2011 CSR Executive Summer Course on International Development

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Corporate Social Responsibility and

Sustainable International DevelopmentExecutive Summer Course

June 26 July 1st, 2011

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Summer Course


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The responsibility of companies, corporations and institutionsto their stakeholders is more important today than ever befo-re. This is because the lack of responsibility in so many of ourlargest companies in recent years has thrown the whole issueof market freedom into question.

Even the limited version of responsibility, beloved by MiltonFriedman, where the only responsibility of companies is totheir shareholders, has been undermined by the crash of sha-res, bonds, titles and, in some cases, the total loss of pension

funds and savings from Wall Street to Iceland, and from Anti-gua to the City of London.

Some commentators are trying to return us to the hopelesslyout-of-date Milton Friedman view of business but the conclu-sion remains, that social responsibility has been, is and willcontinue to be crucial to the future prosperity and integrity ofour businesses.

Prof. Michael HOPKINS, The Dearth of CSR

Welcome to Switzerland

THECSR EXECUTIVESUMMERCOURSEIN INTERNATIONALDEVELOPMENT

GenevaJune 26-July 1, 2011


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Course Description

The course covers some of the main aspects of CSR and will provide partici-pants with a broad understanding of the field. It serves as a precursor to ourgraduate CSR course that extends over January to June each year. Thecourse is the equivalent of two modules in the full course (those on introduc-

tion to CSR, CSR and international development and CSR and supply chains).

Objectives

It will consist of:

Understanding the different aspects of CSR with the aim to make it practi-cal in different strategic and operational environments with an emphasis onemerging markets

Acquainting participants with the best practice of CSR and sustainable de-velopment decision-making tools and analytical instruments that institu-tions across the world use or are likely to use in the future

Promoting introductory CSR skills of individuals so that they may start, orcontinue to, play an important role in making the concept even more wide-spread than it is today.

Audience

It will address the needs of professionals in Private companies, NGOs, Interna-tional organizations and Governments who are currently involved in CSR, orwould like to be involved in CSR, and wish to make the concept of CSR appli-cable in their institution. Preference is given to professionals with working ex-perience.




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Course Coordination

Dr Catherine FERRIER will be responsible for all administrative arrangementswhile Dr Michael HOPKINS will be responsible for all technical issues.

Direction Committee

Chair and Course Director: Prof. Michael HOPKINS, CEO, MHC International Ltd(www.mhcinternational.com); Professor, Middlesex University Business School,London; Director, Certificate of Advanced Studies in CSR, University of GenevaProf. Bernard MORARD, Dean, Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, Univer-sity of Geneva.

Scientific Committee

Dr. Michael HOPKINS, MHC International Ltd, London, UKDr. Catherine FERRIER, University of Geneva, CHDr. Simone DE COLLE, former KPMG, Darden Business School, USAProf. Abby GHOBADIAN, Dean of Research, Henley Business School, UKProf. Adrian HENRIQUES, International Consultant &Author, London, UKMr. Ivor HOPKINS, MHC International Ltd, London, UKDr. Tom STEPHENS, former World Bank, USADr Elizabeth UMLAS, Human Rights Specialist, CHMs. Christine CAREY, Conservation and CSR Consultant, CHDr. Djordjija PETKOSKI, Head, CSR & Sustainability, Online courses, World

Bank, Washington DC

Faculty

Top level professionals in the CSR community willlead the various modules. They will be drawn fromthe above scientific committee as well as leading au-thorities drawn from the corporate, international or-ganisation and public world .

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Organisation

The diploma will have an introductory e-learning module followed by 5 modulestaught over six days at the University of Geneva. Each module will last 8 hourseach day with optional evening lectures and activities.

Each module will have a minimum number of fifteen students. Refreshments will be provided at appropriate times.

WEDNESDAY JUNE 1st Preparatory Module and E-contact16.00-18.30 Geneva Time

Prof. Michael HOPKINS, Course Director, A reading list will be prepared. In mostcases the material will be made available online. Participants will also be sent acopy of Michaels book CSR and International Development Is Business theSolution (Earthscan, New York and London, 2008, reprinted). A webinar will beheld in early June over 2 hours to discuss with students the programme and pre-paratory reading.

The modules below are subject to minor changes since we try to make thecourse fit in with student interests as much as possible and we can (and do)bring in other specialists not listed. Our intention is always to make the coursework interesting and useful with as much student-teacher interaction as possi-ble.

SUNDAY JUNE 26TH

18h 19h Welcome and Introduction to the CSR Summer SchoolProf. Michael HOPKINS

From 19h Welcome Cocktail

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MONDAY JUNE 27TH

What is CSR all about : Definition. Links to other concepts. Social and Sustain-ability (CSR/SD). Reports. From principles to practice. CSR award criteria. CSRStrategy. Assessing development projects and their sustainability. Environ-

mental considerations.

09h13h Introduction to Concepts, CSR and International Development[1. Students evaluate CSR/SD report of their choice;2.Evaluation of development case studies]Prof. Michael HOPKINS

14h18h CSR and the environment.Dr Catherine Ferrier

TUESDAY JUNE 28TH

Key Impact Indicators. Business Case for CSR. Ranking systems such as DowJones Sustainability Index (DJSI). Measurement systems such as Global Report-ing Initiative, Environmental Indicators, the Arabia CSR Awards, CSR and SMEs,China and Africa.

09h13h CSR and Measurement[1.Measurement case study; 2. CSR/SD award case study]Prof. Michael Hopkins

14h16h CSR, SMEs, and Governance in Emerging MarketsMr Ivor HOPKINS, MHC International Ltd

16h17h CSR and personal responsibility

17h18h Is Chinas investment in Africa socially responsible?Ms Jawahir ADAM, former World Bank, MHC International Ltd

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WEDNESDAY JUNE 29THSocial Accounting and Accreditation. AA1000. Sustainable Tourism. Carbon Foot-print. How can you become a Responsible Traveler?Company Practices, Linking Sustainable Development and CSR to Corporate Per-formance at a Global Level, EU Stakeholder

09h 13h Social Accounting, AA1000. Sustainable Tourism.Mr Ivor HOPKINS, MHC International Ltd

14h18h CSR, Stakeholder Relations, How to choose stakeholders,stakeholder dialogueMr Pierre ECHARD, CSR Europe

THURSDAY JUNE 30THTheory and practical application of Ethics and Human Rights within Organisations

09h 13h Business, Ethics and Human Rights14h 18h Business, Ethics and Human Rights (contd)

Dr Elizabeth UMLAS

FRIDAY JULY 1STCan noncompliance with human rights laws in developing countries embarrasslarge multinationals? Voluntary global standards: SA8000, Rainforest Alliance,Fair Trade.

09h 16h CSR and Supply Chain Laws, Voluntary Standards andVerificationMs. Christine CAREY

16h 17h CSR in Latin AmericaMr. Antonio VIVES(via Video from North America)

17h 18h Wrap-up and discussionDr. Michael HOPKINS

Evening: Farewell DinnerProgram subject to change

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Diploma awarded

An Attestation of Participation will be delivered by the Faculty of Economic andSocial Sciences of the University of Geneva to students attending the SummerCourse.Students successfully completing the required examinations will receive an At-testation representing 7 credits (European Credit Transfer and AccumulationSystem).

Date and times

June 27 July 1st Times: 0900-1300; 1400-1800 with coffee/tea breaks whenappropriate

Location

University of Geneva, Uni Mail, 40 Bd du Pont dArve, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland

Language

The Certificate is taught in English.

Admission requirements

A recognised University degree or equivalent, or significant professional experi-ence. Applications will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee. The numberof participants is limited to 25.

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Fees

CHF 4300.- for the complete programme (5 modules)

Lunch and farewell dinner included in fee

CHF 990.- for each module taken separately

Registration and further information

Last date for registering for the complete set of mod-ules: April 30th, 2011

To follow individual modules only: please register atleast two weeks before.

Please send the registration form, accompanied by a CV,copies of diplomas, a passport sized photo and a shortnote explaining how the course would help you to:

CSR / Faculty of Economic and Social SciencesDr Catherine FerrierUniversity of GenevaBd du Pont d'Arve 40 CH 1211 Geneva 4Tl: +41 (0)22 379 89 35Fax: +41 (0)22 379 81 [email protected]

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Practical information

Photo credits: Cover photo and page 5 (fisherman) : UN photo Martine Perret. Page 3 (tree blossom): Michael HopkinsPages 4 (Geneva views): blueBOX photos Alain Saunders Page 4 (HEC Unimail building): Universit de Genve Gustavo Carlos


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