CSR in Private Enterprises in Developing Countries [electronic resource] : Evidences from the Ready-Made Garments Industry in Bangladesh / by Nakib Muhammad Nasrullah, Mia Mahmudur Rahim.

Introduction -- Understanding of CSR and its standards -- Trends in CSR practices -- CSR practices in the private enterprises of Bangladesh -- CSR and its practices in the ready-made garment (RMG) sector.- CSR in Private Enterprises -- Comparative Experiences of Bangladesh and Vietnam -- Conclusion.

This book examines the growing trend of recognition and practices of CSR in private enterprises in developing countries. It identifies the challenges and deficiencies in these practices and proposes means for improvement. Based on a sound theoretical foundation, this book focusses on the case of Bangladesh and the ready-made garment industry to exemplify the described developments. After a brief introduction the book outlines the standards of Corporate Social Responsibility. It compares the trends in CSR practices both in developed and developing countries and then embarks on CSR practices in the private sector in Bangladesh to finally present a detailed analysis of CSR and its practices in the ready-made garment industry. The book not only compares developing countries with developed, but as well provides an assessment and analysis of different stages of CSR within the South Asian area.