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CSR DEFINITION<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.20.2\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d animation_direction=\u201dbottom\u201d hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033]<\/p>\n \u201cThe responsibility of an organization for the impacts of its decisions and activities on society and the environment, resulting in ethical behavior and transparency which contributes to sustainable development, including the health and well-being of society; takes into account the expectations of stakeholders; complies with current laws and is consistent with international standards of behavior; and is integrated throughout the organization and implemented in its relations.\u201d- ISO 26000 Official Definition Of CSR.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u201d1\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_image=\u201dhttps:\/\/investlaos.gov.la\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Group-783@2x-scaled-1.jpg\u201d locked=\u201doff\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d custom_padding=\u201d||0px|||\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d text_text_color=\u201d#FFFFFF\u201d text_font_size=\u201d25px\u201d locked=\u201doff\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]WHY CSR?<\/strong> Genuine CSR program does not only promote sustainable business growth but it also solves poverty and environmental issues in the country. Poverty drivers such as income, resources, know-how and access to basic services could be key indicators for a CSR program to work on. Tourism sector plays an important role in creating jobs, promoting culture, and conserving biodiversity.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u201d1_2\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n A sustainable livelihood and natural resource lie within the partnership of the public, private and development sectors. 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