This document discusses sustainability and investment in community development. It outlines key stakeholders in community development projects including employees, communities, governments, and companies. It also discusses how sustainability connects to natural, financial, social, human, and physical capital. The document then covers common community development interventions like health, education, livelihoods, and natural resource management. It poses challenges around selecting interventions, community engagement, and measuring intangible returns on investment. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of designing community programs through local dialogue and evaluating their impact for long-term business sustainability.
Skills-Based Volunteerism as a Corporate Strategy - October 2013 VolunteerVolunteerMatch
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In early 2016, the UT Center for Industrial Services (UTCIS) and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development began discussing how to implement an Asset Based Planning Program in 23 rural, distressed counties located across the state. The purpose of the program was to help participating counties identify 2-3 economic development projects that build on community assets and could be implemented within a twelve-month period.
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Results include: (1) 23 completed asset based plans and reports that identify key themes, community assets, and actions; (2) Identification of approximately 50 short-term projects addressing site development, tourism, retail development, workforce, and other topics; (3) TNECD grants and other funding to help counties implement projects; (4) More visible University role in rural development; (5) Statewide network, approach and process to to assist with project implementation, plan revisions and evaluation; (6) Continuation of the program with an additional 20 counties in 2017 and follow-up activities with the first 23 counties; and (7) By focusing on community strengths,the project has fostered a more positive planning environment. Rather than conversations about shortcomings and problems, communities are discussing what can quickly be done to capitalize on existing strengths.
UT Center for Industrial Services and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, developed an Asset Based Planning Program serving 23 rural, distressed counties throughout the state. The purpose of the program is to help participating counties identify 2-3 economic development projects that build on community assets in a twelve-month period.
Wayne Dunn's speaking notes from a plenary panel on Investing for Impact at the Jamaica Stock Exchange's Investment and Capital Markets Conference. Jan 25-26, 2017, Kingston, Jamaica
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This is an explanation of our Pilot Project that brings diverse youth service practitioners together to reduce poverty in York Region through a Learning Community process.
UT Center for Industrial Services and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, developed an Asset Based Planning Program serving 23 rural, distressed counties throughout the state. The purpose of the program is to help participating counties identify 2-3 economic development projects that build on community assets in a twelve-month period.
Wayne Dunn's speaking notes from a plenary panel on Investing for Impact at the Jamaica Stock Exchange's Investment and Capital Markets Conference. Jan 25-26, 2017, Kingston, Jamaica
This is a comprehensive learning and development programme for providers to prepare them for personalisation and to help them make the necessary cultural and organisational changes. It will be run by an alliance of provider organisations and regional and national personalisation experts and administered by the Tyne & Wear Care Alliance.
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This is an explanation of our Pilot Project that brings diverse youth service practitioners together to reduce poverty in York Region through a Learning Community process.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a concept that has gained prominence in recent decades as businesses recognize their broader impact on society beyond their immediate economic goals. CSR involves a company's commitment to operating ethically, considering the interests of various stakeholders, and contributing to social and environmental well-being. In this essay, we will explore the principles and benefits of CSR, its impact on stakeholders, and how it has become an integral part of modern business practices.
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Annual C.S.R Project Completion Report 2019-20 of the various CSR Initiative conducted in Government Schools and "Community Outreach Programme" in Nelamangala Taluk, Karnataka, India for the underserved community. http://www.trinitycarefoundation.com/csr/
To manage or implement Corporate social responsibility (CSR) Programs/Projects for your company, write to us - ( support@trinitycarefoundation.org )
CSR and Value Creation: shareholders, communities and governmentsWayne Dunn
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You can find out more about Anglo American here:
http://www.angloamerican.com/
http://www.facebook.com/angloamerican
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Session - II 17
The Mandatory CSR Compliance in India
- CSR Compliance in India
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Global Mandates
-UNGC Principles
Session - IV 24
From Accountability to Compliance
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Participant’s Feedbacks 28
Programme Schedule 29
Profile of Organizers & Trainers 30
Annexure 1-List of Participants 32
Annexure 2-Participant’s feedbacks through Pre & Post Questionnaires 33
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3. We will be discussing Our key Stakeholders Sustainability and Community Development connect in India Community development interventions Key Challenges Case Studies Conclusion
4. Key stakeholders Employees Government Investors Society Media Company Environment Civil Society Organization Community members who sold their land Customers Regulators
5. Sustainability and Community Development connect Natural capital Financial capital Raw material Investment Infrastructure Harmony Social capital Physical capital skills Human Capital
7. Key Challenges Which community development intervention do you invest in? How do you initiate a dialogue with the community ? How do you integrate it with employees work culture? How can one measuring and monetize the value of Intangible return on investment?
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