The information and communications technology (ICT) sector in China has witnessed unprecedented growth throughout the last ten years. In 2006, the sector exported US 232 billion dollars in goods and employed more than 7.7 million people. Furthermore, it is currently the largest ICT exporter in the world and is expected to continue its growth. The purpose of this ICT project is to develop a capability-building strategy that can improve labor and environmental conditions in the ICT industry in Shenzhen. While the project initially focuses on Shenzhen, the recommendations and capability-building strategy are relevant to all regions with a high concentration of ICT supplier companies and can be easily applied elsewhere. The report also includes an annex that outlines relevant international standards and various best-practice examples of capability building. The annex is a guide for companies, government agencies and consumers interested in engaging in CSR capability building.
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Document Date
2007/07/12
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Document Type
Working Paper
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Report Number
40779
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Volume No
1
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1
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2010/07/01
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Disclosure Status
Disclosed
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Doc Name
Corporate social responsibility in China's Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector
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Keywords
research management;information and communication technology;internal management tool;social and environmental;United Nations Environment Programme;Occupational health and safety;confederation of trade union;Regional Economic Development;small and medium enterprise;Environmental Health and Safety;impact on poverty reduction;health and safety issue;Cost of Doing Business;incentives for supplier;code of conduct;private sector activity;private sector player;corporate social responsibility;global supply chain;supply chain management;return on investment;private sector compliance;performance measurement system;dispute resolution mechanism;number of workers;socially responsible business;sustainable global economy;public sector engagement;printed circuit board;lack of commitment;collaboration with governments;sustainable business practice;international telecommunication union;special economic zone;global compact;foreign direct investment;capability building;Management Systems;business case;migrant worker;
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Corporate social responsibility in China's Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector (English). Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/165521468213922104/Corporate-social-responsibility-in-Chinas-Information-and-Communications-Technology-ICT-sector