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The Third Myth of Development and the Informal Sector
Replied Mar. 30, 2009
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So, okay, Dolly and Nancy. I agree with you both 100% that women are the ones who realize these negative impacts. Absolutely correct! Usually have deeply sensible answers, too. Unfortunately, women -- especially in places where conflict is rife -- h…
Amitava,
I cannot agree more with your first point. It is naive to think that any business will go into a war zone, or even an unstable, angry zone. To think that one can "make" peace by doing business is lacking in understanding of the fundamental…
Sarah -
In many cases, government intervention is more of a hindrance than a help. However, it's draining to try to fight it; you have to treat it like you do a hailstorm: it will mess you up bigtime if you're not prepared. Especially in so-called…
I tried to extend the last post a bit, but I guess I took a bit too long.
I make my point very strongly, and one could argue that I make it one-sidedly. Please excuse me where my jumping up and down bruises toes! I do not mean to imply that busines…
May I jump in? Sorry I'm late to the party. :)
Business's goal is, first and foremost, sustainable profit. I happen to know, I ran myself into the ground while spending too much time trying to "do good".
The first thing that needs to happen is an…
Elsa, I could not agree more. People in struggling countries have many things to bring to the table. They have time, they have intelligence, and they have hunger. I speak not of hunger in the belly, but hunger in the heart and mind that drives them…
Hi Sean -
I think for business to be successful, you cannot be trying to operate in a war zone. It isn't peace or business like black or white. It's hard to collect payments when bullets are flying.
That does not mean that business cannot be a fac…
The World Bank Institute and the Institute for Corporate Responsibility present an online Conference on Business and Peace.
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