"Deed Not Words. II Inter-American Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility"
Organized by the IDB. September 26-28, 2004. Sheraton Centro Histórico • Mexico City

The II Inter-American Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility: From Words to Deeds explores the possibilities of applying the CSR concepts.

Following the theme introduced in the I Inter-American Conference on CSR: CSR as a Tool for Competitiveness, this second edition continues to focus in the business case. Once the importance of the private sector in the socio-economic development and its ability to contribute to society through CSR has been acknowledged we should go from words to deeds.

It is necessary to analyze why companies decide to introduce CSR in their business management. This Conference will also analyze strategic issues as well as internal and external drivers, how to communicate CSR inside and outside the company, the role of education to mainstream CSR, and the raging controversy on the real motives for embracing CSR: conviction or protection. The sessions will also touch upon the positive social impact of CSR and the role of multilateral organizations.

The Conference is structured in four plenary sessions and three rounds of breakout sessions with three concurrent sessions each. It is expected to touch upon all aspects above mentioned in depth and breadth. In each session enough time will be allotted so that participants can express their opinion and discuss with the panelists.

Agenda

IDB-WB Online course

The Inter-American Development Bank in collaboration with the World Bank and within the framework of the II Inter-American Conference on CSR: Deeds not Words announces an online course for people from all sectors who are interested in CSR. The global objective of this course is to introduce participants to the fundamental themes, design and implementation of the elements that create a favorable environment which strengthens CSR, allowing one to visualize how these elements work in an integrated system. The course aims to establish or strengthen policies and practices within CSR, new or old, and focusing on competitiveness and good corporate governance.

For information: http://www.csramericas.org/

 

 

 

 

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