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Wheeler Institute for Business and Development

The Wheeler Institute welcomed Anshu Gupta to London Business School, for an inspiring discussion on the intersections of social impact and business strategy drawing from his work with Goonj. Anshu Gupta is the founder of Goonj and Gram Swabhiman, a pioneering figure and thought leader in social entrepreneurship whose innovative approach has reshaped how businesses can address social issues.

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Wheeler Institute Internships

Applications are now open to support the Wheeler Institute Outreach efforts through an internship. The internship allows for flexible working hours and is open to LBS students only. The deadline for applications is 24 November 2024. Follow the link below to read the position description.

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Lecture and Conversation with Benedict Oramah

The Wheeler Institute is proud to partner with the Royal African Society in hosting the 2024 Annual Lecture, featuring Professor Benedict Oramah, President & Chairman of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). This lecture will bring together leaders, policymakers, and professionals to explore Africa’s evolving role in global trade and the potential for deeper economic integration within the continent. Drawing on his extensive experience in trade and finance, Professor Oramah will share insights into how African countries can strengthen economic ties and increase intra-Africa trade.

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What we do

We create positive change through three mutually reinforcing activities that address the following development challenges: lives, livelihoods and environments.

Conducting rigorous research

Our ambition is to be a pre-eminent hub for trusted insights on business solutions to development challenges. We take a multidisciplinary approach with a systemic view on problems.

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Forging communities of practice

We help forge communities of practice to create impact. We seek large scale and enduring change, and recognize the many others – across business, government, and civil society – who have ideas, energy, resources, and skills to make this change happen.

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Shaping business education

We inform and influence learning so that the business leaders of tomorrow are long term agents of positive change. We promote evidence-based practices to enable the scaling of solutions within business organisations.

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Our people

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Our Donors

Meet our donors Tony and Maureen Wheeler, co-founders of Lonely Planet, and the Sui Foundation.

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