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Syngenta: Committing to Africa
Reinhardt, Forest L.; Shelman, MaryCase HBS-715010-EStrategyIn 2012, Syngenta, one of the world's largest agricultural input company, committed to build a $1 billion business in Africa over the next 10 years. In mid-2014, CEO Michael Mack and Africa Venture Team head Dimitri Pauwels are reviewing progress. Was the company's committment to Africa still relevant and achievable?Starting at €8.20
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Diageo: Innovating for Africa, Teaching plan
Bell, David E.; McLoughlin, Damien P.; Shelman, Mary; Otazo, AndrewTeaching Note HBS-515056-EStrategyThis teaching plan is designed to help students understand the challenges and opportunities of launching products and building businesses in developing markets.Starting at €0.00
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Cresud and Argentina
Bell, David E.; Shelman, MaryCase HBS-515043-EStrategyArgentina-based Cresud managed 1 million hectares (2.5 million acres) of land in South America. For 20 years, the publicly traded company's strategy had been to acquire underutilized properties and turn them into productive farmland for cattle and crops. In 2014, Cresud's CEO wondered if the strategy was still correct in the face of falling commodity prices, more powerful input companies, and potentially positive changes in Argentina's political ...Starting at €8.20