Corporate social responsibility and its prospect for community development in Ethiopia

2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 376-389 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruk Degie ◽  
Wassie Kebede
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Development Project ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Corporate Social

This study uncovers the experiences of LG’s community development project in Ethiopia. A total of 24 community members participated in the study. Qualitative interviews were conducted to collect data on the experiences, satisfaction and complaints of community members on the community development project of LG. Findings indicate LG’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) project is tuned to the needs of the communities, reflecting a deviation from the mainstream CSR agenda. The study shows CSR becomes an important interface between government and local communities. The study concludes that the project can be exemplary in that it demonstrates business corporations have the capacity to address the pressing needs of communities.

scholarly journals How Do We Legislate for Improved Community Development?

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
James M. Otto
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Extractive Industry ◽  
Near Term ◽  
Corporate Social

An extractive mining minerals project has a finite lifespan—the project ceases once the minerals have been depleted. Governments have choices in what they want to achieve during a project’s life and have a variety of regulatory and other tools by which to achieve their objectives. Historically, the primary objective is to obtain fiscal revenues from an extractive project and to use larger projects as a means to build infrastructure to benefit society. More recently, governments are looking to achieve benefits for local communities not only in the near term while operations are ongoing, but also on a sustainable basis. Many large projects implement corporate social responsibility programmes, which often include benefits for nearby communities. Increasingly, governments are mandating in legislation that extractive industry projects must have programmes for community development rather than relying on voluntary efforts.

PERAN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) DALAM MENINGKATKAN PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT DESA GEMAWANG KECAMATAN JAMBU

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anafil Indriya ◽  
Maya Aresteria ◽  
Stacia Reviany Mege
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Living Standards ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Participation Level ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
A Company

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the responsibility of a company to commit to running a business ethically, morally, and contributing to economic development and improving people's lives. Gemawang Village, Jambu Regency, Ambawara, is one of the locations for CSR recipients. This location is the object of this research. This study aims to analyze the role of CSR in enhancing community development, as well as to find out the obstacles faced by companies in increasing community development through CSR. This research method uses qualitative methods, where there are several key informants as sources of information. The indicators used in this study are the level of effectiveness, level of suitability, level of participation, level of empowerment, and level of sustainability. Based on the results of research in Gemawang Village, Jambu District, it can be concluded that CSR assistance provided by the company can improve community development and living standards. Keywords: CSR, Corporate Social Responsibility, Level of Effectiveness, Level of Empowerement

scholarly journals PENGEMBANGAN KONSEP COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DALAM KERANGKA PELAKSANAAN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

2006 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 86
Author(s):  
Charolinda Charolinda
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
United States Of America ◽  
Corporate Citizenship ◽  
Legal Aspect ◽  
Local People ◽  
Private Companies ◽  
Corporate Social

AbstrakCorporate social responsibility, in United States of America, has known as "corporate citizenship ". The most principle about their same meanings are designated to corporation's effort to conduct social and environtmenal care integrally in to Iheir business by voluntary methods. The practice of community development in Indonesia that have been conducted both State Owned Enterprise (SOE) and private companies need to be more intensified. This program cannot be exercised by charity ways, but needs phases 10 its persistence. Then it will result better situation on both corporation and local people. In legal aspect in Indonesia the program has not controlled in particularly regulation but spread in many regulations. In the author's sight those needs more government effords to secure that this agenda will continue by the aimed considerations.

Corporate social responsibility of mining industries

2015 ◽  
Vol 57 (5) ◽  
pp. 367-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deepankar Sharma ◽  
Priya Bhatnagar
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
Foreign Firms ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Social

Purpose – This paper aims to examine the community development approaches of large-scale mining companies, with particular reference to how they may engender community dependency. Design/methodology/approach – The paper begins with a review of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the mining industry, corporate community initiatives and the problem of mining dependency at a national, regional and local levels. Findings – It outlines some of the reasons why less-developed countries (LDCs) experience under-development and detrimental effects as a result of their linkages with industrialized countries. LDCs are not able to take advantage of advanced technology and management skills due to being relatively poor in capital and skills, and foreign technologies compete unfairly with and destroy local production techniques, creating a pool of unemployable “marginalized” people. Holder’s of investments in LDCs demand annual returns for continued support – profits are taken out of the country or guaranteed by tax concessions. Unwillingness of foreign firms to train local people to take over management positions. Originality/value – This paper explores how the need to address sustainability issues has affected communities, and whether community development initiatives have been effective in contributing to more sustainable communities.

scholarly journals MODEL MANAJEMEN KOMUNIKASI PROGRAM CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) KAMPUNG GAMBUT BERDIKARI PT. PERTAMINA RU II SUNGAI PAKNING KABUPATEN BENGKALIS

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 170-187
Author(s):  
Nova Yohana
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Mapping ◽  
Corporate Social

Kampung Gambut Berdikari merupakan salah satu tema besar program CSR PT. Pertamina RU II Sungai Pakning. Ide besar program CSR mengenai Kampung Gambut Berdikari sendiri berawal karena masalah serius yang dulu kerap dialami oleh provinsi Riau, yakni kebakaran lahan dan hutan salah satunya di Kecamatan Sungai Pakning yang menyebakan kerugian ekonomi juga masalah kesehatan masyarakat. Melalui program Kampung Gambut Berdikari, perusahaan berupaya merestorasi lingkungan sekaligus memberdayakan masyarakatnya secara berkelanjutan terutama pada lahan gambut di wilayah  Riau yang rentan terbakar. Tujuan  penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui manajemen komunikasi PT Pertamina RU II Sungai Pakning dalam program CSR “Kampung Gambut Berdikari” di wilayah operasi perusahaan  yang meliputi proses perencanaan (planning), pengorganisasian (organizing) dan pelaksanaan (actuating), pengawasan (monitoring) dan dan evaluasi (evaluation) dan ingin mengetahui respon atau tanggapan dari pengelola dan masyarakat  yang memperoleh manfaat dari program CSR  tersebut. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Penentuan informan dilakukan secara purposif. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara mendalam, observasi dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan, tahap perencanaan komunikasi, utuk mengetahui keadaan yang sebenarnya terjadi dilapangan, maka dilakukannya proses social mapping dan penyusunan rencana kerja hingga rencana strategis dan menghasilkan output yaitu program Kampung Gambut Berdikari. Tahap pengorganisasian dan pelaksanaan program, yang berperan sebagai komunikator yaitu Bidang CSR tepatnya CDO (Community Development Officer). Pesan program berisi hasil analisis dan keluaran kebijakan perusahaan kepada berbagai komunikan dibagian yang berbeda-beda. Komunikan terbagi menjadi beberapa bagian, yaitu masyarakat sasaran yang sesuai dengan kriteria penerima yang telah ditetapkan. Pesan yang disampaikan oleh CDO disalurkan melalui media formal dalam proses monitoring dan evaluasi, juga memanfaatkan media sosial insragram, koran, portal berita serta laporan kinerja tahunan. Monitoring dan evaluasi, komunikasi terbagi kedalam dua jenis yaitu, monev internal dan monev eksternal. Monev internal dilakukan pada saat program berjalan (ongoing review, dan dilakukan per tiga bulan. Sedangkan monev eksternal dilakukan saat program telah melalui setahun berjalan (end review). Manajemen Komunikasi, Prrogram CSR,  Kampung Gambut Berdikari, Pemberdayaan Masyarakat

scholarly journals Maintaining Mutual Benefits between Investor and Local Community: Mechanisms to Reopen Lega Dambi Gold Mining, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-81
Author(s):  
Abdisa Olkeba Jima
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Gold Mining ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Mining Operations ◽  
Mining Company ◽  
Social License ◽  
Corporate Social

Mining, specifically, large-scale gold mining has become one of the primary economic activities that play a pivotal role in the socio-economic development of one country. But there is no consensus among scholars whether gold mining companies maintain mutual benefits with local communities. The main objective of this research is to scrutinize the mechanism to be employed in reopening Lega Dambi large-scale gold mining by maintaining mutual benefits between the company and the local community. The researcher employed a qualitative method and a case study research design. Focus group discussions and semi-structured interviews were used to collect data from the local community, elders, religious leaders, Abbaa Gadaas, Guji Zone, and Odo Shakiso Woreda investment office, land management office, social and labor affair, mineral, and energy office administrators, and Odo Shakiso Woreda health station and Adola hospital. Secondary sources and regulatory frameworks such as FDRE Constitution and Mining Operations Proclamation No. 678/2010 were used to triangulate with primary data. The finding shows that Lega Dambi's large-scale gold mining company failed to maintain mutual benefits between itself and the local community. Basic tenets such as national and regional corporate social responsibility, community development agreement, impact and benefit agreements, social and labor plan, and social license were not implemented properly to balance the mutual benefit between the company and the local community. The researcher concluded that Lega Dambi large-scale gold mining company disregarded the role of the local community during commencement time albeit it had a strong relationship with the central government. Consequently, the company was terminated because of a bad relationship it had with the local community. It is recommended that national and regional corporate social responsibility that shows the company’s specific joint administration of the central and Oromia region governments should be designed and implemented fully. It is also recommended that discussions should be held with local communities and arrived at a consensus concerning the reopening of the company.

scholarly journals The Influence of CSR Program "Desa Wisata Buah Diwak" on the Image of PT Industri Jamu Dan Farmasi Sido Muncul. Tbk Company

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 145
Author(s):  
Ega Karismabumi Latunagari
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Triple Bottom Line ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Corporate Social

Sebagai organisasi bisnis yang hidup berdampingan dengan masyarakat, maka sebuah perusahaan perlu menjalankan konsep triple bottom line (Profit, Planet, People). Program CSR berbasis Community Development merupakan salah satu saluran komunikasi antara perusahaan dengan lingkungan. Sehingga, diharapkan mampu memberikan dampak positif bagi kesejahteraan masyarakat sekaligus menciptakan citra positif perusahaan di mata stakeholder. Maka dari itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh efektivitas program CSR Desa Wisata Buah Diwak terhadap citra PT Industri Jamu Dan Farmasi. Tbk. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan menyebarkan kuesioner kepada kelompok tani. Melalui hasil olah data, diketahui bahwa nilai R square sebesar 0.101 dan nilai signifikansi sebesar 1.130. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa pengaruh antara efektivitas program CSR dengan citra perusahaan belum maksimal. Hal ini dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor, salah satunya karena program CSR baru berjalan selama 3 tahun. Padahal hasil dan manfaat dari program CSR baru dapat dirasakan secara langsung oleh kelompok tani minimal dalam jangka waktu 5 tahun. Keywords : corporate social responsibility, community development, citra perusahaan

scholarly journals The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives on Rural Community Development: The Case of TITAN – Sharrcem in Kosovo

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haziz Vila ◽  
Nikolaos Sklavounos ◽  
Evangelos Vergos ◽  
Konstantinos Rotsios ◽  
Hysen Shabanaj
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Start Ups ◽  
The Impact

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become an integral part of firms’ strategies in their effort to increase their positive impact on society. This study investigates the impact of a CSR initiative, known as “The LAB Project”, implemented by the TITAN– Sharrcem Company, on the rural community of Hani I Elezit in Kosovo. The LAB project aims to support the establishment and operation of agricultural and food-related start-ups and, most importantly, to ensure their sustainability. The sample of the study consists of 174 area residents. This research examines local residents’ perceptions about a) the TITAN-Sharrcem operations in the area, b) the LAB project’s main contribution to the local community,  c) the project’s overall performance, d)  the profitability of the start-ups created by the project, and e)  the project’s effect on the community’s quality of life. Overall, the results reveal that the project has set the foundation for the community’s sustainable development. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first research on the effect of such initiatives in the region. Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility, Rural Entrepreneurship, Community Development

Corporate social responsibility of the mining companies in Tanzania

2021 ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Paul Mtasigazya
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Resource Curse ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Mining Companies ◽  
Legal Enforcement ◽  
The Government ◽  
Corporate Social

This paper sets out to examine the neglected research area of corporate social responsibility (CSR) of the Mining Companies in Tanzania, and was guided by the following specific objectives: 1) to examine tax payment compliance of the mining companies in Tanzania; 2) to explore the extent to which mining companies donate local communities services in Tanzania; 3) to investigate the compliance of environment management Act of 2015; 4) to explore the challenges facing Tanzania in enforcing CSR of the mining companies. A case study design was used and the methods of data collection were interviews and documentary reviews. 74 respondents were selected by the author through purposive sampling. The findings revealed that there is poor practice of CSR due to none compliance of the mining companies on paying tax, environmental pollution in Tighthe river in north Mara, inadequate compensations to the relocated local communities in Tanzania as well as low contribution of mining companies to the National economy that have turned the Country into resource curse. Also, it was noted that some challenges such as weak legal enforcement and lack of government stake in the mining companies resulting into myth of mining companies’ social responsibility in Tanzania. It is therefore concluded that the government should increase its stake in Mining Companies as it is in Botswana and also establish comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for effective and efficient CSR in Mining sector in Tanzania.

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