Local population’s finances and health rise thanks to Amazonian rubbers. by Andreas Perez de Fransius, Peace Is Profitable Contributor The Amazon rainforest has many well-earned claims to fame. A recent story highlights that the lungs of the world are not only home to amazing ecological diversity, industrial espionage and deforestation but also environmental conservation and […]
by Andreas Perez de Fransius, Peace is Profitable Contributor While it rarely finds itself in the world’s headlines, Mozambique has been one of the most dynamic economies in the world over the past few years. Its growth rates are consistently in the world’s top ten and projected investments for the coming years are set to
by Andreas Perez de Fransius, Peace Is Profitable Contributor A crucial ingredient for peace is cross-cultural understanding between different nations. One of the most obvious ways to promote such feelings is to allow people from different backgrounds to meet and work together. Migrants also happen to be particularly creative and entrepreneurial, which is one reason
by Andreas Perez de Fransius, Peace Is Profitable contributor Many of us have noticed that trust is an important prerequisite for all types of relationships, both sexual and non-sexual ones. However, trust in our fellow human beings not only happens to make life more fun, enriching and exciting but is also a vital ingredient in
by Andreas Fransius, Peace Is Profitable Contributor A few weeks ago, we witnessed how the Ethiopian firm soleRebels has set out to create a powerful global brand by building on distinctive local strengths. An entrepreneur from the other side of the globe, Peruvian chef Gastón Acurio, has arguably taken this idea to the next level
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by Andreas Fransius, Peace Is Profitable Contributor Peace is Profitable is based on the premise that entrepreneurs can strive for profits while making the world a better place. At the same time, the prevalence of socially responsible profit-making varies across time and national borders. It is not so much that some places are more entrepreneurial
by Andreas Fransius, Peace Is Profitable contributor Responsible business practices are often thought to be a luxury that only first-world multinationals can afford. However, creative new ways to combine profits with respect for workers’ rights and environmental sustainability are just as likely to come from entrepreneurs in poor countries, that are used to overcoming severe
By Andreas Fransius, Peace Is Profitable Contributor While cost-cutting is an important imperative for firms, it is equally important to consider another motivation for responsible practices, namely how firms can reach new consumers. In fact, customers are often willing to pay a premium for products that have been produced in accordance with their values, for
By Andreas Fransius, Peace Is Profitable Contributor Proponents of responsible business practices often end up preaching to the converted, by failing to make a strong case for why such strategies help firms to make more money. By focusing on ethical arguments and lofty rhetoric, such campaigns often fail to convince business leaders who are justifiably
by Andreas Fransius, Peace Is Profitable Contributor My previous two entries have tried to make the case for making peace a profitable corporate strategy, rather than a charitable side-activity. To achieve this goal it is instrumental to build effective partnerships with different stakeholders. While these are undoubtedly attractive ideas, how can they be put into
