JSW Law Hosts Conference on “Building Partnerships in Corporate Social Responsibility for Sustainable Development
POSTED ON - Dec 3rd, 2024
JSW Law, in collaboration with Helvetas Bhutan, successfully organised a one-day conference on “Building Partnerships in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for Sustainable Development.”
The event brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from Druk Holding and Investments (DHI), State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), and the private sector, to explore innovative strategies for leveraging CSR to drive sustainable development in Bhutan.
Highlights of the Conference:
Panel 1: Leveraging CSR for Sustainable Development
Discussions focused on the evolving role of CSR in promoting sustainable development through cross-sectoral collaborations. Key topics included:
Prescribing vs. incentivising CSR initiatives.
Developing structured CSR mechanisms for greater social impact.
Panel 2: The Evolving Role of Social Enterprises
Panellists explored how social enterprises are transforming traditional models of business and philanthropy. The session highlighted:
The importance of conducive regulatory frameworks.
Strategies for scaling social, economic, and environmental impact.
The conference underscored the potential of partnerships and strategic CSR initiatives in fostering meaningful, sustainable development across sectors.
JSW Law staff and students also took part in the conference.
