DIMAPUR: A two-day training on capacity-building on corporate social responsibility (CSR) compliance and project management organised by Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN) was held at Capital Convention Centre in Kohima om March 23 and 24.
Speaking at the training, the joint secretary of IDAN, Reny Wilfred, spoke on the importance of CSR projects with special focus on the Northeastern states and Nagaland. He stated that the two-day capacity building on CSR is a first of its kind in Nagaland and mentioned that the training would be an interactive session to understand the aspirations of the NGOs for the development of Nagaland and to deliver productive projects to the society. He also mentioned that the training should be able to convert problems into solutions, a DIPR report stated.
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=1]He apprised that IDAN would be providing all the tools and techniques to ensure that the NGOs and participants are able to deliver - starting from project conceptualisation, preparation of DPR, and negotiation with CSR donors to implementation and monitoring of the whole spectrum of the project.
He further stated that IDAN would assist and ensure availability of CSR team to support the NGOs.
Also speaking at the programme, IDAN CSR manager, Chichanbeni Kithan, informed that the capacity-building event was focused on NGOs and CSR. She stated that NGOs play a critical role in addressing and promoting sustainable development, environmental challenges, and social welfare. She added that NGOs have a wealth of knowledge and expertise that can help companies understand the local context and identify the most pressing needs.
She, however, stated that NGOs are often restricted by resource constraints which severely limit their ability to achieve their objectives. In order to effectively carry out the missions, she stated that the NGOs require resources and partnerships with other stakeholders saying, that is where CSR comes in.
She also mentioned that, in recent years, CSR has emerged as an increasingly important concept in the business world. It refers to a company's commitment to operating in a socially responsible and environmentally sustainable manner, beyond just its financial performance. Through CSR initiatives, businesses/ corporations could provide financial, technical, and other resources to support the work of the NGOs.
She added that the two-day event was primarily designed to enhance the understanding and skills in the field of CSR and equip NGOs with the necessary tools and knowledge to answer the million-dollar question of how NGOs could build effective partnerships with corporations and other stakeholders.
On the occasion, a new capacity building center was also virtually inaugurated by the special guest and joint secretary of IDAN, Reny Wilfred.