Document Details | The Business of War: Constructive Corporate Engagement in the Coltan Trade in the DR Congo

Details for The Business of War: Constructive Corporate Engagement in the Coltan Trade in the DR Congo
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Name	The Business of War: Constructive Corporate Engagement in the Coltan Trade in the DR Congo
Description	This 2003 course paper focuses on how the production and trade of coltan helped perpetuate the war in eastern DRC. The paper considers how and why corporations should or should not engage in business relationships with individuals and institutions involved in the ‘illegal’ exploitation of coltan in the DRC. In buying coltan, companies bear a responsibility for the “economisation of war” and for impeding the creation of conditions which make sustainable living possible through the direct support this purchase affords occupying or rebel forces. Further, this supporting function requires them to exert their potential influence on the trade wisely through careful consideration of how their involvement in (engagement) or withdrawal from (disengagement) the region can help or hinder the construction of peace and sustainable living.
Filename	Levin Apr 03 The Business of War - DRC coltan for distribution.pdf
Filesize	401.79 kB
Filetype	pdf (Mime Type: application/pdf)

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