In this globally-connected era, companies recognize that doing business in emerging markets requires a different approach to corporate responsibility and to employee development. Understanding the unique challenges and opportunities inherent to these markets and providing employees with the opportunity to expand their technical and leadership skills while simultaneously providing critically needed services to social enterprises, NGOs, and governments in emerging markets is the driving force behind International Corporate Volunteer Programs. ICV programs go beyond traditional CSR activities in emerging markets by actively engaging companies’ most valuable resources – their people – in transformative, team-based assignments. Commit your company to join global leaders like IBM, FedEx, Dow Corning and others to expand and enhance the reach of these programs combining Corporate Social Responsibility with Employee Engagement and New Market Development.

1. Engage with the leading players in the field and learn about the benefits of these programs by joining the International Corporate Volunteer Group on Linked In.
2. Attend the annual International Corporate Volunteer Conference in Washington, DC in April of 2012 to interact in person with these same leaders and participate in interactive sessions on the topic.
3. Join the Center of Excellence for International Corporate Volunteerism to extend into US development strategy around the world
4. Create your own ICV program to provide the opportunity for your employees to expand their skills while impacting real change in the critical markets of tomorrow.

CDC Development Solutions is the recognized leader in designing, facilitating and measuring impact in international corporate volunteer programs.