Prof. Dr. Sangue Fotso Robert | Management | Best Researcher Award

University Of Yaounde II | Cameroon

Prof. Dr. Sangue Fotso Robert is a distinguished Professor and Researcher in Management Sciences with extensive expertise in governance, finance, entrepreneurship, accounting, and organizational control. His research explores key dimensions of corporate governance, entrepreneurial dynamics, social economy, and sustainable development in the African context, particularly focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Cameroon. As Head of the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management at the University of Ébolowa and Director of the LADOP Laboratory at the University of Yaoundé II, he has contributed significantly to academic leadership, doctoral supervision, and institutional development. His scholarly work, published in reputable journals such as Revue Internationale de PME, Management & Avenir, Mondes en Développement, and Recherche en Sciences de Gestion, addresses themes including corporate social responsibility, entrepreneurial risk, intergenerational business transmission, and digital transformation among emerging entrepreneurs. Beyond academia, he has served as an expert consultant in organizational management, budgeting, and auditing for various public and private institutions, supporting projects on governance reform, entrepreneurship promotion, and sustainable economic growth. He has also played an active role in international collaborations between African and European universities and contributed to policy dialogues on the social economy and SME development. His professional experience combines academic excellence with practical engagement, positioning him as a leading voice in advancing management science and fostering innovation driven development across Cameroon and Sub Saharan Africa.

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Sangué-Fotso, R. (2018). Perception de la RSE par les dirigeants de PME camerounaises. Revue internationale PME, 31(1), 129–155.

Sangué-Fotso, R. (2011). L’efficacité de la structure de contrôle des entreprises camerounaises [Doctoral dissertation, Université de Franche-Comté].

Sangué-Fotso, R., & Wamba, H. (2017). Perception de la performance par leurs dirigeants: le cas des PME camerounaises. Question(s) de management, 18(3), 155–171.

Sangué-Fotso, R. (2015). Qualité de l’audit et réduction des scandales financiers en contexte camerounais. Revue de Management et de Stratégie, 2(1), 1–17.

Pigé, B., & Sangué-Fotso, R. (2014). La représentation de la performance des entreprises dans un contexte de faillite de la normalisation: le cas du Cameroun. Management & Avenir, 70(4), 115–133.

Prof. Dr. Maria-Jose Vaño-Vaño | Business, Management and Accounting | Women Researcher Award

IUDESCOOP-University of Valencia Spain

Maria Jose Vaño Vaño is a distinguished legal scholar specializing in commercial law and social economy. She currently serves as a Professor at the Universitat de València, contributing significantly to research in corporate law, cooperative enterprises, and digital transformation in legal frameworks. With a career spanning decades, she has been actively involved in academia, policy advisory, and international legal discourse.

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Education 🎓

Maria Jose Vaño Vaño holds a Bachelor’s and Doctorate in Law from the Faculty of Law, University of Valencia. She obtained her Ph.D. in 1997 with a thesis titled “Heterogeneous Mergers: Absorption of Credit Cooperatives by Savings Banks,” which received the highest distinction of “Apt cum laude.”

Professional Experience 💼

She has held various esteemed academic and professional positions, including teaching at Pompeu Fabra University, Jaume University I, and the University of the Republic of Montevideo. Her expertise extends to advisory roles with the National Energy Commission in Madrid. Since 2008, she has been a tenured professor at University of Valencia, where she actively participates in legal research and policy development.

Research Interests 🎡

Her research primarily focuses on commercial law, financial regulation, cooperative enterprises, digital transformation in legal structures, and social economy models. She leads multiple research projects on financial markets, energy cooperatives, and public-private collaboration in economic development.

Awards & Recognitions 🏆

Maria Jose Vaño Vaño has been recognized for her contributions to legal academia and policy-making. She has received accolades for her research in cooperative law and financial markets, enhancing the regulatory framework for economic social enterprises.