Jean Monnet Module at Sokhumi State University: Project Implementation Results and Dissemination

Abstract

At present, the support of the State in order to develop the CSR in Georgia represents important means for the sustainable development of the companies in the long run; it will enlarge the ground for the partnership between the State and business and make significant contribution into attracting new sources for the sustainable growth of economics. Finally, it will facilitate achievement of one of the key priorities of Georgia – integration into the European structures and European market.

The general objective of the Jean Monnet Module project is to improve quality of study programs at Sokhumi State University (SSU) in the field of European integration. Introduction of the module «Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the European Union: Experience for Georgia” will contribute to the training of students at SSU; it will acquaint them with the evolution and forms of CSR in the EU. In order to increase the number of student mobility in the frameworks of EНЕА, it is necessary that students study the experience of CSR in the EU countries and are able to hold an intercultural dialogue. In the period of modern challenges for Georgia, the issue of development of CSR has become extremely important.

The experience of the EU carries more importance for the students, especially, for the students of SSU, where mostly internally displaced persons, also the youth residing in occupied Abkhazia (including representatives of Abkhaz nationalities) are studying, since they are facing the real politic, economic, social challenges of the modern globalized and competitive world; they should take an active part in building the country and determine the course of political and economic development. Therefore, they will be able to use acquired knowledge and experience in their future endeavors and practice at Georgian companies. Moreover, the project activities will contribute to the Georgian entrepreneurs’ awareness of the CSR in the EU countries.