Harvard University in Africa

Harvard remains one of the most influential schools in the world. Earlier this week, I watched a rerun of “The Money Chase|Inside the Harvard Business School”, a business-positive look at life in the hallowed halls of emerging wisdom about 21st century capitalism.

The emerging concepts of philanthrocapitalism and social entrepreneurship have strong roots at Harvard. Many activists, political leaders, intellectuals and journalists look to Harvard and other Ivy League schools in America and around the world, wondering in what ways the HBS mindset of Modern capitalism has fueled global problems and how they are part of the emerging Cultural Creative solution.

This month’s Harvard Magazine reviews Harvard’s volunteer program in Africa.

These projects are housed across the university and not solely in the business school. They give us a look into the philosophy of Harvard and its relationship with Africa, where nearly the entire continent is at risk of self-imploding, according to many global organizations.

A key premise of philanthrocapitalism is a lifelong relationship between business and solving global problems. Business interacts with global organizations and governments, now finding itself “in the game for the long haul”.  Harvard Magazine’s look into its African initiative shares insights into the emerging relationships of wealth, privilege, activism and ideals.