This background report traces both the emergence of corporate responsibility issues as well as their impact in emerging markets. It is followed by a feature which focuses on one of the countries that has enjoyed a high reputation in relation to sustainability – South Africa. Journalist and broadcaster Chris Gibbons takes a closer look at corporate social responsibility issues, at a time when the world’s eyes have been on the continent. This has not only been because this leading African economy hosted the World Cup in 2010, but also the unprecedented growth in the other territories within the African market – a region where disparity and social needs are often highest. (PDF 2MB)