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Media Workshop in South Asia Piloted Upcoming “Guide to Reporting on Corporate Governance”

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Journalists from Bangladesh and Pakistan attended a training workshop, organized by the Global Corporate Governance Forum and the International Center for Journalists, in Dhaka on April 16–18, 2012. The event piloted the partners' upcoming manual, Who is Running the Company: A Guide to Reporting on Corporate Governance.

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fe few on May 02, 2012

Corporate Governance and Development

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IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, just released a comprehensive report that analyzes recent academic studies to determine how corporate governance influences economic development and what is needed to promote good practices in emerging markets. Produced by IFC’s Global Corporate Governance Forum, Focus 10: Corporate Governance and Development presents compelling evidence that better corporate governance practices benefit firms through greater access to financing, lower cost of capital, more...

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fe few on March 19, 2012

Governance Model with Sole Focus on Shareholder Value Might Not Be the Optimal Way Forward

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This report from the Corporate Governance Insights Series of the International Finance Corporation (part of the World Bank family) provides an interview with. Dr. Franklin Allen is a professor of finance and economics at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.He suggests that there is a major difference between managing a corporation for shareholder value and managing for stakeholder value. The results of such choices in management objectives of corporations have important implications more...

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fe few on February 08, 2012

Policy Brief: Corporate Governance for Banks in Southeast Europe

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The recent financial crisis has presented an opportunity to reexamine corporate governance practices in banks and other financial institutions, and to learn from past mistakes. Banks in Southeast Europe (SEE), whose governance is seen as an important aspect of their successful integration into the European Union and the global family of banks, have also come under scrutiny. The Policy Brief aims to help apply international best practice to the specific circumstances and needs of SEE region.

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Alexey Volynets on January 27, 2012

Corporate Social Responsibility: Private Self-Regulation is Not Enough

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While corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become an established part of the global landscape, there is no universal concept of CSR. How can we figure out what CSR actually is? What drives emerging countries to support a concept that they previously feared would pose a protectionist threat to them? 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 more...

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Alexey Volynets on December 07, 2011

Reporting on Corporate Governance: Training Resource Guide. How to Organize and Conduct Effective Media Training Programs.

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The Media Program of the Global Corporate Governance Forum aims to build and facilitate the capacity of journalists worldwide in investigative reporting on corporate governance issues. Based on our experience in the design and execution of media training workshops, we have compiled resources, templates, and guidelines into one place that organizers can use when launching, implementing, and monitoring similar events. You may adapt these tools for your own purposes and feel free to be creative more...

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Alexey Volynets on August 31, 2011

Family-owned Businesses are Critical to Emerging Market Economies

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CG Insights Series - Top corporate governance experts report on the latest research in emerging markets. Dr. Joseph Fan is a finance professor and co-director of the Institute of Economics and Finance at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is one of Asia’s most frequently cited financial economists and the author of numerous scholarly works on finance and corporate governance.

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Alexey Volynets on December 08, 2011

IFC and TSEG to Develop Corporate Governance, Information Technology in Emerging Markets

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IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and the Tokyo Stock Exchange Group Inc. (TSE Group) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate in developing capital markets in emerging economies, helping protect investors through better corporate governance, ensure fair markets, and spur economic growth. IFC and TSE Group aim to improve the operation and regulatory framework of these markets by sharing knowledge and expertise in developing information technology infrastructure and more...

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Alexey Volynets on August 22, 2011

Corporate Governance in Emerging Markets: Why It Matters to Investors—and What They Can Do About It

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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? A researcher and a practitioner team up to offer guidelines and recommendations that focus on board independence and business group affiliation. Foreword Paul Coombes, Chairman, Centre for Corporate Governance, London Business School.

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Alexey Volynets on July 14, 2011

Network of Corporate Governance Institutes in Latin America: Bonding over Common Objectives while Meeting Local Needs

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This is the story of a group of corporate governance institutes in Latin America that realized that there is strength—and leverage—in numbers. By forming a network, these institutes benefited from otherwise inaccessible information and know-how, improved their performance, and enhanced their reputations in their own countries. In a short time, the Latin American Network of Corporate Governance Institutes (IGCLA, its Spanish acronym) has empowered its members with a network of connections and more...

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Alexey Volynets on July 05, 2011

Business Reporting Beyond Numbers - Looking for the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly in Corporate Governance

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To properly cover the workings of a modern enterprise, journalists need to understand how it is governed—and how various issues under the corporate governance umbrella fit together and affect the company’s performance. This Lessons Learned publication aims to help business journalists track down corporate governance stories, ask the right questions to uncover critical information, and explain complex subjects to the public.

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Alexey Volynets on October 08, 2010

Governing Banks - New Training Material for Bank Board Directors

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The Global Corporate Governance Forum released Governing Banks, a new training curriculum that focuses on the domain-specific expertise required of bank board directors. It puts a special emphasis on strategy formulation, financial controls, supervision and reporting, risk management, and corporate social responsibility. The supplement is a key milestone in the Forum’s Financial Markets Recovery Project to improve bank directors' financial risk-governance skills.

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Alexey Volynets on November 22, 2010

Women on Boards: A Conversation with (Male) Directors

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Research suggests that the presence of women on boards contributes to improving corporate performance. Yet, globally over 90 percent of directorships are held by men. To better understand the opportunities for and obstacles to increasing the number of women on boards, IFC invited over 15 prominent male chairpersons, CEOs, and directors of listed and unlisted companies across a range of industries and countries to share their opinions on how women add value to the corporate decision-making more...

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Alexey Volynets on September 21, 2011

Corporate Governance Scorecards - Versatile Tool For Companies, Investors, And Regulators. Experiences From Southeast Europe And East Asia

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The scorecard came out in Germany in 2000 as a solution for investors and analysts to assess the quality of a company's governance, which would guide them in making investment decisions. Since then, the scorecards have been adopted by companies, investors and regulators in many emerging market and developing countries. This publication focuses on the lessons learned in developing and using scorecards effectively.

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Alexey Volynets on March 14, 2011

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility: How to Integrate Social Responsibility Objectives with Business Incentives for Value Creation and Profit Maximization.

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"Today I want to address the important issue of how the global financial crisis has created a greater sensitivity and appreciation among companies towards the effects that lax corporate governance and ethical values have on their own business, and more broadly on society and its welfare. This is a tremendous opportunity that we cannot afford to waste." Keynote Address by Phil Armstrong at the 5th Social Responsibility Forum: Leading to the Next Big Thing. IE Business School, Madrid, November more...

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Alexey Volynets on December 08, 2010

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