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Written by Farhan Rehman
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Wednesday, 14 November 2007 |
For Business:
Global, continental and regional opportunities to collaborate with other businesses, civil society groups and government on critical issues pertinent to African growth.
An increase in legitimacy and social capital through issue awareness
Exchange of experience unique to the African business environment should lead to inspiring and pragmatic strategies to overcome common challenges
An increase in reputation of your organization leading to elevated branding power. This is important both to potential consumers and investors as well as attracting and retaining the highest quality employees.
Knowledge sharing leading to improvements in operational efficiency
For Civil Society:
Vigilance of civil society is the oxygen by which democratic institutions exist and maintain themselves
“Social vetting” is an important catalyst for motivating change in corporate behaviour
Recognition that “success” has different connotations for each stakeholder group. Through knowledge circulation and constructive dialogue – your voice can become an important element of change.
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