Business as an Instrument of Peace – 2011 Business for Peace Research Symposium on October 17

Together with OECD National Contact Point Norway, the U.S. Institute of Peace, and the Peace Research Institute Oslo, we are arranging a “Business as an Instrument of Peace” research symposium on October 17. The International Council of Swedish Industry and Institute of Corporate Responsibility/GWU, will also join us to present new research in detail during the day at Oslo Konserthus. Highlights from the findings will be showcased and challenged at our Summit in Oslo City Hall, in the late afternoon. Minister of the Environment and International Development, Erik Solheim, will take part in the Symposium. A “Business in Development” Breakfast Debate starts the day at Litteraturhuset in Oslo.
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The philosopher of ethics Henrik Syse will challenge the claim of “Business as an Instrument of Peace”. Syse created the ethical investment framework for the world’s largest sovereign fund.

The 2010 Honourees were celebrated in Oslo

The 2010 Business for Peace Honourees were presented with their awards. The audience was introduced to their impressive and businessworthy achievements through a video presentation of their work, following which they received the Sculpture and Diploma that mark they are Business for Peace Honourees. Mr. Francis Yeoh of Malaysia spoke on behalf of the other Honourees upon presentation of the award. The evening ended with The Honourees’ Dinner at Akershus Fortress, where each Honouree delivered moving, personal accounts of their work. Continued

The 2010 Honourees with their Business for Peace Awards.