Katharina Pistor

THE CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND POLICY RESEARCH (CEPR) IS COMMITTED TO PRESENTING ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ISSUES IN AN ACCURATE, UNDERSTANDABLE MANNER TO THE PUBLIC SO THAT CITIZENS CAN BE INFORMED ABOUT PROBLEMS AND CHOICES THEY FACE TO EFFECTIVELY EXERCISE THEIR VOICES IN A DEMOCRACY.

Mission Columbia University's Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) is a joint initiative of Columbia Business School and the School of International and Public Affairs. By integrating resources from these and other major divisions of the University, the center expands the breadth and raises the caliber of the University's teaching and research activities in the field of international business. History The U.S. Congress created the Centers for International Business Education and Research under the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 to promote international understanding and economic enterprise. Administered by the U.S. Department of Education under Title VI of the Higher Education Act, the CIBER program links the manpower and information needs of the business community with the international education, language training and research capacity of universities across the United States. The thirty-three centers serve as regional and national resources for business practitioners, students and teachers at all levels. Since its establishment in 1990, the Columbia CIBER has become the focal point of international business activities at Columbia University. Programs Among the initiatives supported by the Columbia CIBER are: Language education The MBA Exchange Program Curriculum development, innovation and revision International study tours Business and community outreach International research by faculty and doctoral students International speaker events and conferences Leadership An Operating Committee and an Advisory Committee oversee the activities of the Columbia CIBER.

The ECGI is an international scientific non-profit association. They provide a forum for debate and dialogue between academics, legislators and practitioners, focusing on major corporate governance issues and thereby promoting best practice. Their primary role is to undertake, commission and disseminate leading research on corporate governance. Based upon impartial and objective research and the collective knowledge and wisdom of their members, we can advise on the formulation of corporate governance policy and development of best practice and undertake any other activity that will improve understanding and exercise of corporate governance. In seeking to achieve their aim of improving corporate governance, they act as a focal point for academics working on corporate governance in Europe and elsewhere, encouraging the interaction between the different disciplines, such as economics, law, finance and management. The Institute articulates its work by expanding on the activities of the European Corporate Governance Network, disseminating research results and other relevant material through this website. They maintain close links with all its institutional members and other organisations that are active in the field, for example the International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) and the Global Corporate Governance Forum (GCGF).