This book investigates the critical link between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and international development. Michael A. Hopkins, a noted CSR practitioner, presents the first explicit examination of how corporations engage with development initiatives. The book details current corporate activities, explores potential future contributions, and argues for CSR's efficacy as a tool to foster economic development and poverty eradication.

This book is regarded as an important and challenging read for professionals in government, business, and NGOs seeking more effective development strategies. It is recognized for its pioneering approach in explicitly connecting corporate social responsibility with international development. The work aims to stimulate new thinking on dynamic methods for initiating development and combating poverty.