MICROFINANCE EVENT: Justice K. S. Hegde Institute of Management in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania Hold International Conference on Business Practices for Sustainable Social Change

BETTER BUSINESS PRACTICES FOR SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL CHANGE CONFERENCE

DECEMBER 29-30, 2008, JUSTICE K.S. HEDGE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMNET CAMPUS, NITTE, INDIA

The conference is presented by Justice K S Hegde Institute of Management in partnership with the School of Social Policy and Practice, University of Pennsylvania. The conference costs are USD 100 for foreign delegates and INR 1000, equivalent to USD 21.54 (Bloomberg Currency Calculator) for Indian delegates.

Selected themes include:

Financial Inclusion – Issues and Challenges
Corporate-NGO Partnerships
HR Practices for Sustainable Corporate Growth.
Knowledge Management for Sustainable Development
Social Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprises

This two day conference will bring together academicians, business leaders and policy makers in setting of parallel discussion sessions. The objectives are to examine the relationship among the Governments, Business and Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and refract the economic implications of globalization through the lens of emerging paradigms.

Registration closes October 30; though late registration will be accept until November 30 with an additional late fee. Scholarships are available to researchers, applications accepted until September 15. For additional information email the organizing secretary suprabha@jkshim.ac.in.

By Brett Rudder, Research Assistant

Additional Resources:

Better Business Practices for Sustainable Social Change Conference: Home, Conference Details

School of Social Policy and Practice, University of Pennsylvania: Home

Justice K S Hegde Institute of Management: Home