Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Corporate Social Responsibility

• Evolution and definitions of CSR

• Key CSR components: economic, environmental, and social

• CSR vs. ESG vs. philanthropy

• CSR drivers: legal, ethical, strategic

• Global frameworks: SDGs, UN Global Compact, ISO 26000

Case Study: CSR transformation at a leading African telecom company

Module 2: CSR Strategy Development and Integration

• Aligning CSR with business strategy and values

• Conducting materiality assessments

• Creating CSR policies and frameworks

• Budgeting and resource planning

• Embedding CSR across departments

Workshop: Drafting a CSR strategy for a mid-sized company

Module 3: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Identifying and mapping key stakeholders

• Tools for stakeholder consultation and collaboration

• CSR communication: internal and external audiences

• Community partnerships and employee engagement

• Managing reputational risk and greenwashing

Case Study: Effective CSR response during a community crisis

Module 4: Measuring CSR Impact and Reporting

• Key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics

• Global reporting frameworks: GRI, SASB, TCFD

• Social Return on Investment (SROI)

• Data collection, evaluation, and storytelling

• Preparing a CSR report or sustainability disclosure

Workshop: Draft a mock CSR report section using GRI guidelines

Module 5: CSR Trends, Innovation, and Capstone Project

• Current trends: DEI, climate action, circular economy

• Partnering with NGOs, governments, and industry groups

• CSR in the digital age: AI, blockchain, and transparency

• Final presentations of participant-designed CSR campaigns

• Feedback, evaluation, and certificate awarding

Capstone Project: Design and present a CSR initiative addressing a real-world issue