Global Risks to Business in 2009
Global business will face serious risks and challenges in 2009 as the effects of the financial crisis are felt around the
world and many countries struggle to stay stable. Food and power shortages will become unavoidable in certain countries.
Kidnapping and piracy, which have been successful techniques for criminals in some countries, will catch on. The crimes will
become more popular in other parts of the world as copy cats take note and try it in their own get rich schemes.
In this slideshow, we highlight some of the key challenges facing businesses around the world in 2009, according to Control Risks, an independent, specialist risk consultancy.
In this slideshow, we highlight some of the key challenges facing businesses around the world in 2009, according to Control Risks, an independent, specialist risk consultancy.
Source: Control Risks
In its annual Risks Map, business consultancy Control Risks identifies the areas of the world
where political and security risks are most extreme. Areas in maroon and red are viewed by CR
as the most challenging and dangerous business environments for 2009. Areas that are orange
are considered medium risk.
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