Research Reports and Case Studies

Multi-stakeholder initiatives have failed to live up to their promise in providing effective regulation of global business. We need a new approach based on democracy and deliberation.

The most successful developing country multinationals are also the most likely to violate human rights. More stringent law and host country pressure can be effective in reducing wrongdoing.

Developing country firms provide general support for international values but in practice will downplay environmental and human rights issues that clash with the demands of their home countries.