Dubai Chamber's Centre for Responsible Business to organize second CSR research roundtable

Coming as part of their well-attended and successful workshop series to create and promote Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) awareness and build capacity for businesses in Dubai and the UAE, the half-day research roundtable is devoted specifically to review the report, Winds of Change that assesses the state of CSR in 2008 and its challenges faced by SMEs, tourism, trade, transport, manufacturing, construction and real estate sectors.

Conducted by Dr. Anis Ben Brik, co-author of the Annual CSR Report: Winds of Change: The State of Corporate Social Responsibility in Dubai, 2008 the roundtable will see the participants share their expertise and discuss research findings.

These workshops have been designed for professionals with an interest in Corporate Social Responsibility. As such, business, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and members of academia and civil society are encouraged to attend. Those interested in registering or wanting more information about the event can log on to Dubai Chamber's website.

As part of Dubai Chamber, the Centre for Responsible Business (formerly known as the Dubai Ethics Resource Centre) is a hub of expertise in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the longest standing Centre for Business Responsibility in the UAE. Its international team of experts assist Dubai businesses in applying responsible practices that enhance performance and competitive advantage. The Centre for Responsible Business does this through the provision of research, training, assessments, certification, programmes, events and advisory services that cover all aspects of CSR.