• UN Secretary-General appoints high-level panel on post-2015 development agenda

    United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced the members of a High-level Panel to advise on the global development agenda beyond 2015, the target date for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).  more[...]  login_required

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  • Beyond the Millennium Development Goals

    Prof. David Satterthwaite, International Institute for Environment and Development

    How can we ensure the targets that replace the Millennium Development Goals lead to a future that low-income groups want? David Satterthwaite outlines five points to consider.  more[...]  login_required

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  • Expanding Biofuels May Increase Global Poverty and Decrease Income Inequality

    World Bank

    In a new working paper, Caesar B. Cororaton and Govinda R. Timilsina analyze the impact of large-scale expansion of biofuels on global income distribution and poverty. A global computable general equilibrium model is used to simulate the effects of the expansion of biofuels on resource allocation, commodity prices, factor prices, and household income. A second model based on worldwide household surveys uses these results to calculate the impacts on poverty and global income inequality.  more[...]  login_required

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  • Mozambique Irrigation Project to help achieve UN MDGs

    Mitsui & Co.

    In cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Mitsui is donating a solar power-operated pumping facility for irrigation water to a local farming community in Mozambique, Africa. In 2010, a partnership agreement to build an irrigation system was signed between Mitsui and UNDP, with the project currently at the construction phase.  more[...]  login_required

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  • An Evolving CSR System in Latin America

    Prof. Paul Alexander Haslam, University of Ottawa

    A decade ago, corporate social responsibility had only just emerged on the agendas of businesses operating in Latin America. Corporate commitments were limited to the largest firms, usually the multinationals; public awareness and demand for corporate responsibility was low; governments were uninvolved; and civil society organizations promoting CSR were still new and, for the most part, funded from elsewhere.  more[...]  login_required

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    Prof. Paul Alexander Haslam, University of Ottawa 
     
  • CSR in Latin America: A General View

    Estrella Peinado-Vara, Inter-American Development Bank

    It is difficult to generalize when examining companies’ social and environmental responsibility situations in Latin America, largely due to the economic, social, and cultural differences in the region. Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, the Andean region, and Southern Cone share many similarities but are separated by many differences. In addition, similarities and differences also occur within the countries.  more[...]  login_required

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    Estrella Peinado-Vara, Inter-American Development Bank 
     
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  • Recapping Rio+20 - Highlights and takeaways for business leaders

    Deloitte

    In June, several senior leaders and practitioners from Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited and its member firms attended Rio+20 (formally called the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development), the UN Global Compact's Corporate Sustainability Forum, Business Action for Sustainable Development 2012's Business Day, and various side meetings for business and civil society.  more[...]  login_required

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  • A Global Shift Toward Strategic Philanthropy

    Punleuk Kam, Credit Suisse
    Julia Yue, Credit Suisse

    We are witnessing an exciting global movement whereby philanthropists from both developed and emerging economies are using targeted and innovative approaches to address sustainable development. Today, strategic philanthropists are responsible for stimulating entrepreneurship and small business development in developing countries. These philanthropists are increasingly recognizing the importance of adopting a more business-like approach to philanthropy to maximize social and environmental returns of their philanthropic investments. Measuring impact is also a crucial component of successful philanthropy and has become more prominent globally. Evaluation helps to focus on results, ensures effective allocation of resources, and upholds accountability.  more[...]  login_required

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  • From Corporate Handouts to Corporate Partnerships

    Veronica Scheubel

    Philanthropy is about donating to charity without expecting a return. Companies have historically contributed to society in this way. Strategic philanthropy, which is a more modern approach, is about directing corporate giving to a cause that is aligned with the core business. Yet in the 21st century, strategic philanthropy does not suffice in providing leadership. There is a growing demand for companies to move beyond strategic philanthropy to modern community partnerships, co-creating solutions to pressing societal and environmental problems by contributing core competencies and truly aiming for impact. In the process, shared value creation for both society and the company is not only desirable for companies, but also to stakeholders.  more[...]  login_required

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  • CR & Sustainability Salary Survey Results

    Now in its fourth year, the survey provides insight into the individuals employed in this expanding marketplace, from the types of organisations they work for, to their job functions, salaries and career backgrounds. The results indicate a positive outlook for the sector in regard to salary, job security and job satisfaction. On average, those working in the Europe (excluding the UK) earn £69,000 followed by £68,010 for North America and £56,360 in the UK.  more[...]  login_required

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  • Make Rio+20 Count

    The UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) provides an exceptional opportunity for swift policy action to accelerate and scale business solutions so 9 billion people can live well and within the limits of one planet by 2050. The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) today pressed governments to overcome their differences and to take decisive action now.  more[...]  login_required

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  • MDGs: Some targets met, but much remains to be done

    The 2012 Millennium Development Goals report, published last week, highlights the progress made towards some of these development targets. However, the UN experts pointed out a number of areas that must be addressed urgently, asking world governments to strengthen their efforts to achieve the MDGs while also ensuring that the post-2015 development agenda will be based on human rights obligations.  more[...]

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  • Building an Inclusive Green Economy for All

    Poverty-Environment Partnership (PEP)

    This joint Poverty-Environment Partnership paper aims to stimulate a dialogue among developing country policymakers, development partners and other stakeholders on how best to support country-led efforts to build inclusive green economies.  more[...]  login_required

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