Responsabilidad social

Dominica — often called the Caribbean’s “Nature Island” — combines steep, forested mountains, extensive freshwater systems, and a rich assemblage of endemic plants and animals. That landscape is both the foundation of its tourism economy and the front line of climate impacts: intense storms, landslides, coastal erosion and changing rainfall patterns. Hotels and resorts across Dominica are increasingly translating corporate social responsibility (CSR) into practical actions that strengthen climate resilience and conserve forests while sustaining community livelihoods and visitor experiences.Why hotels matter for Dominica’s resilience and forestsEconomic leverage: Tourism serves as a key source of employment and a prominent outlet…

El Salvador faces a persistent challenge: a large cohort of young people seeking decent, stable work while the labor market demands more technical and digital skills. Youth unemployment and underemployment remain higher than adult averages, and many young people are classified as NEET (not in employment, education, or training). These trends contribute to social vulnerability, irregular migration pressure, and a mismatch between employer needs and available talent.What is dual technical training and why it mattersDual technical training combines classroom-based instruction from a technical institution with hands-on workplace learning inside a company. The model shortens the gap between theory and practice…

Bahrain has positioned itself as a compact but influential financial hub in the Gulf, combining a well-established banking sector, an early-adopter regulator for fintech, and an ecosystem of development agencies. This mix creates opportunities for corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives that go beyond philanthropy to actively expand financial inclusion and improve household financial capability. Financial inclusion in Bahrain is driven by three structural advantages: high digital and mobile penetration, a dense network of retail banks and insurers, and active public agencies (development banks and labor support agencies) that link finance to social policy.Regulatory and institutional enablersCentral and development institutions serve…

The 2013 Rana Plaza collapse, which claimed over 1,100 lives and left thousands more injured, marked a pivotal turning point for Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry. The tragedy laid bare deep-rooted safety lapses and set in motion a surge of corporate social responsibility (CSR) actions, broad multi-stakeholder accords, and development initiatives designed to strengthen factory safety and build more defined career pathways for employees. This article examines the central CSR efforts and programs, highlights tangible results in workplace safety and skills development, and distills key insights for maintaining long‑term progress.Key CSR mechanisms introduced after Rana PlazaThe Accord on Fire and…

Belgium’s dense urban landscape, its multilayered governance spanning three regions, and its influential private sector together offer a strong foundation for corporate social responsibility to drive more sustainable and inclusive urban mobility. Companies are increasingly moving beyond limited environmental efforts toward broader strategies that blend fleet decarbonization, mobility-as-a-service collaborations, socially responsible procurement, and backing for social innovators tackling issues such as accessibility, employment, and last‑mile logistics. This article outlines how Belgian businesses are advancing urban mobility through CSR, the tools they employ to foster social innovation, illustrative examples, measurable results, and practical insights for expanding their impact.Context: the significance of…