Table 2 Interviewee responses from three countries
Country | Interview |
|---|---|
Nigeria Respondent1 (CSR academic) | “We cannot talk about CSR without the government having a role to play. The practice is traditionally philanthropy and many MNCs still regard it as such. They need to think about sustainability in their business as part of an integrated CSR but sophisticated action lacks.” |
Nigeria Respondent2 (CSR academic & employee) | “Global South scholars and practitioners cannot afford to see CSR as some western ideas as it is the same everywhere, but only issues vary from one jurisdiction to another.” |
Gabon Respondent1 NGO leader | “CSR problems lie in the corporate and state governance. The state interferes in CSR matters and businesses feel they have less to do in terms of its CSR implementation, which is paradoxical for the state in its pursuit of developmental agenda. Businesses take advantage of that. The money allocated by firms to CSR does not follow proper channels and serves the communities. Hence HR issues.” |
Questionnaire | |
Gabon Respondent2 An employee of a large company | “The business has a well-established CSR Department because it is part of the state requirements but there is no roadmap or monitoring system.” |