This working paper addresses the evolving concept of value in terms of value propositions, value dynamics, and the management of value. It specifically addresses the following:1. Value and the Management of Value (Value and Value Propositions, Stakeholder Value, Value Management)2. Value-Centric...

This paper outlines significant developments which have occurred in recent times (2016 – 2021) as a growing number of regulators, standard setters, and other governance bodies begin to include explicit references to the value preservation imperative. These incremental steps are now directly...

The purpose of this report is to undertake an ex-ante evaluation of the cost effectiveness of alternative radon prevention measures for new build properties in Ireland. Radon is a naturally occurring gas that primarily enters a building by seeping through the ground floor. Radon is the...

The preservation of Planet Earth for future generations will require a holistic approach to the effective governance of our planet. This in turn will require the adoption of an all-inclusive perspective and an ability to view Planet Earth as one single interconnected global entity. In this...

In September 2022 the G20/OECD published its draft revisions to their Principles of Corporate Governance for public consultation. This document presents draft revisions to the G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance 2015. They were submitted for public consultation with interested...

Globally, coal is still widely used for heating. However, there are concerns about its effect on ambient air quality and health. We estimated the effect of bituminous coal bans, prohibiting the sale and use of so-called “smoky coal”, on the prevalence of lung disease in older people. Our...

Average revenue per user (ARPU) is commonly used by regulators and industry observers to compare the performance of mobile telephony markets. Under the new EU electronic communications regulatory framework, some national regulatory authorities (NRAs) have linked higher ARPU with 'significant...

In July 2014 the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) published a consultation draft entitled "Assurance on Integrated Reporting (IR): An Introduction to the Discussion". This draft document was open for public comment until 1 December 2014 and the IIRC plans to publish a summary of...

In the past, security measures were often deployed in reaction to an incident or a likely threat, but today's corporations are expected to integrate multiple layers of security into a coherent and preventative framework. Risk management principles and practices developed during the last decade...