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 == The Idea Fund, or International socio-economic foundation Idea, ==  www.isefi.by

The Idea Fund is a centre of communication between civil society, business community and the state. Due to such cross-sector partnership, businesses along with state support will be able to satisfy social needs of our society, while promoting a company’s image and gaining commercial profit. This form of cooperation, promoted by the Fund, is based on the notion of corporate and social responsibility (CSR).

Promotion of CSR activities in Belarus is one of the Fund’s core objectives. Communication framework, enhanced by the Fund, is based on a new progressive model B2S (business to society), according to which any commercial activity should contribute to the preservation and development of social values.

The Idea Fund was established in May 2011.

By promoting a constructive dialogue between business and society, state and business, society and state, the Fund initiates positive changes in the Belarusian society. According to the Fund’s standards “Any business initiatives should serve for the society”. Due to its close cooperation with the government and business authorities, the Fund is able to initiate, develop and monitor some unique social programmes in such spheres as culture, education, sports, tourism, media, services and etc. Besides, one of the Fund’s key aims is to represent the image of modern Belarus abroad.

Idea's Goal:

- to harmonize relations between businesses, government and society in Belarus by establishing a sound mechanism for effective corporate and social communication;

Idea's Objectives: - to develop the CSR segment in Belarus; - to support the society in its cultural, economic and ecological development; - to support and promote projects, social and business initiatives on the local, regional and state level; - to work out and accomplish programmes for international cooperation, etc.