On Friday 30th March 2007, Strathmore University launched its Year 2 case studies. Eight case studies were launched at a ceremony held at the Nairobi Serena Hotel. The Keynote address was given by Mr David Nalo, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Trade and Industry. Mr Nalo lauded the effort as one that would go a long way in strengthening business education in universities, through its relevance, quality and linkages with industry players, and in particular the small business people. Strathmore University was represented by Dr Joseph Sevilla, DVC Research and Quality Assurance, and Mr Patrick Shabaya, Academic Registrar.

The case study development initiative is coordinated at Strathmore University by Dr Ruth Kiraka. The eight case studies were written by Mrs Mary Omingo, Mrs Beatrice Dimba, Mrs Stella Nyongesa, Ms Catherine Dean, Mrs Lillian Ollows, Mrs Hellen Otieno and Dr Ruth Kiraka.

The case study development project falls under the Global Business Schools Network (GBSN) component of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Competitiveness Project. The GBSN component focuses on improving opportunities and training for entrepreneurs and MSMEs. The project brings together top global business schools in developing and developed countries and creates a multilateral approach to managerial capacity building. The aim of the GBSN component is to document locally relevant case studies and strengthen the capacity of partner schools to improve business education.

The MSME Competitive Project

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Competitiveness Project which is a joint partnership programme between International Development Assistance (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and other bilateral donors. The programme aims to increase productivity and employment in participating MSMEs by strengthening financial and non-financial markets to meet the demand of MSMEs, increasing institutional support for employable skills and business management, and reducing critical investment climate constraints on MSMEs. It is based on three mutually reinforcing components – access to finance, strengthening enterprise skills and market linkages, and improving the business environment.

The MSME project is implemented by the Ministry of Trade and Industry, under a financing agreement between the Government of Kenya and the International Development Association (IDA). Other universities participating in the project are Kenyatta University and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.

For more on the case studies developed at Strathmore University, visit http://www.strathmore.edu/gbsn/

For more on the activities of IFC in the region, visit http://www.ifc.org/gbsn

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