Goldman Sachs 10,000 WOMEN initiative

10,000 Women, one of Goldman Sachs largest ever global philanthropic initiatives, demonstrates the firm's belief that expanding the entrepreneurial talent and managerial pool in developing and emerging economies – especially among women – is one of the most important means to reducing inequality and ensuring more shared economic growth. Launched in March 2008, the program will provide 10,000 women in developing countries access to a business education.

The Goldman Sachs Entrepreneur Certificate Program is designed for women across Rwanda who are interested in growing their small business or starting a business. Over the course of the program, participants will create a detailed, actionable business plan. Sessions will be held in the areas of: business planning, marketing, finance, accounting, and management. At the end of the program, participants will present their business plans to the group and program faculty. Awards will be given to the seven women with the best business plans. It is a  six-month programs. There is no fee for participants to attend. The program sponsor is Goldman Sachs, through its 10,000 Women initiative.

Seminarium Internacional

Seminarium Internacional was founded in 1984. Today it is the leading company in executive education and training in Latin America. Every year it addresses relevant topics for both executives and companies in the field of management. Seminarium has branches in seven countries of the region: Colombia, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico and Peru.  

Stockholm School of Economics in Riga

The Stockholm School of Economics in Riga was estabished in 1994 as a Swedish-Latvian joint venture. The school offers MBA degrees, executive education courses, and an undergraduate degree in Economics and Business. About 70% of the participants come from Latvia, with most of the balance coming from Estonia and Lithuania.

ZAGREB SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT

 Zagreb School of Economics and Management (ZSEM) is a private university based in Zagreb, Croatia. The school's mission is to improve students' knowledge and skills to enable them to manage and succeed in a competitive and globalized economy. ZSEM teaches business ethics and skills and prepares students to meet technological and market changes required for long-term business success.

Ozyegin University

OzU is a newly-established, private,non-profit university in Istanbul - the largest and

most vibrant metropolitan area in Turkey and the region. The university strives to produce creative, original, useful and applicable knowledge relevant not only within the context of Turkey, but also on a regional and international scale.  OzU's Graduate School of Business aspires to be the best business school in Turkey and the region through its outstanding international faculty and students, diverse graduate programs, dual degree and exchange programs with other leading business schools worldwide, and close working relationships with global business enterprises.