Introduction -- CSR definitions -- Corporate case studies -- Failures of development -- Abandon philanthropy -- Problems with CSR -- CSR and poverty -- Supply chain issues and SMEs -- CSR in developing countries -- Limitations of international agencies -- Corporate social investment -- Conclusions.

"Written by noted CSR practitioner Michael Hopkins, this book is the first to explicitly link CSR with development. It spells out what corporations are doing on development, what more they could do and how CSR can be a useful tool to promote economic development via corporations. This is important and challenging reading for all of those in government, business and NGOs who think that there must be a better, more effective and dynamic way to kick-start development and eradicate poverty."--BOOK JACKET.