corporate social responsibilty in southern africa by mining firms

Much of the debate in Africa with regard to mining has been on the question on whether or not mining is good for development. While some scholars agree that mining is indeed good for development, others have argued that the structural constraints found in many developing nations render mining almost untenable. Corporate social …

Corporate governance (CG) 2 legislatio n in South Africa has played a. pivotal role in r egulating corporate ethical leadership, corporate. behaviour, corporate social responsibility (CSR ...

Email: [email protected], P hone: 00233209621292. Abstract. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) an ethic al, non-legislative, non-forcing approach to promoting respons ible. behaviours ...

Mining is acknowledged as an important sector of the economy for improving the livelihoods of people in many developing countries. In sub-Saharan Africa alone, the extractive industry has predominantly become a major contributor to economic development (Bryceson & Geenen, 2016).According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report, …

Mining firms, for example, are located next door to local communities that serve as essential stakeholders, while service companies tend to be in cities full of middle-class consumers. With various CSR preferences across nations, this paper explores what leads firms in South Africa to select specific CSR initiatives over others.

Research into Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Africa is relatively neglected, with the exception of some fragmented, asymmetrical and sporadic studies in a few countries, with an emphasis on South Africa (Hinson & Ndhlovu, 2011; Visser, 2005) and Nigeria (e.g. Amaeshi, Adi, Ogbechie, & Amao, 2006; Amao, 2008), …

Corporate social responsibility in South Africa: Emerging trends. March 2008. Society and Business Review 3 (3):239-255. DOI: 10.1108/907314. Authors: Chris Skinner. Durban University ...

The discussion on the issue of the social responsibility of business has, for the most part, centered on two different schools of thought. On the one hand, many argue that the main role of business is to do business in the social domain, notably in the form of programs and activities relating to corporate social responsibility (CSR) (Frynas, 2008).

The corporate social responsibility (CSR) agenda has been a part of the global debate on socio-economic development for many decades. Countless claims have been made …

The King III report (Institute of Directors in Southern Africa, 2009) has further broadened the scope of corporate governance in South Africa by focusing on leadership, sustainabili ty, and corporate citizenship (Ramlall, 2012). It requires all companies listed on the JSE to produce an integrated report including environmental, …

The paper aims identify the main topics of CSR in the mining sector using Twitter. •. The results show the CSR debate is increasingly growing in developing countries. •. The debate is mainly centered on the impact of mining industries on the land. •. Many stakeholders advocate for more environmental responsibility.

CSR's Impact on Africa. A shifting mindset in African businesses marks an era of responsibility. Meaningful CSR initiatives tangibly improve lives, nurturing a path to sustainable growth. The ...

University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa (corresponding author's phone: +27783730201; e-mail: laisanij@gmail). Francis Amponsah-Dacosta is with the Department of Mining and

An analysis of the effectiveness of Corporate Social Responsibility in the Mining Sector: A comparative study of South Africa and Zimbabwe mining companies . By . Melody Mandevere (1440025) Doctoral thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Doctor of Philosophy

The research conducted by the Bench Marks Foundation on mining in Southern provides SADC governments, mining companies and local mining community stakeholders with information and guidance on issues to consider in the process of empowerment and sustainable development through corporate social responsibility. At …

Internationally and in South Africa, mining companies are increasingly referring to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and partnerships in terms of the business case, or the expectation that being responsible and collaborating with stakeholders is good for profits. Based on a case study of platinum and chrome mining in South Africa, this ...

Ralph Hamann and Paul Kapelus argue that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)-related narratives and practices can be fruitfully assessed with reference to accountability and fairness as key criteria. Brief case studies of mining in South Africa and Zambia suggest that there are still important gaps between mining …

Companies are increasingly using the World Wide Web to disseminate environmental and social information [40].In 2000, about 65% of companies from Fortune Magazine's Global 500 list used the internet to report on environmental and social issues [29]panies not only post their Environmental and Community Reports on the Web, …

The paper will allude to the notion of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) within the mining industry, the transformation profile of the mining industry in South Africa, …

Towards a corporate social responsibility (CSR) framework to address artisanal mining in South Africa. South African mining companies' corporate social …

It is argued that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)-related narratives and practices can be fruitfully assessed with reference to accountability and fairness as key criteria, and that companies' CSR-related claims need to be treated with caution. Ralph Hamann and Paul Kapelus argue that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)-related narratives and …

Corporate Social Responsibility in Mining in Southern Africa: Fair accountability or just greenwash? Authors: Ralph Hamann. …

Mining companies role in sustainable development: the 'why' and 'how' of corporate social responsibility from a business perspective. Development Southern Africa 20(2): 237-254. Hamann, Ralph and Paul Kapelus …

Therefore, the path already created by constitutional jurisprudence, in respect of the application of the Bill of Rights in South Africa to CSR, will be informative in so far as the determination of what the scope and ambit of regulation 43 are in relation to the activities to be undertaken by social and ethics committees in South Africa.

This chapter discusses corporate social responsibility (CSR) and labor policies that guide the mining industry in South Africa. Diale reveals that mining is the …

ABSTRACT Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) within the extractive industry is a relevant and contentious issue globally. Issues pertaining to equality, human rights and sustainable development are pervasive throughout the economic, social and environmental arenas of the extractive industry. There is still not consensus on the …

Mining companies have been a pivotal sector, having a prominent impact on social welfare (Esteves, 2008; Parker and Cox, 2020), economic improvement (Sagebien et al., 2008), and environmental management (Ruokonen, 2019) in Australia, Southern Africa, Canada, and Finland, respectively. The term "social license," which was …

With increased regulation of environmental impacts and social responsibility requirements in the supply chain, human rights issues in the extractive industries are improving. Many mining companies ...