BSR Insight | Business and Development: Succeeding in a Rapidly Changing World
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Elissa Goldenberg, Associate, Advisory Services
Publication Date
August 10, 2010
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By 2050, 85 percent of the world's expected 9 billion people will be living in cities and megacities in the developing world, according to a new report by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. This report provides an overview of the business challenges and opportunities in an economy impacted by rapid urbanization, climate change, resource constraints, and a power shift from industrialized to emerging economies.
Report highlights include:
- By supporting governments in establishing effective institutional, legal, and financial frameworks, companies can help create a sustainable operating environment and ensure that new projects benefit everyone.
- Realizing the economic benefits of large cities requires taking a systemic approach to urban planning, improving urban to rural links, and enhancing transportation infrastructure.
- By making investments that include low-income communities in value chains, companies can meet their own growth and profit targets, while also helping communities meet their needs and increase their capacity to do business.
About the Author(s)
Elissa Goldenberg, Associate, Advisory Services
With four years of sustainability communications expertise, Elissa works with BSR member companies in a range of sectors—including those in information and communications technology; food, beverage, and agriculture; energy; and consumer products—on various sustainability issues including reporting, stakeholder engagement, and human rights... Read more →
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