For the Greater Common Good: On the Business of Development
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Overview
What happens ‘in the name of development’?
Who’s winning-companies or countries?
Are we underestimating the power of philanthropy?
Can we have prosperity without profits?
What are the equations between politicians, plutocrats and ’others’ in between?
In the present global economic order, more than one-third of the 100 largest economic actors today are private companies, and not countries. CEOs of international corporations are seen as dominant players in a country’s economic (and often, foreign) affairs. Yet, despite the growing importance of multinational corporations in international relations, there is an equally loud demand that companies contribute towards the agenda of sustainable development. A close look at this scenario reveals a complex interplay of government policies, external relations, multilateral/international organisations, societal needs, etc.
For the Greater Common Good raises an important question-what are those complex systems that are running the world? It aims to deconstruct the blurred boundaries among businesses, governments and foreign policies to redefine the development agenda of nations and institutions. It discusses these less talked about intertwined threads of the business world, policies and diplomacy that impact the common man and details the entire ecosystem from a unique perspective, forging solution for development.
Can we offer a shared future for everyone? Can we make this a better world? Read on to know more!
A fascinating ideological narrative that puts forward the portrait of a shared future where inequalities are reduced and no one is left behind, thereby, deconstructing the blurred boundaries and all those less talked about intertwined threads among businesses, governments and their many associates-all for the greater common good.
A much-needed book from an ideological perspective, highlighting the important question of ’What is that little else, that’s running the world’.
This book courageously details the algorithms of the business world, governments, NGOs and their several mysteries, which all work in the name of development.
It deconstructs the complex mechanisms, which are often seen in silos, to create a perspective that is more transparent and inclusive.
In For the Greater Common Good, Akanksha Sharma provides an insightful analysis of the closely interlinked worlds of business, international development and corporate diplomacy. She covers a timely and important topic.
Akanksha Sharma specialises in international development and public policy. Therefore, this book is on the business of development. ... She has put together far-sighted essays, written in an engrossing way.
A thought-provoking book, breaking down the intricacies from governments to businesses, policies to politics, social impact to corporate diplomacy-all from the lens of international development and for the greater common good. Incandescent in her brilliance, Akanksha’s fresh perspectives and approach to simplifying complex issues make this book a must-read for everyone.
- Title: For the Greater Common Good: On the Business of Development
- Author: A. K. Sharma
- Publisher: Bloomsbury India
- Print Publication Date: 2021
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Pages: 288
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9789354350306, 9354350305
- Resource ID: LLS:9789354350306
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-04-22T11:27:32Z
Akanksha Sharma is a widely acclaimed International Development and Public Policy Specialist. She has manyaccolades to her name, such as the 'Most Impactful CSR Leaders Globally', 'Asia's Top Sustainability Leaders', 'Young CSR Leader' and 'Influential Sustainability Leader', amongst others. Sharma is a prolific writer and carries an eclectic global experience of over a decade in leadership roles spread across four continents where she has worked extensively on international development issues. Knowing those policy contexts and the on-the-ground challenges first hand, she brings extremely innovative approaches to her work and writings.