DIIS event: Heineken in Africa – brewing development?

Business, it is often claimed, is sorely needed to develop Africa. Looking at one of the biggest players in one of the most successful markets in Africa – Heineken – this seminar engages Investigative Reporter and PhD Candidate Olivier van Beemen about the politics of beer in Africa. Based on 5 years of research in 12 countries, van Beemen gives new insights and analyses about conducting business in Africa and the role of multinational companies in developing countries.

Speakers

Olivier van Beemen, Investigative Reporter, PhD Candidate, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Morten Koch Andersen (PhD), Researcher at DIGNITY, guest Researcher at DIIS, Denmark

Peer Schouten, Postdoc, DIIS, Denmark

Programme

14.00-14.15: Introduction and welcome / Peer Schouten

14.15-15.00: Heineken in Africa: Brewing development? / Olivier van Beemen

15.00-15.15: Business, human rights and the SDGs / Morten Koch Andersen

15.15-16.00: Discussion

Moderator: Peer Schouten

Practical information

The seminar will be in English. Copies of ‘Heineken in Africa’ will be available at a reduced price.

Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. Please use our online registration form no later than Thursday 25 April at 10.00.

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