International Journal of Teaching and Case Studies (5 papers in press)

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• Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwahs fight for gender-inclusive climate policy in Namibia  
  by Shreya Jajoo, Kenneth Levitt, Joseph C. Santora 
  Abstract: In December 2024, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah became Namibias first female president, leading a nation facing severe climate risks, entrenched gender inequality, and economic dependence on extractive industries. With over 80% of the country arid or semi-arid, climate change disproportionately affected rural women key food producers often excluded from decision making. Nandi-Ndaitwah aimed to integrate gender equity into climate policy by expanding community-based natural resource management (CBNRM), introducing gender quotas in environmental bodies, and securing climate finance for women-led adaptation projects. Her agenda aligned with the UNFCCC Gender Action Plan and the SDGs but met resistance from traditional leaders, corporations, and factions within her SWAPO party. Facing this opposition, she weighed three strategies: bold nationwide reform, incremental regional pilots, or reframing gender equity as an economic necessity. Each path presented trade-offs, offering a case study in leadership, climate governance, and gender politics in post-liberation democracies.
  Keywords: Africa; climate resilience; environment; gender inclusive; intersectional; leadership; Namibia; politics; sustainable development.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJTCS.2026.10075832
   
  
• Assessing the impact of an NGO on the identity construction of homeless youth: the CASP case, a French NGO  
  by Julien Billion, Catherine Lejealle, Pascale Ezan 
  Abstract: The Centre d’Action Sociale Protestant (CASP) is a French non-profit organisation (NGO) recognised as being of public utility, whose mission focuses on combating social exclusion. It operates several support programs aimed at helping homeless youth reintegrate into society. Juliana Haure is a facility director who oversees the reception and support of homeless youth in a district of Paris, France. In May 2025, she began to question the impact of the NGO’s actions on the identity construction of these young people. With the support of a researcher, she interviewed 20 of them in order to draw managerial implications. This case study analyses the motivations of young homeless to construct and maintain one’s self-identity. Additionally, the study examines their agency and the way it could be used by NGO. Finally, it makes recommendations for practitioners.
  Keywords: homeless; self-identity; motivations; agency.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJTCS.2026.10076179
   
  
• The double-edged impact of non-profit organisations on homeless youth: value creation and destruction: the case of Les Copains de Bastien  
  by Christelle Quero, Julien Billion, Catherine Lejealle 
  Abstract: This case study provides a comprehensive understanding of value creation and destruction of NGOs dealing with homeless people. Learners develop an appreciation of how NGOs can create and destroy value and deal with young homeless turning points. The case deals with Stephane Petillon, founder of Copains de Bastien, a chocolate factory with a social mission: to employ homeless individuals and support them in their journey of personal transformation. This case gives insights of social marketing about helping homeless more effectively to support their personal transformation. It also shows how NGOs operational choices can either support or hinder homeless youths personal transformation and social reintegration.
  Keywords: non-profit organisation; NGO; value creation; value destruction; turning point; homeless.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJTCS.2026.10077250
   
  
• A case study on integrating real-world data infrastructure development into an undergraduate data science curriculum through internships  
  by Nicholas Harkiolakis, Abhijit Dasgupta, Akul Ameya, Aayush Aneja, Kayana Agarwal, Maulik Bhardwaj, Ayati Arora, Cahyani Putri, Harshitha Senthilkumar 
  Abstract: Experiential learning is vital in undergraduate data science, yet little is known about how infrastructure-centred projects shape learning. This case study examines a summer internship where seven students built a client-server system for research on stock-market emergence, including data ingestion, database design, query optimisation, and interface development. Reflections and feedback indicate gains in technical competence, problem-solving, and professional identity. The main difficulty was the scale of financial data, which created bottlenecks, costs, and provider-reliability issues; these challenges ultimately deepened learning and reinforced incremental design and collaborative, cost-aware engineering. The internship effectively operationalised Kolbs experiential learning cycle and fostered adaptive expertise relevant to domains such as healthcare analytics and urban informatics. Recommendations include preparatory workshops, partnerships with data providers, and structured reflection. Overall, research-driven internships can bridge academic learning with the technical and professional demands of data-intensive practice.
  Keywords: data science education; undergraduate internships; client-server infrastructure; stock market data; experiential learning; project-based learning.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJTCS.2026.10077313
   
  
• i-Saksham: scaling voice, preserving soul  
  by Mamta Singh, Shraddha Pandey, Rana Singh 
  Abstract: This case explores the journey of i-Saksham Education and Learning Foundation, a grassroots initiative founded in Bihar, India, to empower young rural women through education and community leadership. Established by former Prime Ministers Rural Development Fellows, i-Saksham began as a hyper-local response to systemic gender exclusion and educational inequity. Over the years, the initiative evolved into a structured two-year edu-leader fellowship, training over 800 young women to become educators, mentors, and social change agents in their communities. As the organisation begins scaling beyond its original geographies, i-Saksham faces a defining strategic dilemma: how to expand its impact without compromising the trust-based mentoring and intimacy that define its success. With growing pressure to digitise, decentralise, and reach more districts, the leadership stands at a crossroads. The case invites discussion on grassroots leadership, gender-responsive design, and non-profit scale strategies, making it suitable for courses in social innovation, development, and leadership.
  Keywords: grassroots leadership; women’s empowerment; social innovation; non-profit strategy; community-based education.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJTCS.2026.10077684