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Global Corporate Governance Forum
Publications: Private Sector Opinion
Private sector experts share their insights on key corporate governance issues and trends.
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16 pages | © 2012 IFC | Complimentary
Мнение Частного Сектора 30: Директора многих компаний, чья деятельность однажды была омрачена крупным скандалом, не до конца понимали, либо невнимательно относились к выполнению таких своих основных обязанностей, как: обеспечение ответственности, лояльности, репутации, соблюдению законов и внутреннего надзора в своих компаниях. Чтобы эффективно выполнять эти обязанности, члены совета директоров должны использовать все доступные им средства.
Publish Date: 4/16/13
Publish Date: 4/16/13
When Do Companies Need a Board-Level Risk Management Committee?
16 pages | © 2013 IFC | Complimentary
Private Sector Opinion 31: The financial crisis and its rippling effects on the wider corporate sector have prompted companies to rethink how they govern and manage risk. This paper discusses the board’s role in the governance of risk and the benefits of establishing a separate board-level risk-management committee - a need that applies to financial and nonfinancial institutions, as well as large and small companies.
Publish Date: 3/19/13
Publish Date: 3/19/13
16 pages | © 2012 IFC | Complimentary
Private Sector Opinion 30: In many companies affected by scandal, directors do not understand or pay close attention to their core duties: care, loyalty, good faith, compliance, and oversight. Directors must use the tools at their disposal to effectively execute their responsibilities.
Publish Date: 12/28/12
Publish Date: 12/28/12
Redefining Value: The Future of Corporate Sustainability Ratings
16 pages | © 2012 IFC | Complimentary
Private Sector Opinion 29: Corporate sustainability ratings are a potentially powerful but still underused tool for building a competitive, socially purposeful, and financially sound enterprise. Allen White discusses the purpose, methodologies, strengths and limitations, and future architecture of sustainability ratings.
Publish Date: 11/27/12
Publish Date: 11/27/12
When Grandpa is Also the CEO - Resolving Differences in Family-Owned Businesses
16 pages | © 2012 IFC | Complimentary
Private Sector Opinion 28: Barney Jordaan argues that the best cure for conflicts in family businesses is prevention - through establishing basic family governance structures and, failing that, dispute resolution processes.
Publish Date: 9/26/12
Publish Date: 9/26/12
Corporate Governance and Social Media: A Brave New World for Board Directors
16 pages | © 2012 IFC | Complimentary
Private Sector Opinion 27: What should board members know about social media as it relates to a company’s ability to do business and safeguard its image? And what is the board’s role in helping a company make the best use of social media?
Publish Date: 6/22/12
Publish Date: 6/22/12
Guanxi, Mianzi, and Business: The Impact of Culture on Corporate Governance in China
16 pages | © 2012 IFC | Complimentary
Private Sector Opinion 26: Before taking advantage of the growing opportunities of the Chinese market, investors will do well to understand the strong influence of Chinese culture on the way businesses operate, how they govern themselves, and how they interact with each other.
Publish Date: 5/31/12
Publish Date: 5/31/12
Integrated Reporting: Lessons from the South African Experience
16 pages |
© 2012 IFC | Complimentary
Private Sector Opinion 25: This article offers historical background and practical guidance for company directors and executives.
Publish Date: 3/10/12
Publish Date: 3/10/12
Corporate Social Responsibility - Private Self-Regulation is Not Enough
16 pages | © 2011 IFC | Complimentary
Private Sector Opinion 24: Michel Doucin begins his article with a fascinating historical analysis of the CSR concept. He identifies its pioneers, including those in emerging markets, and the different interpretations of CSR. He concludes by arguing for genuine international rules to shape a universal CSR framework. The challenge is to build a balance between collective private self-regulation and government regulations.
Publish Date: 12/10/11
Publish Date: 12/10/11
Culture and Corporate Governance Principles in India: Reconcilable Clashes?
20 pages | © 2011 IFC | Complimentary
Private Sector Opinion 23: This paper explores the dynamics of culture and corporate governance in India by calling attention to three areas where the clashes are strongest: related-party transactions, the promoter's or large shareholder's actions, and the board's nominations, deliberations, and effectiveness.
Publish Date: 10/10/11
Publish Date: 10/10/11
Corporate Governance in Emerging Markets: Why It Matters to Investors—and What They Can Do About It
22 pages | © 2011 IFC | Complimentary
Private Sector Opinion 22, by Melsa Ararat and George Dallas. What should investors do when scholarly research on corporate governance in emerging markets does not provide conclusive evidence on which aspects of governance matter most across all the emerging markets and how they affect firm performance?
Publish Date: 8/10/11
Publish Date: 8/10/11
Optimizing Board Effectiveness with Gender Diversity: Are Quotas the Answer?
16 pages | © 2011 IFC |
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Private Sector Opinion: 21, by Annemarie Durbin. The author cites evidence that using quotas to increase female representation on the board can lead to tokenism, diminish the overall value of diversity on boards, and affect board dynamics.
Publish Date: 6/10/11
Publish Date: 6/10/11
Does More Power for Shareholders Undermine Board Stewardship?
12 pages |
© 2011 IFC | Complimentary
Private Sector Opinion 20, by Peter Dey. The level of shareholders’ expertise and experience needs to be questioned as they wield greater clout and become more deeply involved in strategic issues that should be the board’s purview. This misdirected involvement, in his opinion, distracts shareholders from their principal and most important role: electing and overseeing boards.
Publish Date: 4/10/11
Publish Date: 4/10/11
Diversity at the Head Table: Bringing Complementary Skills and Experiences to the Board
16 pages | © 2010 IFC | Complimentary
Private Sector Opinion 19, by Dr. Yılmaz Argüden. A well-functioning board of directors needs diversity of experience and perspectives.
Publish Date: 9/10/10
Publish Date: 9/10/10
How Can Financial Supervisors Improve the Effectiveness of Corporate Governance?
16 pages | © 2010 IFC Complimentary
Private Sector Opinion 18, by John Palmer and Chang Su Hoong. This paper suggests measures that financial supervisors can take to improve governance in regulated financial institutions.
Publish Date: 6/10/10
Publish Date: 6/10/10
A Corporate Governance Model: Building Responsible Boards and Sustainable Business
14 pages | © 2010 IFC | Complimentary
Private Sector Opinion 17, by Dr. Yilmaz Arguden. The author introduces his “CRAFTED” principles of corporate governance that help create value and trust for business sustainability.
Publish Date: 3/10/10
Publish Date: 3/10/10
New Corporate Governance in the Post-Crisis World
14 pages | © 2009 IFC | Complimentary
Private Sector Opinion 16, by Dr. Martin Hilb. The new corporate governance concept Martin Hilb is articulating goes back to the roots of good corporate governance, which is the ability to act as a visionary and effective decision body, exerting both strategic leadership and control.
Publish Date: 10/10/09
Publish Date: 10/10/09
14 pages | © 2009 IFC | Complimentary
Private Sector Opinion 15, by Simon Wong. This is the second part of Private Sector Opinion 14.
Publish Date: 9/10/09
Publish Date: 9/10/09
26 pages | © 2009 IFC | Complimentary
Private Sector Opinion 14, by Simon Wong. Part I examines the uses and limits of five conventional corporate governance instruments.
Publish Date: 8/10/09
Publish Date: 8/10/09
Towards an Accountable Capitalism
18 pages | © 2009 IFC | Complimentary
Private Sector Opinion 13, by Stephen Davis. The authors point out that the fundamental problem lying in the current capital system is lack of accountability and responsibility.
Publish Date: 7/10/09
Publish Date: 7/10/09
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