The role of corporate social responsibility in promoting community development: A case study of Murowa Diamonds in Zvishavane district from 2018 – 2022
- Author
- Nyandoro, Runyararo
- Title
- The role of corporate social responsibility in promoting community development: A case study of Murowa Diamonds in Zvishavane district from 2018 – 2022
- Abstract
- The purpose of the study was to thoroughly investigate how Murowa Diamonds’ Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives have influenced community development in Zvishavane district from 2018 to 2022. The motivation behind the study was the poor infrastructure and healthcare facilities in the Zvishavane community. The study sought to investigate how Murowa Diamonds’ CSR initiatives have influenced community development in Zvishavane district and identify ways to enhance it. The study used a descriptive research design and aimed to provide comprehensive insights into the impact of Murowa Diamonds’ CSR initiatives on the community. The findings reveal that Murowa Diamonds has significantly improved educational infrastructure, academic performance, and student support, positively impacting the local community. The company’s efforts to enhance healthcare access, develop infrastructure, address food security challenges, and promote local economic development have contributed to the overall well-being and sustainability of the area. The results underscore the multifaceted impact of Murowa Diamonds’ CSR initiatives on the community, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN. However, the study identified challenges such as deforestation, forced relocation, habitat destruction, and damaged local communities’ sacred places and cultural heritage sites. Despite these challenges, the study concluded that the company’s participatory approach to project identification and implementation has empowered communities and fostered self-sufficiency, reflecting a holistic and impactful approach to community development. The study recommended the importance of balancing economic development with environmental and social responsibility, urging Murowa Diamonds to continue its efforts to address environmental concerns, strengthen community relations, and further enhance the sustainability and impact of its CSR programs to ensure long-term benefits for the local population and the region as a whole.
- Date
- 2024
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Corporate social responsibility, community development, Diamonds, Zvishavane
- Supervisor
- Dr Kurebwa
- Item sets
- Department of Peace and Governance
