Hevina S. Dashwood is a Professor of Political Science at Brock University, Canada. Dashwood’s research is focused on private global governance, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and global norms dissemination, as reflected in her highly regarded book The Rise of Global Corporate Social Responsibility: Mining and the Spread of Global Norms (Cambridge University Press, 2012). She also has numerous book chapters and articles in peer-reviewed journals related to CSR and mining, including the Canadian Journal of Political Science, Canadian Journal of Development Studies, Business and Society Review, and Business and Society. In addition, she has published widely on CSR adoption on the part of global mining companies, including their participation in multi-stakeholder partnerships and global governance initiatives.
Dashwood’s current research examines the local adoption of global standards designed to improve the governance of the natural resource sector in resource-rich countries. She is the Principal Investigator of a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)-funded research project on the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). In collaboration with academics based in Canada, Nigeria, and Ghana, the project explores why the implementation of EITI in Ghana and Nigeria has not led to developmental benefits for local mining communities.
In addition, Dr. Dashwood has been recognized by the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance Award for Excellence in Teaching many times (2012, 2016, and 2020).
Wayne Dunn is the founder of the CSR Training Institute and CSR | ESG Institute. A former Professor of Practice in sustainability at McGill University, he is recognized as a global thought leader and pragmatic problem solver, frequently speaking on business, social responsibility, economics, and strategy at events worldwide.
He is an award-winning global sustainability expert with extensive teaching, writing, lecturing and advisory service experience. He is supported by an extensive faculty and advisory team.
Leadership on SDGs & Business “The pedigree speaks for itself…Pragmatic and global thought leadership on aligning SDGs and business.”
Dr. Eugene Owusu
Special Advisor to the President
of Ghana on the SDGs
Demystified ESG, SDG & CSR “It demystified ESG, SDG, and CSR. Very simple and engaging learning.”
Robert Gyamfi
Head of Community Engagement
Future Global Resources
A Practical & Realistic Approach “Professor Dunn brings a practical and realistic approach to CSR and shared value, blending theory and practice to develop pragmatic approaches that address real-world challenges.”
Dr. Ellis Armstrong
Former CFO
BP Exploration
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Kojo Busia
Snr. Mineral Sector Governance
Advisor,
United Nations Economic
Commission for Africa/UNECA
Just What I Needed “Pragmatic, strategic, and full of practical insights. Just what I needed.”
Gifty Owusu-Nhyira
ESG & Sustainability Coordinator
Ecobank West Africa
Really Practical
‘…useful beyond expectation, has given me a clear perspective’
Leonard J. Mkude
Accountant General
United Republic of Tanzania
“The Masterclass reinforced the importance of ESG and challenged me to articulate its value proposition.”
Ross Mitchell
Verdensure
