{"id":118103,"date":"2026-07-31T12:07:48","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T12:07:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/uncategorized\/stellenbosch-alumni-network-as-catalyst-for-development"},"modified":"2026-08-02T02:38:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T02:38:21","slug":"stellenbosch-alumni-network-as-catalyst-for-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/all-news\/stellenbosch-alumni-network-as-catalyst-for-development","title":{"rendered":"Stellenbosch Alumni Network as Catalyst for Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. <\/strong> <\/span><b>The Ghana Chapter of the Stellenbosch Business School (SBS) Alumni Association has launched a thought leadership series to promote ethical leadership and support policy and business development in Ghana and across Africa.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The initiative will bring together professionals, entrepreneurs and policymakers to develop practical solutions on governance, innovation and sustainable economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Ralph Nordjo, Chair of the Ghana Chapter of the Stellenbosch Business School Alumni Association, announced the initiative at a forum in Accra on the theme: \u201cTechnology-Powered Africa: Financing Sustainable Energy &amp; Enterprise Transformation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He said the platform would facilitate discussions on business, governance, economic transformation, sustainability and leadership while promoting practical solutions to financing innovation across the continent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs an association, we believe that when capable minds convene, the result is better decision-making, stronger institutions, and lasting impact \u2013 a philosophy that underpins the Chapter\u2019s continued investment in these forums,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Nordjo said the Association also sought to strengthen collaboration between academia, industry and policymakers while encouraging more Ghanaian professionals to pursue internationally recognised business education.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday is more than just another alumni gathering. It is a platform where knowledge meets practice, where ideas inspire action, and where leaders come together to shape the future of business, policy, and society,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The forum brought together policymakers, business executives and academics to discuss financing sustainable energy, enterprise transformation and innovation.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Nordjo said Stellenbosch Business School offered postgraduate qualifications, including the Master of Business Administration, specialised master\u2019s degrees, postgraduate diplomas, executive education and doctoral programmes.<\/p>\n<p>He said the programmes were designed to equip leaders with the knowledge, skills and global outlook needed to navigate an increasingly complex business environment and contribute to Africa\u2019s transformation.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Nordjo encouraged prospective students to engage with alumni to gain insights into the institution\u2019s academic experience and management education.<\/p>\n<p>He also urged participants to use the forum to build professional networks, exchange ideas and foster collaborations beyond the event.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Ghana<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. 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