Frequently Asked Questions
What are your areas of interest?
Our areas of interest are human resource building, management consultancy, research and publication.What do I stand to gain as a member?
Some of what your institution stands to gain as a member are:- Exposure to international management conferences at subsidised rates;
- Drawing upon invaluable expertise that resides in member institutions and organisations;
- Opportunity to offer consultancy services to other institutions in the sub-region;
- Participation in sub-region, regional and international fora and in-country management and investment conferences held to promote innovations in management and investment between and within the major economic regions of the world at subsidized rates;
- Linkage with funding institutions and agencies;
- Participation in annual forum where executives review business practices and government policies, and interact with senior government leaders;
- Access to WAMDEVIN publications and management video films at reduced rates;
- Invitations to seminars, workshops both local and foreign;
- Access to WAMDEVIN Newsletter and other publication;
- Networking with other members; and
- Any other privileges which may be determined by the Executive Committee.
What is WAMDEVIN all about?
The West African Management Development Institutes Network (WAMDEVIN) is a sub-regional network of Management Development Institutions and Business Schools whose interests are human resource building, management consultancy, research and publications in Anglo- phone countries in West Africa with its Secretariat in Nigeria.What year was your organisation established?
The Network was established in November, 1987.Who are eligible to be members?
Management Development Institutions (MDIs) in English speaking countries in the West Africa sub-region.Who are your sponsors/partners?
Our sponsors/partners are as follows:- COMSEC: Commonwealth Secretariat
- UNDP: United Nations Development Programme
- FGN: Federal Government of Nigeria
- COL: Commonwealth of Learning
- ILO: International Labour Organisation