Tales of Two Countries
by Amanda Coffin It boggles the mind of many a visitor to this region how Malaysia and Singapore, acrimoniously divorced in 1963, can now – a mere 46 years later – be such different worlds. The two states have much in common, certainly, but if a traveller awoke from a deep sleep whilst in transit, it would take him but a moment to discern which... [Read more...]
A Vast, Diverse and Philanthropic Archipelago
By Amanda Coffin Spanning over 17,000 islands and 5,000 kilometres, the Republic of Indonesia is home to more than 237 million people. Its citizens are ethnically, linguistically and religiously diverse. The country’s motto reflects its pluriformity: Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, or Unity in Diversity. Especially amongst its south-east... [Read more...]
¿Qué CSR, Señora?
By Amanda Coffin Perhaps to the disappointment of some readers, the Global Latinas in the title of Lourdes Casanova’s newly-released book (INSEAD Press, 2009) include neither Mexican telenovela starlets nor Shakira, but rather a sampling of South American multinational companies. Dr. Casanova asserts that most research on multinationals has focused... [Read more...]
Sustainability Strategies – When Does It Pay to Be Green?
By Amanda Coffin Dr. Renato Orsato is a Senior Research Fellow at INSEAD, the international graduate business school based in Fontainebleu, France. With a PhD in Management crowning his academic achievements and fifteen years’ experience as a researcher, educator and consultant, his credentials are impeccable. His sterling credentials should also... [Read more...]
Humanitarian Logistics
By Brian Lariche Humanitarian logistics is an increasingly popular term that is being bandied about in the nonprofit world as a result of the many disasters the world has been experiencing and the coverage these disasters have been getting. Humanitarian logistics can be defined as the delivery and warehousing of supplies during natural disasters or... [Read more...]
The Rich are Saving the World: Philanthrocapitalism!
By James TS Chua Philanthropy has long been a popular activity among the wealthy, especially in developed countries. They sincerely and unconditionally seek to improve the general state of their causes, which can range from education and hospitals to the arts. When combined with capitalism, philanthropy takes on an almost mercenary meaning, which... [Read more...]
