Est. 1min 11-03-2003 (updated: 07-11-2012 ) Euractiv is part of the Trust Project >>> Languages: Français | DeutschPrint Email Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram The World Bank Institute is developing an online course which aims to explain how policy and businesses function as an integrated system in support of sound CSR practices. Read more with Euractiv World Bank examines its future role in the oil, gas and mining sectorsThe WB is reviewing its future role in the extractive industries with stakeholders, within the global context of poverty reduction and the promotion of sustainable development. Subscribe now to our newsletter EU Elections Decoded Email Address * Politics Newsletters BackgroundThe World Bank Institute programme on Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Competitiveness, together with the UN Global Compact, is in the process of developing an online training module on CSR. The online CSR course aims at providing the participants with an introduction to the fundamental rationale, design, and implementation of CSR programmes in the framework of sustainable competitiveness and good governance. The course targets high-level government officials, leaders from the private sector and civil society, academics, leaders of international organisations, students and journalists. It is already available free of charge in English and it takes about 6-8 hours to complete.