The ban on ivory sales has been an abject failure. A rethink is needed: The fate of elephants ultimately lies in the hands of humans and a continued ban will not solve the poaching problem. ShutterstockThe issue of trade in African elephant ivory will dominate the 2016 CITES Conference of the Parties meeting. Debate will revolve around maintaining or lifting the ban on trade, … [Read more...] about The ban on ivory sales has been an abject failure. A rethink is needed | The Conversation
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Decolonisation debate is a chance to rethink the role of universities | The Conversation
Decolonisation debate is a chance to rethink the role of universities: The decolonisation of South Africa's university curriculum seems to have fallen off the agenda, overtaken by the push for free higher education. ShutterstockWhen South African students launched the “Rhodes Must Fall” campaign in 2015, one of their major demands was that the university curriculum be … [Read more...] about Decolonisation debate is a chance to rethink the role of universities | The Conversation
Tanzania’s refusal to sign EU trade pact gives East Africa time to rethink | The Conversation
Tanzania's refusal to sign EU trade pact gives East Africa time to rethink: Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. Trade flows between East Africa and Europe need to change. ShutterstockTanzania’s refusal to sign a new trade deal between the East African Community (EAC) and the European Union (EU) has generated anxious reactions. If news reports are to be believed, plans had been made … [Read more...] about Tanzania’s refusal to sign EU trade pact gives East Africa time to rethink | The Conversation
Brand inc rethink, reimagine, and reposition as an integrated communications agency
Brand inc rethink, reimagine, and reposition as an integrated communications agency: Integrated communications has, at its core, emotion-driven content that ignites a brand’s story. The best brands are emotional. They inspire trust and loyalty from consumers as they journey through life. The most powerful position for any brand is to be invited to join that ride. Source: Media … [Read more...] about Brand inc rethink, reimagine, and reposition as an integrated communications agency
Why it’s time for business schools to radically rethink the MBA | The Conversation
It can't be business (training) as usual for MBA students any more. ShutterstockEmployers love business school graduates. That’s not just a wild claim: 96% of employers globally polled by the Graduate Management Admission Council in January 2016 said that hiring such graduates creates value for their companies. But that most-sought-after of business qualifications, the … [Read more...] about Why it’s time for business schools to radically rethink the MBA | The Conversation
