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Corporate Governance
ASIA & MIDDLE EAST: 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 50 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.
Tags: Regional, Asia & Middle East, Regions
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 27, 2009
Better Management provides users with a wealth of information spanning a myriad of topics from customer relationship management to business intelligence. Although content is catered towards people in management positions, many can benefit from the knowledgeable perspectives of successful business professionals. In addition to a large library of archived content, Better Management also offers webcasts and resources categorized by region. Full articles can be accessed by creating a free account.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 27, 2009
Bribe Payers Index - Transparency International
The Bribe Players Index is produced by Transparency International (TI), a non-governmental organization developed to combat corruption. The 2008 BPI ranks 22 of the world’s wealthiest and economically dominant countries by the likelihood of their firms to bribe abroad. The report can be found in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 27, 2009
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.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 27, 2009
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. It can be found in more than 10 languages.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 27, 2009
Center for International Private Enterprise
The Center for International Private Enterprise 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.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 27, 2009
The BoardAgenda from EDGEvantage provides insight in the field of corporate governance, strategic direction, and financial information. The site provides a monthly newsletter that touches on many of these peripheral areas.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 27, 2009
EUROPE: 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 take any action to improve this issue to the highest standards. The site offers a wealth of quality information free of charge, but for specific reports, membership is required.
Tags: Regional, Regions, Europe
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 27, 2009
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.
Tags: Global, Online Course Modules
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 27, 2009
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. The website can be viewed in English, German, French, Spanish, and Italian.
Tags: Country Specific, Germany, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 27, 2009
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 assists developing countries in the transition on corporate governance. The main features are the program highlights, featuring corporate governance papers based on conferences and forums, and a section of toolkits for assistance in creating a corporate governance strategy.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 22, 2009
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.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 27, 2009
Information Management: Governance, Risk and Compliance
Information Management collects articles, white papers and web seminars for IT solutions in the governance, risk and compliance channel. A number of blogs are also maintained on this site, and case studies are available to help develop leadership skills.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 27, 2009
International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN )
ICGN was formally founded on March 29, 1995 by American, Australian and European investor Associations. The purpose of the ICGN is to exchange information on Corporate Governance issues, examine corporate governance principles and practices and promote corporate standards and guidelines. Documents and conferences on corporate governance can be found on this site.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 27, 2009
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.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 27, 2009
With a goal to provide information on accountability and anti-corruption as well as allow for the free flow of ideas, available in this site are publications and reports on anti-corruption, financial management, ethics, governance etc. Some information is also available in Spanish.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 27, 2009
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.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 27, 2009
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.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 27, 2009
United States: International Anticorruption and Good Governance Act
The purpose of the International Anticorruption and Good Governance Act is "to ensure that United States assistance programs promote good governance by assisting other countries to combat corruption throughout society and to improve transparency and accountability at all levels of government and throughout the private sector." Site contains reports from 2000 to 2008.
Tags: Countries, United States, Country Specific
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 27, 2009
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, research, and publications. A wealth of compiled governance-related information can be found on the site's resource center. The site is also available in Spanish, Portuguese, and French.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 27, 2009
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