Introduction

Edmundo Werna; Ramin Keivani; David F. Murphy

doi:10.1057/9780230236677_1

Introduction

Edmundo Werna
, Ramin Keivani
, David F. Murphy

University of Cumbria

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Abstract

In 2003, the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) launched an initiative called ‘Building Solidarity’ as part of its urban agenda. The objective was to stimulate private construction companies to support the upgrading of urban low-income settlements in developing countries via corporate social responsibility (CSR). While a few initial attempts were made to link some companies and low-income settlements on an individual basis, it was felt that ‘Building Solidarity’ could only reach scale with the involvement of international organisations representing the relevant stakeholders. Therefore, UNV approached SDI (Slum/Shacks Dwellers International), representing low-income communities, and a construction industry association.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Corporate social responsibility and urban development: lessons from the South
Editors	David F. Murphy, Edmundo Werna, Ramin Keivani
Place of Publication	London, UK
Publisher	Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages	245
ISBN (Print)	9781349357499
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230236677_1
Publication status	Published - 2009

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