BSR Insight Articles About Economic Development
The Challenges of Living Large: Scaling Up Sustainable Urban Growth
Raj Sapru, Former Director, Advisory Services
Note: To read part two of our series on sustainable cities, “Sustainable Urban Growth: Is Hong Kong a Model for China?” click here. Read more
Gross National Happiness: A New Business Model for Holistic Development
Celine Suarez, Manager, Advisory Services
In 1972, the king of Bhutan declared that national happiness would be prioritized over economic growth, and the country adopted Gross National Happiness (GNH) as the primary indicator of its citizens' quality of life. Since then, others—including the UN, which hosted a meeting in April to define a new economic paradigm based on well-being and happiness—have followed Bhutan's lead. According to the Columbia Earth Institute's World Happiness Report, despite major technological and economic developments in the United States, citizens have not reported increased happiness: Uncertainty and anxiety are high, social and economic inequalities have increased, and confidence in government is at an all-time low. Is happiness a quest for financial or material gain? Or is it a quest for equitable, sustainable development and personal peace? BSR will explore these questions in a Conference session with Isabel Sebastian, a Bhutan-based business and sustainability expert who is implementing a business model based on GNH. Join us to discuss how companies can rethink management models to deliver on happiness for all stakeholders. Read more
Investing in Africa: Chinese Companies and Sustainable Development
Terry Nelidov, Former Manager, Advisory Services
At the Asia Society's "Chinese Investment in Africa" panel in Hong Kong, academics and journalists gathered to discuss the road ahead for Chinese companies looking to do business in Africa. I came away with two main reflections: Read more
New Geographies of Corporate Sustainability
Guy Morgan, Director, Advisory Services
In India, family-owned enterprises like the TATA group occupy a place in citizen's hearts and minds that is not easily shifted. They are viewed as the "go to" institutions to build schools and other social institutions, and fulfilling these social needs guarantees these companies' license to operate. Read more
BSR at Rio+20
Julia Robinson, Communications Associate
Rio+20, an important milestone that marks two decades since the first Earth Summit, kicks off this week in Brazil. BSR--which is also celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2012--is excited to join companies, NGOs, and governments to develop new strategies and innovative partnerships for sustainability. BSR Senior Vice President Eric Olson, South America Director Joe Sellwood, and Advisory Services Manager Alison Colwell will attend the UN Global Compact Rio+20 Corporate Sustainability Forum from June 15 through 18: Read more
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