Cross-sector Partnerships Models in Corporate Social Responsibility to Implement Poverty Reduction Initiatives in Indonesia
Abstract: In order to
effectively align corporate social responsibility (CSR) with the poverty
reduction agenda, corporations need to be more inclusive and collaborative with
other actors. Cross-sector partnerships in the implementation of CSR have been
an emerging approach and practice, as promoted by public administration
scholars. Key actors in the partnerships may come from the government, civil
society represented by non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and corporations.
However, designing successful effective partnerships that are relevant to
cross-sector dynamics and political contexts has been proven to be particularly
challenging, especially in emerging economies and new democracies, such as
Indonesia. This paper provides key characteristics of effective cross-sector
partnerships that have been derived from an examination of three case studies
in Indonesia and Tanzania. They represent cross-sector partnerships with
differing scope and depth. Throughout this paper, one can observe and extract
key characteristics of effective partnerships based on three case studies of
which a model for each is described. In particular, characteristics utilized
for assessing the effectiveness of the models include ownership, alignment and
synchronization, accountability, reduced dependency, resource sharing, along
with representation and legitimacy.
Author: Ashari Cahyo Edi
Journal Code: jpadministrasinegaragg140060
