Conference Themes
The Conference main theme and focus is on our search of the virtuous economy, leading by wisdom, doing well by doing good, creating a world that works for all. Other thematic areas will also be addressed. They include (but are not limited to) the following:
- The meaning and Practice of wisdom, virtues and Service as the basis of a trustful and effective Leadership
- Various religious and spiritual philosophies on economy, globalisation, environment, peace and justice
- Causes and Solutions of the Global Financial Crisis
- Global Repercussions of the Financial Crisis
- Fundamental Defects of the Free Market System
- The Impact of the Financial Crisis on Developing Countries
- Accounting & Financial Regulations
- The US Domestic Financial System and the Need for Reform
- Government and/or Private Sector Response to the Financial Crisis
- Gender Equity
- Human Health and Well-being
- Environmental Stewardship
- Rural Development
- Cultural Diversity
- Interreligious Dialogue
- Human Security
- Sustainable Urbanisation
- Hunger, Poverty, Pandemic Disease
- The Preservation and Replenishment of the Commons
- Sustainable Production and Consumption
- How to Harness Greed and How to Nurture the Common Good