CREATING A SHARED VISION FOR CSR TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN ASEAN

by: Dr. Makarim Wibisono Executive Director of ASEAN Foundation

CSR : Making The Difference Innovation Best Practices Ideas Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, 4 -5 September 2013

CSR in Southeast Asian Region

Poor Countries

Rich Countries

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to help bring about shared prosperity and a sustainable future to the entire ASEAN region

The ASEAN Community three Pillars

ASEAN Political-Security Community

ASEAN Economic Community

ASEAN Sociocultural Community

CSR as part of ASEAN Sociocultural community

Our integration would be incomplete without the good work done and to be done in the social and cultural pillar.
H.E. Le Luong Mihn, ASEAN Secretary-General

The ASEAN Community 2015 Blue Print

ASEAN Foundation to engage the private sector in building the ASEAN Community through, among others, the promotion of corporate social responsibility.

ASEAN CSR Network (ACN):

A Network of CSR Practitioners in ASEAN Countries

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NETWORK

To interact and discuss the practices of CSR in the ASEAN region

To provide relevant knowledge and information to help improve CSR practices

To help enlarge the newly formed network of CSR practitioners and advocates in the ASEAN region

ASEAN CSR Network (ACN):

A Network of CSR Practitioners in ASEAN Countries

ASEANCSR
NETWORK
To learn how to establish opportunities for exchange and sharing of best practices in CSR, develop innovative new CSR projects for business and stakeholders that boost sustainability and competitiveness and integrating CSR into the business agenda

Promote exchange of learning and experiences and replication of successful programs in the region
Develop cooperation and partnerships with similar networks in other regions such as CSR China and the like

ASEAN CSR Network (ACN):

A Network of CSR Practitioners in ASEAN Countries

Indonesia Business Link League of Corporate Foundations Singapore Compact for CSR Thai Chamber of Commerce

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NETWORK

International Chamber of Commerce Malaysia Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Difficulties

Difficulties (continued..)

What constituted a CSR program?

Needs to develop a model public policy on CSR or a legal instrument for reference

ASEAN regional framework on CSR

Coherent Sustainable Coordinated

CSR Implementation in ASEAN

ASEAN regional framework on CSR

Another Approach

Developing community enterprises rather than individual beneficiaries

increase a communitys well-being, prosperity and cohesion bring immense benefits for businesses

Thank You