Trade and Investment Division
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)

 
Promoting Sustainable and Responsible Business in
Asia and the Pacific: The Role of Government
(ST/ESCAP/2617)


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Beyond philanthropy: what exactly is CSR?

Why governments should seek to promote the pursuit of
sustainable and responsible business

First principals and factors governments should be mindful of
when embarking on CSR promotion initiatives

CSR promotion activities that have been pursued by
governments and related agencies thus far

A handful of examples from the region

The role of supranational bodies in promoting and coordinating
CSR activities by governments

Specific recommendations to consider at the national and
regional levels

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Last updated: 21 December 2011