Otieno Mbare

Dr. Otieno Mbare has actively had over18 years of teaching experience at the Turku University of Applied Sciences (TUAS) until end of October, 2024. He is a distinguished lecturer of international business, responsible business management, marketing and a plethora of business courses. As a dedicated faculty member, Dr.Mbare is very passionate about enhancing the educational offerings of higher learning institutions. His pedagogical approach is anchored on the university's pedagogical concept commonly called Innopedia. Innopedia is a pedagogical approach which aims at intergrating the needs of future skills into teaching. Dr. Mbare pocesses extensive expertise in supervising graduate and postgraduate theses, as well as developing project proposals and overseeing the implementation of development projects.

His current research interests focuses on internationalization, and business sustainability. Dr. Otieno Mbare has been involved in North-South-South Projects, GeoICT4e, and EU-Erasmus projects. He has also represented a network of Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences in overseeing the successful administration and interviewing of foreign applicants (in Africa) into the Finnish Universities since2011-2017 as the region coordinator.

Dr. Mbare is a multifaceted Senior Lecturer with a doctorate degree and proven disciplinary expertise. Taught rigorous graduate-level courses at large university and earned high approval ratings from students during past year. Strong subject matter knowledge and excellent communications skills enabled achievement of optimum outcomes.

He possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Dr. Mbare brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions. Education professional with strong history of developing impactful educational strategies and fostering academic excellence.

Also, adept at curriculum development and delivering engaging lectures that inspire student success; and, known for collaborative teamwork and flexibility in adapting to dynamic educational environments, ensuring continuous improvement and achievement.

Will provide when needed.

• Mbare, O. (2024). Takes Aquaculture Development and Education to Kenya. TALK online magazine, Turku University of Applied Sciences (May2024)
• Mbare, O. (2013). Gateway to Quality Education (in FINNIPS - Joint Efforts for Internationalization). JAMK University of Applied Sciences Publications – ISBN978-951-830-277-6,2013
• Mbare, O. Owusu, R. & Habiyakare, E. (2011). (Ementing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) In Africa: A Conceptualisation And Propositions In Littrell, R.F. & Nel,P.S.
• Leadership & management studies in Sub-Sahara Africa Volumes II and III
• San Diego, CA, USA: University Readers, pp.192-203. ISBN978-1-60927-546-4 https://www.otieno mbare - Google Scholar
• Mbare, O. Habiyakare, E. & Owusu, R. (2009). Implementing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Base of the Pyramid Markets: A Conceptualisation and Propositions for CSR in Africa. Base of the Pyramid Conference, Gordon Institute of Business Science (University of Pretoria),15-19 Nov.2009, Johannesburg
• Habiyakare, E. Mbare, O. & Owusu, A. R. (2009). Characterizing African Immigrant Entrepreneurship in Finland. International African Academy of Business and Development, Proceedings,2009 Uganda
• Mbare, O. (2008). Human Rights and Business – Perspectives and Practices. The Icfai University Press. ISBN:978-81-314-2025-6,2008. Edited by Manoj Kumar Pattanaik
• Mbare, O. (2009). Globalization and Development: A Critical View of the Spectator. Second Annual International Conference, Cortland, State University of New York College, June7th -9th,2007 SUNNY Cortland, New York (Published in the International African Academy of Business and Development, Proceedings,2009
• Mbare, O. Owusu, R. & Habiyakare. E. (2008). Implementing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Africa: A Conceptualisation and Propositions. Proceedings of the Leadership and Management Studies in Sub-Sahara Africa,2008 Conference, Accra, Ghana. ISSN:1177-3294
• Habiyakare, E., Owusu, A.R., & Mbare, O. (2007). Networking and Learning in Foreign-Market Expansion ToEmerging Markets: Lessons from Finnish-Based Corporations in South Africa. Academy for Global Business Advancement and Asian Academy of Management, Joint World Congress, Vol.4, No.1, pp.732-739, ISSN1549-9332, May21-25,2007. Malaysia
• Mbare, O., Owusu, R., & Habiyakare, E. (2007). Corporate Social Responsibility as a Tool for SustainableDevelopment. Academy for Global Business Advancement and Asian Academy of Management, Joint World Congress, Vol.4, No. pp.705-710, ISSN1549-9332 May21-25,2007. Malaysia.
• Mbare, O. (2005). Företagens sociala ansvar in Finland och Kenya. Finsk Tidskrift, Kultur-Ekonomi-Politik,10 /2005, pp590-611
• Mbare, O. (2004). Corporate Social Responsibility: Theory and Framework in Contemporary Finnish and Kenyan Business Practices, Åbo Akademy University, ISBN952-12-1455-4,2004 https://www.2004_Vol_9_No_1_Mbare.pdf;sequence
• Mbare, O. (2004). The Role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the New Economy Electronic journal of Business Ethics and Organization studies, Vol.9, No.1 ISSN12392685 Publisher: Business and Organization Ethics Network (BON) Publishing date:2004-04-02
• Mbare, O. (2001). Making A Strong Case For Social Responsibility and Value Based Management. Eben Research Conference2001, University of Applied Sciences, Konstanz, Germany. May18th-19th,2001
• Mbare, O. (2000). Environmental Quality & Sustainable Development: The Enterprise Responsibility and the Environment, Sept2000. Seventh Annual International Conference, Promoting Business Ethics, New York. Proceedings, Vol.1, pp.360-Working Papers
• Mbare, O. (2014). The Challenge for Economic Growth in Developing Countries.Accepted Conference Paper for African Academy of Management (AFAM), University of Gabarone, Botswana,8th –11th January2014
• Mbare, O. Owusu, A. R. & Habiyakare, E. (2009). Implementing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Base of the Pyramid Markets: A Conceptualisation and Propositions for CSR in Africa – To be presented in Johannesburg,16-19 November2009
• Mbare, O. (2009). Globalization and Development: A Critical View of a Spectator. Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. May19 –23,2009
• Habiyakare, E., Owusu, R., Mbare, O. & Landy, F. (2009). Characterizing African immigrants in Finland,2009
• Mbare, O. (2001). Managing Environmental Conflicts in the Urban Milieu: A City in Chaos. UPE Conference in Haifa, Israel, March2001. Working Paper
• Mbare, O. (2000). Human Resource Management Ideas and its Relevance to SRE, Nordic Seminar, Helsinki, Aug.2000. Working Paper.
• Mbare, O. (2000). The Missing Agenda in the Diffusion of management Ideas. Nordic Doctoral Summer School, Helsinki, June2000. Working Paper. (Book Chapters)
• Mbare, O. (2008). Human Rights and Business – Perspectives and Practices. The Icfai University Press. ISBN:978-81-314-2025-6,2008. (Book chapters) Edited by Manoj Kumar Pattanaik
• Ketola, T. & Mbare, O. (2006). What Corporate Responsibility Research Can Give to Business Know-How: Values, Strategies and Practices,1:2006 (Book chapters). Publication of Turku School of Business https://www.Tarja Ketola (toim)

• Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (Germany) |2015
• Dresden University of Applied Sciences (Germany) |2014
• Fachhochschule Joanneum, Austria|2013
• Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Dresden, Germany|2013
• CEU Cardenal Herrera Valencia, Spain|2013
• ISEP Porto, Portugal|2012
• Howest University College West Flanders, Kortrijk, Belgium|2012
• Hai Phong University, Vietnam|2012
• BA School of Business and Finance, Riga, Latvia|2012
• CEU Cardenal Herrera Valencia, Spain|2012
• Hai Phong University, Vietnam|2011