This is a leadership development programme that combines HR's need to develop global leaders and at the same time, utilize their skills to contribute to the community. The CSC program has made a direct economic impact in over 20 countries it has engaged in", said Mamtha Sharma, Country Manager – Corporate Citizenship & Community Affairs, IBM India/South Asia. Working with the Essar Foundation, the corporate responsibility arm of the Essar Group Companies, the IBM team will focus on providing an in-depth situation analysis as well as value assessment on the company's existing philanthropic programs which are housed in various primary and secondary government schools near Essar's refinery. Based on the analysis, the team will design a comprehensive volunteer programme to effectively run English teaching and learning courses as well as recommend study material and course curriculum that would enhance the programme.