
‘Memo to Kofi Annan’ – published by Foreign Policy magazine
The UN has failed to produce a balanced set of enforceable rules to regulate the human rights impacts of multinational corporations.
The UN has failed to produce a balanced set of enforceable rules to regulate the human rights impacts of multinational corporations.
Large companie are missing opportunities to head off campaigns from NGOs and other activists.
Targeting western multinationals rather than governments is often a more effective way for pressure groups to gain publicity for their cause.
The history of oil investment in the developing world hints at trouble ahead for the multinationals in Iraq.
Companies wishing to formulate policies on social issues, such as human rights and corruption, should beware quick fixes.
A more rigorous approach to CSR is needed – one which does not promise more than it can deliver in terms of reputation protection.
In this paper, Daniel Litvin challenges the image of western multinationals as powerful and controlling giants.