Rise of the Global South: How Emerging Economies are Shaping the World Order and the role of China 

This year, the Geopolitics and Business Club at London Business School hosted their first conference, “World in Flux: Geopolitical Uncertainty and the Future of Business’, supported by the Wheeler Institute. Among its highlights was a Fireside Chat on “Macro-Economics: Rise of the Global South,” with David Lubin (former Head of Emerging Markets Economics at Citi…

Africa on the Move: the Africa Business Summit 2024

Register now for the 22nd LBS Africa Business Club Summit, taking place on Saturday 29th June. We are delighted to support the Africa Business Summit, which has established itself as a leading forum in Europe for shaping an integrated and innovative perspective on Africa’s future. The Summit is a student-led initiative that attracts an audience…

An African History of Africa: In conversation with Zeinab Badawi

On Tuesday 14th May 2024 the Wheeler Institute welcomed Zeinab Badawi (award-winning broadcaster, journalist, and President of SOAS University of London) to London Business School to discuss her new book, An African History of Africa: From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence. The event was moderated by Elias Papaioannou (Professor of Economics at London Business School and Co-Academic…

Radha Basu: AI, iMerit, and the Power of Youth

The 2024 LBS Social Impact Club Conference concluded with a keynote on leveraging technology for social impact. Radha Basu (Founder and CEO of iMerit and co-founder of Anudip Foundation) shared her journey as a pioneer in the Indian software industry and a tech entrepreneur dedicated to addressing youth unemployment. Through iMerit and Anudip, Radha has…

Business and Gender Empowerment

On 17th May 2024 the Private Sector Development Research Network (PSDRN), in collaboration with The Wheeler Institute for Business and Development, hosted a thought-provoking seminar titled “Business and Gender Empowerment: Can Selling Make You More Resilient? Experimental Evidence from India.” Led by Iris Steenkamp (Assistant Professor of Marketing at Bocconi University and LBS PhD 2022)…

The Role of Corporates in Sustainability and Development 

Supported by the Wheeler Institute for Business and Development, the Social Impact Club at London Business School recently hosted ‘The Role of Corporates in Sustainability and Development’, a panel moderated by Elias Papaioannou (Professor of Economics at London Business School and Co-Academic Director of the Wheeler Institute) at the annual Social Impact Conference. The panel…

Feeding the future: new approaches to circular food processes

Organised by the LBS Social Impact Club, ‘Feeding the Future: ‘Meeting the 10 Billion Challenge’ welcomed Pär Larshans (Chief Sustainability Officer at Ragn Sells) to London Business School, to discuss sustainable food processes and inclusive employment. Pär is a leading voice in the global transition from focusing solely on waste management to pioneering efforts in…

The Evolution of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure

Last month, the Finance Club at London Business School hosted Mr. T. Rabi Sankar (Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India) to discuss the evolution of India’s digital public infrastructure in the context of global integration. Addressing Cross-Border Payment Challenges and India’s Digital Payments Infrastructure Paolo Surico (Professor of Economics at London Business School)…

How do we change the way we age? The Longevity Imperative by Andrew J. Scott

How will you live an evergreen life? On 19th March this question reverberated around London Business School at our recent event, ‘The Longevity Imperative by Andrew J. Scott’. The event marked the launch of Professor Scott (Professor of Economics at London Business School)’s new book: The Longevity Imperative: Building a Better Society for Healthier, Longer Lives.  The…