The Role of SDGs in Shaping Corporate Social Responsibility in Emerging Economies

Abstract

In emerging markets, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is no longer an activity of charisma, but one by the sidelines; it is a strategic tool that is used to make or break competitive advantage, risk management, and confidence to the stakeholders [1]. On the same note, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can serve to provide a standard and a platform on which corporate endeavors can be tied to the priorities of national development in sectors like poverty alleviation, decent employment, and climate resilience [2].