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SG Discuss Possibility of Developing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programs of D-8 Companies, with Indonesia Business Links

Jakarta, INDONESIA | October 29, 2008 by D-8 Secretariat

In light to the dynamic of public’s awareness on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as one of the means to achieve economical, social and environmental sustainability for the business sector, environment and society at large, Indonesia Business Links (IBL) hosted its 2nd International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility in 26 - 27 August 2008 at the Jakarta Convention Centre. Secretary General D-8, Dipo Alam, was invited to the event, and discussed various issues regarding cultivating further cooperation between D-8 and IBL.

Indonesia Business Links (IBL) is a not-for-profit foundation and it was established in the wake of the Indonesian economic crisis. A major aim of the organization is to contribute towards the creation of sound and ethical business practices in the country. The organization is an affiliate of the Prince of Wales International Business Leaders Forum (known also as PW-IBLF or IBLF).

According to Alam, D-8 plans to introduce and promote CSR programs into D-8 programs, which will involve existing CSR programs throughout the D-8 countries. “We hope that IBL Indonesia can be the leading CSR Program from D-8 companies, and our talks heading toward that target,” said Alam. He said that special attention will be given to CSR programs related to deal with high oil prices, food proces, and migrant workers.

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