THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MONSANTO'S CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMS ON SOUTH AFRICA LOCAL FARMERS (2007 - 2010)

Abstract

This thesis discusses about the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility program of Monsanto towards the local farmers in developing country like South Africa during 2007 2010. In 2002, Monsanto as Multi-National Corporation that come from the super power country like the United States of America purchased the biggest two agricultural seed company from South Africa and merged them become Dekalb brand. This thesis analyze how Monsanto implement the corporate social responsibility program to the local farmers in South Africa, further the case in Makhathini Flats region. In order to have a good image in front of the local farmers, Monsanto have a cooperation with non-governmental organization in South Africa such as African Agriculture Technology Foundation, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, and National Agriculture Research Systems in South Africa. Besides that, to implement their program Monsanto got funded from the United States Agency for International Development and Gates Foundation. This thesis use qualitative approach with a clear descriptive writing. The writer found that, the implementation corporate social responsibility program by Monsanto has increased the life of local farmers in South Africa. Program the water efficient maize for Africa, the seeds of campaign, and funded to Buhle Academy as non-governmental organization to give the training over local farmers across South Africa region. This thesis uses the English School of International Relations theory and corporate social responsibility concept that becomes the umbrella for corporate social responsibility on the implementation program by Monsanto towards the local farmers in South Africa. Materials and data for this thesis were obtained from the official publication of the Government, African Center for Biosafety, and Agriculture of South African White Paper, official statement from the Monsanto's Head of Government Affairs and Public Affairs South Africa, Monsanto Technology/Stewardship Agreement and Monsnto's pledge report. This thesis also uses Books, Journal, News, and E-book related corporate social responsibility from Monsanto to the local farmers in South Africa region.