Regional Overviews

Africa and the Middle East

Africa offers great rewards for businesses that understand the potential of unlocking its entrepreneurial spirit and resources. Emerging from often challenging political and economic times, African entrepreneurs are becoming a great force in developing their national and international markets. This offers international executives the possibility to participate in one of the greatest emerging business opportunities.

Asia and Pacific

With more than three billion potential consumers, Asia is not just the manufacturing base driven by exports to the OECD countries anymore. Rising middle class in China, India and the other countries of the region promises to transform Asia into the next great growth market of the future. Understanding the fierce local and regional competition, experiencing the dynamic entrepreneurial spirit and local culture is key for any aspiring global business leader.

Europe

Following decades of gradual integration, the historic dream of unified Europe is close to being achieved. The fall of the Iron Curtain, creation of the European Union and the single Euro currency are transforming the continent in many different ways.

Reforms of the existing European Union structures, its anticipated enlargement and creation of a more laissez-faire market environment represent great opportunities for nimble business leaders.

Latin America

The countries of Latin America have long been an important market for global businesses. With reformist economic programs being implemented throughout the region, national economies are building on the resiliency that has helped them to face often-turbulent economic and political developments in the past. Thanks to their vibrant culture, deepening inter-American ties and dynamic business environment, Latin American markets offer great rewards for entrepreneurs that understand the region well.

left to right: Victor Coto(ESADE) and Patrick Bravard (IESE), Stern MBA Students on Fall 2005 exchange in Barcelona, Spain at soccer match.