The messages were first, that we, potential future business leaders, can create direct positive social impact, in this case by raising funds for an anti-poverty project in Argentina. The funds raised will support LEER, an Argentinean NGO, in building two early childhood learning centers benefiting more than 800 children and 250 families.
Second, that global leaders must revive global trade talks in favor of development, or face growing poverty, increasing instability, and diminishing business opportunities across the world.
The IMD MBA class grouping in front of the WTO building in Geneva on Monday morning.
Ivar Slengesol (Norwegian) delivers our message to WTO's Deputy Director General Valentine Sendanyoye-Rugwabiza...
.. and she more than happily acknowledges the relevance of the initiative:"We can't fail the poor! Your initiative could not have come in better time! It shows the type of commitment we need to see in future global business leaders"
We then posed for a group picture in front of the WTO building...
... and went for a quick tour inside: No, thanks... we will not take the "Observers" seat!!! We want to do more than that ;-)Rafael
