University-Practice Connect: Enhancing CSR Effectiveness

Aimed at fostering impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives

Note: Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event will not take place, as scheduled. Inconvenience is regretted.

Join us for an enriching and interactive programme designed to elevate the effectiveness of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) actions. In collaboration with practitioners, we present a proposal for a comprehensive series of capacity-building programmes aimed at fostering impactful CSR initiatives.

  • Exposure to systematic thinking about CSR effectiveness
  • Development of ideas/​programmes for CSR capacity-building, with potential for follow-up actions
  • Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn, and share best practices in the CSR sector. Register now and contribute to this enriching experience!

Participants will receive a compendium based on materials published by the University.

The programme will be anchored by academics with substantial experience in working with practitioners and senior managers from both for-profit and not-for-profit organisations. It will provide opportunities for reflection on organisational experiences and challenges, fostering mutual learning and sharing.

Day 1

Session 1: Beginning and Introduction of Participants

Session 2: Challenges in Ensuring CSR Actions: Self-reflections and Group Work

Session 3: Understanding Different Actors of Development Interventions

Session 4: Transition from Managing For-Profit Organizations to Non-Profit Actions: A Panel Discussion

Day 2

Session 1: Need for but Challenges in Working with Governments

Session 2: Group Work

Session 3: Dilemma for the CSR: Working with NGOs or Carrying Out Actions Independently

Session 4: Group Work

Session 5: Interacting with an Experienced Practitioner: Insights from a Senior Manager

Day 3

Session 1: Enhancing Effectiveness; Attribution Error and Possible Solutions

Session 2: Group Discussion: Identifying Needed Capacity Building Programmes for CSR Organisations

Target Group: Managers and functionaries of CSR organisations

For registration and inquiries, contact us at practice-​connect@​apu.​edu.​in