Business and Sustainable Development in Africa

<p>The book offers new critical insights into the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable development in Africa. </p><p>The extent to which CSR initiatives can contribute to sustainable development in Africa remains debatable. This book examines in a very clear structure how when and whether CSR initiatives are able to contribute to the realization of the sustainable development goals peace and environmental sustainability at the micro-levels of society. It also explores some macro-level issues such as the relationship between taxation and CSR CSR and human rights and CSR and public governance and in so doing challenges existing CSR dogmas. </p><p>With themes aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) this book provides useful practical guidance for policymakers and business leaders seeking to better understand the strength and limitations of CSR as a vehicle for advancing sustainable development in Africa. It will also appeal to scholars researchers and students of African studies development studies international business strategic management and business and society.</p>