(Global Campus of Human Rights, 2022)
Bellaadem, Imane
The policy paper examines how can corporate social responsibility be applied within the landscape
of Western Balkans, having a focus on Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). This paper analyses
the environmental aspect of corporate social responsibility in these two respective countries,
more specifically, it will evaluate existing regulations and practices in building hydropower plants
and small hydropower plants in local communities. It will tackle the effects of developing hydropower
plants on the right to life, right to clean and healthy environment, water rights and what role
can companies play in respecting these rights. The sustainable development perspective will also be
included in the policy analyses. It will particularly address disputed cases of building and developing
hydropower plants in Albania and BiH and provide an overview of protective mechanisms in similar
cases. The paper will end with policy recommendations towards both the states and companies.
