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Diederik de Boer

Associate Professor Sustainable Business Development/Director International Projects and Consultancies

Diederik s Director of the International Projects and Consultancies Department and Associate Professor Sustainable Business Development at Maastricht School of Management.

He holds a PhD from the Erasmus University (the Netherlands), an MPA from Leiden/Rotterdam University (the Netherlands), an MBA from Bradford/Tilburg University (UK/ The Netherlands) and a Minor in Small and Micro Credit Schemes from Harvard University Boston (USA).

He worked for seven years for the United Nations and the Dutch Ministry for Development Cooperation in Cambodia, Mongolia, Korea and Palestine. As director he is in charge of more than 30 programs worldwide focusing on capacity building, research and education. His research focuses on partnerships and cluster competitiveness in developing countries in Asia and Africa.

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Mulu Burhane Hundera 

Mulu Hundera is an academic and practitioner with over 16 years of experience teaching, researching, and developing gender-inclusive policies. Her work primarily focuses on social inclusion, gender equality, female entrepreneurship, and management. Mulu has contributed to numerous development projects in low- and middle-income countries, conducting in-depth gender analyses and crafting gender equality strategies tailored to diverse sectors, including education, agriculture, health, and climate change.

Mulu has also provided strategic guidance on integrating gender-responsive and inclusive policies into development programs, driving measurable change. She has led various training initiatives on key topics such as female talent development, leadership, gender-responsive climate actions, and gender lens investing.

Mulu’s academic contributions include several high-impact publications in peer-reviewed journals, addressing themes such as work-family conflict, gender and peace, and the social role expectations of female entrepreneurs in developing countries. Her expertise also extends to advising organizations on fostering inclusive leadership and empowering women in entrepreneurship.

Reasons to follow this programme

  • Master CSR and Gender Equality Strategies – Learn to integrate sustainability, inclusivity, and ethical business practices into your organization.
  • Apply Practical Tools for Impact – Gain hands-on skills to address climate change, economic inequality, and social justice through CSR and gender-responsive policies.
  • Advance Your Leadership – Strengthen your ability to drive meaningful change and position yourself as a leader in responsible business and gender empowerment.
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