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Record Nr.

UNINA9910155244803321

Autore

Bhinekawati Risa

Titolo

Corporate social responsibility and sustainable development : social capital and corporate development in developing economies / / Risa Bhinekawati

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2017

ISBN

1-315-39544-4

1-315-39546-0

1-315-39545-2

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (261 pages) : illustrations

Collana

Finance, governance and sustainability: challenges to theory and practice series

Disciplina

338.9/27091724

Soggetti

Social responsibility of business - Developing countries

Sustainable development - Developing countries

Corporations - Environmental aspects - Developing countries

Management - Environmental aspects - Developing countries

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

1. Introduction : corporations and sustainable development goals -- 2. Corporate social responsibility and sustainable development in developing countries -- 3. Social capital and corporate sustainability in developing countries -- 4. Theoretical linkages between sustainable development, corporate social responsibility, social capital and corporate sustainability -- 5. Research approach -- 6. Indonesia, a very large developing country -- 7. Astra, one of the largest companies in Indonesia -- 8. Empowering micro and small enterprises to build suplly chain and prosperity -- 9. Developing vocational education to secure skilled workers -- 10. Eradicating poverty by empowering smallholder farmers -- 11. Building theory on corporate social responsibility and sustainable development -- 12. Conclusion : a replicable model for corporate social responsibility and sustainable development.

Sommario/riassunto

Many different companies can significantly contribute to the integrated goals and targets of the United Nations' sustainable development goals, such as poverty reduction by 2030. Poverty is not only about people



living on less than $1.25 per day, but more fundamentally, it is their lack of capabilities and access to participate in productive economic activities. If companies can contribute in order to provide access and the necessary skills, then individuals will have the capabilities to achieve their aspirations, including earning a higher income. Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development supports Sen's assertions that poverty can be alleviated if the capability of individuals is improved. Beyond that, this book shows that sustainable development goals can be achieved when the company's CSR programs and social capital development in improving people's capabilities are combined with necessary finance access and market access for the poor. The theoretical model developed from the journey of Astra International, one of the largest public-listed companies in Indonesia, is replicable for other companies aspiring to be sustainable in developing countries. The model shows a virtuous cycle between the corporate aim, CSR programs, social capital and corporate sustainability. This volume is of great value to academics, practitioners and policy makers interested in the themes of CSR, social capital and sustainable development of developing countries. It also appeals to professionals in industry associations, development agencies and international organizations, as well as NGOs that are concerned with the achievement of sustainable development goals by 2030.