For the launch of AccountAbility Forum we are delighted to bring you a special double issue that covers two under-explored areas of corporate responsibility: the responsible competitiveness of nations, business, and economic development. We have brought together a wide range of contributors, who in various ways are realising the potential of CR in these core areas, and working towards matching the micro activities of economic development with the more macro effects on national economies.

Responsible competitiveness is about achieving a more progressive role for business (and indeed governments and civil-society organisations) in society. More than that, it poses the challenge of moving towards a scale of impact that makes a real difference, and so makes sense of corporate responsibility. Articles cover a wide range of issues including the economic impact of mining, the opportunities of under-served markets, the responsible competitiveness of London and of the EU, and measures of competitiveness and economic development that are adding new dimensions to understanding success.

"...readers will be treated to in-depth articles on the responsible competitiveness of nations, business and economic development"
Corporate Citizenship Briefing, February - March 2004