Monthly Archives: June 2012

Rio+20: The future we want?

Rio+20 is done and dusted. And the wrap-up? If the future we want is anything like the 49 page document of the same name compiled by Summit leaders, it’s full of fluffy bunnies, rainbows and birthday parties. In other words, … Continue reading

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Rio+20: Here we are now. Entertain us.

Ah, 1992. While I was busy smelling like teen spirit, the adults were out making the world a better place. With 178 national delegations, the election of 39 conference Vice-Presidents, over 1,400 officially accredited NGOs, unknown numbers of journalists and … Continue reading

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Facilitation payments: Just say no (or, how to bribe someone without even trying)

How many of you represent your firms while overseas? Picture this: You arrive excited and rested from your smooth flight to a country new to you, samples in hand, ready to meet prospective clients, open a new market for your … Continue reading

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