Why we work on Business Engagement
Foreign investments can drive prosperity and peace in fragile regions. They can provide jobs, services, infrastructure and opportunities. However, investments in these regions can also increase tensions over land rights, environmental pollution, migrant workers and unequal benefits for different societal groups.
Understanding the local context and engaging in meaningful dialogue with affected communities and government can not only help companies prevent tensions, but also improve staff safety, reduce operational interruptions and increase positive social impact. Clear investment policies and regulations that consider social and environmental impacts further encourage responsible business behaviour, while an empowered civil society can play an important watchdog function.
How we work on Business Engagement
We support affected communities, local civil society organisations, companies and governments to improve business practices in fragile and conflict affected countries. We do so in four complementary ways:
What makes our business engagement distinct:
Results of our Business Engagement Support
Learn more about our Business Engagement support
We invite companies, affected communities, (local) governments and dialogue conveners seeking support to contact Johannes Schreuder. Find recent examples and information on the Peace Investment Fund on our website, details on engagement with companies (see our business flyer) and our dispute resolution support concept note.
Find out more about our Business Engagement partnerships
Examples of Business Engagement Partners include: