Microfinance industry has achieved an unprecedented growth over the last two decades. Consequently, the landscape of the microfinance institutions (MFIs) has evolved to include a diverse array of institutional...
The chocolate industry is confronted with serious sustainability challenges in cocoa production that may put long term cocoa supply at risk. Although sustainability challenges have been a concern for...
The modern concept of human rights and its accompanying international legal regime were developed under the umbrella of the Westphalia international governance framework. Globalization, though, puts into question some...
Socially Responsible Investments (SRI) is a category of investments which has developed considerably over the past years and it accounts for an increasing share of total investments. This trend...
This paper-based dissertation provides an empirical study of the management of multiple accountabilities in a nonprofit development aid organization, taking mission adherence into account. We chose a qualitative research...
This thesis consists of four essays on behavioral economics, with experimental evidence from the field of microinsurance. The aim of this thesis is to understand the determinants of microinsurance...
Based on a cross-country qualitative study focusing on the agricultural seed business sector, this research explores the nature and scope of strategies adopted by multinational corporations (MNCs) that involve...
This paper analyzes and quantifies cost structures of agent-assisted banking beyond branches channels (ABCs) and compares them to the costs of branch channels. This addresses a gap in the...
In order to achieve a sustainable growth and to respond to social pressures, firms develop their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy. Corporate Governance, especially the board of directors, plays...