The Institute for Corporate Responsibility, at the George Washington University, is organizing a Webinar to begin a dialogue on incorporating the topic of Business and Peace into the classroom, utilizing PRME principles and resources. This Webinar will be held on February 24, 2010, at 10:00 am EST. One goal of the Webinar is to share ideas among participants on a UN PRME Working Group on Business and Peace. To participate in the Webinar, please contact Dr. John Forrer at jforrer@gwua.edu

The Unit for Corporate Governance in Africa University of Stellenbosch Business School presents: A conference bringing together international and local corporations, academics and representatives of civil society to debate and reflect on the importance of good governance for a sustainable African future. Cape Town International Convention Centre 20 and 21 April 2010 Programme highlights Local and international experts will speak on: • Democracy and governance • The role of voluntary standards • The UN Global Compact • Case studies on human rights and labour issues • Case studies on environmental issues • Case studies on anti-corruption issues Speakers include: • Ms Gill Marcus, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank • Mr Bobby Godsell, Co-chairman of Business Leadership South Africa • Prof Bob Garratt, international corporate governance expert and Chairman of the Unit for Corporate Governance in Africa • Prof Oliver Williams, UN Global Compact Foundation Board member • Dr Iqbal Surve, Chairperson, Sekunjalo Capital • Prof Russel Botman, Vice-chancellor, University of Stellenbosch • Ms Futhi Mtoba, Chairperson, Deloitte South Africa • Mr Phil Armstrong, Head, Global Corporate Governance Forum • Prof Obiora Ike, Associate member of the Club of Rome • President Martti Ahtisaari, Nobel Peace Prize winner, former Undersecretary of the United Nations and a former president of Finland (via video link) • Sir Mark Moody-Stuart, Chairman of Hermes Equity Investment Services and member of the Advisory Committee of the Unit for Corporate Governance (via video link) Registration website: www.governance.usb.ac.za/events_bbla_register.htm Registration fee: R3 850.00 Contact Tel: +27 21 683 2114 Fax: 086 668 7162 E-mail: carmen@networksa.com

Aspen Institute's 2010 Business & Society International MBA Case Competition Through this competition, the Aspen Institute hopes to provide an unparalleled opportunity for future business executives to explore the significant and positive influence that business can have on society-- and to innovate at the intersection of corporate profits and social impacts. With the participation of 25 leading MBA programs from around the world, our hope is to make this annual program not just the biggest competition in the social, environmental and ethical realm, but one of the best MBA case competitions out there. For more information, please view our website: