Beyond csr? Business, poverty and social justice: an introduction

摘要: Abstract How far can Corporate Social Responsibility (csr) initiatives help to address poverty, social exclusion and other development challenges? What is the balance of responsibilities between state, market civil society in addressing these problems meeting UN Millennium Development Goals (mdgs)? new tools, strategies methodologies are required harness positive potential contribution business deter corporate irresponsibility? This special issue brings together a dynamic mix academics specialists themes focused innovative way. In this introductory article, we consider some key cross-cutting insights raised by contributions. The aim introduction start fill gap our understanding how, when through what means reduce while recognising equally powerful community exacerbate poverty. ...