Bekeme Masade

Bekeme Masade-Olowola is a Nigerian social entrepreneur, a member of the Board of Directors of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) – the world's leading sustainability impact measurement and reporting standards body – and the Chief Executive of CSR-in-Action, a group made of a consulting firm, a think tank and a training institute dedicated to corporate social responsibility, policy development, advocacy, empowerment and sustainable development in the region. Quotes We have always lived by three key values—integrity, clarity, and courage. These guide every recommendation we make, every strategy we design, and every conversation we enter. Is not just about frameworks. It is about people. And until you get the human side right, the systems will never work. Sustainability is not a western concept. It is an African necessity that we have practised for year, but that globalisation took away from us It is a human duty, and whether you are in boardrooms or in the villages, you must ask yourself—what legacy am I building? CSR-in-Action CEO Dr. Bekeme Masade-Olowola featured on BusinessDay Women’s Hub, reflecting on her leadership and values Due to cultural practices and poor economic status, women are often at a disadvantage in many communities. The harmful effects of extractive activities make these challenges worse and put women at risk of being blamed and discriminated against. We had to mobilise some sort of private security for the trip to the Niger Delta communities. We liaised with respected people from these communities who briefed us ahead and helped us connect with the people. Another was shot in three different regions, which means footage from Jos and Badagry needed to be integrated with the one from River state. It ended up increasing our budget. The aim of highlighting the issues faced by women in extractive communities is to reroute the government and its fellow influencers. Taking a second look at policies and practices that have hampered the equitable distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within these communities. This is the social justice advocacy of the project. Extractive sector policies and laws help with equitable access to society’s resources which include socially valued goods, rewards and opportunities. *Participation in influencing, what is valued, shaping development directions, and distributing opportunities. INTERVIEW: Bekeme Masade-Olowola urges extractive firms to compensate women in host communities External links Category:living people Category:Businesswomen from Nigeria