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LifeNet International's Transformation of African Healthcare via Social Franchising
Ilan Alon; Raul CarrilCase IVEY-9B14M131-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyLifeNet International was a social conversion franchise concept aiming to provide basic, quality and sustainable healthcare to poor and underserved populations in sub-Saharan Africa. The founder and president had relied on the assistance of others to help bring about his idea of affordable healthcare. In 2012, the executive director for LifeNet International’s operations in Burundi, began focussing on developing the company in Burundi. She was ex...Starting at €8.20
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White Gold In Benin: Chinese Investment In Cotton
Zhangfeng Fei; Xiaokang Zhao; Kejing Zhang; Alex BeamishCase IVEY-9B18M003-EStrategyIn mid-June 2011, the Chinese president of the China–Benin joint venture Benin Textile Company (Compagnie Béninoise des Textiles, or CBT) was deeply worried about the supply of cotton in Benin. Since 2009, CBT had faced significant challenges in obtaining a reliable cotton supply. In 2010, the company had already placed its cotton orders, but local Beninese cotton producers were unwilling to deliver cotton at the earlier agreed-on price due to th...Starting at €8.20
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Royal Dutch/Shell in Nigeria Stakeholder Simulation: Pengassan
Oana Branzei; David WheelerCase IVEY-9B08M075D-EStrategyThe goal of the Royal Dutch/Shell in Nigeria Stakeholder Simulation is to illustrate the challenges in anticipating points of common interest, and the difficulties of overcoming initial antagonistic conditions in order to work together to develop better positions. The simulation illustrates the tensions, trade-offs, and challenges involved in mapping and addressing competing stakeholder demands in a long-standing conflict where players' positions...Starting at €8.20
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iSpace: Expanding a Start-Up Hub for West African Entrepreneurs
Nicole R.D. Haggerty; Darkwah Joseph Asante; Emma Hogeterp; Ali Beres; Hui FangCase IVEY-9B18M097-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyiSpace, a start-up hub that focused on women in technology, was founded in 2013 in Ghana’s capital, Accra, and provided space, technology, and funding to 62 entrepreneurs. In May 2017, the co-founder wanted to expand the business to maximize social impact by empowering a greater number of entrepreneurs who lacked technical skills, emotional support, and access to funding. iSpace had four strategies to choose from to meet its goal: create new prog...Starting at €8.20
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DeliverMeal Ivory Coast: Addressing Headquarters' Demands (Simplified Chinese Version)
Benoit Decreton; Phillip C. Nell; Alison E. HolmCase IVEY-9B17MC048-EStrategyIn 2015, DeliverMeal was a Norwegian online food delivery firm, mostly present in what could be considered emerging markets such as those in Africa. Founded in 2010, the company had experienced extremely rapid international expansion. DeliverMeal followed a global strategy, and standardized processes and turnkey solutions were provided from the headquarters to the subsidiaries.The local business development manager at DeliverMeal’s Ivory Coast su...Starting at €8.20
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The Linda Dor: Building a Culture of Customer Satisfaction
Nicole R.D. Haggerty; Mark Boadu; Allie Zuccon; Zoe WoodsCase IVEY-9B18C014-ELeadership and People ManagementThe general manager of operations and interim general manager of human resources at Linda Dor Restaurant and Rest Stop (Linda Dor) was facing challenges recruiting, training, and retaining staff at the lower levels of the organization. These customer-facing positions, which include wait staff, cashiers, and runners, are responsible for delivering the high level of customer service enshrined in Linda Dor Enterprises’ corporate values. Providing a ...Starting at €8.20
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Fastjet: Strategy and Expansion
Nicole R.D. Haggerty; James Spillane; Jocelyn Carabott; Cheryl Mok; Nicole WiebeCase IVEY-9B18D018-EEntrepreneurship, Service and Operations Management, StrategyIn 2012, Fastjet acquired Fly540, a low-cost airline with operations in Tanzania, Kenya, Angola, and Ghana, and began operating as a low-cost carrier with the goal to become the most successful pan-African low-cost airline. Since starting operations, FastStarting at €8.20
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Phil Chan (A)
Paul W. Beamish; Jean-Louis SchaanCase IVEY-9B08M038-EStrategyThe case deals with a scam that has been run out of Nigeria since 1990. In it, foreign companies are approached for their assistance in facilitating an international transfer of funds in order to receive a very large but unearned commission. In the case, a Hong Kong-based manager who is travelling to Nigeria is unaware that he is walking into a situation where his company is about to be cheated. The objective of the case is to raise the issue of ...Starting at €8.20
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Banco de la Gente Emprendedora, BANGENTE C.A.
Villanueva González, Andrés; Villanueva, Priscila; Cátedra René Morales Carazo de Emprendimiento; Schill, RyanCase INCAE-31260_SFinanceBANGENTE fue un proyecto para desarrollar un nuevo banco para apoyar el éxito económico de los pequeños empresarios de Venezuela, ofreciendo créditos y otros servicios financieros para personas que trabajas en al economía informal y no tienen acceso a servicios financieros.Starting at €8.20
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Chocolate Artesanal Venezolano: Emprendimiento en Tiempos de Crisis
Fernández Melo, Juan Pablo; Cátedra René Morales Carazo de Emprendimiento; Schill, RyanCase INCAE-31264_SEntrepreneurshipPara 2018, en Venezuela había surgido un grupo de emprendimientos dedicados a la chocolatería artesanal, los cuales nacieron como alternativa para sortear la profunda crisis económica que aquejaba al país sudamericano desde 2014. Mantuano Chocolate, uno de estos emprendimientos, se encontraba en planes de expansión fuera de Venezuela y Giovanni Conversi, fundador de la empresa, reflexionaba sobre el éxito de su modelo de negocios basado en innova...Starting at €8.20