iso 26000 - presentación de nigeria en copenhague

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Federal Republic of Nigeria

Unity and Faith, Peace and

ProgressNigeria is located in the West African Sub-Region (Abuja is the Capital). Time ZoneWAT(UTC + 1)

Was a British Colony until 1960

(Independence 1st

Oct)

Total Area of923,768 km

Population of 140 Million People

GDP(PPP) of126 Billion Dollars (2006)

Currency: Naira; Religion: mainlyChristianity and Islam

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Nigerian Economics and Politics Nigeria is a Democratic Country Operating the Presidential

System of Government.

The Economic Main-Stay is Petroleum Resources (90% annualIncome) from Niger-Delta Region of the country ( about 2.4million barrels per day.)

The Country Has Other Natural Resources many of Which areNot tapped, Coal, Tin, Zink, Limestone, Lead, Iron Ore etc.

The Land Is Fertile For Agriculture, Producing Cocoa, PalmOil, Groundnut, Coconut, Rubber, Different types Of Timberand cassava.
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SOCIAL, SCIENTIFIC AND INTERNATIONAL

RELATIONS

About 70% of the Population Are Educated ProducingPeople like Wole Soyinka, Steve Emeagwali, ChinuaAchebe, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala.

A World Survey places Nigerians as the Happiest PeopleOn Earth. Again has strong Music and Home film

Industry (watch AFMagic TV).

There are many Tourist Sites In Nigeria; Obudu Cattleranch, TiNAPA, YANKARI GAME reserve, Ogun Rocksand different River sites.

The Country Has Embassies/High Commissions in almostall countries of the world.

Has Been The Vanguard Of Peace in Africa and One OFThe Major contributors of Soldiers In UN ConflictResolution (eg Dafur, Congo, etc).

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Steps Already Taken By NMC The awareness on SR handled in conjunction with British Council, involving Shell, UN

global compact, SON, the Ministry of commerce and Industry, and NGOs

A second awareness SR Forum handled with British Tobacco on SR in Companies andEnvironment Issues where more than 200 people from different works of life attended.

A National workshop handled with the Consumer Protection Council; the StandardsOrganisation of Nigeria and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce in November 2009.Papers were presented by: the Swedish Embassy in Nigeria who represented the EU;

Members of National Mirror Committee, The Judiciary, the National Assemblyrepresentatives; NGOs; the Industry and the Executive in Nigerian. More than 200 peopleattended the conference including the News media.

A radio program was also launched by the Federal Radion Corporation of Nigeria which isthe widest news and educational coverage news media on ISO 26000 where the Chairmanof the NMC, the DG NSB, and some member of the National Mirror Committee

participated for enlightenment.

All Stakeholders are active in the Nigeria NMC, except Labour that had been with us andattended the international conference in Austria, but for some time now not active.

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Companies, Governments, NGOs

SR In Multi-Nationals in Nigeria This is evident in form of philanthropy or Legacy development: purchase of tricycle for the deformed,

purchase of Braille books for the blind, building of palace for kings, building of clinics, award ofscholarships, purchase of generating sets for communities, community construction feeder roads,sponsorship to international intellectual fora like ISO 26000, building skill acquisition centres etc.

The SMEs and NGOs Sensitisation of communities on health matters, environmental awareness activities, provision of basic

employment in rural areas, development of primary productive workforce in Farms, fisheries, papermills, fruit juice production, and drawing of government attention to issues of SR interests by NGOs.

The Government Angle on SR.

In Nigeria the basic duty of government is done in some cases on philanthropy or SR basis. Butgenerally, in the area of education, the government in Nigeria is making efforts. Again, there is beforethe National Assembly a draft bill on SR to which the National Mirror Committee has madecontributions to avoid making purely SR matter a national law which could impede the spirit of SR andISO 26000.


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Companies, Governments,

NGOs

Existing Industry /Sector Codes

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Code of Corporate

Governance for Banks in Nigeria Post Consolidation The Consumer Code of Practice Regulations 2007

The Nigerian Code of Advertising Practice

The SERVICOM Charter


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The Way Forward/Future Plans

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria and the Consumer Protection Councilwill drive the usage in Nigeria with many NGOs

Since the CSR of many corporations are in tune with the ISO 26000 the useof the standard is not likely to face much challenges.

NMC is planning a regional conference for further enlightenment after theCopenhagen conference.

The government is thinking about legal backing on SR, which requires NMCeffective moderation to avoid wrong use of the document. Already the legal

professionals in NMC are working in this direction and contacts have been

made and discussions going on with the National Assembly.

The Oil Producing Regions in Nigeria are happy with this document and wehope that the communities in those areas may use it for knowing the rightthings to do on ethics of work, environment and relationships for

sustainability of developments in such areas.NMC Nigeria


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Constraints Educational Level of the majority of the Nigerian Populace and ability

to read and write.

Financial level of most Micro firms and SMEs in Nigeria that formmore than 97 % of the population. For now, they are just working

based on survival instincts with little or no development thinking orsustainability ideologies.

Some companies may be exposed to some attacks if they do notconform to the proposals in the ISO 26000 documents in some volatileareas of their operation.

Government giving the ISO 26000 a legal teeth could becounterproductive in free business environment.

The boundary between the ISO 26000 and some other Internationaldocuments could be an issue in the future about the usage.

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AN Example of a Paper by NMC on theAN Example of a Paper by NMC on the

Use of ISO 26000 presented at theUse of ISO 26000 presented at the

National Workshop held in Abuja inNational Workshop held in Abuja in

November 2009November 2009

GUIDANCE FOR SMEs ON USE OF ISO

26000


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SMEs DEFINITION AND DESCRIPTIONSSMEs DEFINITION AND DESCRIPTIONSBefore becoming an SME, first you must qualify as an

enterprise. An enterprise is any entity that engages in an economic activity, irrespective of its legal form. (Persons, Self Employed, family

firms, University economic outreach units, corporative

societies, private schools, Akara-Moimoi joints, We Shall

Overcome Pure-Water etc) . Enterprises can be

medium < 250 persons: Turnover < 10 B-Naira: AB/Sheet < 8 B-Naira

Small < 50 persons: Turnover < 2 B-Naira: AB/Sheet < 2 B-Naira

Micro < 10 persons : Turnover < 400 M-Naira: AB/Sheet


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Consideration of SMEs in ISO 26000Consideration of SMEs in ISO 26000

Applicability to all Organisations

The ISO 26000 is intended to be useful to all types of

organisations, whether large or small and whether operating inthe developed or developing world. While not all parts of this standard

will be of equal use to all types of organization, all core subjects are

relevant to every organization. It is the individual

organization's responsibility to identify what is relevant

and significant to the organization to address, through its own

considerations and through dialogue withstakeholders.


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Enterprise categoryEnterprise category

WHY ARE SME IMPORTANT?WHY ARE SME IMPORTANT?


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WHY ARE SMEs IMPORTANT?WHY ARE SMEs IMPORTANT? The SMEs form more than 95% of the total employment in Nigeria.

Most innovations in countries are via SMEs,

The value resources impact to all grass root people of a nations economy,

is usually via SMEs

Nations with vibrant SMEs, develop faster and with better GDP.

The Nigerias Personal, Family and Community-based type of economic

activities are SMEs, in nature.

Guiding SMEs in Nigeria for International best practices will assist their sustenance, so

that they can contribute responsibly to our economy.

Major borrowing in the Banks for Micro Economic issues are by SMEs, as a result, theirsuccesses will have positive impact on the development of the nations financial sector.


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WHY INVOLVE SMEs IN ISO SRWHY INVOLVE SMEs IN ISO SR

The essential characteristic of social responsibility is thewillingness of an organisation to take

responsibility and be accountable for the impacts of its

activities and decisions on society and the

environment.

This implies both transparent and ethical behaviour that

contributes to sustainable development, takes into

account the expectations of stakeholders, is in compliancewith applicable law and consistent with international

norms of behaviour, and is integrated throughout the

organization and practiced in its relationships


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Principles of social responsibilityPrinciples of social responsibility

and SMEsand SMEs

ACCOUNTABILITY......

TRANSPARENCY.......

ETHICAL BEHAVIOUR ....

RESPECT FOR STAKEHOLDER INTERESTS.

RESPECT FOR THE RULE OF LAW

RESPECT FOR INTERNATIONAL NORMS OF BEHAVIOUR

RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS


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CORE Subjects of ISO 26000 and SMEsCORE Subjects of ISO 26000 and SMEs Organisational Governance

An SME should have System/Process by which decisions are made in pursuit

of its objectives, interests or activities. Recent Bank issues (covering ethicalbehaviour, transparency, respect for law and stake-holders)

Human Rights

Ensure the right to life, liberty, expression, food, health, security, educations,

justice, and culture in your enterprise.

Labour Practices Reasonable working hours, Safe/decent Work Environment, Training, Right

for collective bargaining, unions, living wage, social protection, equity and

human dignity at work.

The Environment: Protection of the environment, sustainable consumption

Fair Operating Practices: Ethical conduct, transparency, corruption issues. Consumer Issues: Education, Markings, Risk reduction, Use and disposal Info.

Community Involvement and development: Engagement, Skills, give-back to society.

PUTTING ALL SR MATTERS TOGETHER


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PUTTING ALL SR MATTERS TOGETHER.


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GUIDANCE TO SMESGUIDANCE TO SMES


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SME in SOCIETYIMPACT On Society/Due Diligence

Every Organisation that intends to follow the SR gospelneed to evaluate its activities to determine its present and

potential negative impacts on the society with a view to

evolving ways of mitigating such. E.g.. Environment

Stakeholder Engagement Dialogue, Communicate, Inform, Input from stakeholder

interests, carry them along, meetings, see comm. Leaders

etc. Dont just do what you feel is good, discuss, find out

issues

Society Stake-Holder

Organisation

SME

Expectations InterestIMPACTS

HOW WOULD SME BE INVOLVED IN ISO SR 26000


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HOW WOULD SMEs BE INVOLVED IN ISO SR 26000

DAY TO DAY BEST PRACTICES: Rule of law, Good Labour practices, Respect for human rights, protection

of the environment, right information to consumer, sustainable

consumption of resources.

Plough Back To SOCIETY: Give back something to the society that empowered you and make it better

via Education, Provision of amenities to communities, Research,

True Philanthropy: Empowerment of youths via Scholarship, Shelter and food to physically

challenged, Sponsor of NGOs. Dont steal the people resources and nowdonate as philanthropy.

TRANSPARENT RECORD OF ACTIVITIES Keep good record of your business, dont cheat in duty/tax payments, dont under-

invoice to reduce duty, dont encourage sub-standard products for profit reasons .

Find Out what others are doing, SMEs can form group or corporative tohandle SR issues for finance reasons.


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INTEGRATING SR INTO SMEsUSE CHEAP AND COST EFFECTIVE APPROACH

SMEs are more innovative and flexible due to size. Practical demonstration

of SR could start with very little finances, without complex planning.

DONT WAIT START SOMETHING ON SR TODAY Most SMEs, have direct local contact with communities. Some of the

owners, shareholders and workers are leaders and have influence in the

community. Gauge some need in the community and solve them.

MONITORING AND FOLLOW_UP ACTIONS: The SMEs management process being flexible should always monitor the

impacts of the organisations activities on society and environment and make

actions to control and remedy any negative impacts. (training, Supplychain,)

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INTEGRATING SR INTO SMEs Cont---

INFORMAL APPROACH TO REPORTING Information to some stakeholders can be very informal as

contacts are made in some cases on daily bases, in community

meetings, parties. Use this method of engagement and internalmanagement process when it is possible.

USAGE OF THE ISO 26000 CORE SUBJECTS Not all the outcome issues from the 7 core subjects may be

addressed immediately by an SME. Concentrate first on areasof greatest significance to sustainable development, put a planforward on how to handle the other identified issues latter. E.g.on environment, plan what aspects to do first.

SEEK ASSISTANCE AND COLLABORATE WITH OTHERS Assistance from government in areas of interest on SR,

collaborate with other SMEs, (ROAD Maintenance). Generalcleaning process (Gutters), handling of Toxic waste. ElectricitySupply to community, School Building and with the standardbody SON for guidance. Act collectively with peers to save

resources.


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WHAT BENEFITS AWAIT SMEs, SR

More Informed Decisions making based on better understanding ofthe Need of society.

Better management of Risks (Legal Risks, Environment Impacts,Not Being SR)

This will enhance SME reputation and gainer public trust

The competitiveness of the SME will improve against competitorsvia public trust, access to finances or help.

Improving employee loyalty and productivity, leading to greaterinnovation and progress, with financial or resource saving

Stakeholder relationship will be good, respect and less time to settleproblems as people are informed.

Reliability improvement, absence of corruption, less conflict withconsumers.


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PresenterPresenter

Professor Felicia Monye

Consumer Awareness Organisation (CAO),

Plot 6, No. 1123 ECA Moneke Crescent,Off Maryland Estate,

Corridor Layout, Enugu

Nigeria

Email: [email protected]
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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