Background and Context Companies in India carry a long tradition of conducting community development/CSR programs to establish and secure, continually, a social license for their operations. CSR Spending of 1,505 companies rose from 1.3% to 1.64% in the third year (2016) after the CSR law implementation. (AVPN, Social Investment Landscape in Asia). However, there is […]
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Je m’appelle Aichatou Ndiaye Diallo et je suis à la tête d’un cabinet installé au Sénégal depuis 2015 qui s’appelle We Care. Nous travaillons principalement avec des dirigeants d’entreprises pour faire de leur engagement sociétal un élément stratégique et un levier de croissance pour l’entreprise. Ainsi, nous travaillons sur des problématiques environnementales, sociales et principalement
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Over recent years, the reformation of corporate governance has become a focus for many large companies in South Korea. This shift has come following intense public criticism of the governance structure of family-driven conglomerates. A lack of investment in governance issue is seen as the biggest hindrance to attracting investment for companies in South Korea.
ADVANCING GENDER DIVERSITY, BOARD PAY AND CLIMATE RISK IN SOUTH KOREA Read More »
In 2017, South Korea surpassed Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Singapore to land in 2nd place for its components listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Asia Pacific. Being the 4th largest economy in Asia, South Korea continues to demonstrate strong leadership in sustainable development by having 39 national companies out of 152
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Across the years, the UAE has established itself as the main financial hub for the region and continues to be among the leading financial centres globally. Regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE, which was established in 1980, the sector includes 53 banks falling under four broad categories: commercial, merchant or investment, Islamic and
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In 2017, a Japanese private foundation known as the Sasakawa Peace foundation announced its decision to set up an Asian Women Impact Fund to support the economic activities of women in Asia. Worth approximately USD 100 million, this is the first significant impact investment fund in Asia to be initiated by a private sector actor.
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The absence of an effective reform in corporate governance of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) companies can hinder foreign investment. In 2016, The Asian Corporate Governance Association lowered the rating on corporate governance for large ASEAN economies such as Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines by 3, 2 and 2 scores respectively. These markets
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Mamadou Lamine Beye a ouvert depuis 2017 son cabinet, Investissement Responsable Afrique, et compte parmi ses services, des conseils et accompagnements en investissement socialement responsable au Sénégal. En tant que consultant, il a récemment contribué à la mise en place d’un système de gestion environnementale et sociale pour la Caisse nationale de la société agricole
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Mr. Eric Hensel was a panelist at the 2nd India International CSR Conclave held on 12thMay 2018 at the Lakshmipat Singhania Auditorium, PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry, New Delhi. The theme for the panel discussion was “How India Can Achieve Inclusive Growth?” About the Session: 70% of the poor in India are from rural areas where there is a lack
ERIC HENSEL SHARING INSIGHTS ON “HOW INDIA CAN ACHIEVE INCLUSIVE GROWTH?” Read More »
Depuis les 10 dernières années, la problématique de la RSE et du développement durable a subit un essor important au Sénégal. Précisément au sein des entreprises implantées dans le pays. Différents efforts ont été mis en place et nous remarquons que c’est un sujet de plus en plus évoqué. Nous pouvons entre autre, le constater
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