NWU facilitates LED dialogue

If you are interested in Local Economic Development (LED), then diarise 16 and 17 October 2018. On these days, the North-West University (NWU) will host two special lectures on the topic.

The lectures are hosted by the School of Economic Sciences on the campus in Vanderbijlpark, and staff, students and members of the community are invited to take part in the dialogue.

Special lecture by Prof Andrzej Sztando

On 16 October, Polish economic development expert, Prof Andrzej Sztando from the Wroclaw University of Economics, will deliver a special lecture on local and regional economic development.

Prof Sztando boasts with more than 23 years of experience and has acted as a guest lecturer in Brazil, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Indonesia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Macedonia, Spain, Sweden, Czech Republic and the Ukraine.

This lecture will commence at 11:00 at the Open Incubator in Building 3.

Master class on township economics

On 17 October the focus will fall on the dynamics, challenges and opportunities with regard to township economics. Special attention will be paid to business development strategies and how business owners – and start-up entrepreneurs – can be assisted to remain resilient despite a difficult economic climate.

The lecture will commence at 16:00 and will take place in Building 12, Room GO4.

Book your seat today

For more information on the lectures, please contact Prof Danie Meyer by sending an email to Daniel.meyer@nwu.ac.za

 

Submitted on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 12:06