The understanding and reason for CSR in Western Region of Ghana

 

 

Western Region of Ghana is blessed with mineral resources as it remains the largest producer of cocoa and timber as well as the second highest producer of gold. Agriculture and mining are the main industries in the Western Region and there is vast palm oil and rubber plantations scattered in the forests parts of the Region. Now the black gold (oil and gas) has been added making the Region the economic hub of Ghana.

The people ask, “Upon all the wealth in the Western Region, what are the benefits to the Region?” We do not imply that CSR or the possible low level of CSR in the Western Region is responsible for our underdevelopment. By our theme, “Creativity in CSR to accelerate economic development,” we believe that creativity in CSR can, actually, lead to acceleration in economic development.

It is, therefore, necessary to wake up and sensitize the public and also to honour the deserving organizations that have made significant contributions to the Region through their Corporate Social Responsibility programmes.

It is also important to have Corporate Social Responsibility Monitor that will offer an insight into the way consumers, and societies at large, perceive the social and environmental responsibilities of business owners in Western Region of Ghana which will also reveal differences in priorities between different organizations.

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