СONSTITUTIONAL-LEGAL ASPECTS OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STATE

2020 ◽  
pp. 149-162
Author(s):  
Svetlana Kodaneva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Constitutional Law ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Legal Aspects ◽  
The State

The practice of reflecting the issues of social responsibility of the state and sustainable development in the constitutional law of America, Europe, Africa, China and in the scientific literature is analyzed.

scholarly journals Features of corporate social responsibility of business in Ukraine

2020 ◽  
pp. 115-127
Author(s):  
Alla Zlenko ◽  
Оlena Isaikina
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Civil Society ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
The State ◽  
Social Resource ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
The World ◽  
Corporate Social

Relevance of the research topic. In the conditions of systemic restructuring of the economy of Ukraine in the direction of its adaptation to world standards, one of the integral components of the successful functioning of modern business is the development of a strategy of corporate social responsibility. Today, sustainable economic development is not determined by the factor of availability of raw materials or markets, but the opportunity for companies to join the market of highly skilled labor, scientific inventions and the latest technologies. The problems of employment, social instability, and deteriorating environment are becoming more acute and urgent in the world. All this necessitates the formation of an innovative model of development and principles of corporate social responsibility, which is becoming one of the most important areas of a market economy. Formulation of the problem. It is theoretically proven and confirmed by the practice of the world's leading companies that social responsibility can and should be considered as an important social resource of the organization, able to form concrete benefits, ensure sustainable development, adequately respond to social challenges (both internal and external), turning the latter into opportunities. It should be emphasized that social responsibility appears as an important social resource, regardless of the concept of social responsibility the company adheres to. Analysis of recent research and publications. Theoretical and methodological aspects of the formation and development of social responsibility of business are embedded in the studies of the following leading foreign scientists: A. Berle, G. Bowen, M. Velazquez, A. Carroll, F. Kotler, G. Minz, J. Rawls, K. Smith, M Friedman et al. Of particular interest in studying this problem are the works of modern domestic scientists: O. Danylenko, V. Yevtushenko, A. Kolota, N. Kyryliuk, M. Kuzhelev, V. Mamontova, O. Sheremeta and others. Selection of unexplored parts of the general problem. The issue of the effectiveness of the functioning of corporate social responsibility in Ukrainian business practice and the formation of the domestic model of CSR remains insufficiently studied in the domestic scientific environment. Problem statement, purpose of research. The key direction of the world community today is the development of human capital as the basis of the general welfare of the state. One of the conditions for the implementation of the concept of human development and human capital is the introduction and compliance with the basics of corporate social responsibility of business (CSR). The purpose of the work is a comprehensive analysis of the development of CSR in Ukraine. Research methodology. During the writing of the article the methods of analysis and synthesis, system approach, statistical analysis, generalization and structuring were used. Presentation of the main research material. The institution of socially responsible business is typical of most countries with economies based on market values, long-standing democratic traditions, and a developed civil society. In modern conditions in different countries, the participation of business in solving social problems is either strictly regulated under current commercial, tax, labor, environmental legislation or carried out independently under the influence of specially established incentives and benefits. In Ukraine, this process is in the initial stages of its development and takes place in a dominant position of the state, extremely weak development of civil society institutions and oligarchic business development. Field of application of results. The results of the study can be applied in the process of forming a strategy of corporate social responsibility of a modern enterprise. Conclusions in accordance with the article. Corporate social responsibility in the developed world has long been part of society. Today, domestic business leaders are joining the global movement for socially responsible business. In order for funds allocated for social initiatives to bring sustainable results and work on the image of the business, companies must move to building these activities on a systemic basis in accordance with the strategy. It is here that broad prospects open up for the joint efforts of companies, civil society organizations, the media and the state. The immediate business benefits of CSR are the creation of a stable business environment, reduced operational risks, increased financial performance and sales, increased productivity, reduced recruitment costs, market expansion and, consequently, increased market value in the future. The interaction of political, social and economic actors, based on the principles of social partnership, allows to ensure the stable progressive development of the state. With the increasing importance of non-financial factors of sustainable development (social stability, environmental security, etc.), the practical and theoretical aspects of social responsibility are updated.

scholarly journals PROSPECTS OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY DEVELOPMENT IN THE EU IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oksana Safonchyk ◽  
Konstiantyn Vitman
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
The State ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Member States ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Eu

In the world practice, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is recognized an important component of sustainable development strategy, for which reason governments of many countries pay considerable attention to the promotion of CSR ideas at the national level, creating favourable conditions for socially responsible behaviour of national and foreign enterprises. The author aims to analyse the experience of regulation of corporate social responsibility policy in the EU Member States, to show the practice of national governments of the EU Member States in the field of CSR, and to determine prospects of corporate social responsibility at the modern development stage in view of implementing the concept of sustainable development. Summarizing approaches to the definition of CSR, it can be emphasized that CSR should positively influence society, in which the enterprise operates. It is a free choice in favour of increasing the welfare and moral and ethical values of society through appropriate approaches to doing business. Relations between enterprises both in the European Union and in other countries are increasingly based on the principles of CSR. Compliance with these principles becomes an important prerequisite for attracting foreign investment and obtaining government orders. In the international context, CSR is an efficient instrument to develop partnership and cooperation of countries in the context of achieving the Millennium Development Goals, to control the negative influence of the industrial sector on ecology, to prevent social crises, as a consequence, to ensure sustainable development of the world civilisation. Among the European institutions, the European Commission’s committees play a key role in disseminating the idea of CSR. One of the main factors in strengthening the EU economy is considered precisely the stable growth based on the rational use of resources, ecology, and competition. Plans of the Strategy for 2012–2015–2020 clearly show that the European Union intends to strengthen control over economic management and “voluntarily oblige” the business to follow the rules of CSR. The goal of a new CSR Strategy is to create conditions favourable for sustainable development, responsible business conduct, and permanent employment in the medium and long term. Key changes in comparison with the policy for 2010 – definition of corporate social responsibility as “Responsibility of enterprises for their impact on society” and rejection of the principle of voluntariness: “the European Commission recognizes that some regulations stimulate CSR, therefore, public authorities should support the CSR development by applying a mix of voluntary and regulatory policies”. As the study showed, the governments of the EU countries are actively engaged in the development and promotion of corporate social responsibility. The role of the state is manifested in the implementation of the following key functions: the state as a legislator and a controlling authority; the state as an employer; the state as a consumer and a buyer; the state as a partner; the state as an institutional investor; the state as a participant in international relations. The most significant results have been achieved by those EU Member States that use the systemic approach to CSR development. In these countries, responsible state structures have been formed that coordinate work in all areas. The approach to the choice of instruments is individual and is selected taking into account the priorities of the country’s socio-economic development and the importance of economic, environmental, and social aspects. An example of Great Britain, France, Belgium, Estonia, and Spain shows the possibility of successful CSR development.

scholarly journals DIRECTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE LENDING FRAMEWORK FOR AIC OF REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

2020 ◽  
pp. 106-114
Author(s):  
З.Х. Султанова ◽  
Т.Г. Абдулова ◽  
Г.С. Мукина ◽  
Z. Sultanova ◽  
T. Abdulova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
The State ◽  
Industrial Complex ◽  
Foreign Experience ◽  
Article Analysis ◽  
Domestic Practices

Агропромышленный комплекс (АПК) занимает особое место в экономике любого государства. Уровень развития АПК во многом определяет уровень экономической и продовольственной безопасности страны. Вопросы устойчивого развития АПК приобрели еще большую актуальность в условиях текущей пандемии: правительства обязаны создать систему мер по обеспечению продовольственной безопасности. В статье на основе официальной статистической информации и отчетных данных финансовых институтов осуществлен анализ состояния кредитования АПК Республики Казахстан. Этот анализ позволил выделить четыре основных группы проблем в данной сфере: финансовые; процедурные; инфраструктурные; проблемы, обусловленные состоянием заемщика. Методика проведенного исследования включает анализ отечественной и зарубежной литературы, изучение зарубежного опыта кредитования сельского хозяйства, анализ системы кредитования АПК, применяемой в практической деятельности финансовых институтов. Изучив отечественную практику и мировой опыт кредитования АПК, авторами даны обоснованные рекомендации и направления, в которых должны осуществляться оптимизационные меры. Применительно к каждой из выделенных групп проблем предлагаются конкретные пути их решения. Предложения авторов отличаются от широко предлагаемых учеными общих мер, являются конкретными и содержат описание механизма реализации предложения. Agro-industrial complex (AIC) occupies a special place in the economy of any state. The level of development of AIC determines country’s economic and food safety. Sustainable development issues in AIC have become even more relevant in conditions of current pandemic when governments are required to establish a system of measures to ensure the food safety. In the article analysis of the state of lending of the AIC in Republic of Kazakhstan has been implemented on the basis of official statistical data and financial institutions' reports. This analysis has allowed for identify four main groups of problems in this area such as financial, procedural, infrastructural and borrowed-related problems. The methodology of the conducted research consists of the analysis of domestic and foreign scientific literature, the study of foreign experience in agricultural lending and the analysis of the AIC lending system applied in the practical activities of financial institutions. On the basis of study of domestic practices and world experience of AIC lending sound recommendations and directions for the implementation of the optimization measures were given by authors. Specific solutions are proposed for each of the identified groups of problems. Proposals given by authors differ from the general measures widely proposed by scientists, are specific and describe the mechanism for implementing the proposal.

scholarly journals Conceptualizing the State of the Art of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Green Construction and Its Nexus to Sustainable Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrianarivo Andriandafiarisoa Ralison Ny Avotra ◽  
Ye Chenyun ◽  
Wu Yongmin ◽  
Zhang Lijuan ◽  
Ahsan Nawaz
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
The State ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Green Construction ◽  
Corporate Social

The study has been investigated on conceptualizing the state of the art of cooperate social responsibility (CSR) in green construction and its nexus to sustainable development. The research objective is to find out the significant relationship between CSR and green construction and further link green construction with sustainable development. The data has been collected from the 319 respondents working on different projects in the construction industry of China. The study is quantitative by nature. SEM analysis with the help of Smart-PLS has been applied to test the hypothesis relationship and mediations between components of CSR, green construction, and sustainable development. Results define that green procurement as a component of green construction strongly mediates between corporate social responsibility and sustainable development, and green design and CO2 emission moderately mediates between corporate social responsibility and sustainable development. This research would add values, benefits, and knowledge toward reducing environmental temperature with the help of green construction occupying the effects of CSR on it. It would be helpful to change the trends in the construction industry to make environmental health protective and to boost the sustainable development.

Corporate Social Responsibility Implementation - Lessons from Uganda

10.33117/512 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-69
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Stakeholder Involvement ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Implementation Success ◽  
Success Model ◽  
Strategic Csr ◽  
Corporate Social

Purpose: This paper presents aspects of a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Implementation Success Model to guide CSR engagements. Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative case methodology is used to investigate two CSR companies in Uganda. Semi-structured interviews with managers and stakeholders are conducted. Data triangulation includes reviewing CSR reports and documents, and visiting communities and CSR activities/projects mentioned in the case companies’ reports. Grounded theory guides the data analysis and aggregation. Findings: The findings culminate into a “CSR Implementation Success Model. ” Key aspects of CSR implementation success are identified as: (i) involvement of stakeholders and management (i.e., co-production) at the start and during every stage of CSR implementation; (ii) management of challenges and conflicts arising within/outside of the company itself; and (iii) feedback management or performance assessment—i.e., accountability via CSR communications and reporting. Stakeholder involvement and feedback management (accountability) are pivotal, though all three must be considered equally. Research limitations: The studied companies were large and well-established mature companies, so it is unclear whether newer companies and small and medium-sized enterprises would produce similar findings. Practical implications: Successful CSR implementation starts with a common but strategic understanding of what CSR means to the company. However, CSR implementation should (i) yield benefits that are tangible, and (ii) have a sustainable development impact because these two aspects form implementation benchmarks. Additionally, top management should be involved in CSR implementation, but with clear reasons and means. Originality/value: This paper unearths a CSR Implementation Success Model that amplifies views of “creating shared value” for sustainable development. It guides organizations towards strategic CSR, as opposed to the responsive CSR (returning profits to society) that largely dominates in developing countries. Additionally, it explains how to add value to the resource envelope lubricating the entire CSR implementation process

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