In an increasingly globalised world, where diverse stakeholders interact within and across borders, different levels of transparency in different systems pose a challenge to effective engagement especially in the economic sphere. India’s democratic polity, liberalising economy, its institutions, and increasingly conscious civil society are interacting to create a greater demand for transparency than ever before.
Good governance, transparency, integrity and accountability are the fundamental principles on which any society functions. India’s steady progress as a credible economic force in the region and internationally depends also on it transforming itself into a secure investment destination where its markets promote fair competition for domestic and international, small and big businesses without compromising the objectives of sustainable and inclusive growth.
This theme paper focuses on the current state of regulatory measures, challenges and the potential collaborative actions that may be taken by the industry with relevant stake-holders. For further details please view our report.
For too long CSR in India had been left to non-directional, haphazard do-gooding; 'Governance' - the process through which decisions are taken - of CS
The sustainability revolution will, hopefully, be the third major social and economic turning point in human history, following the Neolithic Revolution - moving from hunter-gathering to farming - and the Industrial Revolution
HRH Prince Charles (2009)