I4D has offered both an on-line platform and face-to-face meetings for a Community of Practice of CSR practitioners in Asia and the Pacific (GCAsia) to engage members in discussions on a wide range of CSR-related topics, participate in training courses as well as collect and develop resources, tools and case studies for CSR implementation. GCAsia has become a self-sustained community and has created a lively Facebook group.

EVENTS & NETWORK NEWS

1. Global Compact Network India successfully launches a training program
2. CSR Centre Bangladesh organizes seminars for youth and financial sector

TOOLS

1. Communication on Progress (COP) template
2. Planning for high impact, sustainable GCLN
3. Creating an Effective Communications Strategy: A Guide for Global Compact Local Networks

1. I4D Training of Trainers Course: guidance manual
2. Embedding Global Compact and Sustainability into your Organization: Richard's presentation
3. Embedding the Global Compact and Sustainability into your Organization: Workbook for training participants: 2-day course
4. Embedding the Global Compact and Sustainability into your Organization: Workbook for training participants: 2 1/2-day course

PUBLICATIONS

1. Case Studies: Global Compact Principles in Action
2. Creating Business and Social Value: The Asian Way to Integrate CSR into Business Strategies
3. Promoting Sustainable and Responsible Business In Asia and the Pacific: The Role of Government