Summary Despite being nearly half a year into the global lockdown, the current economic condition for MSMEs across the Gulf Region remains uncertain, and decision-makers are scrambling to put together protections and policies to safeguard...

Summary Businesses around the world are under increasing pressure to ensure that robust anti-corruption controls are in place and properly embedded. In this new webinar series, Combating Corruption, the Pearl Initiative is partnering with anti-corruption...

Summary Every day brings new reports of companies falling foul of anti-bribery and corruption rules and regulations – money laundering, fraud, kickbacks and other inducements to win contracts or gain favours. Despite laws prohibiting bribery...

Summary Crisis management for institutions often starts with an evaluation of any impacts, followed by mitigation processes. However, it is also essential for institutions to revisit their company cultures and see if formal and informal...

Summary There has been a concerted effort to promote the business case for increased gender diversity in the workplace, and companies across the globe have been vocal about being committed to it. However, there is...

Summary Across the private sector, investors make calculated decisions supported by reliable data and a guiding team to ensure the effectiveness of their investment prior to deploying funds. Philanthropic investments should be treated the same...

Summary Harrowing statistics and facts from the world’s scientists are demonstrating that human impacts on the natural world are causing more degradation than previously expected. As consumers demand increasing accountability from corporations, companies need to...

Summary Digital communications have become a ubiquitous pillar of business processes. The multitude of resources available for businesses to begin a strategic digital communications strategy are numerous and often staggering. For MSMEs, in particular, digital...

Summary The Covid-19 coronavirus crisis has brought into focus the immediate economic priorities for businesses. However, it raises pertinent questions as to where it leaves the environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda for these same...

Summary COVID-19 has brought about tremendous change to our economic and social fabrics. Businesses today face a new reality, one that should put sustainability at the forefront of their strategies. Resilience during these unprecedented times...