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As we step into 2025, MSM continues to drive meaningful change through education, research, and global partnerships. This edition of our newsletter highlights our commitment to addressing global challenges, fostering sustainable development, and strengthening international collaboration. We start with the Dutch SDG Barometer 2024, which provides valuable insights into sustainability progress in the Netherlands. You can read all about the report in this newsletter article. MSM's MBA programmes continue to be recognised among the world's best MBA degrees in the latest CEO Magazine's 2025 Global MBA Rankings. This recognition reflects our continuous commitment to high-quality education with a global impact. Gender equality remains a critical global issue. Dr. Mulu Hundera and MSM's Dr. Ir. Huub Mudde have contributed to the discussion with a newly published study analysing gender dynamics in organisations. This research highlights systemic barriers in Ethiopia’s education sector, offering perspectives that resonate worldwide. Our commitment to international academic collaboration is evident as 30 Master in Management students from Kuwait recently attended courses at MSM in Maastricht, gaining valuable expertise across key business disciplines. On a policy level, MSM has been actively engaged in shaping global economic discussions. Through the AfriquEurope initiative, we are contributing to debates on trade and economic partnerships between the EU and Africa, bringing together experts from both continents to navigate pressing global challenges. Our focus on education for sustainable development is further reflected in two new projects. The BURUDIGI project in Burundi is equipping young people with digital and entrepreneurial skills, while a vocational excellence initiative in Tanzania is strengthening climate-smart agricultural education. You can read more about both projects below. Finally, our work in Rwanda continues to support self-sustaining innovation ecosystems. The recent National Roundtable on the STIC ecosystem brought together key stakeholders to explore the future of sustainable agricultural innovation. With these impactful initiatives, MSM is proud to contribute to a more sustainable, inclusive, and globally connected future. We are excited to continue making impact in 2025! Regards, Meinhard Gans |
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Dutch SDG Barometer 2024: Progress Amidst Challenges in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals |
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The Dutch SDG Barometer 2024 reveals a nuanced perspective on sustainability progress in the Netherlands. While awareness of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) remains high among Dutch organisations, significant challenges persist in their prioritisation, implementation and measurement. |
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MSM MBA programmes Secure Top Positions in CEO Magazine’s 2025 Global MBA Rankings |
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We are proud to announce that Maastricht University School of Business and Economics has once again demonstrated excellence, securing top positions in the prestigious CEO Magazine 2025 Global MBA Rankings. This recognition highlights the school’s commitment to academic excellence, professional growth, and international diversity across its MBA programmes. |
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A comprehensive analysis of gender dynamics in organizations: Integrating social, structural and individual dimensions |
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The article “A comprehensive analysis of gender dynamics in organizations: Integrating social, structural and individual dimensions,” by Dr. Mulu Hundera and Dr. Ir. Huub L.M. Mudde, recently published in the European Journal of Education, examines the systemic barriers contributing to gender inequality in Ethiopian Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. The study not only sheds light on gender inequality in Ethiopia but also contributes to global discussions on the systemic barriers women face in education and the workplace. |
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Kuwaiti Master in Management students attend courses at MSM in Maastricht |
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From 20 January to 5 February 2025, MSM had the pleasure of welcoming 30 Master in Management students from its Kuwaiti partner, KMCM. As part of their Master in Management programme, the students travelled to Maastricht to complete four courses—Strategy and Planning, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, and Organisational Behaviour. |
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MSM Contributes to EU-Africa Policy Debate on Trade and Economic Partnerships |
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Maastricht School of Management (MSM) is proud to be part of AfriquEurope: The European Union and Africa in a Multicrisis World, a Jean Monnet policy debate funded by the EU’s Erasmus+ program. This initiative brings together experts from 10 European and 20 African higher education institutions to explore key global issues shaping the future of EU-Africa relations. |
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BURUDIGI project launched to empower Burundian youth with digital and entrepreneurial skills |
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The Maastricht School of Management (MSM) is proud to be part of the newly launched BURUDIGI project, an ambitious initiative designed to equip Burundian youth with digital and entrepreneurial skills for enhanced employability and business creation. The official kick-off event took place in Bujumbura, bringing together key stakeholders, including government representatives, project partners, and digital entrepreneurs. |
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Kick-Off Week: Strengthening Vocational Excellence for Climate-Smart Agriculture in Tanzania |
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During the first week of March, all partners of the “Building Inclusive Centres of Vocational Excellence for Skills & Employment Development in the Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Sector” project gathered in Tanzania for the kick-off meeting and visits to the four Vocational Education and Training (VET) colleges involved in the project, located in different regions of the country. |
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Strengthening the Future of Rwanda’s STIC Ecosystem: Key Insights from the National Roundtable |
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On February 5, 2025, key stakeholders from across Rwanda’s government, private sector, education, and civil society gathered at the National Roundtable on the Sustainability of Service, Training, and Innovation Centres (STICs). The event marked a significant moment in Rwanda’s journey toward self-sustaining agricultural innovation. |
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New and upcoming programmes |
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Upcoming events |
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MSM World Tour |
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MSM videos |
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Watch our latest Online Masterclass: Decision-Making Biases: Understanding Their Impact and Lessons for Managers. Click on the image below to watch the video.
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