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Is Peace the Business of Business?

An Exploration of Corporate Role in Conflict Transformation

Author : Upreti, B.R. and Ghimire, Safal

Publisher: NCCR North-South

Place of Publish: Nepal, Kathmandu

Year: 2012

Page Numbers: 40

Acc. No: 4272

Class No: 303.66 UPR-SA

Category: Books & Reports

Subjects: Conflict Resolution/War and Peace

Type of Resource: Monograph

Languages: English

ISBN: 978-9937-8174-7-9

This publication discusses the potential, motivation, challenges and determinants of corporate engagement for conflict transformation. The main concern, socio-economic structure during armed-conflict, and the transformation for the betterment of the country are explained in this book. This book was compiled through group discussions with business personnel, union leaders and people affected by the conflict. It explains how corporate engagement for conflict transformation can bring in negative consequences which hinder peace and prosperity in Nepal. This book highlights how one could identify the conflicting issues and the right way of using corporate sector for transformation in the country.