How Firms Cope with Crime and Violence

Experiences from around the World

M
Michael Goldberg
K
Kwang W. Kim
M
Maria Ariano

Discover how businesses worldwide combat crime and violence to foster economic growth. This insightful analysis explores the impact of crime and violence on the private sector and offers strategies for firms to cope and thrive in challenging environments. Drawing on case studies from Latin America, Africa, and Asia, it reveals the economic costs, innovative coping mechanisms, and the role of public-private partnerships in creating safer, more prosperous communities. Learn how businesses in Brazil, Colombia, Jamaica, Mexico, Nepal, and Rwanda are adapting to overcome security threats and promote sustainable development. This resource is for policymakers, business leaders, and development practitioners seeking to understand and address the root causes of crime and violence while fostering economic resilience. Gain practical insights and actionable strategies to empower firms and build stronger, more secure economies.

Publication

2014

Pages

106

Format

Epub

Publisher

World Bank Publications

Excerpt

EPUB

Collection

Directions in Development - Private Sector Development

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