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Sector: I am a social entrepreneur, I work for a company

Website:: http://www.WorldCupCSR.wordpress.com

About my work:: Combining experience in international development, public policy, a track record of developing innovative methods of public-private partnerships, and marketing & brand strategy, I hope to develop long-term strategies for corporations to better engage communities/customers in emerging markets, and deliver economic opportunity.

Other Topics on my radar:: WC 2010

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Corporate Social Responsibility and the World Cup in South Africa?

I would be very curious to get this community's perspective on the role of corporate social responsibility, particularly by corporate sponsors, and the upcoming World Cup in South Africa.

It's the first time the world's most viewed event is being hosted in Africa and I believe that governments and businesses have a greater responsibility to ensure that the games leave a lasting social and economic legacy for South Africa and the region.

I also personally think it would be… Continue

Posted on September 11, 2009 at 15:00 — 3 Comments

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At 22:51 on January 8, 2009, David tait said…: Hi John,
I am new to this group too, Sounds like you have a good feeling for what is going on here, I agree with you, this is a place where you can push the envelope. I would like to hear more about your project.
Where did you spend your time in South Africa? And where are you based in the states?
Good to hear from you.
David

At 22:54 on January 8, 2009, David tait said…: Sorry, I see you are in Chicago.

At 19:45 on January 12, 2009, David tait said…: Hi John,

Sounds very interesting, WC2010 is big news here, a lot of money is being invested. Sounds like you had a good time here. Let me know how it goes and if you need any help or want to bounce ideas around.

Dave

At 19:51 on January 12, 2009, David tait said…: great, good luck.

At 8:37 on September 11, 2009, David tait said…: Hi John,

This looks great! I see you have linked to AfriMonitor and Annansi, you might want to get in touch with him, he is looking to grow a network of collaborators for AfriMonitor.
Dave

At 11:59 on September 11, 2009, Trevor Simumba said…: Yes definitely, I will take a look. Just this morning I was talking about it with a few friends.

At 15:15 on September 11, 2009, David tait said…: Great.

At 19:04 on February 3, 2012, Drew Chafetz said…: Hi John, I apologize for the super late message - hadn't read my profile in quite some time! Your blog sounds interesting - it would be great to connect. I am now down in Brazil beginning a new branch of love.futbol. Let's set a time to chat - my email is drew@lovefutbol.org. All the best!

Drew Chafetz

www.lovefutbol.org