1st Edition

Peace, Business, and Democracy Corporate Responsibility in Peace and Governance

By Julia Croce Copyright 2026
258 Pages 7 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

258 Pages 7 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This research volume explores the intricate relationship between business, peace, and democracy, focusing on the critical role businesses play in influencing these processes. It explores why and how businesses can contribute to peace- and democracy-building, examining their potential both as benefactors providing essential services and as beneficiaries exploiting local fragility. The book offers a... Read more

Part 1. A Sky Full of Stars: Peace, Business, and Democracy

 

1. Peace, Business, and Democracy in Contemporary Societies

 

2. Management Theories as a Reflection of Societal Needs

 

3. Puzzling Business Responsibility Towards Peace and Democracy

 

4. The Storm of Building Democracy

 

Part 2. Decisions That Matter: Three Case Studies on Business Responsibility Towards Peace and Democracy

 

5. Redefining Paths of Business and Sustainable Peace in the Myanmar Context

 

6. Employee Sensemaking of Human Rights and Peace

 

7. Do Ut Des? Assessing the Impact of WTO Accessions on Fragile States

 

Part 3. Exploring Innovative Approaches to Business Responsibility in Contemporary Societies

 

8. Is Business Responsible for Peace and Democracy?

 

9. Searching New Horizons

Biography

Julia Croce is an academic specialising in business ethics and business and human rights. Her work focuses on the growing responsibility of businesses in defining and respecting peace and democracy in fragile and conflict-affected societies. In 2024, she was honoured with the prestigious Prix William Rappard. More recently, Julia has been a research fellow at the Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy at the Geneva Graduate Institute. Prior to starting her academic career, she served as a consultant at the United Nations on projects aimed at strengthening sustainable trade policies and worked in multinational corporations in the field of sustainability. Julia received a PhD in Management from the University of Geneva, Switzerland.