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International symposium: Multinational firms from and in the
Asia-Pacific, global standards and host country
development
Sponsored by RMIT University’s College of Business, this one-day symposium will
bring together world-leading scholars and policymakers to present their latest
research findings and share experience on the role of multinational firms in shaping
global standards and host country development.
There will be particular reference to multinational firms from, and operating in,
developing countries in Asia-Pacific.
The symposium will also focus on multinational firms from emerging economies
such as India and China.
In the last decade, an increasing number of firms from emerging economies have
sought international expansion with global footprints. Yet we know little about how
these firms may influence global standards or the consequences of these changes
for local producers and workers, particularly those in the developing world.
How we involve multinational firms from developed economies to participate more
proactively and innovatively in the local community development in poor countries
also remains a serious challenge.
This symposium provides an important platform for participants to discuss and
debate these issues with an objective of maintaining sustainable growth for firms
and long-term development for nations. It also provides an important learning
opportunity for emerging researchers.
WHAT:
International symposium: Multinational firms from and in the Asia-
Pacific, global standards and host country development
WHEN:
Monday, 8 November, 9am – 5.15pm
WHERE:
RMIT Research Lounge, Building 28, Level 5, City campus
RSVP: sam.kelly@rmit.edu.au
For the full program and information about speakers visit
For interviews: Professor Fang Lee Cooke, School of Management, (03) 9925
5977.
For media enquiries: Ainslie Goodall, College of Business, (03) 9925 1307.
1 November, 2010
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