Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI)

Re-thinking streets: SGI Sustainable Transportation Roundtable 2025

by Emma Dollery — Thu, 08 May 2025 18:55:23 +0000

“This year, we wanted to focus on road safety and rethinking streets,” said Kevin Manaugh, Professor in McGill’s Department of Geography and 51�Թ��School of Environment, as he opened the second Sustainable Transportation Roundtable hosted by 51�Թ��’s Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI) and sponsored by

Tackling greenwashing in the sustainable energy transition industry

Mahin Siddiki — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:25:24 +0000

McGill’s SGI Annual Grand Challenge Finale

Exploring the invisible: Professor Robert Nason's insights on informal entrepreneurship in Africa

51�Թ��Desautels — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:36:16 +0000

In this exclusive Q&A, Professor Robert Nason delves into his groundbreaking research on informal entrepreneurship in Africa. With a focus on the unique economic activities within the townships of Cape Town, South Africa, and the evolving role of Market Queens in Ghana's Ketjetia Marketplace, Professor Nason's work challenges conventional views on entrepreneurship.

Franca Ciambella (BCom’84): How 51�Թ��prepared me for a multinational career

51�Թ��Desautels — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:49:53 +0000

Franca Ciambella, BCom’84, is a trailblazing 51�Թ��Desautels alumna whose dynamic career has taken her across continents—from managing a prestigious law firm in Singapore to her current work in Nigeria as a legal and management consultant. With decades of global experience and a deep appreciation for professional excellence, she reflects on how her time at 51�Թ��helped shape her values, sharpen her skills, and prepare her for a multifaceted international career.

Anna Kim: A 51�Թ��scholar’s perspective on local innovation and global gtrategy

51�Թ��Desautels — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:55:24 +0000

As an Associate Professor in the Strategy & Organization area at Desautels, Anna Kim has spent over a decade exploring how local perspectives shape sustainable development across East Africa. Her ethnographic research spans Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, where she has partnered with Fairtrade-certified tea producers and mobile money innovators to uncover unique, ground-level insights into impact creation.

Courage, culture, and the CPA path: Inside the 51�Թ��Desautels journey of Steve-Florian Maniratanga (BCom'25)

51�Թ��Desautels — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:33:54 +0000

Driven by purpose and a deep sense of community, Steve-Florian Maniratanga (BCom’25) brings heart, intellect, and ambition to everything he does. Originally from Burundi, his journey to 51�Թ��Desautels was sparked by the bold academic decisions of a peer and further fueled by a desire to empower entrepreneurs through financial knowledge. Now majoring in Accounting with a concentration in Finance, Steve-Florian is carving a path toward becoming a CPA, with sights set on a future in audit and possibly mergers and acquisitions.

Alae Smaili (BCom’26): Investing in Africa’s future, one venture at a time

51�Թ��Desautels — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:56:21 +0000

Driven by purpose and a global mindset, Alae Smaili (BCom sudent at 51�Թ��Desautels) brings both passion and ambition to her academic journey. Raised in Toronto and now thriving in Montreal’s dynamic cultural scene, Alae is majoring in Finance with a concentration in International Business. Alae's sights are set on making a meaningful impact across Africa through venture capital—a field she sees as pivotal to the continent’s future.

From Rwanda to McGill: Serena Birasa (BCom’25) on leadership and learning

51�Թ��Desautels — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:22:52 +0000

Serena Birasa (BCom’25) has embraced every challenge and opportunity that 51�Թ��Desautels has to offer. Originally from Rwanda and majoring in Finance, she chose 51�Թ��for its dynamic environment, where driven and passionate individuals push each other to grow. From forming lifelong friendships to securing internships that led to job offers, her journey has been transformative both academically and personally.

Beyond the classroom: Julia Ayim (BCom’23) on leadership, growth, and impact

51�Թ��Desautels — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:40:54 +0000

For many students, the university experience is more than just academics—it’s a journey of self-discovery, cultural exploration, and building lifelong connections. Julia Ayim, BCom’23, embodies this journey, having navigated 51�Թ��Desautels with a deep appreciation for diversity, community, and opportunity. Originally from Ghana and having lived in multiple African countries, Julia sought a university that reflected her global perspective. From spearheading impactful events to developing essential professional skills, she has made the most of her time at McGill.

Daring to dream: How 51�Թ��Desautels became a launchpad for Larissa Nseyep (BCom’15)

51�Թ��Desautels — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:20:56 +0000

Transitioning into a new academic and cultural environment is never easy, but for Larissa Nseyep, BCom’15, the journey was one of transformation, resilience, and achievement. Originally from Cameroon, Larissa chose 51�Թ��Desautels not just for its academic excellence but for its vibrant, international community that fosters an entrepreneurial spirit. From co-founding a student initiative to refining her leadership and communication skills, her time at 51�Թ��shaped her into a confident and adaptable professional.

Pioneering global strategy: How Aissata Sylla (BCom'15) bridged cultures and strategies from Côte d'Ivoire to 51�Թ��Desautels

51�Թ��Desautels — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:59:55 +0000

In this insightful Q&A, Aissata Sylla, a 51�Թ��Desautels alumna, shares her transformative journey from Côte d'Ivoire to Montreal. She discusses her decision to attend McGill, the creation of the 51�Թ��Desautels African Business Initiative (51�Թ��DABI), and the lasting impact of her education on her career in global strategy. Aissata offers valuable advice for African students aspiring to study at 51�Թ��Desautels, highlighting the importance of embracing diverse opportunities and experiences.

Empowering Africa: Insights from 51�Թ��alumnus Sékou Coulibaly (BCom’04)

51�Թ��Desautels — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:20:30 +0000

In this engaging Q&A, Sékou Coulibaly, a 51�Թ��Desautels BCom alumnus, shares his experiences and insights from his time at 51�Թ��and his current roles in Ghana. From the vibrant student life in Montreal to leading sustainable business initiatives in Africa, Sékou's journey highlights the transformative impact of a 51�Թ��Desautels education. He discusses the highlights of his time at McGill, the skills he gained, and offers valuable advice for African students aspiring to study at 51�Թ��Desautels.

Building bridges: From 51�Թ��Desautels to global leadership with O'Nell Agossa (BCom'20)

51�Թ��Desautels — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:59:01 +0000

In this insightful Q&A, O'Nell Agossa (BCom’20), a 51�Թ��Desautels alumnus, shares his experiences and reflections on his educational journey. From the vibrant student life in Montreal to his current role as a Project Leader at Boston Consulting Group in Johannesburg, O'Nell's story is a testament to the transformative power of a globally diverse education. He discusses the highlights of his time at McGill, the skills he gained, and offers valuable advice for African students aspiring to study at 51�Թ��Desautels.

History Q&A with former 51�Թ��Desautels African Business Initiative (51�Թ��DABI) Members

51�Թ��Desautels — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 18:50:02 +0000

As we observe International Women's Day, we celebrate the impact of women student leaders from 51�Թ��'s Desautels Faculty of Management who co-founded the 51�Թ��Desautels African Business Initiative (51�Թ��DABI). We highlight reflections from the 51�Թ��DABI co-founders after a decade of 51�Թ��DABI's launch in 2014.

51�Թ��DABI Members Aissatou Diallo BCom'15, Larissa A. Nseyep BCom’15, Aissata Sylla BCom’15 and Sonia Buma BA’19.

MIPC 2024 fosters student innovation and inclusion in finance

Selma Shennib — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:22:20 +0000

The 51�Թ��International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC), wrapped up in November 2024 with another successful edition, drawing in a record of 99 teams from 47 universities in 17 countries to compete. In its eighth year, the event has become a hallmark for aspiring finance students, offering a unique opportunity to tackle real-world financial investment challenges while honing leadership and collaboration skills.

Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI)

Re-thinking streets: SGI Sustainable Transportation Roundtable 2025

Tackling greenwashing in the sustainable energy transition industry

Exploring the invisible: Professor Robert Nason's insights on informal entrepreneurship in Africa

Franca Ciambella (BCom’84): How 51�Թ���prepared me for a multinational career

Anna Kim: A 51�Թ���scholar’s perspective on local innovation and global gtrategy

Courage, culture, and the CPA path: Inside the 51�Թ���Desautels journey of Steve-Florian Maniratanga (BCom'25)