Investment has been discouraged by the rejection of corporate culture, social and political tension, and uncertainty about the reforms.

Whose Corporate Social Responsibility?

While corporate coffers hold mountains of cash, private investment stagnates.

He welcomed the proposal for promoting a better understanding of international investment issues and noted the plan to facilitate and enhance positive corporate social contributions.

Mr. Michael Mortimore, Chief, Investment and Corporate Strategies, ECLAC, Santiago, Chile

Initiatives to promote corporate social responsibility should be voluntary.

Programme Component D.6 SME Export Consortia and Corporate Social Responsibility

The higher interest rates would also apply to corporate bonds and bank loans, weakening business investment.

Focusing on the legal dimension of corporate responsibilities in the field of economic development, he said that trends in investment arbitration case law suggested that certain corporate conduct obligations were inherent in the protective principles found in international investment agreements.

Positive corporate contributions to the economic and social development of host developing countries

Positive corporate contributions to the economic and social development of host developing countries

Civil society and corporate sector, which would contribute to the initiative, ruled by principles of corporate responsibility and social, cultural, environmental and technical sustainability.

Even though the markets seem to be anticipating substantial levels of quantitative easing, US corporate investment remains subdued.

In the ensuing discussion, questions were raised regarding the precise definitions of general terms such as corporate responsibility , corporate social responsibility and positive corporate contribution , and regarding the notion of a corporate responsibility for development, as well as UNCTAD's mandate in this regard.

Corporate welfare capitalism substituted for what in Europe would have been government provided social democracy.

Item 3. Positive corporate contributions to the economic and social development of host developing countries

The same negative effect on the current account could occur if the corporate sector increases its rate of investment in plant and equipment or reduces corporate saving by paying higher wages or dividends.

Instead of cutting proven tax incentives for business investment, the US should offset at least some of the revenue losses from a lower corporate tax rate by raising tax rates on corporate shareholders.

Issues that could be addressed in this connection concern further corporate involvement in overcoming information market failures with regard to investment and business opportunities in developing countries and corporate participation in risk mitigation schemes.

Recipients of social and corporate welfare alike, as well as civil servants, must share the sacrifice.

Total shareholder return (TSR) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) often seem completely divorced from each other.

Expert Meeting on Positive Corporate Contributions to the Economic and Social Development of Host Developing Countries

Expert Meeting on Positive Corporate Contributions to the Economic and Social Development of Host Developing Countries

Such investment will greatly facilitate social, environmental and economic linkages.

Corporate social responsibility for development by TNCs in Africa, which entailed maximizing TNCs for the economic and social development of host States, was imperative.

The economy can then use household savings (with appropriate financial intermediation) to finance corporate and government investment, rather than the US government.

This apparent paradox is explained by a combination of high corporate saving and low levels of residential and non residential fixed investment.

Clearly, the Fed s objective is to increase bond prices, in the hope that lower long term interest rates will propel corporate investment.

Microeconomic factors for investment site selection included the corporate tax structure, trade and customs regimes, the labour market situation and financial infrastructure.

The European Union welcomed the ongoing international debate on corporate social responsibility, business ethics, accountability and transparency.

Why would two women who were enjoying successful careers in investment banking in the corporate sector leave to found a financial services firm?

China s corporate sector has financed much of its investment out of retained earnings without having to raise capital from the household sector.

This, in turn, should revive corporate animal spirits, leading to higher investment in new plants and equipment, together with higher wages and salaries.

Investment in health is also vital for social integration public health policy can directly influence social development, combat poverty and reduce social exclusion.

IFPMA and its member organisations (as well as individual corporations) do carry out Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities.

The combination of high corporate saving and low business investment has sustained the current account surplus, allowing Japan to fund its budget deficit domestically.

Companies that try to seize all investment opportunities that come along may not achieve synergies or improve their chances of meeting overall corporate objectives.

The flavor of the week in Rio is sustainability indexing for corporations, by way of corporate social responsibility (CSR).

report of the expert meeting on positive corporate contributions to the economic and social development of host developing countries

In addition, the importance of ensuring corporate social responsibility, including with regard to the rights of workers, was stressed.

Is it possible that the cash rich corporate sector will more than make up for the slack by increasing investment? There may well be some increase in gross investment, as obsolete equipment and software are replaced.

All these elements of work combined provided a balanced and holistic approach to investment and development, including on the issue of corporate contributions to development.

The various themes of the framework included trade policy, competition policy, investment policy, tax policy, corporate governance, public governance, infrastructure development and human resources development.

The panellist from the UN Research Institute for Social Development reflected on the institutional and policy dimensions of corporate responsibility.

The importance of ensuring corporate social responsibility and accountability, including with regard to the rights of workers, was also stressed.