Dear readers,
Firstly,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you very much for taking your
time to read these long and meaningful supporting messages which we have
specially compiled for your perusal.
The
reason we have compiled all the supporting messages is to present them to the
local and international press reporters that we actually have the international
delegates and AU family support to organise the CSR Conference in Penang,
Malaysia. We are ready and able to organize this international Conference in a
very successful way. This is just a kind of support shown by Ansted University
and my network contacts globally to acknowledge our efforts. It also gives many
people a chance to express their feeling towards CSR objectives and its meaning
to them.
We
are unable to get all the foreign delegates or all the local delegates as well
as Ansted University family members to come to attend the CSR International
Conference Launching ceremony in Penang hence by using supporting messages it is
the ideal way to show it to everyone that this CSR International Conference
has been acknowledged by many people around the world. Indeed the
supporting messages give the Organising & Scientific Committee members
more encouragement and motivation, to making the 2nd CSR
International Conference an interesting and a lasting memory in the delegates
mind. The motto of this CSR Conference is also to play an important role to
promote PEACE through Social Responsibility.
On behalf of
the Organising and Scientific Committee, I would like to take this opportunity
to thank those delegates, friends, AU Alumni & family members for sending
their messages of support and to give encouragement to us although they could
not attend the 2nd CSR International Conference launching ceremony on 29th May
at Equatorial Hotel in Penang, Malaysia. The launching event was very well
planned and organized successfully.
This is the advantage of an open
heart sharing and greetings, you can see so many people have taken their times
and efforts to pen and share their messages with us too. Also through this
compilation of messages, we can learn more from others as well. We are promoting
WORLD PEACE through Social Responsibility activities. I hope you will agree with
me. If you still have more messages to share, please do so. We trust that more and more messages will be coming on the
way even after the launching ceremony is over. This is a kind of teamwork spirit
and culture has exemplified in Ansted
family.
“The
CSR’s logo was created by one of our Organising Committee members, Mr Alfred
Phua. The CSR’s logo depicts the outline of four human beings signifying the
family unit as a metaphor for the larger society. Is not the family unit, in
whatever form or variation, the key to a larger society? Are not men, women and
children the irreplaceable building blocks of society and the human race? Has
not mankind, by virtue of his superior intelligence and God-given soul and
conscience, been given responsible stewardship over this world and must
responsibly govern this world in order to always preserve it for an innumerable
succession of generations and generations to come?”
Ansted
University is extremely proud indeed to have its own logo placed next to the logo for Corporate Social
Responsibility as this represents the greatest, the most ideal contribution to
mankind and the world that Ansted could achieve through the fields of education,
training, the quest for knowledge and expertise, research and human development
and the search for lasting peace through social responsibility. Thank you for
your support given to us. Have a
nice day.
By Roger Haw, Chairman of the 2nd
CSR International Conference Organising Committee
“Professor Dr. Roger Haw has been a primary and
important moving force behind many of Ansted’s projects and successes! He has
been and continues to be a great influence and inspiration to many of us here.
He has tirelessly worked to further the cause of Ansted locally and abroad.” Mr.
Esmond Byrne, President of Ansted Alumni club
“I
wish all of you my dearest good friends and the dedicated team of the
official launching ceremony for the CSR International Conference all the very
success. I regret that I am unable
to attend but my full support and best wishes will be there. All the very best.
I will meet you my dearest good friend on the 3rd Saturday of June for the
meeting and update of the progress.” Dr Ratnam, Ansted Alumni (Kuala
Lumpur)
“I
am sorry I can't attend the CSR International Conference Official Launching
Ceremony function .I will be in Beijing attending a function with our Prime
Minister, a trip to foster good relationship with China. Wish you have a
successful CSR Conference Launching Ceremony in Penang.” By Dr Sunny Tan,
CEO of Sunny Ostrich & Animal Ranch Sdn. Bhd. Ansted’s Alumni (Perak)
“Dear
CSR International Conference Organising Committee Chairman,
thank you for the invitation to your Official Conference launching. Please
accept my apologies as I am involved in my organization's Strategic Meeting in
Langkawi from 28-30 May. I wish you conference success. Warmest regards.” By
Mr. Boonler Somchit, CEO of Penang Skills Development Centre (Penang)
“Dear
fellow colleagues, thanks for the CSR International Conference Official
Launching Ceremony invitation. I regret to inform you that I am unable to attend
the launching ceremony due to health reasons. I will join you in the future
events. Best wishes and have a successful launching ceremony in Penang” By
Prof. Dr. Song (Kuching), Ansted University’s Professor of Martial Arts and
Sport Management
“Thank you for your invitation, I would very much
like to attend this event but with a heavy heart, I have to decline as I have a
pre-arranged appointment on this Saturday.” By Mr. Raymond Tan, Managing
Director of Matrix International Sdn. Bhd. (Penang)
“Thanks
for the CD and the referred brochure which I received on Tuesday. As much as I
would like to attend and support the CSR International Conference, I am unable
to, as current job responsibilities compel me to work in shifts. However I will
endeavor to get myself involved in the near future. Thanks again and
warmest regards” By Mr. Garry Oh, Ansted alumni.
“I
wish Ansted the best for the CSR International Conference launching ceremony on
29th May 2004.” By Ms. Joanna Yun, Ansted Honorary Advisory
Council member
Some
useful points written by Dr. Goh Kum Guan, CSR Conference Organising Committee
Team Leader, Ansted Alumni and Honorary Advisory Council member
Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR)
CSR
has suddenly become a bye word for progressive thinking, innovation and
enlightened self-interest. It presents a whole new vehicle through which
business can express its new found values, beliefs and responsibilities. As we
have seen, this has the potential for powerful strategic gains in terms of
reputation and in a number of other ways besides.
Competitive
advantage of CSR
Enhance
stakeholder relationship with community
Opportunities
to be at the table with key influences
Strong
image & reputation
Social
license to operate
Positive
balance in goodwill trust
Unique Selling Point
Ansted
University has been organising various and many unique interactive seminars in
the past years both in Malaysia and abroad since 1999. The main purpose is to
design to help delegates and keen learners to acquire knowledge in Science &
Technology, Engineering & Environmental Sciences, Medicine and Healthcare,
Historic & Linguistics, Liberal
Arts & Culturel Psychology & Philosophy. In that case it will help
participants stand above the others and become
more effective and persuasive leader in their field. Our experts provide
participants with the tools necessary to truly understand the current
environment and analyse how they can position themselves and their organisation
to effectively meet new challenges. We
are inviting 1000 delegates to attend this International Conference and some of
them have agreed to present their papers and share their expertise in various
fields. Through shared values and learning, participants will be able to
transform ideas strategically to build the trust and goodwill of the
communities in which they operate. If harnessed to its fullest extent, it is a
vehicle for pro-actively seeking out means of being an agent for positive social
change and demonstrating values through real actions, which may eventually
be used as a unique selling point.
In
today's world, where ideas are increasingly displacing old values in the
production of economic value, competition for reputation becomes a significant
driving force, propelling our economy forward. Many companies incorporate CSR as
a marketing tool to build the trust and goodwill of the communities in
which they operate by implies a kind of benevolence or 'giving back' to the
society.
Case Studies
Take
Coca-Cola's demonstration of 'compliance-plus' in India when it volunteered its
distribution network to the benefit of many vaccination programmes. As a
consequence Coca-Cola was able to spread its distribution network across India
by acting as a force for good. People got their coke and their vaccinations! As
creative and as pragmatic a business solution as you'll see and when
communicated effectively, as compelling a corporate communication as you'll come
across.
London-based
Diageo plc reported that between 1994 and 1998, 22 cause-related marketing
projects helped it raise $600,000 for causes while increasing sales of tracked
brands by 17 per cent.
A
recent study by Interbrand concluded that a full one-quarter of the world's
total financial wealth is tied up in intangible assets such as reputation, brand
equity, strategic positioning, alliances, knowledge and the like.
Nike
provides a compelling case in point, "Nike suffered significant damage to
its brand and its sales when it was exposed as having poor labour standards in
its supply chain. Similarly, it has benefited by embracing the cause of
improving labour standards in the supply chain, and by publicising its
efforts to certify compliance with labour standards throughout its supply
chain."
“I
am in the repair and warranty business and I wish to differentiate my company
from competition by positioning ourselves as an environmental friendly
organization. So this CSR concept is very important to me.” By Mr. EH Ooi,
Business Development Director – Asia, A Divison of Jabil Circuit Sdn. Bhd.,
Jabil Global Services (Penang)
“Greetings
from Dana. Thanks for sharing the inspiring message from YB Dato' Koay Kar Huah
and the other delegates' messages with me. Roger Haw, I sincerely
appreciate your thoughtfulness. I am highly impressed with you and your
Organising Committee members in Malaysia for the outstanding work in regards to
the Official launching of the 2nd International Conference on Corporate Social
Responsibility to be held in Penang on 29th May 2004, the University's Social
Responsibility Award, and the International Journal for Social Responsibility. Also
I wish all of you a very wonderful and a very successful launching ceremony
at the world-class Equatorial Hotel in Penang. As President of Ansted
University's Scientific Board, I am very proud of you and congratulate all
of you on your great effort and excellent work / progress devoted to the
University's upcoming bsp; Highest & Best Regards
Hi Roger Haw! Congratulations
on your very wonderful and very successful CSR International Conference
launching ceremony in Penang. That is Great News! I (as President of
Ansted University's Scientific Board) highly appreciate and sincerely thank
you and everyone involved for their great effort and outstanding work, which
resulted in an excellent ceremony. I am very proud of all of you. Also
thanks for sharing the very interesting and very informative supporting messages
with me.” By Prof. Dr Dana M. Barry, Ph.D., C.P.C. CAMP Technical Writer,
President of Ansted University's Scientific Board (USA)
“I
hope that the 2nd International Conference on Corporate Social
Responsibility Launch Ceremony goes well on 29th May at Equatorial
Hotel Penang. I have put all the supporting messages on the website. It will
help to build interest for the conference itself. Already several thousand
people have looked at the conference details on the website. Now people are
starting to ask me about attending and about presenting papers. The brochure is
excellent. It will promote the conference well I think. The Journal-CD-rom
itself is excellent. I like the way the material is presented. And I like the
way it starts with a video speech from Roger Haw. It would be nice to do this
kind of thing every time but to have someone different giving the speech - this
would show the international diversity of the journal. But I think that it is a
good start to the journal. And the conference is starting to look good. I think
that I am in a privilege position and so I have an obligation to help others who
are less fortunate. It is a pity that not everyone understands that obligations
go along with privileges - if they did then there would be no such thing as war
or exploitation. So Ansted and its message of peace is extremely important.” By
Prof. David Crowther, Ansted University Honorary Doctorate Degree Recipient,
Advisory Council member cum External Professor, 2nd CSR Conference
Scientific Committee, London Metropolitan University (U.K)
“Indeed it
is a deep and emotive pleasure for me to express to you my profound happiness
for the launching ceremony on 29th May at Equatorial Hotel in Penang,
Malaysia for promoting the Second International Conference on Corporative Social
Responsibility, Ansted Social Responsibility International Award & Social
Responsibility International Journal, because the transcendental interest in the
future of humankind, it is, for tolerance, education, promoting human, moral, political rights and human virtues. Nowadays, the global
society of our planet, in such virtual circumstances, need institutions as the
ANSTED UNIVERSITY, promoting discussions and advancements with international
specialists in the area of social responsibilities, in political, economic,
social, environmental, human and moral areas. I send you and you organizers my
congratulations, and full support.
Many thanks
for sharing with me Ansted family members messages received from the friends of
the ANSTED UNIVERSITY. Deeply proud to belong to Ansted University, I hope in
the near future to help more than now. The Ansted University objectives are
necessary in our world, there are education, tolerance, responsibility
and peace. Others such as environment, to which I dedicate my efforts, social,
economic and political are also important targets of the University, all of them
interconnect themselves. Those objectives will give a brilliant and prestigious
social future to Ansted University
because all people in our planet need
them.” By Acad. Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Bartolome Ribas-Ozonas , Counsel,
Area of Toxicology, The Royal National Academy of Pharmacy (Spain)
“Many
thanks for your kind memory and keeping me informed about the important event,
namely forthcoming 2nd International Conference on Corporate Social
Responsibility. There is no better place than Malaysia
(appreciated by many countries as a country of very dynamic economics and
still more and more achievements not only in industries, IT and architecture).
Indeed I love your country very much. It is really very good to select Malaysia
as the host country for this international Conference, this important,
interdisciplinary meeting of Scientists, Researchers, entrepreneurs, and
practitioners -with so dynamic and internationally recognized expert and
excellent managers like Mr. E K Haw and his dynamic team leaders as well as all
the active Committee members. It is also due to your leadership skills as one of
the Founding members of Ansted University and its Regional Service Center. I
wish you good luck.. I high appreciate both your creative contribution to
development economic growth on national and international scale, as well as your
hospitality.” By Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Jan W. Dobrowolski, Chair of
Environmental Biotechnology and Ecology, AGH Open University' Goetel's School of
Environmental Protection and Engineering (Poland)
“Congratulations
on holding the 2nd International Conference and workshop to promote
CSR globally! I'd like to extend my personal respect to your Organising
Committee commendable efforts to open this significant event in Asia. I believe
that this will surely build a stepping-stone to help companies improve CSR
practices globally. It is generally
said that business can leverage the CSR to strengthen the business platform
through risk and reputation
management. But we always have to keep in our mind that companies must help
address social issues through CSR
practices. This can lead to sustainability of both society and companies on a win-win basis.” By Mr. Hitoshi Suzuki Senior Manager
Corporate Social Contributions and CSR Communications of NEC Corporation (Japan)
“Congratulations on the launch of "Social
Responsibility: An International Journal" and on your achievements so far
in organising the associated Second CSR International Conference in Penang,
Malaysia.” By Dr Peter Elsmore, Lincoln University (UK)
“I really welcome your sweet invitation and feel
honored as the Conference Organising Committee remember Ansted family member. I
will send you my supporting message and also working on the paper and would send
it to Prof David Crowther. It is a pleasure for me to express my happiness for
the launching of the 2nd International Conference on Corporate Social
Responsibility Launch Ceremony on
29th May at Equatorial Hotel Penang, Malaysia. I feel certain it will prove to
be an exceptional opportunity for all of us to learn and to teach—a meeting of
the minds in the most literal sense of that phrase. All of us in the Ansted
family are proud of the leadership role by Prof. Dr. Roger Haw and his staff and
we are pleased to share their talent and hard work. This conference would be
helpful in bringing social responsibility among corporate sector in spirit too.
Congratulations and best of luck.” By Prof. Aneel Salman, Ansted Honorary
Advisory Council member (Pakistan)
“I would like to congratulate all
the Organising Committee members in Malaysia and Ansted University in
organising an International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility.
Corporate Social Responsibility is an extremely relevant theme in
contemporary society, concerning as it does governments, and organisations at
all levels, from global to local, in both public and private spheres; as well as
being relevant to individuals. I wish all of you every success in this very
important event.” By Miriam Green, Lecturer, Management and Professional
Development, London Metropolitan University (U.K)
“Greetings
to all participants in the 2nd CSR International Conference Official
Launching ceremony in Penang and my best wishes for a successful event. In
today’s world, CSR is rapidly coming to the fore as a vital aspect of business
conduct. The successful businesses of the future will be those that recognise
their responsibilities to the societies in which they operate and thereby make
social awareness an organic part of their activities. CSR is an idea whose time
has certainly come. Ansted University is an institution that has consistently
led from the front in promoting CSR through its participation in global CSR
initiatives such as this one, as well as integrating CSR into its overall
humanitarian mission. The success of Ansted University proves that a socially
responsible institution will attract wide support and play its part in the cause
of promoting peace and enhanced co-operation between nations.” By Professor
Dr John Kersey, Honorary
Member of Advisory Council, Honorary Representative for the UK, Ansted
University Honorary Doctorate Degree recipient (U.K)
“I
congratulate Ansted University and its Organising Committee on its organization
of the Corporate Social Responsibility conference launching ceremony in Penang
on 29th May 2004. A sense of corporate social responsibility is a
feature of a genuinely ‘civilized’ society, and a potentially immensely
powerful force for the good of humanity. I wish the CSR Conference every success
in furthering this important cause. I am sure the conference will be a great
success. Please do not hesitate to request my assistance at any time. Also thank
you for sending me the CSR Conference brochure and Social Responsibility
International journal. It is obviously very well organised and planned.
Congratulations!” By
Dr. Robert J. Nixon, Ansted University Honorary Advisory Council member, Council
Member of James Cook University, Director of Australian Society of Musicology
and Composition Chairman of Australian-Asian Institute of Civil Leadership
(Australia)
“Greetings from Renos Kousoulides,
President of the London EuroCollege DEC University. Thanks for your email
message. I am pleased to send this message and congratulate the Conference
Organising Committee for your remarkable educational activities and the Ansted
University essential contribution to keep education at a high standard, helping
all level of people to study. I wish your launching ceremony on the 29th
May, success.” By Prof. Renos Kousoulides, President of the London
EuroCollege DEC University.
“Roger Haw, it is always a delight
to hear from you and the way you and your Conference Organising Committee carry
the torch for democratic freedom and the security of the world. You will
be aware that Prof. Dr. Rodny and I are fully backing your great crusade for
Corporate Social Responsibility. Many years ago I highlighted the
devastating consequences of multi-national corporations on the world economy who
build up the hopes of the people and leave them beached on the sands of economic
ruin and instability. You will also be aware that as a public operator I
gave a speech at UCLA in California on March 21 1998 about the unacceptable
exploitation of Africa by greedy western corporations that have destroyed the
ecology of countries like Nigeria and profited at the expense of the people.
My message for the conference is this. The class barriers have been eroded
away gradually, but the champions of the underprivileged have lost their
supporters so it is time now for those involved in Corporate Social
Responsibility to be the new champions of the people and bring about a safer
stronger world economy that fosters equal opportunities for all.” BY
PROFESSOR SIR DANIEL GRIMALDI FRSA, CHANCELLOR OF SOUTHERN EASTERN UNIVERSITY
(USA)
“Both
Dr. Baruch Levy and I would be willing to participate in the conference and
present the Israeli experience in social responsibility. As you might know,
Israel is considered to be very advanced in this field. The problem, as you
know, is that Israelis are not welcome to Malaysia and I do not think we can get
entry visa to your beautiful country. Likewise, your passports hold the phrase
“valid to all countries except Israel”. Please let us know if it would be
possible for you to talk with your friends at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in
order to get us entry visa. Major General (ret.) Dr. Levy joins me in wishing
you Best Wishes” By
Dr. Joseph Shevel , President of Galillee College (Isreal)
“I deem it
an honour to be associated with this noble event of the launching ceremony of
the 2nd CSR international conference in Malaysia. I wish I could be at the
ceremony personally to render my support for the event and to inspire others to
equally wake up from their slumber to support the same. At the time that
Malaysia is championing the cause of corporate social responsibility (csr)
towards the society and the environment, it is only imperative that all
stakeholders in the corporate sector and the corporate social responsibility
advocacy to support the upcoming international conference on csr in Malaysia.
Asia is a haven for corporate bodies with Malaysia no exception. Asia believes
in social responsibility and having the conference on this subject matter is not
by chance. It is quite timely! To me, support and commitment towards corporate
social responsibility starts with supporting the 2nd international
conference on csr in Malaysia. I wish to express my profound support and
association with the launching ceremony and calls all stakeholders to share this
vision.” By George Appiagyei Oppong, Chief Operating Officer, Youth
Development Foundation Executive Secretary, Defence for Children International,
(Ghana), PhD student of Ansted University.
“I remember
very well the last year's CSR conference held in London, at the London
Metropolitan University, just prior to the Ansted University Convocation
ceremony during which I was awarded the degree of "Doctor of Homeopathy and
Naturology - Honoris Causa" by the Ansted University. It was a remarkable
event of lasting memory. I am sure the 2nd CSR International Conference in
Malaysia will also be a remarkable event, full of success, imparting a lot of
updated knowledge to all participants, for the betterment of the people of many
countries of the world. My warmest congratulations, dear Prof. Dr. Sir Roger Haw
and the Organising as well as the Scientific Committee for organizing this event
and I wish all of you a full success.” By Sir Prof. Dr. Luildo M. de
Noronha, President of FENAMAN-Portugal and APH-Portugal, Director of IDH-Lisbon
and Goa. (Portugal)
“Many congratulations to Ansted International University Asia Regional Service Center in Malaysia on holding the 2nd CSR conference. Corporate Social Responsibility is indeed an area that needs urgent attention as it defines the collective thinking of an organisation and reflects the morals and ideals that it upholds. I hope that such conferences will raise the necessary awareness not only amongst Corporate but also individuals who will then demand appropriate responsible behaviour from the organisations. May the event this year be even more successful than the first one held in England last year.” By Ms. Vineeta Dixit, Ansted Honorary Advisory Council member (India)
“I
am delighted that Ansted University Asia Regional Service Center in Malaysia is
organising 2nd CSR International Conference in Penang of such global
interest. Social tensions are no doubt ultimate cause of all misery and should
be eliminated from the fabric of our society. This is a very opportune time to
discuss this in all its aspects. I
wish you all the best and I am sure this will be a successful effort.” By
Prof. Dr. Jitendra Behari, Ansted Honorary Advisory Council member, Ansted
University Honorary Doctorate Degree recipient and Professor of Environmental
Sciences of Jawaharlal Nehru University (India)
“Thanks
for sending me Social Responsibility: an International Journal (CD-rom) published
by Ansted University Asia Regional service Center in Malaysia. I am happy to
learn that my fellow colleagues from Malaysia are organizing the 2nd
CSR International Conference to promote social responsibility. The memories of
the first CSR International Conference are still alive in the museum of our
mind. I have no doubts whatsoever that this gathering is going to be memorable
again. The reason for the expected success of even your second conference is
peace. In order to achieve a stable
peace, it is imperative for the citizens of the world to realize that laws and
responsibilities go together. Without
peace there cannot be progress. All
the Organising & Scientific Committee members are deserved commendations for
your serious work to promote peace through education and CSR projects.” By
Dr. Stephen Gill, Ansted Poet Laureat, Doctorate Degree recipient and Advisory
Council member (Canada)
“Greetings. Thank you for the 2nd
International Conference Organising and Scientific Committee for keeping me
informed. I believe CSR is in its infancy stage but it is
gaining ground with growth. In fact, what there is a determination and
a dedication to tackle both environmental and societal matters. This
suggests that CSR is becoming a corporate goal and if firms are to function
effectively in our society, then; it seems reasonable to expect them to
contribute more to the quality of life than just supplying goods and services.
Firms have to adapt to CSR and be prepared to assume a broader responsibility to
society than ever before. I wish all of you have a successful launching ceremony
in Penang. With best regards.” Prof. Abdulrazzak Charbaji, Ph.D With best
regards” By Dr. Abdul Razzak Charbaji
“Congratulations
on the launching ceremony of 2nd CSR international conference to be held in
Malaysia on 29th May 2004. May I present a paper for the Conference
in order to support the meaningful international meeting Look forward to seeing
more information from you. Best regards” By Dr. Chen-Fong Wu, Chairman of
Dep. Business Administration of Providence University in Taiwan
“The
conference organised by Ansted University and its foundation will not only offer
academics the opportunity to interact with an international consortia of fellow
academics but just as importantly enable us to learn more about current research
being carried out on Corporate Social Responsibility whilst enjoying the
renowned Malaysian hospitality. I anticipate that the wide array of topics to be
reviewed. It will indeed transcend the usual parameters of subject areas.
Needless to add that it is indeed with eagerness that I await the Corporate
Social Responsibility Conference. I have no doubt that the conference will be a
resounding success for Ansted University, its associates and Penang. Good luck
with the organisation and with the preparation stages. See you all soon in
Penang” By Ms. Diana Luck, Visiting Lecturer of London Metropolitan
University (U.K)
“I take
this opportunity to send you my heartiest congratulations on your holding a
launching of the International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility at
Hotel Equatorial, Penang on 29 May 2004 and wish this programme a grand
success under Roger Haw and David Crowther’s able stewardship, as it heralds
the glorious CSR Conference.
Roger Haw, I
hope the 2nd CSR International Conference programme held on 29 May at Hotel
Equatorial in Penang, Malaysia was a great success under your able stewardship.
I am proud at your being selected the chairman of the conference and sure the
conference will certainly be crowned with a more glorious success. I have grown
curious to know what you will do with the greetings messages you have received
so far on the occasion of the CRS launching function. I shall certainly send
another greetings message, congratulating you on the success you have achieved
in organizing the CSR Conference launching function. Can I suggest to you to
compile all the greetings messages you have received so far into a mini-book and
circulate its copies among the delegates at the 2nd CSR Conference and that
would enhance the prestige of the conference. I sincerely assure you will
always have me by you. With my kind regards and best wishes. Sincerely yours” By
Dr. Bhaskar Roy Barman, Ansted Honorary Advisory Council member (India)
“We human
beings are at the most crucial turning point of civilization. We of course
welcome the technological revolution and day-to-day development of science. But
it seems that we are losing many things like ethics, social and human values,
our culture and wisdom. I believe widely culture is the key of development.
Presently to match with technology we are moving apart from human society and
culture that is "live on letting others to live". This is our
responsibility. Internet connectivity has now fragmented us from our social and
cultural lives. Individualism cannot not facilitate culture and development.
Therefore, social responsibility is a big issue of the present time.
I am very much pleased to know that a cd-rom on "Social
Responsibility:an International Journal" is going to be launched
on 29th May published by Ansted University Asia Regional Service
Center that would be considered as the best practice in keeping with the times.
I would like to welcome this novel initiative and trust Ansted University Asia
Regional Service Center will continue this initiative for the new generation.
Thanks” By Prof. Dr. Sultan Muhammad Razzak, Executive Director
Forum for Culture and Human Development Bangladesh, Ansted Alumni and External
Professor (Bangladesh)
“The staff
and management of the Pacific International University, together with all the
members of the Board of Governors, wishes to congratulate the Conference
Organising and Scientific Committee for organising the 2nd CSR
International Conference in Malaysia. Dr. Roger Haw, we admire your extreme
contributions especially for this occasion on the 29th of May 2004. Despite our
absence, we encourage you and all the members of the CSR Committee and wish you
all of you a very successful event.” By Prof. Dr. Downey Barbara, Registrar
of Pacific International University
“Thank you
Roger Haw for your invitation. I am personally very happy and proud of you and
your Organising Committee for launching the CSR International Conference in
Penang, Malaysia. The world of today needs such ceremonies, which communicates
and provides valuable support education to business people, students as well as
to all educators throughout the world. I sincerely wish all of you lot of
success in every step of this great effort, which is rare and unique in its
kind. Best Wishes” Prof. Dr.
Arthur White, Vice-President of Pacific International University
“I have
come across your message just now and hasten to send following message, which I
hope may reach you in time for your Program designed for the 2nd CSR
International Conference launching ceremony on May 29. It gives me a great
pleasure to be invited to extend a supporting message to the forthcoming
launching ceremony for the promotion of the 2nd CSR International Conference in
Malaysia. It is now a common knowledge that the future of the green Earth may
need concerted efforts of mankind to preserve the environment, and that a
citizen, being a stakeholder of any organized institution such as a corporate,
may do something positive toward the end. CSR is mostly incorporated into
the corporate strategy and management to survive, while SRI tends to respond to
social needs of CSR as a useful means with quantitative analysis of sustainable
improvements. I have every confidence in the success of Ansted projects, which
may bring forth a fruit of wisdom from discussions and listening to other
stakeholders.” By Respectfully, Dr. M.A. OKA Honorary Advisory Council
Member (Japan)
“I wish to
congratulate you for launching the 2nd CSR International Conference
in Malaysia. Ansted University has always been successful in every such event
yet I am convinced that success will follow you in all the ways you step. No
doubt this is already successful, the Saturday launching ceremony will be an
important ceremony in Penang for those CSR keen learners and researchers. It is
a great pleasure to see our colleagues Roger Haw and David Crowther for developing
such prorammes. I understand that such a conference needs hard work and
multiplying efforts in order to reach this auspicious moment of launching it. Of
course, I would like to extend my appreciation to the entire Organising and
Scientif Committee globally. The
29th day of May 2004, will be a very memorable day in the history of Ansted
University. Malaysian must be very proud of such organisers frequently as Ansted
University pursues very attractive and valuable ceremonies in different national
and international locations. I can feel that I will miss a lot by not being able
to attend this ceremony but I will not miss to wish success to Roger Haw and his
collaborators. See you in Penang. GOD BLESS YOU” By Prof. Dr Jeev
(Mauritius), Ansted Honorary Doctorate Degree recipient cum External Professor
“I am
pleased to be invited by the Ansted University Asia Regional Service Centre in
Malaysia to send my message World Peace – a Social Responsibility. I
congratulate Ansted University and its Foundation as well as the entire
Organising team in Malaysia for initiating such an important issue. I believe
education is the Master Key, which opens all doors of Human Civilization. More
education means more civilization and a better world. Better-education minds
understand better that without peace there cannot be proper civilization.
Educational Institutions should make teaching social responsibility a core
practice in education so that young people develop the convictions and skills
needed to shape a safe, sustainable, democratic, and just world. West Cost
University and its associated institutions work internationally to enhance human
minds to understand the fruits of Peace. In this World, there cannot be any
peace without peace and as such we the educators and the educational
institutions should work to educate human minds to develop conviction among our
students to help develop peace in this Planet, known as Earth. Best Wishes”
By Prof. Sarfraz
Lloyd, President of West Coast University, (Republic
of Panama, Central America)
The global
promotion of corporate social responsibility is a primary concern to all and our
duty of care and responsibility towards maintaining and upgrading society and
the environment is paramount. I wish the launching ceremony and future
conference and those involved in it every success in this very valuable
mission.” By Professor Herbert J Manners, Founder and President of the
Group of International Professional bodies in the U.K –The Institute of
Management Specialists, The Institute of Manufacturing, Professional Business
and Technical Management, The Academy of Multi-skills & The Academy of
Executives & Administrators (U.K)
“Thank you
for sending E Mail message to me with regard to the launching ceremony of the 2nd
CSR International Conference at Hotel Equatorial Penang. Malaysia. However, it is indeed a privilege and honour to send you a
message of support to the noble mission of Ansted University whose name says it
all. " A Noble System of Technology for Educational Development ".
Also, without the indefatigable leadership of its founding member Prof. Dr Roger
Haw for his vision to the road ahead in the
21st Century and with modern technology , it is now possible for any
citizen in the world to get a good education which in itself is the most
excellent training and development in Social Responsibility. Well Dr Roger Haw,
our mission ahead is to make this vision a reality and to make this world a
better place to live in dignity and respect in our United Nations family. Kindly
convey my best wishes to Ansted Univerrsity Management team and Alumni members
as well as the entire Organising Committee members for the Success of this 2nd
CSR International Conference. With
kindest regards. Yours sincerely.” By Dr George Leung (U.K), Ansted
University Honorary Advisory Council member
“With
all my pleasure I quote below my supporting message for the 2nd CSR
International Conference in Malaysia:
Peaceful coexistence, and humanitarian spirit, must constitute the
principal elements of Life for all the people in the world. Every movement, upon
all nations, which observe these ideals, must earn our support, our respect, our
devotion. I send my congratulations to all the members of ANSTED University and
its Asia Regional Service Center as well as the Organising Committee because,
for one more time, they proved their effective humanitarian service by
organizing the 2nd International Conference in Malaysia promoting
social responsibility globally. Also, I would like to give my deepest wishes and
thanks to Professor Roger Haw, as the Chairman of 2nd CSR International
Conference Organising Committee, for all this dedication and devotion in
promoting dialogue, unity and the search for durable solutions to all problems
which destroy a better future for mankind around the world.” By Mr.
Antonios G. Katikas, Homeopath [Greece] , Ansted Alumni
“I would
really like to attend the 2nd CSR International Conference in
November and I am going to try my best to do that. As ever in peace and
friendship” By Ms. Irene Sharkey (Canada)
“Roger Haw,
How
nice it is to hear from you that you and your colleagues took my messages
seriously and made the action so promptly! Several similar organizations are
there in UN and North America, but I think the best one is IPPC (European
Integrated pollution Prevention and Control) I hope
that CSR contributes to prevent environmental pollution. It is my pleasure to
send this supporting message to the participants on the 2nd CSR
International Conference Launching Ceremony on 29th May in Penang,
Malaysia. Also to all delegates from various countries who will be attending the
2nd International Conference and Workshop on Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR) on November, in Penang, Malaysia, 2004. I heard that the
event is deemed to promote, encourage, and advocate a greater sense of social
responsibility towards society, the environment, and to ensure a better future
for mankind. As
well documented many people in the world are suffering from chronic exposure to
several chemicals (environmental toxins) discharged from cars, industries, wars
and several other sources, and man-made ozone, as result of a chemical reaction
with those exhausts and emissions, causing allergic diseases such as asthma, and
malignant diseases in several organs. We also cannot overlook the threats to
many chemicals in water such as mercury, a potent neurotoxin, which can cause
irreversible damage to the brain, cardiovascular system, and kidneys in adults,
in addition to reducing fertility. Mercury poisoning in man is well known
as Minamata disease (MD), which is methyl mercury
poisoning that occurred in humans who ingested fish and shellfish contaminated
by methyl mercury discharged in waste water from a chemical plant (Chisso Co.
Ltd.).MD was first officially "discovered" in 1956 in Minamata City,
south-west region of Japan's Kyushu Island. The marine products in Minamata Bay
displayed high levels of Hg contamination (5.61 to 35.7 ppm). Dr M.Harada
reported that the numbers of chronic MD patients who manifested symptoms
gradually over an extended period of time was still on the increase in Japan and
also in the world. How can we prevent these threats of man-made environmental
pollution? There are several organizations, which aim to prevent these threats.
For instance,
the EU has a set of common rules on permitting for industrial installations.
These rules are set out in the so-called IPPC, Integrated Pollution Prevention
and Control. In essence, the IPPC Directive is about minimizing pollution from
various point sources throughout the EU. In EU, over the last decades tremendous
improvements have been achieved in industry regarding several major polluting
substances. It said that exactly the same rules apply to all 15 'old' EU
countries and 'new' Member States (Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia and Latvia). Back
to Asian countries we still do not have such organizations. I think this is the
time to establish a similar corporate machine in Asian countries. I do hope that
CSR contributes to promote and assist to establish such an organization in
Malaysia first and then in all other Asian counties for humans and other species
to survive in our irrecoverable planet.” By Prof. Dr. Koki
Shimoji, M.D., PhD, FRCA; Founding member of Ansted University Medical School,
Ansted University Honorary Doctorate Degree Recipient, Professor Emeritus,
Niigata University Graduate School of Medicine; Professor, Ube Frontier
University Graduate School of Human Sciences (Japan)
“The
Launching Ceremony of the 2nd Corporate Social Responsibility
International Conference, Social Responsibility an International Journal and
Awards Recognition Ceremony on 29th May 2004 in Malaysia and it is my
privilege to join it and enliven the sprit of this unique occasion by sending
this brief supporting message. Ansted University has inform it’s very
inception been in the forefront to offer very best of innovative features to her
global fraternity in consonance with her avowed mission as A Novel System
of Technology for Education Development (ANSTED).
Ansted’s alumni, the Faculty, Professors, the Advisory Committee and the
Board of Governors have always contributed their unstinted support for promoting
World Peace in diverse means and ways, It is heartening indeed to witness yet
another feat/achievement. Ansted University in collaboration with London
Metropolitan University having held the 1st CSR Conference in London
in 2002 was held now holds the 2nd CSR Conference in Malaysia where
the Ansted Social Responsibility International Award, the first kind of
“Prestige Universal Award” Will be presented in Malaysia in November 2004. Ansted
has yet again demanding its vision and mission in global scenario!!
-THREE HEARTY CHEERS!!” By Prof.Dr.A.FrancisP.de Zoysa Chandrartne,
Ansted University Honorary Advisory Council member, Ansted Honorary Doctorate
Degree Recipient, Head Department of English, Acting Dean Faculty of Business
and Public Administration, Institute of Technological studies (Sri Lanka)
“Roger
Haw, I have just received your message on my return from the e-Learn Expo
conference in Moscow – I hope I am not too late to wish your launch event
every success. The vision for a better world you have been striving to realise
has my full support and appreciation. Your work, and that of Ansted University
is vital in acting as a catalyst to a more equitable and sustainable global
society. You have my very best wishes.” By Mr. David Wortley, Ansted
Honorary Advisory Council member, Director of Mass Mitec Creative Collaborative
Communications (U.K)
“Olá,
Roger Haw: I would like to congratulate you and your team for organizing
the 2nd International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility
and especially I wish all of you a lot of success in the CSR International
Conference Launching Ceremony on 29th May 2004.” By Prof. Rute
Abreu. Professora
Adjunta, Departamento de Gestão da , Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão do
, Instituto Politécnico da Guarda (Portugal)
“I
just now saw your message, having been busy teaching and taking care of family
matters. I know it is late to send you the supporting message but I surely
do send you my very best wishes. Taking responsibility for ourselves in
the great matrix of the universe, especially our little corner of it, is
important. Doing so says much about us as humans. Linking ourselves
despite differences extends our abilities.” By Mr. Bill, Ansted Honorary
Advisory Council member, W. J. Karle and Associates, Consultants
in the Knowledge Age (Canada)
“I want to
use this opportunity to thank the organiser for their effort in respect of
CSR International conference which had made a lot of impact my life and my
community and to the world. I want to say that u should try your possible to
allow some of that had not attended the conference before to attend by sending
proper information to us that will enable us to collect travel visa. Thanks “ By
Mr. Clever Samuel, NIGERIA YOUTH ORGANISATION (Nigeria)
“Prof.
Roger Haw, Congratulations for organizing the 2nd International
Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility. Success to you and all your
Organizing Committee team. Best regards” By
Fátima David, Escola Superior de
Tecnologia e Gestão da Guarda (Portugal).
“Unfortunately
I could not attend the Launch Ceremony of 2nd International Conference on
Corporate Social Responsibility on 29th May. I am sure it was
wonderful and a successful event ceremony. I am looking forward to attend
the CSR Conference in November because I still remember your beautiful Penang
Island and your people hospitality where I have spent many days during my
Malaysia visit in 1992. The CSR Conference series will help academicians to discuss each
other on CSR issues, additionally Social Responsibility: and International
journal will help us to publish our researches in the best way. I want to thank
all the Organising Committee members who have spent a lot of times, efforts and
knowledge for preparing the 2nd International Social Responsibility
Conference to be held in Penang on November 2004.” By Assist. Prof. Kiymet
Tunca Caliyurt PhD, CPA, Trakya
University ,Faculty of Business Administration and Economics, Department of
Accounting and Finance, (TURKEY)
“I
genuinely appreciate your supportive attitude, we who belong to the less
developed countries need it a lot. Keep the good work forever and ever, Best
wishes to your CSR International Conference launching ceremony in Penang,
Malaysia” By Dr. José G. Vargas-Herná´ndez, Centro universitario del Sur
Universidad de Guadalajara (Mexico)
“Hi Prof. Roger Haw: Sorry this is
later than expected. I wasn't sure how to approach the task and had to spend
some time with it in my head before I got it written. It contains my sincerest
best wishes as well as admiration for you and your entire Organising
Committee members work. I hope you can use it on your posting board.
“I am very pleased to offer my congratulations on the
work of Ansted University Asia Regional Service Centre in organizing an
international conference in Penang, Malaysia, as part of its strategic civic
objectives to promote peace through corporate social responsibility globally.
Malaysia is taking a positive step forward. As Malaysia
encourages and advocates among corporations, governmental and non-governmental
organizations, a greater sense of social responsibility towards society, and in
general our environment, we hear the voice of ‘Hope’ in a global forum.
Hope is needed to ensure a better future for all human kind and the rest
of the world. Thank you
Malaysia and Ansted University! This special thanks also goes to Prof. Dr Roger
Haw, Founding member of Ansted University, BVI of U.K
International conferences and workshops such as 2nd
CSR International Conference scheduled for Penang, Malaysia 2004, are the way of
the future. It is through meeting with one another at these kinds of events that
we will better understand how our ideologies and our economies, together with
our social practices and principles unite individuals, and corporate bodies as
citizens of our lovely planet Earth. They
help us see and appreciate the complex forces that are shaping the 21st
century and our local and global economy.
I too believe that corporations need to participate in
the responsibilities of building a healthy society. The economy is basically
about providing work for human beings so that we can live and experience a sense
of well-being. Work is also an
integral part of our living standards; so are state-run services. However, many
states no longer provide these services and more states are reducing these
services. Frequently the income
derived from wage earnings alone is not enough to sustain families nor in many
cases individuals. Large families,
single parent families, and our elders are the ones who suffer most from the
loss of state provided services. If
the state is no longer providing the types of services needed by its citizens,
then who will provide these services? Some may say that each individual is
responsible for his or her own fortune. But this perspective does not recognize
that we are not all equally equipped to do this.
After the devastation of World War II, our world
leaders were much more concerned with giving hope to people that a better
world…a better life… for all was possible.
I think so-called ‘Welfare states’ were developed so that people
would be free from want and would be provided the services and benefits needed
for their well-being. Unfortunately
since then things have changed a great deal.
Since the 1970s many of the welfare states were
reorganized according to the new conservatism that placed more importance on
making profits and being successful than on providing hope for a better
tomorrow, through state intervention, especially to those disadvantaged.
Things have changed even more with the new technologies that provide for
faster communication and transfer of monies across borders. There is much
concern even in Canada over the rapid pace of the globalization of national
economies. And with the reorganization of former communist states into the world
capitalist economy, corporations have become an increasingly complex partner in
the development of economic policies and trade agreements.
So we are looking for better responses to our problems and concerns not
only in economic terms, but also in terms of social policies and programs.
Indeed Globalization is a challenge, but I think it
offers a dynamic challenge to the world – to our leaders in government and in
business – and to our citizens. These changes open up space for a
transformation of our society, no matter where we live.
Your conference will help the world to do that…to build a better
tomorrow.
From your Press release Ansted University must be quite
pleased to invite international discussion on current economic realities
combined with the complex issue of social responsibility.
What is possible? What can be hoped for?
If we remember our histories, we will recognize these global forces as
forces constructed from the actions of human beings and thus under the control
of human beings. I think your
conference will do much good.
Ansted University Asia
Regional Service Center International Conference and the Workshop in Penang,
Malaysia is to promote Corporate Social Responsibility globally. You are taking
a big step in discussing these concerns. Perhaps
not all corporate leaders are only after money.
Perhaps they too see that social responsibility includes many things
including being able to respond adequately to realities faced by individuals
such as fear and anxiety over loss of jobs, unfair labour practices, absence of
labour laws and standards, and degradation of the environment. On the other hand
even countries and states dread the shock and fear that comes from knowing and
experiencing enormous amounts of financial capital and then loosing it.
We have seen that globalization is not one thing - it
has both positive and negative characteristics that need to be better
understood. Eastern countries like
yours, surely can better understand the experiences of Korea, Taiwan and
Malaysia and thus can inform the global debate. Together, with representatives
from 60 countries from around the world, from universities, from non-government
organizations and from multinational corporations, both you and your
participants will have the opportunity to explore how to make profits by being
mindful of local as well as global economic and social realities. I have faith
and hope in your work Roger Haw.
In closing, I
send my sincere congratulations on the launch of your exciting venture and hope
for the emergence perhaps of a different economic model
- maybe there is one that can respond in a fair and deliberate manner to
our social and economic needs at the local and global levels.
I wish you all the best in your endeavours to do the world good.” By
Irene Sharkey, ENERI and Associates Education Consultants (Canada)
“It is with
much joy that I read of this 2nd CSR International Conference to be held in
Penang, Malaysia on November 2004. I wish it maximum success.” By Mr.
Mbarga Damien, President of Cameroon Ozone Club (Cameroon)
"A
big activity will be realized by Ansted University in Pennag as a wonderful
application on Social Responsibility. An accumulation and sharing
philosophy on Social Responsibility with performance of all the scientific board
members all over of the World. It is a kind of beneficial and hard effort
reflections, organized by Prof. Dr. Roger Haw. Thanks to him and his Organising
Committee team members. Can share this activity will be very proud for us and
for all delegates at a nice city Penang. Thanks for included my supporting
message to the list. Indeed it is a very big honour for me. I look forward to
meeting all of you and international delegates in Malaysia on November. I would
like to light a peace candle with your team at Penang. Best regards."
By Prof Dr. R. Seminur Topal, Yildiz, Technical University- TURKEY, Ansted
University Honorary Advisory Council and Honorary Doctorate Degree Recipient
(Turkey)
“I am sure the 2nd International
Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility Launching Ceremony on 29th May at
Equatorial Hotel in Penang, Malaysia, was a great success, as will be the
Conference. It is nice to know that institutions as the Ansted University are
taking care of the organisation of this kind of events.” Dr.
Esther Ortiz, University of Murcia (Spain)
“Corporate
Social Responsibility is inter disciplinary by nature. Social Responsibility in
my opinion cannot belong to any exclusive academic domain. The series of
conferences initiated by Professor David Crowther of London Metropolitan
University and Dr. Roger Haw of Ansted University is pioneering work in this
field as it provides a platform for academics, professionals and social workers
from all over the world, to exercise, their opinions as to the broad '
definitions' of CSR augmented by its inherent multi disciplinary character. As a
practitioner of Distance Education, I personally am attracted to such an
episteme.
I
wish the ensuing conference in Penang, and all future conferences a huge
success.” Dr. A.S.Guha, Regional Director, IGNOU, Ansted University
Honorary Advisory Council member cum Programme Director (INDIA)
“Dear Sir.
Prof. Dr. Roger Haw, Thank you for your mail inviting me to contribute to the
supporting messages for the launching ceremony for promoting the 2nd CSR
International Conference in Malaysia, scheduled for 29th May (Saturday) 2004.
Unfortunately your message arrived when I was away for the long weekend public
holiday and has just arrived today. I am sorry that I missed submitting my
contribution to the event but hopefully the launching was successful and that
other members of the Ansted Family did contribute gloriously in honour of the
launching of the 2nd International Conference in Malaysia. Please accept
our congratulations on you and your Oragnising Committee successful launching of
the CSR Conference.
We also
confirm the receipt today of the Conference Programme's brochure and the CD-ROM
on International Journal on Social Responsibility Volume 1, No. 2004, just
as you promised. It is beautifully designed but we have not loaded the
CD-ROM as yet. It is a clever and wonderful way of circulating an
electronic Journal. We believe that in due course, this Journal shall be a
fertile ground for international contributions of diverse intellectual views on
Social Responsibility. Well Done Professor!
We took out a
full gloss-colour page joint-advertisement in Amity bi-monthly Magazine that is
distributed in the U.S., U.K., Ireland, West Indies, Africa and another
Ansted University dedicated advertisement in the bi-weekly Newspaper
distributed in the UK, W.I. and Africa, due to be published in June. We
hope to continue along these lines in the near future and test the results as we
go along. I shall be in contact with you in no distant date. With regards and
best wishes.” Dr. E.C. King, Director of
London Centre for Information Technology, Programme Director of Ansted
University cum Advisory Council member (U.K)
“Dear Prof.
Roger Haw & Prof. David Crowther, Congratulations for the excellent
initiative both of you have taken to start an international journal on Social
Responsibility and organize an annual International Conference on Social
Responsibility. Information about the launching ceremony of these events has
reached me a bit too late but I will do well not to miss the November grand
conference to be held in Penang, Malaysia. Keep up the excellent work of
developing Ansted University into a prominent institution of learning! Yours
sincerely” By Associate Prof. Adams Bodomo, University of Hong Kong
“I
have received the CSR Conference booklet and CD, quite impressive” Professor
Dr William A Eydler, Ansted University Honorary Doctorate Degree Recipient (USA)
“Roger
Haw, The Social Responsibility journal CD arrived yesterday (2004 June 02).
I have not had time to read it yet but I did look at your introduction. Of
course, it is great to receive a welcoming message. It is even better to
get a better view of you. You do well on TV!
The CD packaging is done so very well. I am pleased that your group
took the added effort and expense to use a high quality CD envelope that reduces
scratching of the disk surface and makes it easy to bind into any conference
publication. I wish I could attend the conference but you can imagine the cost
is prohibitive. I presently am readying my trip to the Philippines where I will
be working on faculty development with a university seeking further
accreditation. This is a voluntary job arranged via Canada' and the
Philippine's governments. The governments cover my expenses (travel, etc.)
but I do not charge my consulting fee. The job is one way to give back to
society what I have received. Best wishes to your colleagues, to your loved
ones, and to you” By W. J. Karle, Ansted University Honorary
Advisory Council member, Consultants in the Knowledge Age (Canada)
“Many
congratulations on the CSR in Penang conference initiative. CSR around the world
is developing very well, and while many organisations are still at the beginning
of their journey, and some have yet to start, conferences like this are an ideal
way of getting the very important message about CSR across to more and more
companies and organisations. Good luck with it” By Professor David Birch,
Director, Corporate Citizenship Research Unit, Deakin University, (Australia)
and general editor, Journal of Corporate Citizenship (2005-2007)
“Hola Dr. Roger Haw and Organising
Committee members: I would like to congratulate your for organizing the 2nd
International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility. I wish a lot of
success in the Conference.” Dr. Isabel Gallego, Facultad de Economia y
Empresa, Universidad de Salamanca.(Spain)
“Dr. Roger Haw, Please accept my
suppor for the Organising Committee’s exceptional fostering of Corporate
Social Responsibility knowledge, and your Official Launching Ceremony on 29th
May 2004 in Penang, Malaysia. Please
accept my congratulations to you and colleagues who are doing an excellent
service to humanity. I will do my best to attend the Conference, and I hope to
get more researchers from Europe to come at your wonderful Penang to attend the
CSR Conference. Please accept best
regards” By Prof. Dr Timi Ecimovic, Medosi, Ansted University Honorary
Doctorate Degree recipient, Advisory Council member cum External Professor
(Republic of Slovenia)
“Dear Prof. Roger Haw, thank you
for the invitation to participate the 2nd International Conference on
Corporate Social Responsibility to be held on November in Penang, Malaysia which
Mr. William Reuben a Senior Social Scientist, Environmentally and Socially
Sustainable Development for the Latin America and the Caribbean Region of The
World Bank had forwarded to me. I
am liaising with various colleagues with an interest in this theme, and will be
giving careful consideration to possible participation in the conference. I will
let you know. Best regards,” Mr.
Jeff Thindwa, Acting Coordinator Participation and Civic Engagement Group,
Social Development Department, United Nations, NY, USA
“I am
responding to your message regarding the invitation to attend CSR Conference in
Penang, Malaysia, since Mr. Vincent McClean is currently on mission and
therefore away from the office. Mr. McClean has asked me to convey to you that
we have forwarded your message to our Regional Office in Bangkok. I am positive
that our colleagues in Bangkok will get in touch with you if they would be able
to participate in the Conference, or if they could otherwise be of any help.
With best regards” By Johanna de Winter, Programme Officer
UNODC, United Nations, New York Office, USA
“Congratulations
on hosting what will prove to be the most significant conference on corporate
social responsibility to date. The international reach of this program is
commensurate with the importance of the subject.” Dr. Nicholas
Capaldi, Legendre-Soule Distinguished Chair in Business Ethics, College of
Business Administration, Loyola University New Orleans (USA)
“Dear
Professor Roger Haw, I wish to thank you for all efforts you are taking to
promote the Corporate Social Responsibility as a powerful means that enables us
all to share and spread the values of PEACE among cultures and nations. I feel
honoured and very emotional to be given an opportunity to participate in such an
important event. I wish you success from the bottom of my heart. Many thanks
indeed for sending me this impressive material. I apologize for not sending you
my message on time; I had serious problems with my computers. I would especially
like to thank you for giving me this opportunity at your conference and if you
need anything I can do regarding the preparations please do not hesitate to
contact me. This
is something absolutely fantastic!!! Today I am creating my plan how to use my
network contacts in order to promote this conference. I will be happy to forward
this wonderful letter of invitation all around the world. Best
regards” By Dr. Branka Mraovic, Associate Professor, Faculty of Geodesy,
University of Zagreb (Croatia)
“I just
received the announcement of the conference November 21 and 23. I am very happy
to have another opportunity to visit Penang. I need to first get all the
information about the costs. I am letting you know that I would need a letter of
invitation to the 2nd International Conference. I will be sending my abstract
shortly. If there is anything that I can do to help you with the conference,
please let me know.” By Prof. Kenneth E. Paprock, Educational
Administration and Human Resource Development, Texas A&M University (USA)
“Dear
Professor Haw, Thank you for bringing the CSR International Conference to my
attention. I will circulate it within United Nations University’s network.” By
Mr. Ara Kazandjian, Senior Information Assistant (Finland)
“Thanks for sending the CSR
Conference brochure & Social Responsibility International Journal to me. I
wish all of you all the success and looking forward to learn of your
progress.” By Prof. J. Behari (India)
“Dear
Prof. Roger Haw, Thank you for your e-mail communication dated 3 June 2004
inviting the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity to
participate in the 2nd CSR Conference on Corporate Social
Responsibility to be held from 21 to 23 November 2004 in Penang, Malaysia. The
Secretariat recognizes the importance of discussing the main concerns or
problems related to Stakeholders and Social Responsibility. Unfortunately,
I regret to inform you that, due to previous commitments, it will not be
possible for the Secretariat to participate in this important event neither to
provide you with sponsorship. I
take this opportunity to wish you a successful meeting.” Mr. Hamdallah
Zedan, Executive Secretary of the Secretariat of the
Convention on Biological Diversity
“Thanks
very much for this invitation to attend the CSR Conference to be held in
Malaysia. It looks like an exciting conference. Unfortunately, I have
an obligation for those dates. The theme of the conference is of special
interest to me, especially since I am hard at work on a new stakeholder book. Best
wishes” By Prof. Ed Freeman, Darden
Virginia University
“Good
wishes for 2nd International Conference on CSR in Penang, Malaysia.” By
Prof. Albin Berky (Australia)
“Many
thanks for the nice CD contains of Corporate Social Responsibility papers and
Ansted University news and activities. It is really interesting and useful for
me. With best wishes from Dr. Sergei Lyz” (Moscow)