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SICILY
Sicily

CSR-Vision

The CSR vision in this region is based on the notion of “enterprise’s social citizenship”. This means that enterprises contribute to create well-being in the community. At the moment, most Sicilian enterprises focus their attention on the environmental aspect of CSR, but there is a growing attention on the issues regarding certification, the Social Budget and Cause Related Marketing.

Political powers

Political powers

The regional government of Sicily has powers over subjects related to CSR in fields such as Economy and innovation, elementary education, environment and local government.

With legislative Decree of May the 15th 1946, the Isle of Sicily with the Eòlie islands, Egadi, Pantelleria, Pelàgie and Ustica have constituted into an autonomous region, furnished of juridical personality, within the political unity of the Italian State.

Organs of the Region are: The Meeting, the Junta and the regional President. .

Geographical details

Area: 301,316 km²
Inhabitants: 4,972,124 (2003) 
Population Density: 199 inhabitants per sq./km.

Socio-economic details

Purchasing Power Parity (PPS):
GDP per capita= 15,095 €
EU25=100 PPS
Sicily= 71.3 PPS
Eurostat 2002

Unemployment Rate: 25%