African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in Ethos Institute’s 2006 International Conference Government and market social control – the role of civil society Sean de Cleene Executive Director AICC 22 nd June 2006
African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in Philanthropy - cash & in- kind contributions Integrating key social concerns into core business strategy Partnering – working together on key projects Responsible competitiveness and clustering Shifting Perspective of Business Marketplace for social enterprise
African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in Stakeholder pressure and shareholder activism Critical drivers for changes in social market control
African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in Trend: growth of triple bottom line reporting Challenge: to make relevant in developing countries Critical drivers for changes in social market control
African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in Trend: mainstreaming of socially responsible investing Challenge: to make relevant to newly emerging markets Equator Principles Principles of Responsible Investment Critical drivers for changes in social market control Securitisation of Natural Assets Indexes for Social Enterprise
African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in Trend: growing need to embrace supply chain issues Challenge: growing role of China and India as a procurer Critical drivers for changes in social market control
African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in Trend: mainstreaming of fair trade issues Challenge: need to link to increased local value added Critical drivers for changes in social market control
African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in Trend: opportunities at bottom of the pyramid Challenge: need for a marketplace to promote innovation in social enterprise Critical drivers for changes in social market control
African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in Critical drivers for changes in social market control Trend: growing regional influence of China and India Challenge: to understand potential risks and opportunities this presents and influence to reduce poverty
African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in Role of NGOs Understand the changing international agenda for corporate citizenship Understand the role of marketplace for social enterprise and need for social entrepreneurs Understand constructive engagement and partnership tools and methodologies Understand how to adapt tools of the marketplace for social benefit Encourage shareholder activism Develop leadership and promote South - South learning and mentorship Increase potential for NGOs as social enterprises
African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in Marketplace for Social Enterprise Product & Marketplace Innovation Governance and Transparency Civic entrepreneurship & social enterprise and at the heart of the new economy Innovation in Finance Partnership GlobalArchitecture RegulatoryEnablingEnvironment
African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in See opportunity in the new economy Possess entrepreneurial personality Provide collaborative cross sectoral leadership Are motivated by broad, enlightened long-term interests Work in teams playing complimentary roles Have a multi-sector focus Who are civic entrepreneurs?
African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in Developing communities of practice that promote civic entrepreneurship & a marketplace for social enterprise
African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in Innovations in Finance
African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in Innovations in Partnership
African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in Innovations in Markets and Products
African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in Governance and Transparency