BSR Insight | Promoting Human Rights in Saudi Arabia: A Strategic Role for Business
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Chhavi Ghuliani, Manager, Advisory Services
Publication Date
February 1, 2011
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Recently, BSR visited the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as part of a U.S. State Department project to promote CSR and human rights in the region. While there, BSR led:
- A seminar for members of the Asharqia Chamber of Commerce that more than 60 business leaders attended. The seminar raised awareness of key sustainability issues, such as water scarcity and migrant labor, and introduced a toolkit for small- to medium-sized enterprises on how to build CSR strategies.
- One-on-one discussions with leading Saudi companies across multiple sectors to discuss ways to move from a focus on philanthropy and community investment to a strategic approach to CSR that maximizes impact.
- A workshop with a local communications firm to plan the first-ever Arabic and English newsletter dedicated to CSR. The newsletter—which will feature global case studies on best practices and regional sustainability trends—will inform both the business community and civil society.
For more information on this work, contact Chhavi Ghuliani, and look for a feature article in next week's Insight on longer-term trends in the region.
About the Author(s)
Chhavi Ghuliani, Manager, Advisory Services
With a strong management background, Chhavi brings critical leadership to BSR, with a particular emphasis on sustainability in emerging markets including India, Latin America, and the Middle East... Read more →
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