EABIS 2010 Colloquium: Corporate Responsibility and Emerging Markets

While the EABIS Colloquia from 2002 to 2009 took a disciplinary perspective on the corporate responsibility (CR) agenda, the Colloquia in 2010 and 2011 will take a geographic approach, to take place from 20-21 September 2010 at St. Petersburg State University GSOM.

Background

The dominant western theories that underpinned the short-termism and high-risk behaviour of institutions and individuals in global markets are shattered. In this vacuum, emerging nations have claimed a greater say in defining global economic governance.

The combined effects of economic and social globalization have altered the balance of power between “developed” and “emerging” nations. Access to capital, knowledge and talent has levelled the global playing fields on which firms – old and new – compete.

The increased economic and geopolitical weight of emerging markets and their leading firms has a price: a greater responsibility to address social, environmental and governance issues to ensure the long-term sustainability and stability of the global market system.

Questions

• How is CR understood and applied in emerging market contexts and cultures – by old and new multinationals?
• And, is it a viable framework to tackle the critical challenges ahead?

Relevance

The thematic focus on emerging markets is especially relevant due to:

• The growing importance & geopolitical significance of BRICSA and other emergent countries;
• The particular relationship between economic and social development that sets a distinct CR agenda on societal issues in these countries;
• The CR and sustainability challenges related to potentially unrestrained industrialization in emerging markets.

Call for Contributions

The Colloquium is an opportunity to share successes, failures, insights and innovations in corporate practice. In line with EABIS’ unique model, joint presentations by companies and research institutions are strongly encouraged. Regardless of whether inputs come from academics, business managers or executives, policy makers, consultants or civil activists, each submission should bring new knowledge about the role of business in emerging markets.

• Submission of inputs & contributions by Friday 18 June
• Selected inputs confirmed, presenter invitations sent by Friday 25 June
• Presenters confirm participation by Friday 16 July

For full guidelines on how to contribute, download the call for contributions.

The way to St. Petersburg

• Join the debate on CR & Emerging Markets on LinkedIn
• Register and benefit from the early bird discount till 16 July
• Book your accommodation in the conference hotel till August 15
• On September 19 at 20:00 be our guest at the Welcome Cocktail

Links

• For the flyer, click here.
• The official 2010 Colloquium website – www.gsom.pu.ru/en/eabis2010
• The FAQ – Where to register, to stay, to go?
• EABIS -  www.eabis.org