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Take That, Cynics! As Companies Detail PRISM Involvement, Transparency Proves Its Value

Dunstan Allison Hope, Managing Director, Advisory Services

For years, some major tech companies have published voluntary law enforcement reports, which have been criticized for methodological shortcomings. Following revelations of the PRISM program, however, these reports have played a critical role in shaping and informing the debate on government surveillance in the digital age. Read more →

Posted: June 18, 2013 | Topics: Human Rights, Information & Communications Technology, Reporting & Communications

In the Era of PRISM, ‘Knowing and Showing’ on Human Rights

Aditi Mohapatra, Associate Director, Advisory Services Dunstan Allison Hope, Managing Director, Advisory Services

As public scrutiny of U.S. government surveillance tactics grows, BSR has been reflecting on the corporate responsibility and ethics issues at stake—and how these issues extend beyond the information and communications technology sector. Read more →

Posted: June 13, 2013 | Topics: Consumer Products, Financial Services, Governance & Accountability, Health Care, Human Rights, Information & Communications Technology, Transportation

Myanmar at the Crossroads

Aron Cramer, President and CEO

Myanmar is considered the last great frontier market. With a little help from business, it could develop in a sustainable manner. Read more →

Posted: June 11, 2013 | Topics: Economic Development, Human Rights, Investor Perspective

Labor Protection: What Can Bangladesh Learn from China?

Jason Ho, Manager, Advisory Services & CTI

In its 30-year path to industrialization, China has made great progress in protecting labor rights by strengthening public policy; integrating worker-protection systems into factories; increasing collaboration among western buyers, local NGOs, and suppliers; and empowering workers. Read more →

Posted: June 3, 2013 | Topics: Consumer Products, Human Rights, Labor Rights, Supply Chain

Lessons from Rana Plaza: Shocked, But Not Surprised

Aron Cramer, President and CEO

When now-President and CEO Aron Cramer arrived at BSR in 1995, the situation faced by workers in Bangladesh’s apparel industry was much the same as it is today. It’s time for systemic change. Read more →

Posted: May 28, 2013 | Topics: Collaboration, Consumer Products, Human Rights, Labor Rights, Supply Chain, Women & Sustainability

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