CRI Report
No. 5
Date of Publication: 2005

Excerpt

Among all respondents, there were diverse views on what 'international development' entails. For some, the term specifically and unambiguously relates to economic growth and development. For others- especially NGOs, but also a number of business respondents- the term signifies the combination of economic development and social and environmental indicators of progress. Several spoke very clearly of 'raising living standards', 'empowering people', 'building local institutions and capacity' and 'economic inclusion' as well as growth.

Citations

"Business and International Development: Opportunities, Responsibilities, and Expectations." Research Report No. 5. CSR Initiative at the Harvard Kennedy School, International Business Leaders Forum, and Edelman.