Event: Business and Human Rights (14-17 March 2014)

Business and Human Rights (4 days)

Date: Friday, 14 March 2014   -  Monday, 17 March 2014 Location: Bangkok Course Overview: A number of intergovernmental instruments and codes stress the need for the private sector to engage with human rights within their own operations and their sphere of influence. This module concentrates on a range of human rights issues, complicity risks and ways in which businesses can approach them. Case studies will be used to explore the role of the private sector in the protection of human rights and will be equipped with practical tools for implementation. The course will help participants to: Recognise the role of the private sector in contributing to the protection of human rights Identify key human rights risks within the business and along the value change Use practical tools to protect human rights and empower women and minority groups The course costs 54.000 THB (approx. 1700 USD) and is offered in partnership with the Asian Institute of Technology. CSR Strategic Partners receive a 20% discount and may also choose to use their annual training pass to secure a 50% discount. For more details, please click here Registration: To apply please submit the following to csrcenter@ait.asia: - Resume - Letter of Motivation - Billing address Course Leaders: • Michelle Brown biography • Richard Welford biography CSR Asia Strategic Partners are entitled to a 20% discount on all courses organised by CSR Asia. To register using your free training pass, please contact your relationship manager directly. source from: http://www.csr-asia.com/course-detail.php?id=88

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Event: online training-creating shared value (11 March 2014)

Online Training - Creating Shared Value

Date: Tuesday, 11 March 2014 Location: Online Course Overview: Creating Shared Value (CSV) goes beyond Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), implementing policies and practices that enhance the competitiveness of a company while also advancing the economic and social conditions in which that company operates, to meet social needs. It is argued that CSV represents the next wave of social responsibility and community investment. Topics include: This session will explore the concept of CSV, the design of shared value initiatives and share Shared Value case studies. Discuss how to promote commercial activities in communities that address social needs Examine how to use the assets, expertise and knowledge within a business to address community challenges Learn how to engage senior management on social issues through shared value Consider how to create efficient and inclusive value chains and new clusters of economic activity Learn from successful case studies of CSV initiatives in Asia CSR Asia is part of the Affiliated Professional Services (APS) Network which is a consortium of independent consulting firms around the world that are trained to provide Shared Value consulting services to corporations, governments and civil society organisations. Find out morehere. Time: 2:00pm – 4:30pm (GMT +8) Discount: Register the training before 11 February, 2014 to get 10% discount. *Special note: The real time online training allows participants to access the training audio using either Voice over IP (VoIP) or toll-based phone numbers. Participants wishing to connect to audio using VoIP will need a fast Internet connection (384 kbps or better), a microphone and speakers (a USB headset is recommended). Participants who choose to use the toll-based numbers will be charged their standard long-distance rate to United Kingdoms, Australia or the United States. Additional USD 40 will be charged if you request to use dial-in service from your local number. If you have any special request or questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Ole Poon at online@csr-asia.com Course Leaders: • Richard Welford biography Fee: USD 150 Registration: For CSR Asia Strategic Partners (to enjoy special discount) For Ordinary CSR Asia Strategic Partners are entitled to a 20% discount on all courses organised by CSR Asia. To register using your free training pass, please contact your relationship manager directly. source from: http://www.csr-asia.com/course-detail.php?id=113

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Event: CSR Asia, Creating Share Value Day 1 (11 Dec 2013)

Creating Shared Value (1 day)

Date: Wednesday, 11 December 2013 Location: Hong Kong Course Overview: Creating Shared Value (CSV) goes beyond Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), implementing policies and practices that enhance the competitiveness of a company while also advancing the economic and social conditions in which that company operates, to meet social needs. It is argued that CSV represents the next wave of social responsibility and community investment. This session will explore the concept of CSV, the design of shared value initiatives and share Shared Value case studies. Discuss how to promote commercial activities in communities that address social needs Examine how to use the assets, expertise and knowledge within a business to address community challenges Learn how to engage senior management on social issues through shared value Consider how to create efficient and inclusive value chains and new clusters of economic activity Learn from successful case studies of CSV initiatives in Asia CSR Asia is part of  the Affiliated Professional Services (APS) Network which is a consortium of independent consulting firms around the world that are trained to provide Shared Value consulting services to corporations, governments and civil society organisations. Find out more here. Course Leaders: • Richard Welford biography Fee: USD 375 Registration: For CSR Asia Strategic Partners (to enjoy special discount) For Ordinary CSR Asia Strategic Partners are entitled to a 20% discount on all courses organised by CSR Asia. To register using your free training pass, please contact your relationship manager directly for more information and registration: http://www.csr-asia.com/course-detail.php?id=108

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