South Africa
Advancing African Studies through a Local Entity
Our South African entity supports Harvard’s academic research, scholarships, and much more.
Enabling Research and Academic Programming in Southern Africa
Our local entity, Harvard Global Research Support Centre South Africa NPC, is registered as a section 14 nonprofit company, which allows us to support a variety of activities across South Africa.
Permitted activities include:
- Facilitating and disseminating research on, but not limited to, artistic, economic, educational, historical, legal, medical, political, social, scientific, and technological interests related to Africa
- Hosting programs for the public benefit of Africa and for faculties, students, scholars, and alumni from Harvard and other institutions
- Advancing culture and customs through the exposure of students and scholars from Harvard University and African institutions
- Providing scholarships, stipends, and assistance to African students pursuing studies at Harvard University and elsewhere
Harvard Global Services in South Africa
Current Projects We Support in South Africa
Harvard University Center for African Studies - Africa Headquarters
Harvard University Center for African Studies' (CAS) Johannesburg office serves as a hub for research, student and faculty programming, and institutional collaboration in the heart of South Africa.
Advancing Research and Programming Across Africa
CAS is committed to the broadening of knowledge about Africa and African perspectives and works collaboratively to create opportunities for research, education, and partnership on the continent and around the world. Its Africa office, located in Johannesburg, South Africa, is the Center’s flagship office on the continent and enables CAS and Harvard to further support intellectual and programmatic needs related to and in Africa.
Staff in the Africa office work closely with the CAS faculty director and staff in the Cambridge, Massachusetts office to develop programming and promote public and scholarly awareness about Africa and African experiences and perspectives.
Specifically, the Johannesburg office serves as a regional hub for:
- University-wide inter-faculty research in areas such as language study, business and entrepreneurship, development, law and policy, public health, and more
- Faculty and student engagement
- Lectures, seminars, and conferences spanning a variety of disciplines
- Local educational outreach and partnership, including the Harvard South Africa Fellowship Program (HSAFP)
- University, institutional, and governmental collaboration
- Engagement with Harvard University Alumni in South Africa and across Africa
Harvard Business School Africa Research Center
Harvard Business School's (HBS) center in Johannesburg helps the School to build relationships and develop a deep understanding of business practices and innovation throughout Africa.
Building a Deep Understanding of and Expertise in Business Practice and Innovation
HBS is committed to developing and strengthening relationships with business and academic leaders across Africa, which is assuming an increasingly vital role in the world economy. The office in Johannesburg enables HBS to support School-wide engagement and activities in Sub-Saharan Africa to deepen faculty members’ and students’ understanding of and exposure to management issues, trends, and practices.
Specifically, the center in Johannesburg enables HBS to:
- Conduct on-site interviews with senior company and government officials
- Gather and analyze qualitative and quantitative information from primary and secondary sources
- Develop case studies and academic articles
- Provide local points of contact for HBS Admissions, Career and Professional Development, and External Relations
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