Americas Charities | June 29, 2011

How The Private Sector Can Drive Social Innovation

Written by Gabi Zedlmayer

Global citizenship today is at an inflection point. As the size and global span of corporations have grown over the years, so has the importance of their commitment to social good.

Out of the 100 largest economies in the world, about half are multinational corporations. Given their impact on global communities, it is becoming increasingly essential that these large corporations execute responsibility to society, rather than rely on governments and non-profits to address difficult social issues alone.

 

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