| Abstract: | The scale and seriousness of contemporary social problems require a new form of cooperation among governments, companies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The Business Association for the World Social Summit (BUSCO) has undertaken a consultation exercise among heads of companies in various sectors (industry and services) and of different sizes in 30 countries. The business leaders who have been consulted are prepared to assume their civic responsibilities, and go beyond their traditional responsibilities towards their clients, employees, shareholders, suppliers and subcontractors. They accept the need to contribute to an unprecedented amplification of social progress, and to involve themselves in an action programme. |
