THE 2005 CORPORATE SOCIAL INVESTMENT FORUM AND BUSINESS SUMMIT

"Participation Builds Unity"

"MADE IN AFRICA - FOR AFRICA"

ENDORSED

THE 2005 CORPORATE SOCIAL INVESTMENT FORUM AND BUSINESS SUMMIT

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF POVERTY ERADICATION
17 October 2005
JSE Auditorium
SANDTON - SOUTH AFRICA

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:
MTN - DE BEERS - ABSA - JSE

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This forum provided delegates with the needed information to plan, initiate and maintain
CSI (Corporate Social Investment) programmes.
Event chaired by: Peter Metcalfe, CEO, Foundation for the Development of Africa

Speakers included:
Jacqueline DE WINNAAR, ABSA
Peter METCALFE, CEO, Foundation for the Development of Africa
Meshack KHOSA (Dr), General Manager, MTN Foundation
Jockely MBEYE, Government Restructuring and Civil Service Reform, UNDP (Southern Africa)
Tshepo MONALEDI, De Beers Group
Tsholo DIALE, arivia.kom Jennifer JOHNSTON, JSE (Johannesburg Securities Exchange)

The event was endorsed by
Foundation for the Development of Africa

Chairman: Peter Metcalfe, CEO, Foundation for the Development of Africa

Corporate Social Investment and the United Nations Millenium Development Goals
Jacqueline DE WINNAAR, ABSA
    · Entrepreneurial Support vs CSI
    · Identifying Projects
    · Contributions to the MDG

Introduction to CSI
Peter Metcalfe, CEO, Foundation for the Development of Africa
    · What is CSI / CSR / Corporate Citizenship
    · Whats In - Whats Out
    · Triple Bottom Line
    · Participation
    · BEE - Building Entrepreneurial Enterprises

CASE STUDY: The role of CSI in developing entrepreneurship in South Africa in poverty alleviation
Meshack KHOSA (Dr), General Manager, MTN Foundation

Corporate Governance and Local Government
Jockely MBEYE, Government Restructuring and Civil Service Reform, UNDP (Southern Africa)
· Understanding Corporate Governance
· Understanding Local Government

CASE STUDY: PPP - Public Private Partnerships in poverty alleviation
Tshepo MONALEDI, De Beers Group

CASE STUDY: Policy to Practice - ICT's role in poverty alleviation
Tsholo DIALE, arivia.kom

The impact of CSR Corporate Social Responsibility on the bottom line
Jennifer JOHNSTON, JSE (Johannesburg Securities Exchange)
· SRI Index
· Research and Intelligence

Some interesting comment derived from this conference:

    Urged the need for a central database to identify CSI/CSR projects.
    The need for better "vehicles" to improve service delivery
    Emphasized the importance of "Good Governance"
    The quality and quantity of projects
    A Process of Participation must be encouraged
    Concerned about the lack of resources
    Skills Development within your CSI
    Recognition/Awards/Rewards
    Triple Bottom Line
    Good Reporting

Chair Summation:
CSI/CSR/CCS initiatives need to encourage PARTICIPATION.

GALA DINNER
Sandton Convention Centre
SANDTON SOUTH AFRICA

MASTER OF CEREMONIES:
Peter Metcalfe, CEO, Foundation for the Development of Africa

REPORT BACK FROM FORUM:
Peter Metcalfe, CEO, Foundation for the Development of Africa

GUEST SPEAKER:
Vukani Mthintsho, Director: Stakeholder Management, Dept of Social Development

VOTE OF THANKS:
Lebo GUNGULUZA, CEO, Gem Group

This event was organised by:
GEM GROUP

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