The tensions in the definition and practical implementation of sustainable development are clear. A number of international codes outline the principles that are considered as good corporate citizenship, but are often based on the priorities of the developed ‘North’. Africa calls for a more...

The negative impact of poverty on development and security in South Africa has been exacerbated by high food prices. However, high food prices have also had a positive effect in that it galvanised civil society into coalescing and finally playing an activist role. Looking at the development of...

In the run-up to the Millennium Development Goals of 2015, the United Nations GlobalCompact and others are targeting major corporations to play an active leadership role inpromoting sustainable development. Increasingly, corporations are encouraged to do sowhile pursuing profit-making business...