Published 09-29-04
Submitted by Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise
While China has experienced substantial economic success, social and environmental progress remains slow. Working Group participants believe that if China is serious about being a responsible global actor, it must do more to adhere to internationally recognized standards and principles. Moreover, the participants stressed that multinational firms operating in China must take the lead in creating and advocating a culture of compliance within the country. The Working Group agreed that the U.S. Government should do more to prod multinational businesses to create a greater demand for responsible practices. In particular, the Working Group suggests that the US Government work with the Chinese government, businesses operating in China, international economic fora, and segments of Chinese civil society to:
Who:
When:
Thursday, September 30th
The event is open to the press. Press set up begins at 9:30 a.m. and the briefing will take place from 10:00 - 11:30 p.m.
Where:
Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2255
Independence and South Capitol Streets, Washington, D.C.
RSVP:
Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 28th to Jamie Zimmerman at 202-408-8105 or jzimmerman@kenan.org.
Interviews:
One-on-one interviews with members of the working group can be scheduled in advance by contacting Jamie Zimmerman at 202-408-8105 or jzimmerman@kenan.org.
About The Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise
The Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise is a unit of the Kenan-Flagler Business School of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Kenan Institute Washington Center works at the intersection of international business and international development, partnering with corporations to build the development rationale for trade, improve community involvement programming, and promote market-led growth in developing countries. The Global CSR Public Policies Project at the Kenan Institute Washington Center is directed by Dr. Susan Aaronson and Jamie Zimmerman, and funded by grants from the Ford, UN, Levi Strauss Foundations as well as several major corporations. For more information visit our web site at www.kenaninstitute.unc.edu or contact Jamie Zimmerman, Associate Project Director at 202-408-8105.
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