Global Compact Re-launches Local Network in Jordan

2014-12-18

Amman, Jordan

(Amman, 18 December 2014) – In the presence of over 80 representatives from business, Government, business associations, academia, civil society and other stakeholders, Global Compact Network Jordan was re-launched today in Amman. At the event, Mustafa Nasereddin, Representative of Global Comp...

Local Networks in Africa and MENA Share Innovative Approaches to Promote Corporate Sustainability in the Region

2014-12-17

Cairo, Egypt

(Cairo, 17 December 2014) – The Global Compact Local Networks Regional Meeting Africa and MENA concluded today in Cairo. Representatives from Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Egypt, Kenya, Sudan and Uganda discussed local network management and governance, with a special focus on innovative ways to promote ...

Czech Government Calls on Companies to Join UN Global Compact

2014-12-15

Prague, Czechia

The following is an article submitted by a Global Compact Local Network. Please contact the network representative listed below with any questions regarding its contents. (Prague, 15 December 2014) – On 15 December 2014, the Association of Social Responsibility – a non-profit organization whi...

Business Leaders Collaborating to Stop Ebola

2014-12-11

New York, United States of America

(New York, 11 December 2014) – Over 150 representatives of business, civil society, Governments and the United Nations came together today for discussions aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and impact of “UN-Business Collaboration for Global Ebola Response.” The urgency and immediacy of this cr...

Business and Human Rights Focus of Local Network Regional Meeting Asia/Oceania

2014-12-11

Dhaka, Bangladesh

(Dhaka, 11 December 2014) — The Global Compact Local Networks Regional Meeting Asia/Oceania concluded today in Dhaka. Hosted by the Global Compact Network Bangladesh, the meeting was attended by representatives from 13 Local Networks – the largest attendance to date – from Australia, Bangladesh, ...