CSR in Private Enterprises in Developing Countries: Evidences from the Ready-Made Garments Industry in Bangladesh (CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance)

This book examines the growing trend of recognition and practices of CSR in private enterprises in developing countries. It identifies the challenges and deficiencies in these practices and proposes means for improvement. Based on a sound theoretical foundation, this book focusses on the case of Bangladesh and the ready-made garment industry to exemplify the described developments. After a brief introduction the book outlines the standards of Corporate Social Responsibility. It compares the trends in CSR practices both in developed and developing countries and then embarks on CSR practices in the private sector in Bangladesh to finally present a detailed analysis of CSR and its practices in the ready-made garment industry. The book not only compares developing countries with developed, but as well provides an assessment and analysis of different stages of CSR within the South Asian area. Front Matter....Pages i-xii Introduction....Pages 1-9 Understanding of CSR and Its Standards....Pages 11-40 Trends in CSR Practices in Developed and Developing Countries....Pages 41-74 CSR Practices in the Private Enterprises of Bangladesh....Pages 75-115 CSR Practices in the RMG sector of Bangladesh....Pages 117-178 Current Trends in CSR Practices in Private Enterprises in: Comparative Experiences of Bangladesh and Vietnam....Pages 179-196 Concluding the Book....Pages 197-207 Back Matter....Pages 209-220