The Jeddah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (JCCI) confirmed its full support of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Forum to be held on 20-21 March at the Jeddah Hilton Hotel. Eng. Adel Fakieh, Chairman of Savola Group and Chairman of the JCCI, will present a keynote address covering "Supporting National Causes - Bridging The Gap Between Government And The Private Sector", giving an overview of some of the critical components and issues for successful implementation of CSR.

The forum will be addressed by numerous international and local speakers. Mohammed Abudawood of Abudawood And Partners For Industry will present in the forum as well as Ibrahim Badawood of Abdul Latif Jameel Co. who will cover the successful Abdul Latif Jameel programme in community services. Dr. Yousef Othaimeen, Secretary General of Prince Abdul-Aziz Foundation For Development Housing Dedicated To His Parents has also confirmed his participation.

The forum aims to inspire businesses and institutions in the region to recognise not only their duty to be a good corporate citizen but also the business necessity to do so. Case studies will demonstrate how to improve performance in the areas of social, ethical and environmental management. The main focus will be on regional and local issues exploring how CSR can help develop the expanding Middle East market.

"We are very pleased to have such an overwhelming local participation in this event, which is a first for Saudi Arabia" mentioned Barth de Ridder, IIR Regional Director for Saudi Arabia. "Organisations are increasingly aware that CSR should be an integral part of their strategies and operations. The CSR Forum aims to raise the awareness about the importance of CSR for the region's growth and long-term development."

The CSR Forum is a two-day Forum that is preceded by a pre-forum workshop on "Developing A CSR Strategy And Framework For Your Organisation" and followed by the post-forum workshop on "Effectively Communicating On Social Responsibility With Your Stakeholders."

• CSR Forum takes place on 20-21 March 2005 at the Jeddah Hilton Hotel, Jeddah.
  
• CSR Forum is organised by IIR Conferences & Training with unrivalled conference producing expertise plus and experienced team of exhibition organisers ensuring delivery of a highly topical and professionally produced event.
  
• CSR Forum is supported by Jeddah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Jeddah Marketing Board, Abudawood And Partners For Industry, Abdul Latif Jameel Co., Amana Ltd., Nuqul Industries, Apeejay Tea Limited, Promoseven Weber Shandwick, Workplace Internal Regulatory Establishment (WIRE) and British American Tobacco.
  
• Website: www.iirme.com/csrsaudi

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Gareth Parry on +971-4-3365161 ext. 142 or email gareth.parry@iirme.com

For registrations, please contact: Janet D'Souza on +971-4-3352437 or email register@iirme.com

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