Social Conflict in the Extractive Sector: Developing Good Security Practices – Impressions of an Event by the UN Business and Human Rights Forum 2017
The Graduate Institute Geneva hosted an event during the 2017 United Nations Business and Human Rights Forum on November 28th under the title „Social Conflict in the Extractive Sector: Developing Good Security Practices“.… Read More
Switzerland and the Paradise Papers: Federal Counsellor Simonetta Sommaruga’s Response
I would like to provide an English summary of an interview with Simonetta Sommaruga, Minister of Justice of the Swiss Federal Council, by the Swiss newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ) published on November 12th 2017.… Read More
Colloquial names for artisanal miners
CSR in Timor-Leste
History of CSR:
- Many local and foreign firms support community activities, ranging from sponsoring the Tour de Timor bicycle race and other high-profile events to investing in education and rural employment
- A Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been established and there is an active Rotary Club, but general awareness of corporate social responsibility is low.
CSR in the Solomon Islands
History of CSR:
A quick search reveals there is little to no CSR currently active in the Solomon Islands. Some activity has been seen via international companies, but otherwise CSR is almost non-existent.… Read More
CSR in Myanmar
History of CSR in Myanmar
- There is little understanding of the concept of CSR, indicating a need for training
- CSR is primarily thought of as philanthropy in Myanmar
- Buddhist influence morally encourages donations of money, goods and services
- Entrenchment of values encouraging willingness to share
- CSR is seen as a fashionable concept and is certainly seen as the right thing to do
Legal framework and Initiatives:
- Child Labour and Forced Labour
Child and forced labour are enormous issues in Myanmar.
CSR in Mongolia
History of CSR:
- CSR is still a new concept in Mongolia.
- The business world of Mongolia is aware of the term and largely perceives it as making environmental and social contributions in Mongolia.
CSR in the Maldives
History of CSR:
- CSR is not a highly developed concept in the Maldives.
- The concept is often reduced to acts of philanthropy.
- A majority of companies do not have CSR strategies.
CSR in Malaysia
History of CSR:
- CSR in Malaysia began in the form of small contributions which was traditionally driven by religions and racial motivations.
- Multinational companies and businesses influenced by the west began to make corporate contributions
- The Malaysian government has gradually increased its focus on CSR, creating frameworks for implementation of CSR initiatives for the country’s businesses
- For example, the CSR Silver Book launched by the government-linked company (GLC) transformation programme, which provides firms with scorecards and guidelines to measure CSR ideas and to measure the effectiveness of corporate CSR policies.