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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ACBC’s 4th Winter Awards Gala. November 9, 2013. Philadelphia, PA

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ACBC’s 4^th Winter Awards Gala celebrates....”Economic expansion,through partnership”.

The African and Caribbean Business Council (ACBC) presents its 4^th WINTER AWARDS DINNER AND BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE.

(PHILADELPHIA) October 28, 2013) -- The African and Caribbean Business Council (ACBC) is proud to announce its 4^th Winter Awards and Dinner Gala on Saturday, November 9, 2013, at the Hilton Philadelphia Airport Hotel, 4509 Island Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19153.   The day’s events will commence with a Business Roundtable: 9am—1pm, a VIP Reception: 6pm  -7 pm, and the Award Dinner: 7pm -11pm.

The organization will pay tribute to the businesses and culture of the African and Caribbean Countries and welcome Former President of NIGERIA, H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo,  and, H.E. Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, Governor, State of Osun. Also to be present are ambassadors representing Nigeria, Cayenne, Zambia, Namibia, Mali, Angola, Tanzania, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Liberia, Botswana, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, and South Africa.

The goal of ACBC is to promote and preserve African and Caribbean business interests both here and abroad, by driving economic development and expanding access to global markets. Several individuals who are at the center of creating a culture of change, quality, and empowerment within the African and Caribbean diaspora will receive award in Innovation, Excellence, Service, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Person of the Year and ACBC’s Medal of Honor. ACBC President Dr. Azuka Anyiam described the event as a signature event that expresses ACBC quality and its effort in enhancing business expansion and trade promotion.

Keynote Speaker is Ms. Lorie Williams, Founder of a Canadian Harambee Education Society for Kenya and Tanzania. The business roundtable is free for everyone to attend.

Here is the link for the event registration https://www.eventbrite.com/event/8886083515. or through www.acbcphilly.com