PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN MULTINATIONALS AND SMALL BUSINESS IN EMERGING MARKETS

CEOs from some of the world’s largest multinationals discussed efforts to invest in small businesses and producers in emerging markets in order to improve business performance and increase efficiency and competitiveness. Speakers discussed how big business is investing in small producers and businesses to achieve both development and commercial goals and the challenges and dividends of replicating these initiatives.

Featured Speakers: Cynthia Carroll CEO, Anglo American

Rajeev R. Verderah Managing Director, Ballarpur Industries Ltd (BILT)

Moderated by: Dr. Murray B. Low Director, The Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center, Columbia Business School

Date: Monday, September 20, 2010