Going beyond corporate philanthropy in the Niger Delta - Sponsored feature: Chevron | Devex

Going beyond corporate philanthropy in the Niger Delta - Sponsored feature: Chevron | Devex: All too often corporate social responsibility has, over the years, meant occasional grants and handouts to people in need, with little regard to achieving sustainable development in the long run.



Things are changing. As governments struggle with tight budgets, and business leaders discover the dangers of operating in volatile regions of the world where residents lack security, food and other basic necessities, new partnerships are forming that have the potential to transform and lift communities out of poverty.