Overview:
In this lesson, students will read “Dark Milk Chocolate Bars Help To Unlock Wealth In West Africa” and learn about one entrepreneur’s venture in Ghana, which will highlight unique challenges and opportunities in setting up a business in Africa. Then, they will debate the pros and cons of changing the traditional value chain of an economy. The students should conclude the lesson with a basic understanding of competitive advantage and wholesome leadership qualities.
NBEA Standard(s):
- Entrepreneurship, I. Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurial Opportunities
- Entrepreneurship, VII. Global Markets
Knowledge@Wharton High School Articles:
- “The Power of One African Teen’s Idea to Ward Off Lions”
- “Social Innovator Hannah Herbst Uses Water Power to Tackle Energy Poverty”
- “Princess Aghayere Shares Her Love of Basketball to Inspire Young West African Women”
- “Muna Yussuf on Strengthening Sports in Africa — Starting with the Confederations Cup”
- “Financial Literacy: The Voice of South African Youth”
- “Educator Toolkit: Doing Business in Africa”
- “Doing Good, with the Power of Half”
- “Dark Milk Chocolate Bars Help to Unlock Wealth in West Africa”
- “A Summer Trip to Ghana Inspires a Global Health-care Mission”
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