel discussions that explored how businesses can drive meaningful social impact. This blog is about the second panel, Flourishing Careers, Flourishing Children: Lessons in Balancing Family and Work.…

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The Power of Business – Innovating to Empower

Applied research, Events, India, Past Events, Wheeler Institute,

The Wheeler Institute for Business and Development, in partnership with Dharma Life Labs, hosted the Power of Business: Bringing together global and local voices event, featuring two panel discussions that explored how businesses can drive meaningful social impact. This blog is about the first panel – Innovating to Empower. We were proud to welcome a…

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