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Master of Business Administration (MBA) Women Leadership and Sustainability
Duration: 12 Months
Credit Hours: 180
ECTS: 90
Level: HE7
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid (Online/Onsite at different locations across the world)

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The Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Women’s Leadership and Sustainability at the London Institute of Sustainable Development (LISD) is a postgraduate programme designed to empower forward-thinking leaders to drive inclusive, ethical, and sustainable transformation across global organisations.

Rooted in the principles of equity, responsible leadership, and aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the programme combines advanced management education with a strong emphasis on gender-responsive leadership, social impact, and sustainable business practices. It enables students to develop critical expertise in strategic leadership, organisational transformation, inclusive decision-making, and ethical governance, while strengthening their ability to apply data-driven insights and digital innovation to complex global challenges.

Learners gain a deep understanding of the intersection between women’s leadership, sustainability, and organisational performance, with a focus on fostering inclusive cultures, advancing gender equity, and creating long-term value for stakeholders. The programme equips students to evaluate and respond to global economic, social, and environmental challenges, integrating principles of sustainability and inclusion into strategic planning, policy development, and organisational growth.

Graduates emerge as confident, socially responsible, and ethically grounded leaders, prepared to champion diversity, lead sustainable initiatives, and guide organisations towards resilient and inclusive futures. They are equipped to balance commercial success with social impact, contributing meaningfully to a more equitable and sustainable global economy.

A One of-a-Kind Initiative
At the London Institute of Sustainable Development (LISD), the MBA in Women’s Leadership and Sustainability offers a transformative learning experience that integrates strategic leadership, innovation, organisational development, and global engagement within the context of advancing gender equity and sustainable development. Distinct from traditional postgraduate programmes, this course combines advanced management principles with inclusive leadership strategies, ethical business practices, sustainability, digital transformation, and responsible governance to provide a cohesive and practice-oriented learning journey.

Aligned with the principles of gender equality, ethical leadership, and the United Nations 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the programme equips students to address real-world challenges by developing inclusive organisational strategies, leveraging emerging digital technologies, and applying data-driven insights to enhance performance while promoting equity, transparency, and social responsibility.

Purpose-driven and globally focused, the MBA in Women’s Leadership and Sustainability prepares graduates with the strategic vision, cultural awareness, ethical grounding, and leadership capabilities required to shape organisations and industries that are inclusive, resilient, and sustainable. Graduates are equipped to lead meaningful change, foster diverse and equitable workplaces, and contribute to a more just and sustainable global economy.

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Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate an advanced understanding of global leadership challenges, gender equity, sustainability, and ethical business and management practices in a rapidly evolving global context.
Apply strategic, analytical, and data-driven approaches to enhance organisational performance, inclusive innovation, and long-term sustainable value creation.
Lead with integrity and strategic vision, promoting ethical leadership, gender equality, responsible governance, inclusivity, and corporate social responsibility within organisational and business practices.
Critically analyse complex organisational and societal challenges by integrating insights from sustainability, gender studies, digital technologies, and global economic and social dynamics.
Drive innovation and organisational transformation to improve inclusivity, stakeholder engagement, operational effectiveness, competitiveness, and social impact.
Develop and implement effective leadership and business strategies that support sustainable growth, organisational resilience, and inclusive development in dynamic global environments.
Communicate and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and diverse cultural, social, and professional contexts, fostering inclusive and equitable workplaces.
Demonstrate professional leadership capabilities, including adaptability, emotional intelligence, resilience, and a commitment to continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
Contribute to sustainable and inclusive development by aligning leadership practices and organisational strategies with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and principles of gender equality.

Learning Outcomes for Knowledge and Understanding

Demonstrate an advanced understanding of women’s leadership, inclusive management practices, and ethical decision-making within a global business context.
Analyse the interrelationships between gender equality, responsible governance, digital innovation, and organisational performance in shaping sustainable and inclusive business outcomes.
Critically evaluate global organisational and societal challenges, including regulatory frameworks and diversity and inclusion policies, through the lenses of ethics, sustainability, and corporate responsibility.
Integrate principles of digital transformation, emerging technologies, and data analytics into strategic leadership and organisational decision-making processes to drive sustainable and inclusive growth.

Learning Outcomes for Cognitive, Intellectual or Thinking Skills

Critically evaluate leadership strategies and organisational performance using evidence-based reasoning and advanced analytical approaches.
Apply strategic and innovative thinking to design effective leadership-led solutions for complex organisational, ethical, and sustainability challenges.
Synthesise multidisciplinary perspectives, including gender studies, leadership theory, digital technologies, and sustainability, to inform ethical and commercially viable decisions.
Reflect critically on leadership practice within inclusive and sustainable business contexts to enhance personal effectiveness and organisational impact.

Learning Outcomes for Practical, Professional or Subject-specific Skills

Design and implement applied consultancy projects or capstone initiatives addressing real-world leadership, organisational, and sustainability challenges.
Lead and manage organisational change initiatives, with a focus on digital transformation, inclusive leadership, and sustainable innovation.
Communicate complex leadership insights, strategies, and data effectively to diverse professional audiences and stakeholder groups.
Demonstrate advanced leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills within dynamic organisational and global contexts.

Learning Outcomes for Technical or Information Technology Skills

Apply digital tools, data analytics, and emerging technologies to support strategic leadership and organisational decision-making.
Evaluate the impact of digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and platform-based technologies on organisational strategy, business models, and performance.
Manage digital collaboration, communication, and information systems effectively to enhance organisational effectiveness and stakeholder engagement in professional environments.

Learning Outcomes for Transferable, Key or Personal Skills

Communicate clearly, ethically, and persuasively across corporate, entrepreneurial, and policy contexts.
Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating inclusivity, cultural awareness, and emotional intelligence in organisational settings.
Demonstrate self-awareness, resilience, and adaptability in leadership roles within dynamic global business environments.
Evidence a strong commitment to ethical governance, social responsibility, gender equality, and sustainable development aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Programme Structure

Support for Student Learning

The programme provides comprehensive support to ensure a successful and engaging learning experience:

Academic Support – Online tutorials, workshops, and one-to-one guidance help students develop knowledge, research skills, and assessment strategies.
Technical Support – Access to the online learning platform, digital tools, and software enables effective study, data analysis, and assignment work.
Personal and Professional Development – Mentoring, career services, and skills workshops support leadership, employability, and professional growth.
Inclusive Learning Environment – Support is provided for diverse learning needs, including study skills, wellbeing, and accessibility accommodations.
Feedback and Continuous Improvement – Regular, constructive feedback on assignments, discussion contributions, quizzes, and presentations encourages reflective learning and academic progression.

Programme Structure

The programme requires the successful completion of 180 credits at HE7, including a Capstone Project, for the award of the MBA in Women’s Leadership and Sustainability. It prepares professionals to lead effectively in today’s complex and rapidly evolving global business environment, combining rigorous academic study with practical application, interdisciplinary learning, and a strong emphasis on inclusive leadership, gender equality, and sustainable development.

Component	Credit Hours
Module One: Global Sustainability Challenges and Strategic Responses	30
Module Two: Digital Transformation, Innovation and Organisational Excellence	30
Module Three: Women’s Health, Wellbeing, and Organisational Performance	30
Module Four: Leadership Policy, Gender Equity, Advocacy and Organisational Change	30
Capstone Project	60
Total Credits	180

EXIT POINTS

The programme includes exit points, allowing students to leave with a recognised qualification based on the number of credits completed:

Credits Completed	Qualification Awarded	Duration
60	Postgraduate Certificate Women Leadership and Sustainability	3 months
120	Postgraduate Diploma Women Leadership and Sustainability	6 months

Exit points provide students with formal credentials even if they do not complete the full programme, recognising the learning achieved up to that stage.

Components of Modules

Module One: Global Sustainability Challenges and Strategic Responses

Globalization, Global Market Place, Development and Sustainability Transitions (Allam Ahmed and Philip Kotler)
Foundations of Sustainability and SD (Mohamed Hassan-Sayed)
The Evolution of the Concept of Development in the History of the UN System (Petru Dumitriu)
Understanding the UN 2030 Agenda and SDGs (Petru Dumitriu)
Human Capital for Sustainability: Education and Health Systems (Muhammad Aziz Rahman)
Climate Governance, Environmental Risk, and Corporate Sustainability (Joseph Ntayi)
Energy Transition: Renewable Energy and the Nuclear Debate (Mohamed Hassan-Sayed)
The AI Carbon Footprint: Data Centres, E-Waste, and Resource Scarcity (Rawad Hammad)
Sustainable Urban Development, Heritage and Tourism (Intisar Soghayroun)
Accounting and Financial Literacy for Non-Finance Managers (Michael Busler)

Module Two: Digital Transformation, Innovation and Organisational Excellence

Digitisation and Digital Transformation (Miryem Salah)
AI Transformation and Modernisation (Miryem Salah)
The Emergence of International Norms on AI and Ethics (Petru Dumitriu)
AI for SD and SDGs Achievement (Dhiya Al-Jumeily)
Generative AI and the Future of Circular Economy (Rawad Hammad)
DS and ML: Predictive Modelling for Environmental Impact (Rawad Hammad)
Robotics and Autonomous Systems for Sustainable Manufacturing (Mary He)
FinTech and Digital Financial Systems for SD (Malgorzata Sulimierska)
Creativity and Creative Entrepreneurship in the Digital Economy (Ondřej Dvouletý)
KM and Knowledge-Based Economy (Allam Ahmed)

Module Three: Women’s Health, Wellbeing, and Organisational Performance

Understanding Women’s Health in the Workplace Context
Mental Health, Stress, and Burnout in Professional Environments
Work–Life Integration and Flexible Working Practices
Occupational Health, Safety, and Inclusive Workplace Design
Health Inequalities and Gender-Sensitive Organisational Policies
Wellbeing Leadership and Organisational Culture
The Relationship Between Wellbeing, Engagement, and Productivity
Health Promotion Strategies in Organisations
Psychological Safety and Employee Empowerment
Global Perspectives on Women’s Workplace Health and Policy

Module Four: Leadership Policy, Gender Equity, Advocacy and Organisational Change

Theories and Models of Leadership in Contemporary Organisations
Gender Equity: Concepts, Frameworks and Global Perspectives
Power, Bias, and Structural Inequality in Organisations
Leadership for Inclusive Organisational Cultures
Policy Development and Gender-Responsive Governance
Advocacy Strategies and Stakeholder Engagement for Equality
Leading Organisational Change for Diversity and Inclusion
Measuring Impact: Gender Equity Metrics and Accountability Frameworks
Ethical Leadership and Social Justice in Practice
Case Studies in Transformational Leadership and Gender Reform

Module Five: Capstone Project

Key Stages of the Capstone Project: (Allam Ahmed and Arshi Naim)

Project Proposal Development: Develop a focused research or consultancy proposal addressing a leadership, gender equity, or sustainability issue in an organisational context.
Literature Review: Critically evaluate key academic, policy, and industry sources on inclusive leadership, gender equality, and sustainability practices.
Methodology Design: Select appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative methods using ethical research principles and relevant digital tools.
Data Collection and Analysis: Collect and analyse data to explore leadership effectiveness, workplace equity, organisational culture, and sustainability outcomes.
Findings and Discussion: Interpret results in relation to inclusive leadership, organisational performance, and sustainable development goals.
Conclusions and Recommendations: Present clear, evidence-based recommendations for improving leadership practice, gender equity, and sustainability performance.
Publication and Dissemination: Prepare the project for professional or academic dissemination, demonstrating applied impact in leadership and sustainability.

Assessment

The MBA in Women’s Leadership and Sustainability employs a diverse and integrated assessment strategy designed to evaluate students’ knowledge, cognitive abilities, practical competencies, and professional development within the context of inclusive leadership, ethical management, and sustainable global business practices.

Assessment methods include:

Capstone Project: An independent consultancy-style project requiring students to integrate and apply knowledge, skills, and competencies developed throughout the programme to address a real-world leadership or sustainability challenge. This may involve organisational transformation, gender equity initiatives, sustainable business strategy, or inclusive innovation. The project demonstrates critical thinking, research capability, problem-solving, ethical awareness, and professional communication.
Assignments: Written coursework, including essays, case analyses, and applied research reports, designed to assess critical evaluation, strategic thinking, and the application of theory to contemporary leadership practices, gender inclusion, sustainability challenges, and global business contexts.
Discussion Forums: Online contributions and peer interactions used to evaluate engagement, reflective thinking, and the ability to articulate, justify, and debate ideas within leadership, sustainability, and diverse professional environments.
Online Quizzes: Short formative and summative assessments to test knowledge, understanding, and the application of key concepts in leadership, sustainability, responsible governance, digital transformation, and global strategy.
Presentations: Individual or group presentations to assess professional communication, strategic insight, problem-solving, and the ability to present complex leadership and sustainability ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences, including organisational stakeholders.

All assessments are conducted online and submitted through the official learning platform provided to students.

Assessment Policies

All assessments, including capstone Project, assignments, discussion forums, online quizzes, and presentations, are conducted in accordance with institutional policies, ensuring fairness, transparency, and academic integrity.
The programme uses a mix of formative and summative assessments to support learning, provide feedback, and allow opportunities for improvement.
Late submissions, plagiarism, and other forms of academic misconduct are managed through formal procedures and may affect progression or award classification.
Students are required to meet minimum performance standards across all modules and assessment types in order to achieve the overall qualification.

Grade Bands and Classifications

Final grades are awarded based on aggregated performance across assessments, using a percentage system at LISD.

LISD Grading System

Classification	Percentage Range	UK Grade	GPA (approx.)	Description
First Class (1st)	70–100%	A	4.0	Excellent / Outstanding
Upper Second Class (2:1)	60–69%	B+ / A–	3.3–3.7	Very Good
Lower Second Class (2:2)	50–59%	B / B–	2.7–3.0	Good
Third Class (3rd)	40–49%	C	2.0–2.3	Satisfactory
Fail	Below 40%	F	0.0–1.9	Fail / Unsatisfactory

Marks Distribution for the Course

Assessment Type	Weighting
Capstone Project	50%
Assignment	20%
Discussion Forum/Presentation	20%
Online Quiz	10%
Total	100%

Assessment Rubrics and Weightings

Capstone Project Rubric – 50%
Word Limit: 5,000 words ±10% (excluding references and appendices)

Criteria	Description
Understanding of Topic	Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of the chosen leadership or sustainability topic, integrating inclusive leadership principles, gender equality, ethical management, digital transformation, and contemporary business concepts.
Application to Gender Equality & SDGs	Effectively applies principles of gender equity, inclusion, and ethical leadership alongside relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), demonstrating alignment with responsible and sustainable organisational practices.
Analysis and Critical Thinking	Provides in-depth analysis, critical evaluation, and well-reasoned arguments addressing a real-world leadership or sustainability challenge.
Project Design and Methodology	Develops a clear, structured, and appropriate research or consultancy design.
Innovation and Problem-Solving	Demonstrates creativity and originality in proposing feasible, ethical, and inclusive solutions.
Structure and Organisation	Well-structured with clear academic sections and Harvard-style references.
Use of Sources	Uses a wide range of relevant sources accurately and consistently.
Academic Writing	Clear, coherent, and professional use of English.
Presentation and Communication	Effectively communicates findings in a structured, professional manner.

Publication Opportunity:

Students who achieve a score of 70% or above in the Capstone Project may be invited to develop their work further for potential publication in the World Journal of Women and Sustainable Development (WJWSD), subject to academic, ethical, and editorial standards.

Assignment Rubric – 20%

Word Limit: 2,500 words ±10% (excluding references and appendices)

Criteria	Description
Understanding of Topic	Demonstrates clear knowledge of leadership, gender equality, sustainability, and relevant business concepts.
Application to Gender Equality & SDGs	Effectively links content to principles of inclusion, ethical leadership, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Analysis and Critical Thinking	Shows logical analysis, evaluation, and well-reasoned arguments grounded in leadership and sustainability theory and practice.
Structure and Organisation	Well-structured with clear abstract, introduction, analysis, conclusion, and Harvard-style references.
Use of Sources	Uses appropriate academic and industry sources accurately and effectively.
Academic Writing	Clear, accurate, and professional use of English with appropriate academic tone and referencing.

Discussion Forum / Presentation – 20%

Discussion Forum

Criteria	Description
Participation	Regular, timely, and meaningful contributions to leadership and sustainability discussions.
Relevance	Contributions are relevant to gender equality, inclusive leadership, and sustainability contexts.
Engagement	Responds constructively to peers, demonstrating collaborative and respectful academic dialogue.
Critical Insight	Demonstrates reflective, analytical, and ethically grounded contributions to discussion topics.
Communication	Clear, respectful, and professional written communication in line with academic and ethical standards.

Presentation

Criteria	Description
Content Quality	Relevant, accurate, and well-researched content within a leadership and sustainability context.
Application to Practice	Effectively links theory to real-world leadership challenges, gender equity initiatives, and sustainable organisational strategy.
Clarity and Structure	Logical flow with clearly communicated key points and structured argumentation.
Delivery	Confident, clear, and professional communication appropriate for academic and organisational audiences.
Visual Aids	Effective and professional use of slides or supporting materials enhancing clarity and engagement.

Online Quiz – 10%

Criteria	Description
Knowledge Recall	Demonstrates understanding of key leadership, gender equality, sustainability, and global business concepts.
Accuracy	Provides correct responses reflecting understanding of theoretical and applied knowledge.
Time Management	Completes assessment within allocated time effectively.
Consistency	Maintains consistent performance across all quiz components.

ASSESSMENT SUBMISSION AND MODE OF DELIVERY

All assessments will be conducted online and must be submitted through the official online platform provided to students.
Clear instructions and submission deadlines will be communicated in advance.
Students are responsible for ensuring that all work is submitted in the required format and within the specified timeframe.

Target Participants

The MBA in Women’s Leadership and Sustainability is a postgraduate degree that provides a comprehensive understanding of contemporary leadership, organisational management, and sustainable development within global business environments. It equips professionals with strategic, analytical, and people-centred leadership capabilities to make informed decisions and lead effectively within complex and rapidly evolving international contexts.

The MBA in Women’s Leadership and Sustainability at the London Institute of Sustainable Development (LISD) integrates principles of gender equality, inclusive leadership, and ethical governance alongside the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 1–17), with a strong emphasis on responsible decision-making, sustainable organisational practice, and long-term value creation. Students explore areas such as strategic leadership, organisational transformation, digital innovation, sustainability governance, workplace wellbeing, and gender-responsive policy development.

Facilitators

The programme will be facilitated by the best experts from all over the world to provide participants within the public and private sectors worldwide with the best scientific and management solutions to implement effective public policy in their organisations to achieve the United Nations 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The facilitators will be on hand to guide you through the material and will expect you to bring personal experience and reflection on the topics covered. Group work will also be required for participants to engage in the workshop. Such activity allows participants to embed the new knowledge within their experience through active discussion and challenge.

Miryem Salah (London - UK) is the director for Digital, Data & AI Transformation, Managing Director for the MSP sales channel of Vodafone Business IT hubs at VodafoneThree.Having led on major transformation across IT, digital, data, analytics and AI globally in private, public sectors. Miryem operates at the intersection of strategy, execution, culture, and impact-the space where she has consistently delivered the greatest value. She brings end‑to‑end ownership: setting direction, aligning capital and talent, and taking full accountability for outcomes. Her experience spans sectors and geographies, with leadership across the full enterprise agenda. Miryem brings strong financial and commercial acumen, with deep expertise in capital allocation, business case development, operating model design, and benefits realisation. She has led complex, multinational organisations through change under pressure-modernising infrastructure, integrating cultures, and delivering measurable improvements in customer experience, efficiency, and profitability. Building high‑performing, inclusive leadership teams with clarity, pace, and accountability. She is deeply committed to sustainability, diversity, and developing future leaders. Miryem is known for authentic leadership, decisive action, and strong stakeholder engagement at the shareholder, board & investor level.

Professor Lynette Louw (Eastern Cape -South Africa) is the Raymond Ackerman Chair of Management and Deputy Dean, Faculty of Commerce at Rhodes University in Makhanda, South Africa. Her areas of speciality include Strategic Management, International Organisational Behaviour, Cross-cultural Management and SMEs/Entrepreneurship. She has taught and/or researched in the Netherlands, Germany, Uganda and China. Previously, Lynette was a member of the MBA Higher Education Quality Committee for the Council on Higher Education (CHE) in South Africa (2003 - 2004).

Professor Doaa Salman (Cairo - Egypt) is an esteemed Professor of Economics at the Faculty of Management Sciences at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts and a well-respected authority in the academic community. Her expertise lies in several fields of research, including Managerial Finance, Financial Institutions Management, International Economics and Trade Agreements, Money & Banking, International Banking, Feasibility Studies, Public Finance, inclusive growth, development, Health Economics and digital transformation and sustainability. She is a master of commonly used statistical tools and computer software used for cost and revenue analysis, and econometric applications such as SPSS, Stata, R, etc. She is the chief editor of the MSA-Management Sciences Journal and her research has appeared in several prestigious journals, including Economics and Policy, International Journal of Finance & Banking Studies, International Journal of Green Economics, International Journal of Development and Conflict, and Journal of Economics.

Dr Malgorzata Sulimierska (UK) is a Senior Lecturer in Banking and FinTech at the Department of Business and Management for the University of Sussex Business School and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She also has Oxford Fintech and Blockchain Qualifications from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in Financial Economics from the University of Sussex (UK). She is involved in research and teaching at numerous institutions, Lancaster University (UK), Catholic Leuven University (Belgium) and Loughborough University (UK). Her excellent teaching skills have been valued by several teaching awards, the BMEs Oscar Award for the Best seminar tutor, Excellence in Teaching Award and Student-Led Teaching Award. Her remarkable passion for teaching and discovering new areas of development guides her interests towards FinTech, Banking digitalization, Financial literature, Financial inclusions and political uncertainty.

Professor Roubina Juwaheer (Mauritius) is currently a Professor of Marketing at the Department of Management, Faculty of Law and Management. She served as the Pro Vice- Chancellor (Planning and Resources) of the University of Mauritius from 2014-2017 and Dean of the Faculty from 2008-2011. As an Academic, she has several years of experience in marketing, tourism and hospitality in Mauritius and the Indian Ocean Islands and extensive teaching, industrial and consulting experience in the marketing, hospitality and tourism field. Her additional research interests include green marketing, ecotourism, service quality, customer satisfaction, advocacy for women and children, CRM and health care management. Prof. Juwaheer has also been awarded the title of ‘Africa’s Most Influential Women 2016 in Business and Government’ both at Country and Regional levels in the field of Tertiary Education Sector (Academic) in Mauritius and the Indian Ocean Region (IOC) in August 2016 by the CEO Global magazine, a media magazine that has during the previous years focused on Africa’s leading talent and sharing their success stories.

Dr Gale Rigobert (Saint Lucia - Caribbean) is Former Dean of Academic Affairs at the University of St. Martin (USM), in the Dutch Caribbean. She is the former Minister for Education, Innovation, Gender Relations and Sustainable Development in Saint Lucia (2016-2021). Prior to becoming a parliamentary representative, a position she held on to for over nine (9) years (2011-2021), she was a government senator for a short period, which followed her role as advisor on national development to the Government of Saint Lucia (2010-2011). Dr. Rigobert was appointed Leader of the Opposition in 2013, the first woman to hold such office in the island of Saint Lucia.
Her career path has taken her through the hallowed walls of academia, with her career spanning several countries and institutions: The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago (2002-2010); SPRU, University of Sussex (2009), the United Kingdom; Anton de Kom University, Suriname (2009); the Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre (IGDC), University of York (2021-2022) and now the University of St. Martin.

Professor Arshi Naim (London - UK) is recognised among the Top 2% Scientists globally by Stanford University and Elsevier, is a distinguished academic with over 23 years of experience in business management, digital marketing, higher education, quality assurance, and academic leadership. A prolific researcher, she has published 115+ Scopus-indexed papers in high impact journals and contributed to academic books with leading publishers such as Wiley, Springer, Elsevier, Emerald, Taylor & Francis, IGI Global, Nova Science, and Bentham Science.

Professor Liisa Laakso (Helsinki - Finland) Liisa Laakso has acted in different national and international positions of trust including the Finnish Government’s Research and Innovation Council. Currently she is member of the Human Rights Committee of the Council of Finnish Academies. Before joining the Nordic Africa Institute she served as the Rector of the University of Tampere and before that as the Dean at the University of Helsinki, Faculty of Social Science. She was a professor and UNESCO Chair at the University of Jyväskylä in 2004, in the field of Development and International Cooperation.

Professor Allam Ahmed (London - UK) is a Professor of Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development; Co-Founder of SMART KM MODEL: An Integrated Knowledge Management Framework for Organizational Excellence and led the implementation of the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa Knowledge Management Framework Musharaka. Founding President of WASD; SDGs Universities Initiative; Middle Eastern Knowledge Economy Institute; Fellow Faculty of Public Health, UK; Fellow Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK; and Fellow Academy of World Business, Marketing and Management Development, Australia. Prior to QMUL, Prof. Ahmed spent 15 years at the University of Sussex Science Policy Research Unit (1st science and policy think tank in the UK) where he established and led Sussex’s most successful postgraduate programme MSc International Management.

Ambassador (Ret) Dr Petru Dumitriu (Geneve - Switzerland) is a Former Ambassador and Permanent Observer of the Council of Europe to the United Nations in Geneva. Currently Senior Fellow and Lecturer on Multilateral Diplomacy postgraduate courses, Diplo Foundation/University of Malta. Former member of the United Nations Joint Inspection Unit and Editor of numerous reports including: Strengthening the policy research uptake in service of the 2030 Agenda for SD, Role of PPPs in the Implementation of Agenda 2030, Knowledge Management in the UN System

Professor Manuel Frutos-Perez (Cambridge - UK) is the Chief Academic Officer at the digital division of Cambridge Education Group. He leads the strategic planning process across a wide portfolio of Higher Education partnerships, with a focus on international market intelligence, academic excellence, and outstanding learner support. He is also a Visiting Professor in Online Education and Digital Innovation at the University of Hull, UK, and a Visiting Professor in Digital Learning at the Academic Practice Directorate, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK. Manuel is an international technology expert promoting the advancement of learning and teaching in Higher Education, and regularly delivers thought leadership keynotes at international events.

Professor Michael Busler (New Jersey - USA) is a Professor of Finance at Stockton University in the USA. He has held positions at Pennsylvania State University, Delaware University, Rutgers University and Drexel University. He teaches courses in Corporate Finance, managerial economics and Entrepreneurship. Dr. Busler is a known expert in Public Policy and Economics. He has published more than 65 refereed journal articles and nearly 1000 opinion columns in major publications. In addition, he has given hundreds of interviews on both syndicated radio and on network tv stations.

Professor Rocky Dwyer (USA) is a Core Faculty Professor in the Doctor of Business Administration Program in the College of Management and Human Potential at Walden University, USA. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, UK; a Fellow of the Society of Management Accountants and a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada. He is an award winning author, editor and educator, who has consulted and undertaken research to support social change for private, not-for profit, and public sector organizations in 30 countries to examine and validate Corporate Social Responsibility, Poverty Reduction initiatives, strategic organizational capacity to support social change, performance management and ethics. His research has been presented and published for conferences and symposiums in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, India, South America, Germany, the Russian Federation; and the Peoples Republic of China.

Professor Dhiya Al-Jumeily OBE (Liverpool - UK) has 30+ years experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning. In 2020, Prof Al-Jumeily was appointed by her majesty “THE QUEEN to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, “OBE- Ordinary Officers of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent Order” for the “Services to Scientific Research”. Within healthcare field Prof Al-Jumeily developed SMART applications for disease diagnosis and management that are currently used by patients in the UK, UAE and Iraq. On the scientific community level, Prof Al-Jumeily established the eSystems Engineering Society (eSES) that has contributors from researchers and scientists at worldwide. The eSES activities include intelligent patient management system; datasets and databanks; DeSE annual and international conference; accredited professional courses; and the International Journal of Data Science and Advanced Analytics. On the research funding level, Prof Al-Jumeily attracted more than £7.5M of funding and published >350 publications.

Professor Luisa Maure (Panama City - Panama) is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Natural, Exact, and Technology Sciences of the University of Panama. With a Bachelor's in Mathematics (UP), a Master's in Mathematics and its Didactics (UAEH, México), and a PhD in Didactics of Mathematics and Experimental Sciences (University of Barcelona), she has dedicated her career to transforming mathematics education. She leads the GIEM21 research group, fostering innovation in teacher training and inclusive education. As president of the APANAC Congress 2023 and a member of Panama’s National Research System (SNI-SENACYT), she promotes science for development. Her work aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially in quality education (SDG 4) and gender equality (SDG 5). She has collaborated internationally to advance educational policies and was honored with the title Cavaliere of the Order of the Star of Italy for her contributions to science diplomacy and academic cooperation.

Professor Intisar Soghayroun (Khartoum - Sudan) is the Former Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Sudan (September 2019 - October 2021) and Professor of Archaeology at the Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Arts, University of Khartoum(1991-2022). Expert at The Institute of Arabic Manuscripts June 2023 up to present. She has special interest in the theoretical archaeology, Islamic civilization, Archaeology and Museums studies, Ancient technologies, Theatrical Archaeology as well as Gender Archaeology. A research fellow at Bergen University, Norway in 2008 and ST, John’s college/Cambridge University, UK in 2000 and held a number of administrative positions at University of Khartoum such Dean, Faculty of Arts, and Dean, Deanship for Scientific Research. A member of national, regional and international associations of Archaeologists. Also worked as a consultant for a numbers of organizations such as Ethiopia-Sudan Power System Interconnection, Red Sea Power Plant, SMEC International PTY LTD and Consultancy Service for lake Nasser/Nubia Watershed. A member of United Nations General Assembly Science Summit (UNGASS) 2021 up to present.

Dr Nisrine Slitine (Morocco) has always been attentive to the needs of the Moroccan society. As a doctor with a great entrepreneurial spirit, she quickly became aware of the importance of paramedical professions in the provision of health care at the national level, and the great deficit that the Kingdom knows in this matter. As a result, Dr Nisrine went into the business world, before supporting her doctoral thesis, and enrolled in the continuing education cycle of the Institut Supérieur de Commerce et d'Administration des Entreprises (ISCAE), a Business Management specialty, in order to equip itself with all the tools necessary to meet this crucial need that it has identified in the paramedic market.

Dr Joyce Capelli (São Paulo - Brazil) is the President and Executive Director of Instituto Melhores Dias, expert in the formation of collaborative public-private partnerships that leverage the unique skills and resources of corporations, government and community groups to sustain vital education, health and community development programs in Brazil and other countries. She holds a degree in dental sciences, master’s in dentistry, specialization in administration for the third sector, graduated by the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance, training in depth psychology.

Professor Caroline Ayad (Cairo - Egypt) is a Professor of Diagnostic Radiology at College of Medical Radiological Science, Sudan University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sudan. She is the Secretary of Academic Affairs at SUST and she supervised more than 250 MSc and 30 PhD students in the field of Diagnostic Radiological Technology and ultrasonography at STSD and many other universities. She had published more than 100 research papers in International Scientific journals as well as 6 scientific medical books. She was the Head Department of Basic Science for one year as well as Deputy Dean College Of Medical Radiological Science for 8 years (2 rotations), and Head Department of Research Outcomes and Patents Deanship Of Scientific Research. She was a Member in many Academic and scientific committees (Curriculum design, examinations and Quality management and accreditation) inside and outside the university. She acts as assistant editor and editor of many scientific journals as well as reviewer of articles for national and international scientific journals. She is a Member of international society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (South Africa), member of American Institute of Ultrasound In Medicine (AIUM) (USA), member of British Medical Ultrasound Society, London (UK), and member of British Radiology Association, London, UK.

Dr Muna Abdel Aziz (Manchester - UK) is a Former Director of Public Health in the UK who now freelances as an Executive Coach and Mentor. She is a Fellow of the global Institute of Leadership, a Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health UK, and the International CPD Adviser for the Faculty. Muna continues to engage globally on initiatives that affect countries and regions with a special interest in maternal and child health, public health information systems, and mobile health. Re-elected by the UK Faculty of Public Health to the role of International CPD Adviser, and previously Training Programme Director for Public Health Specialty in Cheshire and Merseyside, Muna retains her passion for education and continuing professional development. She firmly believes that system leadership and multi-disciplinary working across sectors will be key to achieving the transformation needed to meet the sustainable development goals.

Dr Mayada Abu Affan (UK) is the Interim Director of Public Health at Hammersmith and Fulham Council. She was the Former Director of Public Health and Wellbeing and Consultant in Public Health with Dudley Local Government leading on maternal and child health, reproductive health, healthy ageing and the lead for Public Heath training and workforce development. She graduated from Khartoum Medical School in the Sudan, completed foundation training and the MD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the Sudan. During her working in obstetrics and gynaecology she became convinced that a combination of population and clinical perspectives are the most powerful approaches to improving health and achieving a bigger impact on health and health service quality, as a resulted she entered the Public Health higher specialist training programme in Scotland and obtained the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in 2006. Following the attainment of the membership of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare in 2009, she became one of few people who are dually accredited in Public Health and Sexual and Reproductive Health in the UK. She also works as a community gynaecologist on part time bases and as an honorary lecturer at the University of Birmingham. She has worked in different systems and diverse settings in the England, Scotland, the Sudan and Uppsala in Sweden. This has given her the opportunity to experience the impact of culture, resources and political stability on population health. She is passionate about effective system leadership and its impact on developing health systems. In recognition of the importance of effective leadership in developing countries, she co-authored a leadership course for developing countries. The course focuses on System Leadership and addresses challenges facing effective leadership in developing countries such as resource constraints and lack of political engagement. She has been taking part in teaching this course, with colleagues in the Sudan, for the past five years.

Dr Manal Elnour (Riyadh - KSA) is currently working as Diagnostic Radiologist and Fetomaternal Sonolgest at one of Riyadh, KSA leading healthcare provider. She has more than 12 years expereince in KSA and completed successfully OBE and Gynae Ultrasound Diploma by American Association of Medical Education in 2024 and she has a Fellowship in Feto Maternal Medicine in ASFM 2019. She completed successfully several training programmes including Fetal Echo Cardiography training in Dubai 2017; Infertility Ultrasound training Dubai-Germany 2018; Fetal Echo Cardiography training in London School of Ultrasound 2019; and Obe and Gynaecology Ultrasound course from Queen Mary University of London in 2022.

Samia Melhem (Washington - USA) is a Lead Policy Specialist at the World Bank’s Digital Development and AI Vice Presidency, based in Washington DC. She manages digital government transformation operations, leveraging technologies to improve delivery of public services in all sectors. She is currently leading a large digital government investment project portfolio, and regional research on Digital Skills for Jobs; as well as AI’s impact on the digital economy. During her career at the WBG, Samia managed digital transformation projects/operations in East and Central Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa. She authored several publications on Telecoms Policy and Regulation, Digital government, Digital Economy, Digital Capabilities and Skills, Cloud computing, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Open data, PPP, and Bridging the gender digital divide. In May 2025, Samia received an award from the Arab League for her Digital Economy work in the MENA region. In addition to her current role at the World Bank, Samia started teaching at George Washington University.

Dr Rawad Hammad (London - UK) is a computer scientist with 20 years of experience in academic research, teaching, industry and leadership. Research interests include the use of Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and disruptive technologies for Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL), e-health and Smart Cities. His expertise lies in the application of innovative technologies from Artificial Intelligence, Semantics, Business Process Management, and Data Management in multi-disciplinary application domains including TEL and e-health. Rawad is the leader of two MSc Programmes and a Technology-Enhanced Learning Research Group. He is also co-director and co-founder of a newly established Smart Health Centre at the University of East London. Moreover, Rawad has been working on large-scale collaborative EU and international projects such as: DECUMANUS, TRANSFER and SmartTech which established collaboration with international partners from UK, Japan, Germany, Finland, the EU and the Middle East. Moreover, Rawad delivered a few keynote speeches and received a considerable number of research awards, the latest was the outstanding paper 2021 by Emerald Publishing. He is an executive committee member of the international society of Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED), and a panel member of different research journal/conference communities such as EC-TEL, IARIA, WASD, MEKEI, in addition to IEEE, ACM.

Professor Joseph Ntayi (Kampala - Uganda) is a Professor at Makerere University Business School and served as the former Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Energy, and Management Sciences at Makerere University Business School (MUBS), a position he relinquished in July 2023. Prior to this, he held several notable positions within the institution, including Dean of the Faculty of Computing and Management Science, Head of the Department of Marketing, Procurement, and Logistics Management. With over three decades of dedicated service to Makerere University, Makerere University Business School, and the government of Uganda, Prof. Ntayi has made significant contributions across various roles in Development Finance, Foreign Trade, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Development Economics, and Strategic Management. Prof. Joseph M. Ntayi is a luminary in both the academic and professional spheres, celebrated for his profound impact as an international scholar, insightful consultant, and pioneering social entrepreneur. Prof. Ntayi has co-authored more than 200 articles for internationally acclaimed journals, covering a wide range of research interests including Development Finance, Development Economics, Microfinance, Energy Economics, Public Sector Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics, Public Sector Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Positive Psychology, and Public health. In February 2021, 2022, January 2023, and January 2024, Prof. Ntayi received prestigious accolades from the International Scientific Scholars Forum, recognizing him as one of the top scholars in the world and acknowledging his excellence in Business & Management and Strategic Management. Furthermore, he has been recognized as the leading Strategic Management Scientist in Uganda and the Second most prominent in this field across Africa.

Dr Ihab Tewfik (London - UK) is a Registered Nutritionist and UNICEF-UN consultant with significant expertise in planning, implementing and evaluating sustainable public health nutrition intervention programmes at population level. Ihab has developed an independent research career that underpins the pivotal role of medical nutrition in regulating complications of chronic diseases through Tailored Functional Recipes (TFRs). These innovative TFRs are formulated, optimized using locally food ingredients and served as meals to nourish vulnerable populations to attain optimum health. The TFR-concept is not limited to elimination of malnutrition but extend to the design and engineering of food that transcends disease prevention by improving availability of micronutrients, increasing biological functions, and promoting sustainable health. Such concept has been employed to modulate global chronic disease in Georgia, Nigeria, Ghana, India, Lebanon, Nepal, Qatar, Kuwait and UK. Dr Tewfik has led the Human Nutrition degree at University of Westminster over the last twelve years as Programme Director. His research portfolio spans to investigate the relationship between obesogenic environment and health outcomes of individual and population. His work embraces the effects of nutritional exposure during childhood and risk factors for later non-communicable diseases (NAFLD, PCOs, ADHD, CVD, DM, Cancer) especially in countries experiencing nutritional transition. As Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health (FRSPH), Ihab has been at the forefront of promoting global public health intervention with an international research agenda stretched to 11 research projects with UNICEF-UN in aspects of public health nutrition intervention. In UK, he has carried out three national projects on food safety (FSA-UK) and on Biomarkers for predicting breast radiotherapy induced side-effect funded by the National Cancer Research Institute.

Dr Mohamed Hassan-Sayed (Southampton - UK) is the Founder and Director of Chemical Engineering programs at the University of Southampton. He is an experienced academic with a demonstrated history of working in higher education and industry for 20 years. Skilled in Chemical and Energy systems, a Chartered Energy Engineer From the Energy Institute and a Chartered Engineer from the Institute of Engineering and Technology as well chartered Manager from the Chartered Management institute. He developed and taught a range of Energy and Chemical Engineering courses at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels in Kuwait, Saudi, Egypt and the UK. A strong engineering professional with over 95 publications and several books and contributions; supervised 20 PhD projects to conclusion. A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in the UK. And several certifications in Engineering Business, Management, and innovation. Mohamed Developed the Energy and Petroleum courses at the Australian College in Kuwait then became an Associate Professor for 6 years at the American University in Cairo, where he helped in developing the Energy and Petroleum engineering courses leading to ABET acerdation and participated in the Education Development Program for Egyptian Universities and has previously taught at Suez Canal University and many other private universities such as the British University in Egypt. He also developed and lead the course in Energy and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Portsmouth for six years achieving accreditation through the Engineering council (energy institute) in the UK.

Professor Hongmei (Mary) He (Manchester - UK) is Professor of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Robotics in the School of Science, Engineering, and Environment at the University of Salford and Turing Liaison Academic for membership of the Salford Turing University Network. She is a passionate advocate of AI and an expert in human-centred AI for trustworthy robotics and trustworthy autonomous systems (TRAS). She has also done a lot of research in cognitive cybersecurity, data science, computational theory and optimisation. She was a senior embedded systems engineer at Motorola Design House in China. Mary is Chair of the task force of AI and Edge Computing for TRAS on the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society's Technical Committee on Adaptive and Dynamic Programming and Reinforcement Learning and Chair of the IEEE UK & Ireland RAS Chapter.

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The New Sustainability Edge

A landmark guide on how sustainability has shifted from an optional add-on to a core competitive strategy. Kotler and Hasan show how businesses of every size can embed environmental and social responsibility into their DNA — not just to do good, but to drive lasting growth and outpace the competition.

Philip Kotler & Khalid Hasan

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Organization Diagnosis, Design, and Transformation

Practical guide built around the Baldrige Excellence Framework, helping organizations systematically assess their current state, redesign their structure, and lead successful transformation. Now in its Fifth Edition (updated for 2011–2012), it walks leaders through strategy creation, decision-making, feasibility assessment, and the full strategy development process using a structured, step-by-step approach.

John Latham & John Vinyard

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The 13 Key Performance Indicators for Highly Effective Teams

Practical leadership guide that identifies and explores 13 specific, measurable indicators that distinguish high-performing teams from average ones. It provides managers, team leaders, and HR professionals with a clear framework to diagnose team health, track performance, and implement targeted improvements. Drawing on real-world research and case studies, the book covers areas like communication, trust, accountability, and collaboration.

Allam Ahmed, George Siantonas & Nicholas Siantonas

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Smart KM Model: An Integrated Knowledge Management Framework for Organizational Excellence

presents a comprehensive and integrated framework for implementing Knowledge Management (KM) across organizations. The book guides leaders and practitioners through a structured model for capturing, sharing, and leveraging organizational knowledge to drive efficiency, innovation, and sustainable excellence. It bridges theory and practice, making it highly relevant for executives, policy makers, and academics looking to embed a smart knowledge culture within their institutions.

Allam Ahmed & Mohamed Elhag

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