WCQR2025 Platinum Sponsor
We are a community of passionate research educators, coaches, and mentors.
The 9th World Conference on Qualitative Research is proud to welcome the Global Centre for Academic Research (GCAR) as a prestigious sponsor of WCQR2025. As a long-standing partner, GCAR has played a key role in advancing the conversation on qualitative research, helping the WCQR reach and engage a broader international audience.
The Global Centre for Academic Research (GCAR), established in 2018 by Prof. Mokone Solomon Lebese and Prof. King Costa, addresses the research language gap for postgraduate students in South Africa.
Renowned as GCAR, this institution, under the auspices of South Valley University in Zambia, a registered Private Higher Education Institution with the Higher Education Authority of Zambia, has successfully conferred over 30 PhDs across various disciplines, focusing on business leadership and management.
All GCAR programs are accredited by South Valley University, with learner achievements duly recorded by the Zambia Qualifications Authority. The institution has forged partnerships with several institutions in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), including Swaziland, where GCAR’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor serves as the Chancellor of AMADI University College. Additionally, collaborations extend to institutions such as Bindura University of Science Education in Zimbabwe.
Vision
- To be a catalytic leader in research and development
Mission
- Meeting and exceeding our customers and learner community’s expectations
- Creating formidable partnerships with industry leaders across all economic sectors
- Creating formidable partnerships with industry leaders across all economic sectors
- To excel in research innovation and technological development for enhancing research and development
Values
- Respect, Excellence, Innovation, Integrity
EXECUTIVE PROGRAMS
All GCAR programs are accredited by South Valley University, with learner achievements duly recorded by the Zambia Qualifications Authority
META-COACH TRAINING
The COSTA Coaching Model seeks to help and empower aspiring and/or practicing leaders who find themselves in leading positions
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