ROLE OF CSR IN ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS POLICY PERSPECTIVES

In this paper, the author examines the role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the policy perspective. Rather than just quantifying the impact of the project, the research employs a qualitative and exploratory approach in viewing CSR as a mechanism of governance that would fit national and global development strategies. The paper demonstrates that CSR can facilitate the development initiated by the state in case the policies are clear, and the institutions coordinate effectively. The findings indicate that; despite the numerous CSR projects being associated with the SDGs, they are not well integrated in most cases, unless they are well guided by formidable rules. The paper emphasizes that CSR can be more effective towards development by ensuring accountability, monitoring, and regular policies. Dwelling upon the domain of governance and policy, the paper contributes to the discourse of sustainability, corporate responsibility, and the way in which the private sector is defining the development.