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Deutsche Telekom Introduces Women ’s Quota
Mechthilde Maier, Deutsche Telekom
Deutsche Telekom AGDeutsche Telekom has been the first DAX 30 company to establish a quota for women: By the end of 2015, 30 percent of upper and middle management positions in the company are to be filled by women. This is a Group-internal requirement and applies worldwide. René Obermann, Chairman of the Board of Management of Telekom, summed it up as follows: “Taking on more women in management positions is a matter of social fairness and, above all, a categorical necessity for our success. Having a greater number of women at the top will simply enable us to operate better.” more[...]
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Upgrading slums in Brazil - where more can be done more efficiently
Over the past decade, Brazil has made important progress in legitimizing illegal settlements in big cities. However, according to a new study by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Cities Alliance, the Ministry of Cities, and the Caixa Econômica Federal (CEF), the technical capabilities of Brazilian municipal governments need to be strengthened if improvements are to be integrated into housing and urban policies that can be implemented in the city as a whole. more[...]
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FAO releases first status report on urban gardening in Africa
Food and Agriculture OrganizationAfrica's urban population is growing faster than that of any other region, but many of its cities are not keeping pace with the increasing demand for food that comes with that growth. A new FAO publication says policymakers need to act now to ensure that African cities will be "green" enough to meet their nutrition and income needs in a sustainable way. more[...]
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South-South Exchange of Know-How is Essential for Africa’s Economic Future, Says AfDB President
African Development Bank (AfDB)South-South investment and exchange of know-how are key sources of growth and prosperity in Africa – and Huajian Group of China’s experience in Ethiopia is really edifying. That was the message the President of the African Development Bank Group, Donald Kaberuka, gave in his address at the opening of a high-level seminar on September 7 in Tunis. more[...]
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United States: US Securities And Exchange Commission Adopts Final Conflict Minerals Disclosure Rule
On August 22, 2012, and as mandated by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the US Securities and Exchange Commission adopted the final rule regarding disclosure of the use of conflict minerals that originated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) or an adjoining country. The rule was originally proposed on December 15, 2010. more[...]
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Trailblazer in Responsible Business
Ravi Khan, Viyellatex
ViyellatexAdopting sustainable business practices to manufacture goods in conformity with the natural environment will pave the way to the future for companies in the 21st century. The Viyellatex Group follows such a forwardlooking way regarding business applications. Started in 1996 with just six lines, Viyellatex now has over 135 lines with an average production capacity of 2.5 million per month. more[...]
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The Human Age
Jeffrey A. Joerres, ManpowerGroup
ManpowerGroupRecent events in many countries across the world are a stark reminder that the power of the human spirit should not be underestimated. As we put the “Great Recession” behind us and look toward a more positive – and yet vastly different – new era, we are reminded that it was the innovation, creativity, and passion of people who got the world through those challenging times. During the downturn, companies had to cope with “doing more with less” – raising productivity yet with fewer people to get the work done. This required new approaches, new perspectives, and above all, new ingenuity. The recession is in our rearview mirror but that pressure to do more with less has endured – we have entered the Human Age. more[...]
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Slum Upgrading in São Paulo
Katharina Riese, TÜV Rheinland
Jorge Luiz Babadopulos, TÜV Rheinland
Amilton Degani, TÜV Rheinland
TÜV Rheinland HoldingWith a population of about 20 million people, São Paulo is the fifth largest urban agglomeration in the world. The rapid rural-to-urban migration following the industrialization that took place during the mid-20th century has led to an immense urban population increase. Today, 75 percent of the Latin American population live in urban areas. The city’s infrastructure cannot satisfy the needs of that rapidly growing population. more[...]
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The real issue is universal access to affordable basic services
Diana Mitlin, International Institute for Environment and DevelopmentAs global institutions and official development assistance agencies reflect on what should follow the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), this is an opportunity to recognise their critical flaw — global leaders have endorsed partial MDG targets. more[...]
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FDS™: A Small-Scale Farming Revolution
NetafimHundreds of millions of smallholders are struggling to survive from subsistence farming in developing countries across South America, Asia, and Africa. Given the lack of water infrastructure throughout these and other areas, there is a critical need to make the most of the limited available water sources in such regions. In response, OECD countries, international donors, and NGOs have been promoting technologies such as drip irrigation, which optimizes resources, enhances global food security, and promotes sustainable productivity. more[...]
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