A new era for development: The changing role & responsibilities of business
in developing countries
Call for Contributions for the 2011 EABIS Colloquium:
http://www.insead.edu/events/eabis/contributions/
The 10th EABIS Colloquium takes place at INSEAD on 26-28 October 2011.
The 2011 Colloquium will focus on the changing role of business in
developing countries. A recent report by World Bank Vice President Otaviano
Canuto argues that developing countries will be engines of growth and could
carry the world economy in the future, provided they have a clear strategy.
If so, there may be enormous opportunities for companies lying ahead but not
without addressing two major development related challenges:
How to define strategies and partnerships that enhance the stability and
sustainability of business and market development; and
How to deliver profitable products and services in developing countries,
building on synergies in product development and fulfillment across
countries, but also accounting for national and regional differences and
constraints.
The INSEAD-EABIS Programme Committee invites the submission of extended
abstracts that focus on one or more of the following in development and/or
developing countries:
Research into the role and responsibilities of business in addressing any
dimension of the sustainability and/or development agenda;
Studies of company performance and impact economic, social & environmental;
Analysis of political / regulatory / industry frameworks, mechanisms &
instruments that promote sustainable development and their implications for
business;
Case studies of business innovation around sustainability issues
strategy, new products & services, HRM & training, governance, NGO
partnerships, etc.
As in previous years, we welcome contributions from business, academia,
policy making, consulting and civil society organizations. In line with
EABIS unique model, we especially encourage joint presentations of
collaborative work between companies and research institutions.
The deadline for submissions is close of business on Friday 20 May 2011. All
contributions have to be uploaded through the Colloquium 2011 submission
website:
http://www.insead.edu/events/eabis/submissions/
For questions regarding the submission process, please contact
ISIC.COORDINATORS@insead.edu
Kind regards
Claudia on behalf of EABIS & INSEAD