The Union of Arab Chambers, in cooperation with HOPE MCF, and in partnership with the Investment and Technology Promotion Office of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization in Bahrain (UNIDO), and the Regional Network for Social Responsibility, is organizing the third edition of the conference in person on 14-1-2025 in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.

 

The conference is held in light of the qualitative transformations witnessed by the Arab world in terms of economic and social diversity, which requires setting the correct rules and foundations for the subject of social responsibility of the private sector and its role in achieving the 2023 development goals, as professional competence in social responsibility, transparency and efficiency in non-governmental organizations are of critical importance for growth.

 

Within the framework of the endeavors, efforts and cooperation between the Union of Arab Chambers as a representative of the Arab private sector, and non-governmental organizations represented by HOPE MCF, the "Arab Social Responsibility Index" will be launched during the conference, which is an index of great importance for the public and private sectors.

 

The index, which came as a result of a questionnaire circulated to the concerned companies and institutions, aims to raise the level of social responsibility in the Arab world to the level of scientific evaluation, and In line with the achievements of countries around the world, which seek to achieve sustainable development goals.

 

Conference objectives:

1. Highlighting the role of the private sector in social responsibility programs and interest in the economic and social aspects of society.

2. Developing qualitative awareness of social responsibility and the importance of including it in corporate strategies.

3. Social responsibility of the private sector and how to build initiatives that serve the economy, society and the environment.

4. Developing methodological frameworks that can be relied upon in developing social responsibility programs to achieve sustainable development and support the state by enacting incentive legislation.

 

The main topics of the conference:

First: The roles achieved by the private sector in strengthening and consolidating partnerships according to sustainable development paths.

Second: The importance of monitoring and auditing private sector activities that contribute to enhancing sustainable development.

Third: The role of the private sector in empowering women, promoting gender equality, helping people with disabilities, supporting education and combating poverty.

Fourth: Shedding light on the obstacles and challenges facing the social responsibility of the private sector.

Fifth: Developing appropriate plans for programs and strategies for social responsibility, sustainability, and good governance of institutions.

Sixth: Presenting Arab experiences from the private sector and non-governmental organizations that confirm the role achieved in implementing the national strategy for sustainable development.

 

For hotel reservations:

- Rotana Downtown Hotel - Manama, room rate 54 Bahraini Dinars ($143)

http://roho.it/athrs

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Date published : 24 July 2024