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Rather AAMIG helps members to move the social development approach away from a “ handout ” and the inevitable “ sense of dependency ” that results from that approach , and more towards a “ helping hand up ”, and a “ sense of ownership , empowerment and selfreliance ” for local communities .
Many in the industry now understand that such an enlightened approach to corporate social responsibility ( CSR ) can be much more than a cost , a moral obligation or a charitable deed – it can be a source of significant opportunity , innovation and competitive advantage .
Furthermore , AAMIG believes that CSR that is supported by good economic fundamentals is likely to be much more sustainable than that which is driven by moral appeal , philanthropy , licence to operate , reputation or externally imposed box ticking imperatives .
Industry Alignment with the Africa Mining Vision
The Africa Mining Vision ( 2009 ), a collaborative effort by African
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