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WBCSD in collaboration with SNV Netherlands Development Organization, explains how governments can help alleviate poverty by focusing on SMEs and how larger corporations can help themselves by including SMEs in their value chains. It describes some of the comparative advantages of SMEs and the challenges they face in developing countries.
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"there is an abundance of evidence that ‘silent’ CSR is thriving in developing countries, albeit under a different name and with a different approach. There are some concerns that CSR has not focused enough on addressing issues of poverty, but the emergence of new partnerships with aid agencies, the UN and NGOs offers the opportunity to refocus that approach. In particular the role of business associations, both mainstream and those from the CSR movement, have an important part to play in creating a multiplier effect
http://www.unido.org/userfiles/BethkeK/csr.pdf
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How can SMEs engage with CSR activities?
Small companies may not have the funds of the multinationals but they can still position themselves as responsible businesses, argues Becky Toal
For most small to medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in the UK, the phrase 'corporate social responsability' is likely to be met with a response of 'that's only for large compnaies listed on the stock market' or 'how do I engage with that?'
However, ask most SMEs if they wish to be seen and respected as responsible businesses in the local and wider community, the answer will be probably be 'yes'
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