Purpose This paper aims to consolidate the constructs of national responsibility (NR) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the context of corporate responsibilities. The paper traces the historical evolution of the concepts of NR and CSR with a discussion on bridging CSR with NR. The aim of this paper is to develop an understanding of the potential of CSR to support NR. Design/methodology/approach This paper reviews the historical evolution of the CSR and NR concepts to identify how CSR can be integrated and focused towards supporting NR. Findings NR needs partnership and support from the corporate and commercial world to direct its efforts towards effective implementation of CSR to ensure NR. Practical implications The paper offers the implications for the development of a powerful CSR, its relation with NR and how the linkage should be developed at an organizational level. Originality/value This research paper fulfils the need to study the role of CSR in supporting the NR at a corporate level.

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