gE Blog Series: World Cup South Africa Part 1 - An Introduction

As the 2010 World Cup kicks off, there are a lot of interesting stories not only on the pitch, but on the business side of things as well. They include fake goods and counterfeit products, local food vendors being pushed out, extra investments, 'green' jerseys and huge sponsorship deals. This week we will be writing about the impact that the World Cup has on South Africa, sponsorships, copyrights and the economics of running an event such as a World Cup. We hope that you'll join us this week!