> CSR in Africa and Emerging Markets

Learn how to mitigate your risk in emerging markets through the implementation of CSR programs at our 4th Annual seminar with Premier Sponsor Hatch.

08h30 - 17h00
Wednesday October 27, 2010
Huron Room, 2nd Floor, Macdonald Block
900 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Africa, Latin America and other emerging markets present tremendous opportunity for Canadian resource and service companies. Capitalizing on these opportunities requires an understanding of the unique challenges of operating in these jurisdictions. The Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business' 4th Annual CSR seminar will explain in detail how companies can mitigate their risk in these markets through the implementation of effective CSR programs. The program features a keynote address by Peter Van Loan, Minister of International Trade, expert speakers, questions and answers, case studies by successful Canadian companies and excellent networking opportunities.

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The Premier Sponsor for the seminar is Hatch. Partners include the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade and the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade. Other sponsors include MineAfrica Inc. and On the Ground Group.

For more information on sponsoring contact Bruce Shapiro at bshapiro@canadasachamber.com or 416-588-7749.

Presenters as of September 8, 2010 include Banro Corporation, Blumbergs LLP, Canadian Institute of Mining (CIM), Care Canada, Export Development Canada (EDC), Extractive Sector CSR Counsellor at Government of Canada, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Fasken Martineau LLP, Highereye Training and Consulting, International SOS, Macleod Dixon LLP, Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) and rePlan.

Download the draft program.