Corporate Governance
Asian Corporate Governance Association
The Asian Corporate Governance Association (ACGA) is a not for profit membership organization. It is committed to collaborating with investors and companies in enforcing corporate governance in Asia. Its membership is composed of over 80 leading global and regional financial institutions, pension funds, fund managers etc. The website covers a wide range of topics in corporate governance by providing articles, reports, information on related events, and major corporate governance links in East and Southeast Asian countries.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 11, 2011
Business Roundtable: Corporate Governance
Business Roundtable's Corporate Governance site is geared toward the active investor with the goal of enhancing corporate accountability and the creation of wealth. The site provides news, links, research, and forums on corporate governance. Users have the option of a paid subscription to the site's NETwork, offering direct contact with those in the field.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 23, 2011
Caux Roundtable - Principles for Business
The Caux Roundtable is an international network of business leaders who work with business and political leaders to strengthen private enterprise and public governance to improve the global community. Principles for Business seeks to express a worldwide standard for ethical and responsible corporate behavior and is offered as a base for better understanding among business and leaders worldwide. The Principles for Business is available in more than 12 languages.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 12, 2012
Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)
The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) is a non-profit associate of the United States Chamber of Commerce. Its goal is to encourage democracy through private enterprise and market reform. Specific articles, speeches, and helpful resources can be found in the Corporate Governance section under Programs.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 23, 2011
European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI)
The European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI) is an international, scientific non-profit association. Its main goal is to deliver impartial information on corporate governance and work to improve any issues in the area. The site offers a wealth of quality information free of charge, but membership is required for specific reports.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 30, 2011
gE Module: Organizational Structure of Multinational Corporations
The Organizational Structure of MNCs module provides information on the following: the organizational structures of multinational companies (MNCs); and how MNCs try to find the right combination of organizational structure and strategy. A case study on Proctor and Gamble’s structural reorganization is also provided.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 10, 2011
Germany: German Corporate Governance Code
This official website of the Commission of German Corporate Governance Code provides the newest version of German Corporate Governance Code and news related to corporate governance topics in Germany in order to promote transparency. Site is also available in German.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 11, 2012
Global Corporate Governance Forum (GCGF)
GCGF was created through a cooperation of World Bank Group and The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Its goal is to improve the standards of governance and assist developing countries in the transition on corporate governance. The site features corporate governance papers based on conferences and forums, and a section of toolkits for assistance in creating a corporate governance strategy. Site is also available in Arabic, French, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese and Spanish.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 11, 2012
Global Integrity
Global Integrity generates, synthesizes, and disseminates credible, comprehensive and timely information on governance and corruption trends around the world. In addition to in-depth country reports, the site offers a proprietary index that assesses the performance of various countries over multiple indicators.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 22, 2011
International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN )
ICGN is a non profit entity that exchanges information on corporate governance issues, examines corporate governance principles and promotes corporate standards and guidelines. Documents and conferences on corporate governance can be found on this site.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 11, 2012
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) - Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
The Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises provide voluntary principles and standards for responsible business conduct addressed to multinational enterprises themselves. Specific guidelines targeted at Multinational Corporations outline principles and standards of behavior in areas such as: labor relations, environment, bribery, competition, taxation, science and technology. Includes specific advice on the implementation of standards and appropriate reporting procedures. Site is also available in French.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 11, 2012
Respondanet
With a goal of providing information on accountability and anti-corruption as well as allowing for the free flow of ideas, Respondanet offers publications and reports on anti-corruption, financial management, ethics, governance, etc. Articles are also included in the site and cover similar topics. Some information is also available in Spanish.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: December 6, 2011
The Encyclopedia of Corporate Governance
The Encyclopedia of Corporate Governance (Encycogov) is an academic publication geared toward students, academics, business people and government officials. It provides well-documented web-based resources on topics pertaining to corporate governance.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: December 8, 2011
The Harvard Law School Program on Corporate Governance
The Program on Corporate Governance is focused on facilitating research and scholarship on corporate governance. The website provides working papers, upcoming events and conferences, possible courses, and other online resources that pertain to corporate governance.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: July 28, 2011
Transparency International: Bribe Payers Index
This most recent Bribe Players Index (BPI) is produced by Transparency International (TI), a non-governmental organization developed to combat corruption. The BPI ranks around 30 of the world’s wealthiest and economically dominant countries by the likelihood of their firms to bribe abroad. The report is available in English, Arabic, and Chinese.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 12, 2012
World Bank: Governance and Anti-Corruption
World Bank Governance and Anti-Corruption initiatives focus on organizational integrity, minimizing corruption in World Bank projects and assisting countries in improving governance. The site includes a calendar of events, information on governance programs, data, research, and publications. A wealth of compiled governance-related information can be found on the site's resource center.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 12, 2012