Multinationals, Poverty Alleviation and UK Aid: The Complex Quest for Mutually Beneficial Outcomes

This book examines the role of the private sector in UK ODA,critiquing the underlying assumptions of multinational corporation partnerships and identifying where their activities support or undermine ODA goals. It will be of interest to researchers and practitioners in business management, development studies, and political science.

Format: Hardback
Length: 276 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate relationship between the private sector and Official Development Assistance (ODA) by tracing the historical trajectory of its engagement. It then establishes a theoretical and analytical framework to examine the mutually beneficial agenda of UK ODA, emphasizing the idea that ODA can serve the interests of both donor and beneficiary countries.

By extending corporate social responsibility theory to ODA, the book critically challenges the underlying assumptions underlying UK ODA-multinational corporation partnerships. Through in-depth case studies of GlaxoSmithKline plc., Barclays plc., and Anheuser-Busch InBev (formerly SABMiller), the book identifies the areas where multinational corporations support or undermine ODA goals and their implications for the UK's mutual prosperity agenda.

This book appeals to a wide range of scholars and practitioners, including researchers from business management, development studies, and political science, as well as those interested in the role of the private sector in ODA. It provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics between the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, shedding light on the potential for collaboration and synergy in achieving global development goals.

Weight: 690g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032170206