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Tim is absolutely right. In addition to the points he made, "virtual" tourism does not have the same socio-economic impact as "tactile" tourism [I am using the term "tactile" to refer to actual visits]. For example, "tactile" tourism benefits much b…
Participants have made excellent points about the effectiveness and/or potential profitablilty of CSR. Any further thoughts or examples of how CSR could help promote peace?
Chuck:
Could you comment on challenges related to the universality and enforceability of international CSR initiatives. Some of the examples you discussed during the November symposium would be great.
Best,
Raymond
Jessica:
May I suggest the attached paper which summarizes NEPAD's opportunities and challenges? You have probably seen it already, but I think it does a great job of presenting the issues -- particularly in the area of economic governance.
i am s…
Solomon:
You raise a number of interesting points. One of which is the importance of using CSR creatively. This is broadly consistent with the comments posted by one of this week's panelists, Jennifer Oetzel (see above). Both companies and communit…
Kenneth Brown:
May I suggest the following publication:
Diaspora Networks and the International Migration of Skills: How Countries Can Draw on Their Talent Abroad,
edited by Yevgeny Kuznetsov (2006)
It focuses on innovative approaches to harness…
Katie:
Thanks for your insightful observations. Your point about firms increasing their direct involvement in CSR is spot on! In my view, this would only happen when the firms stop viewing CSR as charity and internalize social investments in their…
Welcome to this week’s discussion of corporate risk in conflict zones. If you have not already done so, I will encourage you to browse through the preceding sessions; some of which already discussed some dimensions this issue. Economic recovery and…
Natalie:
Thanks for your question. Your broad point about the role of large corporations in securing and preserving peace is quite valid. We often do not think of businesses in this way. Extractive industries (like oil in Sudan and copper in the DR…
Dexter: You make very interesting points about the importance of education and ethics. The importance of a sound foundation cannot be overemphasized. You are right in stating the importance of international support --- but I hasten to add that effec…
Jun Kun Kim:
You raise very pertinent points about CSR --- a prelude to next week's discussion focusing on CSR (which I will be moderating). A broader look at the effects and implications of foreign business involvement in fragile and developing co…
Thanks for highlighting the risk element Vito. Governments must do a better job of providing both security and necessary services/infrastructure. This is where effective sensitization comes in. Hopefully, the more they recognize the economy-wide ben…
I would like to also highlight a new initiative by USIP's training department --- a suite of interactive training programs (see: http://www.usip.org/etc/expansion/index.html). The course on economics and conflict addresses the development-conflict n…
Thanks to all for very informative and thought-provoking comments. The importance of commerce as a driver for peace and development needs to be explored and analyzed much more closely. To my mind, this must not ONLY be done within the context of cor…
Putting market access into practice: reaching the bottom billion through corporate supply and distribution chains at The Commonwealth Club
April 21, 2009 from 5:30pm to 7pm
Putting market access into practice: reaching the bottom billion through corporate supply and distribution chains Tuesday, 21 April, 17.30 to 19.00 followed by reception (Registration from 17.00).
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- Source of my passion about the power of business to fight poverty
- I work for a non-government organisation
- Industry:
- Economic Development
- About my work:
- I direct work on economics, conflict and fragile states at the United States Institute of Peace
- Interested in:
- Professional Contacts, Learning about work in the field, Sharing resources, Expertise requests
- Topics on my radar:
- Economic reconstruction, public finance management, commerce and peace, natural resource management
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