In the future, businesses are increasingly likely to operate in conflict-affected areas, often characterised by instability, violence, and significant socioeconomic challenges. Join us to discuss how conflict preparedness can potentially help businesses operate in conflict-affected areas in the most responsible way possible.
The session will begin with a brief presentation outlining the common challenges businesses face in conflict-affected areas and introduce conflict preparedness as a potential framework that is designed to help businesses minimise their negative impact on conflicts while ensuring they are prepared to act responsibly during periods of instability. The second part of the session will focus on advancing the understanding of responsible business practices in conflict-affected areas. This segment will highlight some of the research gaps before transitioning into an informal discussion on how these gaps can potentially be addressed and further developed. This session also aims to provide a space for participants to connect and explore potential future research collaborations around the topic.
Maija Lähteenkorva, a doctoral researcher in Corporate Environmental Management within the Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics, is currently finalising her dissertation on sustainable management education. Over the past few years, she has also worked as a researcher for , a Finnish peace and security think tank, contributing to their Conflict Preparedness Project (2023-2024) funded by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Development Communications and Global Education. The Conflict Preparedness Project aims to equip businesses with resources, raise awareness, and provide support to help Finnish businesses operate responsibly in conflict-affected areas, such as Ukraine.
Join the event on-site or online
We encourage you to take a moment away from your desk and participate on-site at the House of Wisdom (officially known as the Gardener´s House, J-building), where coffee and tea will be served. However, remote participation is also possible. You are warmly welcome to join the event either way!
To join the event remotely, use the link below. In addition, use your own name as you join to be let in from the waiting room.
