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Call for Papers "International Corporate Responsibility" 4th International Conference Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development Carnegie Mellon University Doha (Qatar) 16-18 November 2008 __________________________________________________ The Qatar Foundation and the Carnegie Bosch Institute solicit papers for a conference on International Corporate Responsibility to be held in Doha, Qatar. The conference is based on the theme that responsible business decisions today must take a global view that is sensitive to political, economic and cultural differences. The number of participants is kept small, to encourage lively discussion. Accepted papers are published in a proceedings book and presented (in summary form) by the authors in plenary sessions. A diversity of views and countries of origin is sought in the selection process. Possible topics include, but are not limited to: - international codes of business conduct - respecting cultural assumptions and practices - defining and coping with corruption - reconciling relationship-based practices with Western-style transparency - marketing of harmful products - substandard labor practices - arms manufacture - intellectual property - gene prospecting - environmental issues - gender issues - human rights issues - the meaning and consequences of economic development - the global AIDS epidemic and other health issues - the role of the World Trade Organization and similar bodies - impact of international business on local cultures - instability of the global financial system - Western domination of media and popular culture Three-page extended abstracts in English may be submitted by 15 June 2008. Abstracts should be submitted electronically if possible and otherwise in hard copy. Notification of acceptance will be made by 15 July 2008, and completed papers in English are due by 1 November 2008. Each invited participate will receive an allowance to cover expenses, plus waiver of the registration fee. Colleagues who do not wish to give a talk are also invited to attend. A registration fee will be assessed to cover conference expenses. Details may be found at the web site below. Co-Organizers: John Hooker, Jerome T. Holleran Professor of Business Ethics and Social Responsibility, Carnegie Mellon University Peter Madsen, Director, Center for the Advancement of Applied Ethics, Carnegie Mellon University Mohamed Dobashi, Associate Dean and Chief Operating Officer, Carnegie Mellon University, Qatar Contact: Bianca van Zundert Program Coordinator EECP Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar c/o Qatar Foundation P.O. Box 24866 Doha Qatar Email: [email protected] Web: http://web.tepper.cmu.edu/icr/ __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org
