The German Development Cooperation (GIZ) has recently announced the call for applications for the Corporate Social Responsibility Competition 2011 with the motto “Together for the Future.”
The competition aims to support companies that wield a positive influence on sustainable development. Vietnamese small and medium enterprises are invited to apply. The participants with the most promising project ideas will be rewarded with co-financing grants of 5,000 to 20,000 Euros for project implementation.
What is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?
The idea of CSR is to integrate social and environmental aspects into business decisions. According to the
guideline ISO 26000, CSR consists of seven key areas:
• organizational governance
• human rights
• labor practices
• environment
• fair operating practices
• consumer issues
• community involvement and development.
Companies committed to CSR can benefit from better risk management, cost reductions, better brand reputation, improved employee relations and higher competitiveness.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for project ideas that are linked to one or more key areas of CSR as defined above. All Vietnamese small and medium enterprises and cooperatives with a proven stable financial record for the past two years can participate.
It is crucial that the project generates a measurable value for society and / or for the environment, in addition to benefits for the company. Projects that include disadvantaged groups like ethnic minorities, women and people with disabilities are most welcome.
Companies can implement the projects within their own product line or may extend the planned activities to their suppliers or distributors. GIZ offers co-financing grants of 5,000 to 20,000 Euros to 3 to 5 winning projects. The companies must contribute at least 50 % of the total project costs.
How to apply?
Fill in the enclosed GIZ application and budget form in English, German or Vietnamese language. Then send your application to the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) by 8th April 2011 at the latest (date of receipt). We will announce the winners in May 2011. Projects should start in June 2011 and must be completed before the end of October 2011.
Please send your application to: info-ppp@giz-vietnam.org
or printed out to: German Development Cooperation (GIZ)
Development Partnerships with Vietnamese Enterprises
6th Floor, Hanoi Towers
49 Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi
If you have any questions, please call (04) 3736 6935 or send an e-mail to nt.thuy@giz-vietnam.org or hd.minh@giz-vietnam.org. We are happy to advise you prior to your proposal submittal. Please do not request information between submitting your application and our announcement of the winners.
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