The Minority Chief Whip has urged Parliament to enact a national Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) law.
The Nsawam Adoagyiri legislator emphasised that voluntary CSR efforts in Ghana have led to inconsistencies and missed opportunities for national development.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament on March 27, he argued that Ghana must move beyond discretionary philanthropy and adopt a structured and binding CSR policy to hold corporations accountable for their social, economic, and environmental footprints. "Corporate Social Responsibility is not just an act of charity; it is an ethical obligation for businesses to operate sustainably and contribute meaningfully to society," he stated. "Around the world, CSR is not merely a philanthropic gesture but a strategic imperative that fosters economic growth, social equity, and environmental sustainability.
Ghana, however, has yet to fully harness its transformative potential." The MP highlighted global examples where legislated CSR frameworks have yielded significant benefits.
