It is widely accepted by now that, given the magnitude of such issues, they cannot be tackled with by one actor only (be it a particular nation state, company, international body or civil society organization). This leads us to the relationships and partnerships between the different actors and the role of business in Global Governance shaping its dynamics and creating value collectively.

Multi-Stakeholder Perspectives on the Role and Responsibilities of Business

The 2007 EABIS Colloquium will delve deeper into the impact, nature, risks and opportunities that Global Governance creates for business and different stakeholder groups, including national governments, policy-makers, financial markets and investors. It will look at questions such as the accountability of a corporation, public-private partnerships and implications for the governance of the firm.

What Does the Global Manager of the Future Look Like?

It will also incorporate high-level reflection on the human capital side of Global Governance. More specifically, participants will be asked to contribute their views on the type of top manager we should expect and companies need in this context of global governance. That is, if firms are increasingly engaging or required to engage in global governance, what kind of backgrounds, attitudes, skills and knowledge will their current and future managers and executives require? How will these be reflected in recruitment, training and human resource policies, and the composition of boards?    

What Does This Imply for Management Education and People Development in Business and Academia?

Last but not least, the EABIS Colloquium is a platform to examine what changes must take place within university and business school education and within company development programmes so that future generations of business leaders are trained to understand the complexity of modern business and the "triple bottom line" of financial performance combined with social and environmental management. It is a unique open forum for exchange and discussion between all actors engaged in corporate responsibility; beyond keynote speeches it also features:

• High-Level Panel Debates (CEO / University President level)
• An Education and Training Exchange for Corporate Responsibility Initiatives
• Public Presentation of Cutting-Edge Academic and Practitioner Research
• Interactive Discussion of New Education Programmes
• Gala Dinner and International Awards Ceremony