Corporate Social Enterprises: A Business-Driven Approach to Development. Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Corporate Social Enterprises:  A Business-Driven Approach to Development Opening remarks by: Jennifer G. Cooke  Director, Africa Program, CSIS Featuring: Jane Nelson Senior Fellow and Director, CSR Initiative, Harvard Kennedy School; NDPI Board Member Kristi Ragan Chief of Party, USAID Grand Challenges for Development, DAI Dennis Flemming Executive Director, Niger Delta Partnership Initiative Foundation (NDPI) Moderated by: Daniel F. Runde  Codirector, Project on U.S. Leadership in Development and William A. Schreyer Chair in Global Analysis, CSIS Wednesday, November 6, 2013 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. CSIS, Second Floor Conference Room 1616 Rhode Island Avenue, NW Traditionally, “corporate social responsibility” has often been characterized by occasional grants and financial assistance to communities in areas where companies operate around the world. This, however, often lacks a strategic focus on what is needed to achieve sustainable development in the long run. As the traditional development landscape changes and the role of the private sector in development is increasingly elevated, new approaches are emerging. Designed to align with and advance business objectives, corporate social enterprises unite the strengths of corporations and development organizations to find solutions to some of the world’s pressing development challenges. This panel will examine the Niger Delta Partnership Initiative (NDPI) as an example of a new model for business-led development. Through its programming and partnership approach, NDPI addresses the root causes of instability throughout the Niger Delta region while achieving development and business outcomes. This event is part of CSIS’s ongoing “Chevron Forum on Development” series, which seeks to highlight the private sector's role in global development. This will be a timely and informative discussion. Please RSVP toChevronForum@csis.org.  Follow  @CSIS_USLD for live updates

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