2022-03-14

World leaders in business education express solidarity with the people of Ukraine

AACSB, AMBA & BGA and EFMD organizations announced the suspension of accreditation of Russian institutions’ activities.

World leaders in business education express solidarity with the people of Ukraine

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the MBA Association and the Business Alumni Association (BGA), the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) have issued a joint statement suspending all accreditation activities in Russian institutions.

In a Joint Statement, world leaders in the field of business education expressed solidarity with the people of Ukraine, which is suffering from a full-scale Russian invasion:

"We are deeply concerned about the rapid escalation of the humanitarian crisis resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We strive to support our Ukrainian business schools, as well as our staff, lecturers and students, when they are defending their way of life and sovereignty."

Earlier, the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine informed that UNESCO supports Ukraine: the team is ready to provide expert assistance to strengthen the distance education system, and NAWA is helping evacuated Ukrainian students and scientists.