ABSTRACT
Civil society has an important role to play in developing countries to ensure that the national government moves in the direction of sustainability. Permanent and durable solutions are needed to develop the economy in poorer countries. For private sector investments and job creation to occur, there must be good governance, democracy, good legal infrastructure, absence of corruption, and a stable government. Globalisation in the context of open markets will provide investments to develop industries and create jobs and wealth, which will allow for addressing environmental problems. Multinational corporations (MNCs), mainly because of global market forces, will generally raise living standards in developing countries and conduct their business in a responsible way. The most important are good governance, implying a stable government devoid of corruption with realistic legislation, and a regulatory infrastructure and resources to enforce the law. Responsible corporate behaviour from MNCs will, in most cases, provide a constructive context to move ahead.
