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Apr 10, 2008
Governance Scorecards as Tools for Breakthrough Results
Private Sector Opinion 8, by Jesus P. Estanislao. The article introduces the usage of scorecard tools in helping companies to achieve their governance improvements.
Mar 4, 2008
IFC Priručnik za Upravljanje Porodičnim Firmama - Crnogorski
Ovaj Priručnik će se fokusirati na jedinstvene probleme korporativnog upravljanja sa kojima se suočavaju porodične firme i predložiti strukture i prakse koje mogu da ublaže ove probleme i obezbijede održivost firme. Priručnik daje međunarodnu perspektivu jer sefokusira na karakteristike porodičnih firmi koje mogu da se posmatraju u više zemalja. Predložene strukture upravljanja je neophodno prilagoditi lokalnim zahtjevima i regulativi za porodične firme prije njihove primjene u određenoj zemlji.
Mar 4, 2008
IFC Priručnik za Upravljanje Porodičnim Firmama - Srpski
Ovaj Priručnik će se fokusirati na jedinstvene probleme korporativnog upravljanja sa kojima se suočavaju porodične firme i predložiti strukture i prakse koje mogu da ublaže ove probleme i obezbede održivost firme. Priručnik daje eđunarodnu perspektivu jer se fokusira na karakteristike porodičnih firmi koje mogu da se posmatraju u više zemalja. Predložene strukture upravljanja neophodno je prilagoditi lokalnim zahtevima i regulativi za porodične firme pre njihove primene u određenoj zemlji.
Feb 15, 2008
Focus 5: Novo Mercado and Its Followers: Case Studies in Corporate Governance Reform
Brazilian companies listed in Novo Mercado (New Market) listing segment voluntarily commit themselves to corporate governance standards beyond the requirements by Brazilian law. Focus 5 describes how Novo Mercado aims to reduce investor perceptions of risk and to produce positive effect on share values and liquidity.
Feb 15, 2008
Bulgaria Launches Corporate Governance Code
Lessons Learned. On the brink of Bulgaria’s accession to the European Union, a task force comprised of private and public experts was set up to develop a national Corporate Governance Code. Learn how the task force monitored progress and updates to the corporate practice and legislation.
Feb 10, 2008
News and Corporate Governance ~ What Dow Jones and Reuters teach us about Stewardship?
Private Sector Opinion 7. In this paper Donald Nordberg, a former senior editorial executive at Reuters who also worked as a consultant for Dow Jones, explores the respective governance of these two media giants.
Jan 1, 2008
Banking on Women in Business - Case Study: Uganda
This case study highlights dfcu Group's Women in Business Program, which looks at extending lending to women entrepreneurs, supported by a $6 million credit line from IFC, of which at least $2 million is dedicated to the women's program.
Jan 1, 2008
Banking on Women in Business - Case Study: Tanzania
This case study highlights how Exim Bank is responding to women's demands for financing by dedicating lines of credit to women entrepreneurs running midsize enterprises through its new Women Entrepreneurs Finance Program.
Jan 1, 2008
Banking on Women in Business - Case Study: Nigeria
Working with IFC experts, Access Bank first examined the women's market in Nigeria and elsewhere, while analyzing the bank's own assumptions, processes and lending requirements to see what barriers women clients faced.
Dec 15, 2007
Experience in Panama Shows Importance in Defining Objectives
Lessons Learned. In April 2007 15 business leaders formed the Institute of Corporate Governance Panama thanks to the counsel and support of the Forum. The founders use the Forum’s toolkit for Institutes of Directors for assistance in making key decisions.
Dec 1, 2007
Women Business Owners in the United Arab Emirates
The aim of this research study was to build the capacity of business women's associations to better serve their members and to expand knowledge about women's entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Dec 1, 2007
Market Movers: Lessons from a Frontier of Innovation
Market Movers tells the stories of a number of firms in emerging economies that have managed to find business value in strategies based on sustainability.
Dec 1, 2007
Who Cares Wins 2007 Report
The third "Who Cares Wins" took place in Geneva, Switzerland, on 5 July 2007, and focused on the crucial role that Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) issues play in emerging market investments.
Dec 1, 2007
Catalyzing Private Investment for a Low-Carbon Economy: World Bank Group Progress on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in Fiscal 2007
This publication, jointly produced by IFC and the World Bank, provides a detailed look at how these organizations are fostering increased private sector investment in clean energy technologies.
Dec 1, 2007
Carbon Counts Asia 2007: Carbon Footprints of Asian Investment Funds
The study finds that investors in Asian Equity funds are therefore more exposed to carbon risks, but that there are opportunities to reduce the carbon intensity of Asian equity funds by some 30 per cent without suffering loss in performance.
Nov 16, 2007
Focus 4: Медіація конфліктів і спорів у галузі корпоративного управління (Ukranian)
У цій публікації пояснюється, яким чином альтернативи судовим процедурам, засновані на консенсусі (особливо медіація), можуть допомогти у розв’язанні корпоративних спорів і, як наслідок, сприяти покращенню практики корпора- тивного управління, підвищенню довіри інвесторів, забезпеченню безперерв- ності та стабільності бізнес-діяльності компанії і зменшенню витрат, пов’язаних із суперечками.
Nov 15, 2007
Focus 4: Mediating Corporate Governance Conflicts and Dispute
This paper explores how consensus-based alternatives to adjudication – especially mediation – can help resolve corporate disputes and, consequently, contribute to improving corporate governance practices, strengthening investor confidence, supporting business continuity, and reducing the costs resulting from disputes.
Nov 15, 2007
Focus 4: Mediating Corporate Governance Conflicts and Dispute
This paper explores how consensus-based alternatives to adjudication – especially mediation – can help resolve corporate disputes and, consequently, contribute to improving corporate governance practices, strengthening investor confidence, supporting business continuity, and reducing the costs resulting from disputes.
Nov 1, 2007
A Situação das Mulheres Empresárias de Luanda
Portuguese only.
Oct 15, 2007
Launching an Institute of Directors in Mozambique: Business Leaders Drive effort to Advance Good Governance
Lessons Learned. To attract investors, Mozambique business leaders formed a committee to improve boards and promote good corporate governance practices.
Oct 1, 2007
Competitive Development of Local Suppliers Project in Cajamarca, Peru
The aim of this document is to systematize the process of assisting large purchasers to draft development policies for local suppliers.
Oct 1, 2007
Doing Business in Colombia 2008
Doing Business in Colombia 2008
Oct 1, 2007
Environmental Services Professional Training Course
The objective for the Environmental Services Professional Training Course is to raise employee awareness of the hazards posed in employment and to reduce hospital-acquired illnesses among environmental services professionals.
Sep 20, 2007
Business Linkages: Lessons, Opportunities and Challenges
This publication is an example of IFC's ongoing commitment to sharing knowledge and good practices, and to partnering with key global players to address challenges and identify opportunities for linkages in developing countries.
Sep 10, 2007
Reform Realism and the Boardroom
Private Sector Opinion 6, by Philip T. N. Koh. The article contributes to understanding a director's duties of good faith, care, skill, and diligence by implying intellectual honesty and acting in the best interests of the company.
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