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4 reasons why businesses should be more open
An open environment provides the private sector with a clear vision of what is expected and required of them in fulfilling contracts. It reduces risk, especially when entering into partne...
Sociologist. Experience in globalization, development policy, international relations, and multinational business management. Former: university teacher, South Africa, Australia, Japan, and Germany; managerial and research-related positions, multinational corporations, trade unions and research institutes. 1980s to early 1990s, active in anti-apartheid struggle, South Africa. Former Chairman, ANC, Cape Town. Former Chair, International Civil Society Centre. Member, World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council on Anti-Corruption and Transparency. Member of the Board, Partnering Against Corruption Initiative, World Economic Forum.
An open environment provides the private sector with a clear vision of what is expected and required of them in fulfilling contracts. It reduces risk, especially when entering into partne...