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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - National public policies in the European Union Development policies The Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries (BIO) was set up in December 2001 with the aim of investing in SMEs and micro-firms in developing countries. It was set up as a public-private sector cooperation initiative between the Belgian state and the Belgian Investment Company, each of which holds 50% of the capital. The Belgian state has made a contribution of €97.5 million in addition to the capital. The law of November 2001, under which BIO was created, stipulates that direct or indirect subsidies must lead to sustainable employment opportunities which respect basic social rights such as those set out in the basic conventions of the International Trade Organisation (ITO). Furthermore, BIO must adopt a policy of raising awareness of equality between men and women in order to achieve equal distribution of credit, both direct and indirect. Equal distribution applies to both the number of credit loans and the amount of capital released. BIO must respect the criteria determined by the Development Assistance Committee of the OECD, and aims to become a socially responsible investor. At the end of September 200, it approved a set of operational guidelines stipulating the social and ecological criteria that must be met by companies looking for investment. See http://www.b-i-o.be 10
BULGARIA 1. PROMOTING CSR CSR is a highly important issue and a permanent priority in the government policy of the Republic of Bulgaria. In accordance with the European CSR policies, government policy is oriented towards promoting CSR at national level. The targets set are focused on promoting sustainable development, including the aspects of socio-economic development and preserving the environment, as well as creating economic and financial tools for CSR promotion. Awareness raising In October 2004 the first session took place of the National Round Table for Labour Standards Introduction. The participants in this round table represented state institutions, social partners and businesses. The main objectives of the round table were as follows: • improving dialogue and the exchange of information • raising the awareness of social standards amongst the participants, the community and political institutions • supporting the auditing process in the enterprises • building national continuity. This round table meeting led to articles published in specialised magazines and newspapers, the preparation and distribution of a booklet, arrangements to present an award to the socially responsible enterprise of the year, and the first National CSR Conference. The first National CSR Conference took place in July 2006, with the participation of state institutions, social partners, business representatives and experts from NGOs and other EU Member States. At the beginning of 2007 the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched the first regional project directed at accelerated CSR development in the new EU Member States and the candidate countries of Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Slovakia and Turkey. Business networks from Spain, the United Kingdom and Germany will take part in the project, which will contribute to the exchange of experience and good practices in the CSR area. The project is directed at disseminating practices adopted by local and foreign companies, but it is also aimed at business and branch associations, local and central governing bodies, trade unions, scientific circles, NGOs and the media from participating countries. The project is being implemented by the resident representatives of UNDP in the relevant countries, in cooperation with national and regional partners. The main target of this project is to accelerate the development and the application of socially responsible business practices in the new Member States and EU candidate states. This is seen as a way of harmonising CSR across the European Union, improving competitiveness and social cohesion. For this purpose the project will: • outline in detail the activities and actors in the CSR area • map the capacity losses out and the fields that need support, in both the public and private sectors • ensure the exchange of experience and good practices, awareness raising and the support of interested parties. The project contains three basic components: 1. Analysis of the current situation regarding CSR in the project countries. Basic sociological research among the interested parties will identify the actors and assess their engagement with CSR promotion. It will also collect examples of good practice, tools and recommendations about CSR development in the region. The research report is to be presented at a regional European conference in mid-2007, and discussed at national and local level in the relevant countries. Two national fora are foreseen for discussion of the national and the European report on the CSR status in the project countries. 2. Stimulating the dialogue between the interested parties in order to raise awareness and the exchange of good practice for CSR development. The project will assist in the dialogue between the interested parties, the promotion of joint activities in the CSR area, and at the same time will give a platform for the discussion and exchange of tools, approaches and mechanisms for reporting the achievements, and possible economic incentives for engaging enterprises with CSR. This is anticipated to involve round tables, exchange visits and the formation of collegia. 11
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