Creating a CSR-enabling Environment: The Role of Government

Abstract

The legacies of apartheid remain firmly entrenched in the social challenges facing South Africa and it seems as if the national government is, at least to some extent to date, unable to deliver social and physical infrastructure, which has necessitated the engagement of the private sector. The (perceived) failure of the welfare state has given further impetus to the move of governments towards tapping into the resources of the private sector in order to address socio-economic challenges. One instance where the resources of the private sector can be used to address socioeconomic challenges is through the private sector’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.