List Of Abbreviations Abstract

Introduction To The Study

Chapter One: Definitions, Evolutlon And Function Of Corporate Social Responslbility Theory

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Evolution of the Corporate Social Responsibility

1.3 Defining CSR

1.4 The dichotomy between profits and social goals

1.5 Considerations for the 21st century according to CSR

1.5.1 United Nations initiative ofbusiness and human rights

1.5.1.1. The governance gaps 1.5.2 Guidelines and Principies

1.5.3 Reporting initiatives

1.5.4. Industry standards and management systems

1.5.5 Brief reference to the local content policies

Chapter Two: the social conflicits and local economic impacts presented by the operation of extractive industries

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Brief background on the economic approach of the resource curse theory

2.2.1. The Reinter States

2.3. Brief background on the social and political approach of the resource curse theory

2.4 Brief background to the possible solutions of the curse

Chapter Three: The Aproach Of The Local Content Initiatives

3.1 Introduction

3.2 What are actions or policies of local content?

3.2.1. The strategy of local content

3.2.2. The host Government

3.2.3. The companies

3.2.3.1. Theoretical suppor