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- Title: Business and Conflict in Fragile States
- Author : Brian Ganson & Achim Wennmann
- Release Date : January 10, 2016
- Genre: Politics & Current Events,Books,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 1201 KB
Description
Large-scale investments in fragile states – in Latin America, Africa, the former Soviet Union and Asia – become magnets for conflict, which undermines business, development and security.
International policy responds with regulation, state-building and institutional reform, with poor and often perverse results. Caught up in old ways of thinking about conflict and fragility, and an age-old fight over whether multinational corporations are good or bad for peaceful development, it leaves business-related conflicts in fragile states to multiply and fester.
Surveying a new strategic landscape of business and conflict, Brian Ganson and Achim Wennmann conclude that neither company shareholders nor advocates for peaceful development need, or should, accept the growing cost of business-related conflict in fragile states. Drawing on decades of experience from mainstream conflict prevention and violence reduction efforts, as well as promising company practice, they show that even acute conflict is manageable when dealt with pragmatically, locally and on its own terms.
The analysis and conclusions of this Adelphi book will interest policymakers, business leaders and community advocates alike – all those hoping to mitigate today’s conflicts while helping to reduce fragility and build a firmer foundation for inclusive development.
‘Leaders of companies operating in fragile states will benefit from this book. It emphasises that business-related conflict and violence are not inevitable. Companies can contribute to ‘win–win’ solutions by investing in systematic and pragmatic solutions at a local level.’
Helge Lund, Former CEO, BG Group and Former CEO, Statoil
‘In a world in which unpredictability and insecurity have become the new normal, Ganson and Wennmann provide a clear-eyed look at the lessons and evidence that can provide a new playbook for advocates, government officials and corporate executives alike who seek to harness the positive role of the private sector and avoid past pitfalls. Peace is possible, and the private sector can be a part of making that happen.’
Nancy Lindborg, President, United States Institute of Peace
‘Ganson and Wennmann raise their heads above the heated melee that often overwhelms discussions on business and conflict. Their analysis sheds clear light on both the problems and the potential of existing approaches to business and conflict issues. Their insight on how to move forward is grounded in experience in, and solid reflection on, conflict mitigation and conflict management practices.’
Peter Maurer, President, International Committee of the Red Cross
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