Partners in Asian Development Cooperation The Role of the Private Sector

Abstract

The private sector is an important player in Asian development. In Social Sector Cooperation (SSC), private companies or contractors from provider countries are often the implementers of infrastructure projects, whether through lines of credit or tied aid. At the other end of the spectrum many Asian multinationals are involved in corporate social responsibility in the region. This dialogue will discuss: how Asian providers are engaging their private sectors to further and support development activities in partner countries; how Asian multinationals are engaged in CSR and Shared Value in the region; how this collaboration can be strengthened and improved.