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1 African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in 2000 www.aiccafrica.org 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

2 African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in 2000 www.aiccafrica.org 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

3 African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in 2000 www.aiccafrica.org Stakeholder pressure and shareholder activism Critical drivers for changes in social market control

4 African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in 2000 www.aiccafrica.org Trend: growth of triple bottom line reporting Challenge: to make relevant in developing countries Critical drivers for changes in social market control

5 African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in 2000 www.aiccafrica.org 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

6 African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in 2000 www.aiccafrica.org 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

7 African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in 2000 www.aiccafrica.org Trend: mainstreaming of fair trade issues Challenge: need to link to increased local value added Critical drivers for changes in social market control

8 African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in 2000 www.aiccafrica.org 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

9 African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in 2000 www.aiccafrica.org 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

10 African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in 2000 www.aiccafrica.org 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

11 African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in 2000 www.aiccafrica.org 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

12 African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in 2000 www.aiccafrica.org 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?

13 African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in 2000 www.aiccafrica.org Developing communities of practice that promote civic entrepreneurship & a marketplace for social enterprise

14 African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in 2000 www.aiccafrica.org Innovations in Finance

15 African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in 2000 www.aiccafrica.org Innovations in Partnership

16 African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in 2000 www.aiccafrica.org Innovations in Markets and Products

17 African Institute of Corporate Citizenship founded in 2000 www.aiccafrica.org Governance and Transparency


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