2nd NECSRF 2024
Empowering the North East
Collaborative CSR for Sustainable Development
Building upon the success of the 2022 NECSRF conference, the 2nd edition in 2024 aims to bring together stakeholders from various sectors to discuss advancements, address challenges, and chart a collaborative path for impactful CSR initiatives in the region. The theme for 2nd NECSRF 2024 is: Empowering the North East: Collaborative CSR for Sustainable Development’.
Objectives
Showcase successful CSR initiatives
Share best practices and case studies highlighting impactful CSR projects across diverse sectors like education, healthcare, environment, livelihoods, and skill development.
Foster collaboration
Facilitate dialogue and networking between key stakeholders for forging partnerships and joint ventures for broader societal impact.
Identify emerging challenges
Discuss contemporary issues and challenges faced by CSR practitioners in the North East region and explore innovative solutions.
Advocate for policy change
Recommend effective policy frameworks and regulatory measures to promote responsible business practices and encourage CSR investments in the region
Promote capacity building
Provide training and capacity-building workshops for businesses and NGOs to enhance their CSR implementation skills and knowledge.
Thematic Sessions
Leveraging CSR for Inclusive Growth
Bridging the Digital Divide: Leveraging CSR to improve digital infrastructure, access, and literacy in the North East.
Empowering Women, Tribal & the Indigenous Communities: Promoting gender equality and inclusive development through targeted CSR initiatives.
Skilling the Youth for Future Jobs: Collaborative efforts to address skill gaps and enhance employability of North Eastern youth.
Promoting Sustainable Livelihoods & Entrepreneurship: Exploring innovative CSR models for income generation and livelihood security in rural communities.
Addressing Regional Challenges through CSR
Conservation and Sustainable Resource Management: Fostering responsible business practices for biodiversity conservation and environmental protection.
Climate and Community-based Disaster Risk Reduction: Collaborating on building community resilience and preparedness for natural disasters.
Healthcare for All: Addressing healthcare access and delivery challenges through effective CSR partnerships.
Education for Sustainable Development: Promoting quality education and access to knowledge through transformative CSR projects.
Collaboration and Innovation in CSR
Multi-stakeholder Partnerships: Building effective partnerships between businesses, NGOs, and government for impactful CSR.
Scaling Up Impact: Leveraging technology and social innovation for wider reach and greater societal impact of CSR initiatives.
Measuring and Reporting CSR: Establishing robust frameworks for measuring and reporting the social and environmental impact of CSR activities.
Advocacy and Policy Dialogue: Collaborating on advocacy efforts to create a conducive environment for responsible business practices.
Bridging CSR Divide in NER
Addressing Region-Specific Challenges including lowest CSR Spending in the Region: Tailoring CSR approaches to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by different states within the region.
Promoting Local Partnerships: Encouraging collaboration between regional businesses, NGOs, and communities for targeted impact.
Building Capacity in the Region: Providing training and resources to strengthen CSR skills and knowledge within the North East.
Future of CSR in the North East
Emerging Trends and Opportunities: Exploring new frontiers and trends in CSR that hold potential for the North East region.
Leveraging Technology for CSR: Utilizing technological advancements to enhance effectiveness and reach of CSR initiatives.
Building a Sustainable CSR Ecosystem: Fostering a supportive environment for long-term and sustainable CSR commitment in the region.
Charting the Future of Collaboration: Setting a collective vision and action plan for collaborative CSR in the North East beyond 2024.
Enhancing CSR presence and investment: How to increase CSR presence in NER more meaningfully and sustainably?
CSR Moving from Compliance to Philanthropic focus: How this shift in attitude and approach can contribute to sustainable development?
Target Audience
- Representatives from corporations, both national and regional, with active CSR programs in the North East.
- Government officials and policymakers responsible for CSR regulations and development initiatives.
- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working on social development in the region.
- Academicians, researchers, and students interested in CSR and sustainable development.
- Media professionals reporting on CSR and social issues in the North East.
Target Audience
Expected Outcomes
- Enhanced understanding of best practices and emerging trends in CSR in the North East region.
- Increased collaboration and partnerships between stakeholders for impactful CSR initiatives.
- Recommendations for policy changes and capacity building support for effective CSR implementation.
- A roadmap for achieving sustainable development goals through collective action and responsible business practices.