Magazine Issue 6 - Insights on CSR in South America
Editor’s Welcome
With a wealth of CSR activity amongst out South American partners and throughout the continent, we have chosen to focus on the Changing Landscape of CSR in this region for this our sixth issue.
We start in vibrant Sao Paulo, where Cambridge University Press are supporting the UK Government Funded scheme, The Prime Minsister’s Global Fellowship (LINK). Designed by the British Council, we learn, from Joao Madureira, Director Brazil Branch, how CUP in Brazil is opening its doors to young people from the UK to experience first-hand the drive, energy and competitiveness of the major countries of the new global economy.
On their return all Fellows automatically become part of a network of active globally-minded young people in England with a role sharing their experiences and learning on local and national platforms, to raise awareness of global issues. CUP is one of several supporting global businesses which enable the corporate phases of the scheme to be delivered making this programme truly unique.
Jenny Fox
Programme Manager
Cover Story
The Prime Minister’s Global Fellowship - a view from Brazil
When I was first approached about getting involved in The Prime Minister’s Global Fellowship, I was intrigued. I’m the Director of the Brazil branch of Cambridge University Press, based in São Paulo. We’ve had some pretty interesting requests for work experience placements over the years, but we’ve never had one from the British Prime Minister!
Features
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New Realities/New Attitudes: Argentina, Progresses on CSR
It is interesting to analyse the evolution of how corporate social responsibility has been executed in a country such as Argentina. If the crisis of 2002/2003 was a turning point that meant that CSR would…
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How CSR is seen in Chile
CSR is no longer a new and unknown concept in Chile. When a decade ago ten companies founded Acción RSE, a business organization aimed to promote corporate social responsibility in the country, almost…
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The Changing landscape of CSR in South America
Anglo American is a global mining company, historically based in Southern Africa, but now with extensive operations in Australia and South America, including Brazil, Chile, Peru and Colombia. Creating…
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CSR in Ecuador - Past, Present and Future
During last decade, Ecuador has been the scenario of an unexpected positive evolution of so-called Corporate Citizenship (CC) concept. Since 1492, and traditionally speaking (in the ethics and business…
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David’s Winter blog
As a counter balance to the boredom and wasted time of waiting in airports I have always tried to save half a day or so, when travelling to work with partners, to explore the local art galleries and museums.…
Online Poll
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