Report on the CSR Training Institute / McGill ISID Executive Program in CSR Strategy and Management that was delivered in Ghana in April 2014

1. HIGHLIGHTS
Executive Program
in CSR Strategy + Management
The program brings together a sectorally, geographically and
organizationally diverse group of participants for an intense
week of learning across a range of CSR themes and focus
areas. Participants learn with and from each other, stimulated
and focused by a diverse faculty team that comes from a
range of sectors and countries but with a common theme of
world-class practical experience in CSR.
The April program in Ghana brought together 40+ participants from 31
different organizations and coming from 20+ different sectors and interest
areas including private sector (mining, petroleum, energy, services,
manufacturing, consumer, legal, consulting, etc.), public sector, government
(policy, regulatory, para-statal, etc.), NGOs, international organizations,
multi-laterals, traditional leaders, individuals, etc. Participants came from 14
different countries on three different continents.
Faculty came from 10 different countries on three continents and spanned 7
different sectors and interest areas – with only one from Academia.
Within the first week over 50% had
reported already using the learnings
from the program.
Accra, Ghana
April 2014
OVERALL IMPRESSION
OF THE PROGRAM
COMPARED TO
OTHER EXECUTIVE PROGRAMS

2. “New and exciting insights into the theory and
practice of CSR… great faculty and participants,
very diversified. An excellent learning experience,
very practical and useful. I’m very happy I was
able to participate in it.”
“The CSR Program was excellent. As Minister a key aspect of my work is
to encourage and support private sector development that contributes to
Ghana’s overall socio-economic growth. The learning that I and my staff
take away from attending this program will help us immensely with this
responsibility. I highly recommend this program.”
HON. ALHAJI INUSAH FUSEINI
(MP) MINISTER OF LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES (GHANA)
HON. RASHID PELPUO (MP)
MINISTER OF STATE
FOR PRIVATE SECTOR
DEVELOPMENT
AND PUBLIC PRIVATE
PARTNERSHIPS (GHANA)
“This session was a real success… huge amount of knowledge, practical
information, case studies and great networking. Learning is great for my work,
benefitting my company and the communities we work in.”
SIDI MOHAMED
MOULAYE EL HASSEN
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
OFFICER, KINROSS TASIAST
MAURITANIA
“A brilliant programme…. I learned sooo much and feel energised and ready
to take on my new responsibilities! I highly recommend it.”
SENGA CHITOSHI
CORPORATE COUNSEL,
MOPANI COPPER MINES PLC,
ZAMBIA
“Thank you for putting together such a great program. I am very glad I
participated. I’ve already ran sessions to train other students and NGO
workers. The learning is very valuable for my organization.”
SELA KWAKU AGBAKPE
COFOUNDER,
ADESUA YE LITERACY
FOUNDATION
“A resounding recommendation for all levels of leaders.”MARK THORPE, SENIOR
CSR AND ENVIRONMENTAL
AFFAIRS, GOLDEN STAR
RESOURCES
“Enhanced the CSR knowledge and strategic skills of our Kosmos Energy
Ghana team.”
REG MANHAS
SR VP KOSMOS ENERGY

3. • Private Sector and Development Impact
• Governance, Communities and Sustainable Development
• The history of CSR
• Emerging trends in CSR
• CSR in practice; heuristics, tools, frameworks
• CSR and value creation
• CSR - implementation challenges and solutions
• Role of International Financial Institutions
(IFC, World Bank, United Nations etc.)
• CSR and working with development partners
• The Rule of Law and the Regulatory Environment
• The Corporate Perspective
• The Investor Perspective
• CSR and Human Rights
• CSR Management strategies and frameworks
• Non-Governmental Organizations and CSR
• CSR, Infrastructure and Large Scale Project
• Capacity Building for Investment and Negotiation
• CSR Reporting, Tools, Frameworks and Strategies
• CSR and Education
• CSR, Micro Credit and Partnerships
• CSR and Petroleum Industry
• CSR and Finance Industry
• CSR and Consumer Goods
“Educative and insightful. It’s a must attend for all
persons in management positions. I was overwhelmed at
how much control the lecturers had over the topics they
taught and discussed with the participants.”
“What makes this program unique is the participation of
a broad group of people, young and old,experienced and
inexperienced, representing industry, NGO’s,civil society,
and government.”
“I learned so much! Incredible faculty as well
as participants. I was so sad when it was over.
The program was a complete success!”
“Innovative and
educative program.”
“A very good balance between the theory and practice
of CSR. I thoroughly recommend the programme for
both those newly introduced to this field and seasoned
professionals - there’s something for everyone.”
“Very challenging and educative as well, has change
my way of thinking about CSR, new ideas acquired will
benefit my organization tremendously.”

4. Should Business serve
Should Business serve
SHAREHOLDERS?
SOCIETY?
Wayne Dunn
President & Founder
The CSR Training Institute
wayne@csrtraininginstitute.com | www.csrtraininginstitute.com
Desk: +1.250.743.7619 | Mobile: +1.250.701.6088 | Skype: waynejdunn
Professor of Practice in Corporate Social Responsibility
McGill University
For more information contact
We fervently believe that it can and should do both.
Our mission is to train leaders and organizations
so they can help business to create shareholder
and societal returns.
“Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire.” — William Butler Yeats