Training on “Corporate Social Responsibility”

Young Consultants (YC) conducted a training programme on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for BEPZA Counsellors under an assignment commissioned by the IFC-Bangladesh Investment Climate Fund. The programme aimed to strengthen participants’ understanding of the fundamental principles of CSR and its relevance to responsible business practices. The training covered the basic elements of Corporate Social Responsibility and was organized in Dhaka and Chittagong, Bangladesh.

YC was responsible for mobilizing the resource team, developing and finalizing training modules, preparing instructional materials, and arranging the logistical support required for the programme. The assignment also involved delivering the training sessions, preparing and distributing participant certificates, collecting feedback through evaluation forms, and preparing a training completion report.

Scope of Services Provided
1. Mobilization of the Resource Team

Mobilized the resource team and facilitators required to deliver the CSR training programme effectively.

2. Training Module Development and Finalization

Developed and finalized training modules covering the fundamental concepts and principles of Corporate Social Responsibility.

3. Preparation of Training Materials

Prepared and developed the necessary instructional materials and supporting resources for the training course.

4. Training Delivery and Logistical Support

Arranged the necessary logistical facilities and conducted the training programme according to the scheduled arrangements.

5. Participant Certification

Prepared and distributed certificates to participants upon completion of the training programme.

6. Participant Feedback and Evaluation

Collected participant feedback through evaluation forms to assess the effectiveness and relevance of the training programme.

7. Training Completion Reporting

Compiled programme information and participant feedback and prepared a training completion report documenting the training activities and outcomes.

Key Deliverables
Training modules on the fundamental principles of Corporate Social Responsibility.
Training materials and supporting instructional resources.
CSR training programme for BEPZA Counsellors in Dhaka and Chittagong.
Logistical and operational support for training delivery.
Certificates distributed to participants.
Participant feedback and training evaluation records.
Training completion report documenting programme activities and outcomes.
Assignment Details
Assignment Name: Training on Corporate Social Responsibility

Client: IFC-Bangladesh Investment Climate Fund

Country: Bangladesh

Project Location: Dhaka and Chittagong, Bangladesh

Approximate Contract Value: Not specified

Duration: 1 day (as stated in the assignment details)

Start Date: July 2010

Completion Date: July 2010

Total Staff-Months: 1 day (as stated in the source information)

Professional Staff-Months Provided by Associated Consultants: N/A

Associated Consultants: Not specified

Senior Professional Staff Involved
Mr. M. Zakir Hossain — Project Adviser
Mr. S. M. Firoj Hasan — Coordinator
Mr. Altab Hossain Faruquee — Logistics Support
Mr. N. K. Muni — Facilitator
Mr. Mahbubul Alam — Facilitator