"Participation Builds Unity"
"MADE IN AFRICA - FOR AFRICA"
"Participation Builds Unity"
"MADE IN AFRICA - FOR AFRICA"
PRESENTS
THE 2003 CORPORATE SOCIAL INVESTMENT FORUM AND BUSINESS SUMMIT
OUTCOMES DOCUMENT
SANDTON CONVENTION CENTER
SANDTON - SOUTH AFRICA
Speakers, Presenters and Panellists:
Chairperson:
Keynote Speakers:
Panellists:
Panellists:
Case Study Presenters:
Facilitators:
Video Presentation:
Project Facilitators:
Stakeholder Manager:
OPENING ADDRESS:
Introduction
Chairperson, Peter Metcalfe, opened the forum, with a few seconds of silence and bowed heads, asking for the Lord’s blessing on the proceedings.
The opening address from the chair touched on the issues of understanding CSI and the value of structured PPP (Public Private Partnerships) see:
Poverty Eradication & Welfare, Effective PPP - Public Private Partnerships
Vusi Madonsela, Director General of the South African Department of Social Development shared some chilling statistics with regard the state of poverty in South Africa.
Some 32% of South Africans survive on less than R500.00 (around US$70) per month or around US$2.00 per day! More disturbing was the fact that 6 out of every 10 children in South Africa live in poverty!
The SA Government currently provided social grants to more than 5 million South African.
The DG expressed his gratitude toward the private and corporate sector for their contribution to CSI however emphasised the need for effective PPP (Public Private Partnerships) and pleaded for South Africans to register and obtain identity documents for only then would they become legible for Government grants, if required.
16 Days of Activism - Violence against women and children
Ms. Gillwald, Deputy Minister, South African Department of Justice, issued a serious warning that offenders of woman and child abuse will face the wrath of the judicial system that has pledged to eradicate this scourge.
The deputy Minister reiterated the need for what she referred to as “Smart Partnerships” and “Courageous Partnerships”
“We are all responsible,” the Deputy Minister reminded the delegates “Violence is a community issue - efforts in eradicating this evil facing woman and children must start from within the home!” she concluded.
The Deputy Ministers' passion for sustainable social development left a lasting impact on delegates.
These graphic opening addresses paved the way for the start of panel discussions: forum:
SESSION ONE
Institutionalizing Corporate Social Responsibility
Mr. Thembi Nwedamutswu, Deputy Director General Integrated Development - SA Department of Social Development, shared information with regard some 3000 projects funded to the tune of R513 million (around US$73 million) during the last financial year.
Challenges facing his department and the country included:
The necessity for registration and the value of an identity document was again emphasised.
Ms. Eunice Maluleke, Head Corporate Social Investment, Transnet Foundation, provided some useful insight into some joint CSI efforts. Combining Public efforts with Semi-Government Corporation (Transnet) infrastructure such as transport, containers, office facilities and many other services. See presentation:
Ms. Kate Miszweski, from Old Mutual, presented, at short notice, detail on Old Mutuals’ CSI commitment and focused on the REDI project.
SESSION TWO
Changing Corporate Culture for CSI Success and Managing Government-Corporate- Civil Society relationship for effective CSI Results:
This topical session resulted in some lively interaction. The three panellists included Mr. Eugene Saldanha, Executive Director, CAF – Charities Aid Foundation Southern Africa, Mr. Delani Mthembu, CEO, NDA - National Development Agency and Ms. Flick Asvat, Concept Designer, Altered Attitudes.
Eugene emphasised the need to move CSI from “backroom to boardroom” Incentives for CSI involvement was recommended these incentives could include TAX relief.
Private sector participation in the forum was disappointing (only seven private sector delegates present at session - about 15%) He concluded that a challenge for the next forum should be at least 50% participation from private sector.
Delani stressed the need for research and impact assessment. Funding had to be made available to address this need while the need to acknowledge that poverty is an issue that has to be addressed by Civil Society was emphasised.
He concluded by calling for:
Flick Asvat reminded delegates of the abundance of skills available. “Our people are entrepreneurs by nature” she told delegates “All they need is the opportunity to participate!”
To legislate CSI principles or not was quickly put to bed when Flick made it clear that CSI had been legislated when government (SA) introduced the SETA programme whereby every employer pays a percentage of the companies payroll towards a training fund – all that is now needed is for the private sector to make use of this fund.
See presentation:
SESSION THREE
The afternoon session allowed for four case studies:
Ikageng Project
Limpopo Project
Tiger Brands CSI Program
The Post Office Presentation
These project presentations emphasised the private sectors contribution to CSI, however it also emphasised the private sectors need for a ‘return on investment’ and recognition of their contributions.
The success of PPP (Public Private Partnerships) was impressively illustrated with the HP Limpopo Project providing techno know-how and equipment to rural communities.
Lynette Chen emphasised the importance of a structured approach, full collaboration, sound partnerships and “fresh” solutions.
Criselda’s Post Office slogan “We deliver” provided a fitting finale to the presentations, reminding delegates that is imperative to “Walk the Talk”
The final session of the day “The Summation” was preceded by a video presentation on the activities of Criminon Africa. Helena Costa introduced the delegates to aspects of her work assisting with the rehabilitation of prisoners. A moving presentation!
SUMMATION:
Participation/Collaboration essential
Mr. Peter Metcalfe – CEO – Foundation for the Development of Africa
Mr. Vusi Madonsela, Director General – SA Department of Social Development
Ms. C Gillwald - Deputy Minister – SA Department of Justice
From Policy to Practice: Institutionalizing Corporate Social Responsibility:
Mr. Thembi Nwedamutswu, Deputy Director General Integrated Development - SA Department of Social Development
Ms. Eunice Maluleke – Head Corporate Social Investment - Transnet Foundation
Ms. Kate Miszweski – Old Mutual
Managing Government-Corporate- civil society relationship for effective CSI/R results:
Mr. Eugene Saldanha, CAF – Charities Aid Foundation Southern Africa
Mr. Delani Mthembu – CEO - NDA - National Development Agency
Ms. Flick Asvat - Altered Attitudes
Ikageng Project:
Mr. Rudolph Matjokana - MTN Foundation
Limpopo Project
Lynette Chen - HP
Tiger Brands CSI Program
Ms. Linda Bam - CSI Manager - Tiger Brands
The Post Office Presentation
Ms. Criselda Kananda – The Post Office
Mr. Mbulelo Musi – Ms. Masechaba Mape
Ms Helena Costa – President - Criminon Africa
Lebo Gunguluza – CEO – The GEM Group
Mafani Gunnguluza – The GEM Group
Vuyi Mdana – The GEM Group
Vukani Mthintso - Department of Social Development
* Community Skills Development
* Infrastructure Development
* Access to Markets
* Integrated Development
* Ways on how we could/should ‘cluster projects’
* The need for establishing a database of CSI projects/participants
Mr. Rudolph Matjokana - MTN Foundation
Lynette Chen - HP
Ms. Linda Bam - CSI Manager - Tiger Brands
Ms. Criselda Kananda – The Post Office
Integrated approach toward CSI essential
PPP Public Private Partnership’s essential
CSI must be emphasized and taken seriously
Establishment of a “Project Database” essential
CSI Research required
Skills development should be motivated within CSI
Access to information
Long-term sustainable projects essential
Two-day’s of deliberation is required
Next Forum should be “Out of Town”
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