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Socioeconomic Impacts of Wireless Technology

Thursday May 10, 2012

BSR Staff

#Information and Communications Technology, #Sustainable Communities

Building on BSR's review of wireless and the environment, this follow-up report explores the opportunities and challenges for society from the use of wireless (licensed spectrum) technology. The report has a particular focus on the areas of health care, finance, education, and community empowerment. It was commissioned by CTIA—The Wireless Association and prepared by BSR.

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Case Studies

Telia Company: Human Rights Impact Assessments

BSR Staff

BSR helped the telecommunications firm Telia Company integrate human rights into business decision-making in two ways: Human Rights Impact Assessments (HRIAs) in six Eurasian markets where the company is exiting, and HRIAs in two European markets where the company continues to invest.

Insights from Telia Company’s Human Rights Impact Assessments

Dunstan Allison-Hope, Managing Director, BSR

Here are four insights into how to apply the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights that we gained while conducting recent human rights impact assessments for Telia Company.

Powering Industries of the Future

Michael Rohwer, Associate Director, Information and Communications Technology, BSR

This paper outlines the case for information and communications technology companies to advocate for U.S. policies that will facilitate the clean energy system needed to power the industries of the future and foster global economic growth.

Beyond Today’s Conflict and Beyond Today’s Minerals

Michael Rohwer, Associate Director, Information and Communications Technology, BSR

Companies can create conflict minerals programs with positive social impacts by broadening their geographic focus and responsible procurement efforts and deepening their transparency and partnerships to engage government.

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