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Corruption in the resource extractives sector is a major concern for corporations, financial institutions, governments, investors, and civil society on the whole. While there are no concrete numbers for the economic impact of corruption on the industry, we can be sure that billions of dollars are lost annually to the illicit economy, money that would [...]

Sustainable business practices are all the rage these days it seems, and the ISEAL (the International Social and Environmental Accreditation and Labelling) Alliance is no exception to this rule. A few days ago, we here at CBERN received a communiqué from this respected organization, asking us to join a “year-long steering committee” set up by their executive, which [...]

Originating in 1984, TED began as a means to bring people together to discuss technology, entertainment, and design. Growing now to cover various yearly conferences and forums for discussion, TED’s mission is to spread ideas and encourage the power of change. CBERN participant Donna Kennedy Glans of Integrity Bridges Inc. and Bridges Social Development spoke [...]