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CSR360 Global Partner Network is a global network of not-for-profit organisations working with businesses to improve their positive impact on society. (BITC) convenes CSR360 GPN as part of its vision to create a sustainable future for people and the planet.

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CSR360 GPN is extremely grateful to the members of the Business in the Community International Leadership Team who support and encourage us to fulfil our mission and vision.

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CSR360 GPN has reached its current number of over 124 partner organisations from its beginnings 14 years ago. The network which focuses on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has a presence in all the continents of the world and encompasses 64 countries in total.

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Every quarter we publish a set of articles relating to a particular topic of corporate social responsibility.

Issue 10: Mutual prosperity for business and the poor

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Have you ever thought how different the world would be if poverty and stark inequalities did not exist? What is the role of business in developing countries? Can they be a positive force to improve the economic prosperity of a country by creating jobs, and developing products and services that meet the needs of the poor?

In recent years there has been some debate about this issue and there is an emerging theory that suggests that the bottom of the pyramid (BOP) represent a ‘latent’ market. There are both positive and negative perceptions on the role of business in addressing the bottom of the pyramid consumers as a new market opportunity. Can this be a win-win for business and the poor? Or it is just a way of justifying the spread of capitalism across developing countries?

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Our Partners

CSR360 has reached its current number of 124 partner organisations from its beginnings 14 years ago. The network which focuses on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has a presence in all the continents of the world and encompasses 64 countries in total.

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Partner Spotlight

Volunteer Canada

Ottawa , Canada, North America

Volunteer Canada is the national voice for volunteerism in Canada. Since 1977, the organization has been committed to increasing and supporting volunteerism and civic participation through ongoing programs, special projects, national initiatives, resource development, and by engaging in research and training across the country.

Volunteer Canada actively leads national dialogues on how volunteerism is related to citizen engagement and civil society. At the same time, it provides leadership on issues and trends in the Canadian volunteer movement. These goals are achieved through its collaborative work with volunteer centres, community and national organizations, and businesses alike.

It’s mission is to provide leadership in strengthening citizen engagement and to serve as a catalyst for voluntary action.

As a national leader, they strive to ensure that volunteer efforts are promoted, recognized, supported and safeguarded. By developing resources and national…

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