Corporate social responsibility Initiatives should be mandatory

Dr Ponatshego Kedikilwe
Dr Ponatshego Kedikilwe

There is a general concern that some companies in Botswana do not have corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes as there is no legal instrument that ensures the provision of this important service to the nation. Even those which have the programme are not delivering on their promise with impunity.

There were expectations that private companies would be encouraged through the tax rebate arrangement to plough back to the communities within which they operate, but the reverse appears to be the case. 

In some countries, South Africa included, the private sector plays a big role in providing scholarships to college students in addition to sustainable contribution designed to benefit communities. 

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