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Global IMPACT Programme

The Wheeler Institute wishes to establish itself as a centre of expertise in the area of business for development and as a thought and practice leader in equipping students with the skills, behaviours, knowledge and experience that will help them become more ethical, aware and well-rounded leaders.

Examples of previous projects

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Development Impact Platform: Lusaka, Zambia

The focus of this project was to identify and explore commercial opportunities for Medical Stores Limited, a government agency with the express objective of supplying quality drugs, medical equipment and supplies in Zambia. In collaboration with Professor Jérémie Gallien and The University of Zambia’s Graduate Business School, students developed a business plan focused on the sale of warehousing and logistics services.

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Development Impact Platform: Dakar, Senegal

The focus of this project was to identify and test improvement opportunities related to the distribution of critical drugs and health products across Senegal. A project in collaboration with the Pharmacie Nationale d’Approvisionnement, Institut Africain de Management, Africa Resource Centre and Professor Jérémie Gallien, students undertook an operational research project to optimise all parameters of the ‘Yeksi-naa’ supply model.

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Development Impact Platform: Dakar, Senegal

The focus of this project was to analyse the National Pharmacy of Supply in Senegal to address reoccurring issues relating to stock shortages, oversupply and expiration of medicines. A project in collaboration with Pharmacie Nationale d’Approvisionnement, Institut Africain de Management, Africa Resource Centre and Professor Jérémie Gallien, students established recommendations to better manage merchandise flows and improve access to medication across Senegal.

"I'm from Africa, but I had never worked in Africa before. Working in Senegal with such amazing people was really my way of giving back to the local community."

Abdoulaye Thiam

MBA2020

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