Risk Mitigation and CSR - October 27, 2010
about the seminar
Wednesday October 27, 2010
08h30 - 17h00
Huron Room, 2nd Floor, Macdonald Block
900 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Africa 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. Presented by the Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business this 4th Annual CSR seminar will explain in detail how companies can mitigate their risk in these markets and how the implementation of effective CSR programs can assist in reducing their risk profiles. The program will feature expert speakers, panel discussions, questions and answers, case studies by successful Canadian companies and excellent networking opportunities. While the focus of the seminar is on Africa the principles and concepts apply to all emerging market economies.
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.
Presenters as of September 1, 2010 include 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 International, Loncor Resources Inc., International SOS, Macleod Dixon LLP, Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), rePlan Inc. and Simple Logic Inc.
For more information on presenting or sponsoring
click here to download the Presenter Opportunity Brochure or email Bruce Shapiro.
Wednesday October 27, 2010
08h30 - 17h00
Huron Room, 2nd Floor, Macdonald Block
900 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Africa 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. Presented by the Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business this 4th Annual CSR seminar will explain in detail how companies can mitigate their risk in these markets and how the implementation of effective CSR programs can assist in reducing their risk profiles. The program will feature expert speakers, panel discussions, questions and answers, case studies by successful Canadian companies and excellent networking opportunities. While the focus of the seminar is on Africa the principles and concepts apply to all emerging market economies.
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.
Presenters as of September 1, 2010 include 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 International, Loncor Resources Inc., International SOS, Macleod Dixon LLP, Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), rePlan Inc. and Simple Logic Inc.
For more information on presenting or sponsoring
click here to download the Presenter Opportunity Brochure or email Bruce Shapiro.
