(New York, 25 March 2013) – With the United Nations working to determine its future development framework as targets of the Millennium Development Goals expire in 2015, a joint report outlining the business perspective has been submitted to the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on the Post-...
Read MoreLeaders Roundtable Emphasizes Responsible Business in Advancing the Agenda (Bali, 25 March 2013) – A Private Sector Leaders Roundtable was held on the sidelines of the fourth meeting of the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel of Eminent Persons. Organized by the Indonesia National Committe...
Read More(Brussels/New York/Oakland, 22 March 2013)– To mark World Water Day 2013 and in the spirit of the 2013 Year of Water Cooperation, Brussels-based NGO European Water Partnership (EWP) and the UN Global Compact’s CEO Water Mandate announced a new partnership today. The two organizations are joining ...
Read More(Stockholm, 22 March 2013) – Today marks one year since the release of the Children’s Rights and Business Principles – a global call on business to step up efforts to respect and support children’s rights in the workplace, marketplace, community and environment. Twenty-seven national events wo...
Read More(Lagos, 22 March 2013) — The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) in collaboration with the Global Compact Local Network Nigeria and the UN Global Compact convened a two-day workshop on “Ethics, Compliance Practices & Anti-Corruption Collective Action” in Nigeria. Organized through the Sieme...
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