Prof. Walid A. Nakara, full professor at Montpellier Business School, explores entrepreneurial models and innovation strategies to address societal challenges. As the Director of the BEST Chair and the Yunus Centre, he integrates interdisciplinarity and sustainability into his work.

Academic Background

• PhD in Management Science (2011) 
• HDR (Accreditation to Supervise Research): University of Montpellier (2022)
• Publications in World Development and Small Business Economics, focusing on innovation in poverty contexts and the role of institutions.

Key Contributions

• Analysis of the impact of social innovation on entrepreneurial ecosystems in poverty-stricken contexts.
• Examination of entrepreneurial systems in complex institutional environments.

Teaching

• Courses on strategy and social entrepreneurship for Master’s, MBA, and DBA programs.
• Supervision of doctoral students on inclusive entrepreneurship and collaborative innovation.

Dr. Nakara aims to transform societies through innovation and inclusion, delivering sustainable and inspiring solutions to global challenges. This site showcases his work and offers opportunities for collaboration.