Business For Peace Foundation

A call for a more ethically aware capitalism?

The relationship between business and peace is interdependent and self-reinforcing, but is often overlooked by both politicians and business people - ethical business practice is the important link in this relationship.

The world’s financial system has gone through its greatest crisis in at least half a century. This has been characterized as a crisis of capitalism, with fundamental questions increasingly being asked about the nature of the global economic system. Some are concerned that the economic crisis may even lead to a geopolitical one.

This global crisis has once again put into focus moral and ethical values in business, inspiring calls for a more socially responsible capitalism.

The annual Oslo Summit on Peace through Trade addresses the ethical and responsible aspects of business.

We invite you to the Oslo Summit 2009, arranged in collaboration between the Business for Peace Foundation, the City of Oslo, The Oslo Chamber of Commerce, Oslo World Trade Center, and the Oslo Center for Peace and Human Rights, at the Oslo City Hall on Thursday May 14. 2009.

Per L. Saxegaard

Business For Peace Foundation