The Base of the Pyramid refers to the millions of people globally who live on less than approximately $2.00 per day. Our collection of teaching materials focus on new initiatives that explore the untapped market potential at the base of the economic pyramid.

Sustainability, both social and environmental, is quickly becoming one of the most important aspects of business, especially international business. We have many teaching materials devoted to exploring the issues surrounding environmental sustainability.

Governments worldwide have increasingly turned to the private sector for additional resources for efficiency and sustainable development. Our teaching materials explore how public and private sector entities can work both collaboratively and controversially.

Today, more than ever, students must develop a solid understanding of globalization and international business. GlobaLens' growing international business toolkit offers targeted, specific teaching options that can be tailored to meet these objectives.

Can profit-seeking corporations align their activities with the social, economic and environmental expectations of its various stakeholders? Our cases in this relevant topic area highlight the dynamic interactions of business and their local communities.

Despite massive investment in social programs, some governments still can't fully address the many needs of their citizens. Many NGOs have emerged to bridge that gap. Our cases in this area present how NGOs continue to play a critical role in societies worldwide.

Social entrepreneurs are catalysts for innovative models that can enable scaleable change for social problems. Our cases highlight the rewards and frustrations inevitable in implementing strategies to achieve social and/or environmental goals.

GlobaLens is proud to partner with a number of institutions to further our mission to create and disseminate high-quality teaching materials for business educators worldwide. Our partners provide resources and support, allowing us to build world-class, specialized collections of teaching materials.

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Our Partners

GlobaLens is proud to partner with a number of organizations and institutions to further our mission to create and disseminate high-quality teaching materials for business educators worldwide.  Our partners provide us with resources and support, allowing us to build world-class specialized collections of teaching materials.

Ross School of Business

The University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business is a key partner, offering us unmatched faculty and administrative support. Founded in 1924, Ross programs consistently rank among the best in the world, especially because of their emphasis on practical experience. Like the other University of Michigan schools and colleges, Ross has a deep commitment to research and advancement in all fields.

William Davidson Institute

Founded in 1992, the William Davidson Institute (WDI) at the University of Michigan develops and disseminates research and expertise on business in emerging-market economies. With current and past research initiatives (e.g. base of the pyramid (BoP), environmental sustainability, Green Leap, social venture partnerships) development consulting services, educational outreach, and field-based collaborations, WDI creates long-term value for academic institutions, partner organizations, and donor agencies active in emerging markets.

Tauber Institute

Dedicated to excellence in global operations, the Tauber Institute For Global Operations is a partnership between the Ross School of Business and acclaimed College of Engineering at the University of Michigan. Tauber offers a cross-disciplinary, action-based, leadership-oriented program for graduate student that wish to succeed in an operations, supply chain, or manufacturing career.

Erb Institute

The Frederick A. and Barbara M. Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise at the University of Michigan fosters global sustainable enterprise through interdisciplinary research and education initiatives, including its acclaimed MBA/MS Program. Utilizing a collaborative approach, it helps business, government, and civil society organizations to achieve meaningful progress toward sustainability.

NextBillion

NextBillion is the premier blog and online resource regarding market-based approaches to poverty alleviation. NextBillion acts as a discussion forum and knowledge base for business leaders, social entrepreneurs, NGOs, policy makers, and academics interested in business strategies that improve the lives of those at the base of the pyramid, or the world’s approximately 4 billion low-income producers and consumers.

Zell Lurie

The globally-recognized Samuel Zell & Robert H. Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan provides the curriculum, program initiatives, community involvement, and alumni outreach activities that deliver exclusive resources for future entrepreneurs.  Zell Lurie brings together a potent mix of knowledge, experience, and opportunities from the front lines of entrepreneurship and alternative investments.

Center for Positive Organizational Scholarship

The Center for Positive Organizational Scholarship (POS) at the Ross School of Business is a community of scholars devoted to energizing and transforming organizations through research on the theory and practice of positive organizing and leadership.  They are passionately dedicated to the development and dissemination of POS research.  The center's functions include fostering research and building the community of POS researchers worldwide, teaching POS principles, and producing teaching materials that exemplify POS principles.