Ivey Business School (Canada)
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Constructing the Medupi Power Station
Caren Scheepers; Schalk MaraisCase IVEY-9B12C015-ECorporate Governance, Leadership and People Management, StrategyMedupi was the first baseload project in South Africa in 20 years. It would be the largest dry-cooled, coal-fired power station in the world and was being developed by Eskom, which generated 90 per cent of Southern Africa’s power, at an estimated cost of R125 billion. In spite of the worldwide concern about greener energy, coal remained the most popular power station fuel for South Africa, due to the country’s vast resources of 224 million tonnes...Starting at €8.20
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Burro: Tools for a Better Life in Ghana
Nicole R.D. Haggerty; Francis Ayensu; Amy Lin; Caleb Chan; Michelle YickCase IVEY-9B18M049-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyBurro was a growing start-up in Ghana with a mission to provide “tools for a better life” to Ghanaians by distributing products that addressed local needs. In February 2015, after seven years of operation, the company had finally become profitable. Demand for Burro’s sustainable products was growing quickly in the booming Ghanaian market. The country manager wanted to determine a strategy for growth to maximize the success of Burro's future....Starting at €8.20