In particular, the Berlin International Economics Congress will pursue the following specific aims:- To increase the range of stakeholders taking part in the global debate on the international economy by identifying and defining additional partners from the public sector, the private sector, civil society, and academia- To explore the relationship between economic interdependence (economic bridges) and global peace and stability- To explore the role of Cultural Diplomacy and Soft Power policies in strengthening multilateral cooperation in the global economy- To produce clear policy recommendations to decision makers based on inter-disciplinary approaches and perspectivesThe following issues will be addressed and explored:- The New Economic World Order & International Relations (Focus: Russia, China, India, Brazil, South Africa, and Indonesia)- Moving Beyond Copenhagen: Bridging International Economics and Climate Change (Focus: The Copenhagen Conference, Economic Dimensions of Climate Change, the Role of Civil Society, Green Technologies)- The Global Financial Crisis (Focus: Causes, Impact, Protectionism and the Challenges Ahead; Case studies of Iceland, Dubai, Latvia, Hungary, and the US)- Corporate Social Responsibility and Socially Responsible Investment (Focus: Multinational Corporations in Africa, Latin America and Asia, the Triple Bottom Line, Business Ethics, CSR Rating Indices)- Traditional Industries in the Information Age (Focus: Real Estate, Tourism, Car and Aircraft Industries, and Agriculture)- Ethics in Aid and Trade: Incentives and Impacts (Focus: Ethical Trading Initiatives, Fair-trade, Ethical Consumerism, The Role of NGOs)(source: www.

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