The stunning election of Donald Trump as president and the surprising Brexit decision demonstrates citizens can disrupt the elite political establishment when it fails to represent the needs of the people. On a larger scale, it means politicians and governments can be held accountable for putting their self-serving goals before those that put them …
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Consumers believe that corporate citizenship or corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities are genuinely beneficial and expect corporations to actively contribute to society’s well-being, a recent study showed. The finding is from a recent study in nine countries across South-East Asia and Oceania that was conducted by Kadence Singapore and commissioned by Samsung Electronics Co Ltd.
Selangor Dredging Berhad (SDB), Kuala Lumpur is committed to giving back to the community by supporting innovative corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects that live up to its brand promise of driving excellence and building lifelong relationships. Its corporate affairs head Lina Othman said this is part of the company’s philosophy of developing a “modern age …
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Has your company developed a corporate social responsibility program that you highlight on marketing materials? If so, you must choose your words carefully. Corporate social responsibility is a broad concept replete with varied and complex topics.
Funders typically support programmes, but they scrimp on ‘overhead’. This practice gives rise to a vexing ‘starvation cycle’ that constrains nonprofits’ ability to invest in essential organisational infrastructure. To solve society’s most pressing problems, we need strong, mission-driven organisations that can deliver results that matter. Unfortunately, funding practices widely used by governments, foundations, and corporations, …
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