People are finding new ways to get involved in public life and decision making - marking a shift from representative democracy to what is often called participatory democracy. Ironically, doubts about accountability and transparency - which made up the traditional critique of global governance...

The Responsible Competitiveness Index is increasingly used by investment banks and global retailers to guide their investment and purchasing decisions. 'The report demonstrates the practical potential of responsible competitiveness strategies to deliver trade and investment', says Pascal Lamy,...