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in six countries (Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Georgia and Belarus) with the financial
support of International Visegrad Fund.
Main objectives of the Summer school
The objectives of the Summer School is to enable professionals from both local and international
companies operating in Georgia to:
understand and better manage the challenges and opportunities opened by EU-Georgia
Association Agreement as related to CSR development;
maximize the benefits of CSR in ensuring long term success and sustainability of the company
create additional value for their companies by mastering development of responsible business
practices and making CSR a part of the companys core business strategy
exchange experience from practical implementation of the responsible practices and provide case
for the economic benefits of CSR
The Summer School will present experience of the new EU member states from Central and Eastern
Europe, which have accessed European Union in a relatively recent past (and being countries transitional
economies, have much more in common with Georgia), as well as experience of well-developed western
European countries, where CSR culture is flourishing for decades.
Format: the summer school will encompass the series of practical, result-oriented workshop sessions,
combining lecture format with practical tasks and discussions.
Speakers/trainers: eight high profile speakers from Georgia and EU countries (Slovakia, Poland,
Hungary, UK) with general knowledge in the area of CSR as well as in specific issues (labour,
environment, consumers rights, transparency and reporting).
Audience: The Summer School will involve around 18 participants, representing local and international
business companies (medium and large enterprises) operating in Georgia and few representatives of
specialized media.
The applicants are requested to submit the following:
1. Completed application (application form is attached)
2. Letter from companys CEO / supervisor, nominating applicant for the training, and attesting that
he/she will be present for the full length of the training and implement the knowledge in
companys communications (draft letter attached).
Participants will be selected by international board based on submitted applications. The companys
current and potential engagement in CSR issues will be the principal criterion for the selection.
One person per company may apply.
Venue: The Summer School will be held in Georgia, Lopota Lake Resort. All the participants costs
will be covered, and transportation will be provided.
Dates: July 1-2-3, 2016.
Working languages: Georgian and English (simultaneous translation will be provided).
The deadline for submission of applications is June 15, 2016.