A Practical Guide to Corporate Governance: Experiences from the Latin American Companies Circle

This publication highlights the challenges, priorities and tangible benefits of adopting leading corporate governance practices in the region. It offers a first look at Latin American company results during the recent period of financial crisis showing that firms recognized for better corporate governance practices suffered less damage than average listed Latin American companies. It also provides empirical research over previous years showing better operational and market results for the corporate governance-focused firms than for other Latin American companies, and extensive hands-on guidance and relevant examples aimed at supporting companies’ efforts to improve their governance practices.

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• Cover and Front Material
• Chapter 1: Motivation: The Whys Define the Ways
• Chapter 2: Purpose Alignment: Changing Attitudes and Generating Commitment
• Chapter 3: Planning and Setting Priorities
• Chapter 4: What to Do: Key Good Governance Practices
• Chapter 5: Governance Challenges for Family-Owned Businesses
• Chapter 6: Implementing Governance
• Chapter 7: The Tangible Benefits of Good Governance
• Appendices, References, Glossary, Index

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Supplemental information:

• Press Release (September 8, 2009): Corporate Governance Leadership Pays Off for Latin American Companies, Shows IFC Report
• Case Studies of Good Corporate Governance Practices in Latin America (full report, Spanish and Portuguese versions included, 2006) (pdf)