Business and Purpose

Davos Manifesto 1973: A Code of Ethics for Business Leaders

Posted: 18 December 2019
The first Davos Manifesto that set out ethical principles for businesses was signed in 1973.
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World Economic Forum Is Launching a New 'Davos Manifesto'

Posted: 18 December 2019
We need the 'Davos Manifesto' for a better kind of capitalism.
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What Bill Gates and Other Leaders Say about Technology

Posted: 19 October 2019
Technology is a driver for economy and societal development, not a harbinger of a dystopian future, they say.
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Business Roundtable to Promote ‘An Economy That Serves All Americans’

Posted: 30 August 2019
Business Roundtable's statement moves away from shareholder primacy to show commitment to all stakeholders.
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“There’s a way to do it better – find it.”

Posted: 20 August 2019
What can business people learn from the words by Thomas Edison and other innovators?
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Business Profile: Michael Bloomberg

Posted: 27 July 2019
On making progress from the ninth richest person in the world.
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$421,000

Posted: 13 July 2019
You’ll need to earn about $421,000 per year to be in the top one percent of earners in the United States.
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African Nations Working Towards an Ambitious AfCFTA Plan to Create World’s Largest Trade Area

Posted: 5 July 2019
The Gambia has recently become the latest country to ratify the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement.
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Winners for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2019 New York Award Announced

Posted: 22 June 2019
This group of unstoppable entrepreneurial leaders transforming our world was selected by an independent judging panel made up of previous award winners, leading CEOs, investors and other regional business leaders.
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Social Tech Trust Set up to Support UK Social Tech Ventures

Posted: 22 May 2019
According to a recent report from Tech Nation, the UK is a global centre for Tech for Good, with social tech companies valued at 2.3 billion pounds last year.
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Retailers Need to Collaborate to Create Value for Customers

Posted: 16 May 2019
Participants of World Retail Congress challenged to collaborate to capture the omnipresent customer by rethinking service profitability.
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10 Quotes On Opportunity from Influential People

Posted: 12 May 2019
Entrepreneurs don't wait for opportunities, they create them.
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Business Profile: Paul Allen

Posted: 7 April 2019
On memories, contribution and learning from failure from Microsoft's co-founder Paul Allen.
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Business Profile: Carlos Slim

Posted: 22 January 2019
On crises, control and investment from a Mexican business magnate, engineer, investor and philanthropist.
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65%

Posted: 1 November 2018
65% of young consumers are ready to pay a premium for brands that stand for something and have corporate social responsibility programmes aligned with their values.
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