VIVA Concludes its Diamond Sponsorship of the Second Economic Development Conference
Kuwait, June 1st: VIVA, Kuwait's newest and most advanced mobile telecommunications service provider, concluded its diamond sponsorship of the second Economic Development Conference that was held at the Regency Hotel on May 28, 2012.
The conference was held under the auspices and attended by the Minister of Public Works and Minister of State for Development Affairs, Dr. Fadhel Safar, and covered various subjects and matters that touch the lives of Kuwaiti citizens, who are considered to be vital in the development process.
During the discussion sessions, participants presented their insights regarding the role the government should play in the implementation and control of the development plan's performance. They also outlined the most important mechanisms and means to optimize the collaboration between the government and various sectors of society such as the civil community organizations. The sessions also focused on the role that civil society organizations can play in the social development of Kuwait, concentrating on other international experiences where the civil society effectively collaborated with the public sector to drive growth and development of societies.
VIVA strongly believes in the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and is keen on supporting various initiatives and events that generate a positive impact on Kuwaiti society. In line with VIVA's CSR objectives, conferences such as this one strive to maximize citizens' involvement in public affairs and increase awareness of important development issues, challenges, and their solutions.
VIVA highlighted that it will continue to support initiatives and take part in activities such as this one that are aimed at serving society and enable the company to become an integral part of Kuwait's community. As part of its commitment to fulfill its many duties towards Kuwait, VIVA believes that achieving development objectives will depend on the level of interaction, role integration, and participation of key social stakeholders in this process, such as the government, private business community, and civil society organizations.
