Status of CSR in Oman
Recent Development in Community
Engagement
Dr. Amel Abdallah
CSR as a Tool of Development
protect and develop
human and natural
resources in society
Role of private
sector and
government
Balance between
law, ethics and
profits
CSR in Oman & Islamic Culture
Omani legal system is influenced
by the rules of Islamic Sharia
Social Responsibility (CR)
known in Oman 14
centuries ago.
Mandatory nature of
social responsibility in
Oman.
Different Resources of CSR in Oman
Resources of CSR in Oman
Traditional
sources
Modern
Sources
Traditional sources of CSR in
Oman
[ Islamic Sharia]
Sunnah
Quran
Quran
Art 177 of
sorit al
Bakarah
“ righteousness is not to turn your
face towards east and west in
prayer but righteousness is the one
who believes in Allah, the last day ,
the angels, the book, the prophet
and who give his money in spite of
love for it, to kinsfolk, orphans,
poor people and wayfarer…..Etc
Sunnah
all of you are guardians and
responsible to his subjects”
God bless tolerant man in case of
sale or purchase.
Monopolization is a wrongful act
Gifts for Responsible considered
as a bribe
Different Hadith of
Prophet Mohamed
preventing
monopolization and
corruption. Encouraging
good behavior of traders
Modern Sources
of CSR in Oman
Omani National
Laws
UN Principles of
CSR
UN principles of CSR /2000
Human
Rights
AntiCorruption
Labour
Environment
Human Rights
The Omani constitution
1996
Omani penal law 1974 and
penal procedure
Oman national committee
of Human rights by royal
decree 124/2008 ,
corporations should support
and respect the protection
of internationally declared
human rights and make sure
that they are not complicit in
human rights abuses
Labour
Omani Labour law issued by royal
decree No.35/2003
(art.11) prevented discrimination
between workers,
(art.75)prevent child labour
under 15 years old
(art .80) 0rganized women labour.
corporations encouraging the
freedom of association,
elimination of forced, compulsory
and child labour. corporation
responsible to eliminate
discrimination in respect of
employment and occupation.
Environment
Royal decree
114/2001 of
environment
protection &
antipollution.
Royal decree
115/2001
protecting sources
of running water
corporations bound by supporting
protective approach to
environmental challenges; carry
out initiatives to promote greater
environmental responsibility; and
developing and diffusing
environed mentally friendly
technologies
Corruption
Omani penal law has its
regulations against officials’
misconduct .
Bribery (art.154), misuse of
public function(art 160)
misappropriation ) Art.159),
Oman still need more
regulations to implement the
principle of anti- corruption)
Regulations
of penal law are
not enough
UN principles of CSR
stated that corporation
should work against
corruption in all its
forms, including
extortion and bribery.
Omani regulations of CSR
General regulations
could be applied to
CSR
some rules relating to
principles of faire
completion and
trader’s behavior in
Commercial code.
No special regulations
for CSR
Neither in Commercial
code nor in company
law.
Role of Private sector in CSR
national and multinational corporations in private sector such as SHELL, HSBC, NAWRAS,
Al ZUBAIR declared their initiatives in CSR, in different fields , But is it enough?!!!
Environmental
Protection
Social
Infrastructure
Health
Sports and
Recreation
Culture &
Heritage
Education
Fishing-rods,
not Fish
Employment
Skills & Local
Enterprise
Role of Government
Encourage, protect and
improve initiatives of
private sector
organizing the triple
relationship between
Corporations,
government and society
in a legal frame .
(CSR Bill)
support the mandatory nature
of CSR set of detailed rules
(implementing UN Principles)
Recommendations
CSR could be more effective as a tool of
development in Oman with some more mandatory
rules as follows :
Establish a national fund of
CSR by mandatory financial
contributions from
corporation in order to
indemnify victims of
violations .
Entitle the National
committee of HR to
proceed in penal action
against corporations in
case of violating HR rules.
Create an integral legal frame
for Anti-corruption
Mandatory rules make the
corporation bound by
Annual initiatives in CSR
under supervision of
ministry of social affairs.
Encouraging CSR initiatives
by tax relief .
Modifying penal law
considering the nature of
corporation as a moral
person in case of violations.
Thanks for your
attention