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Human Rights Working Group Meeting |
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9 February
Ursula Wynhoven
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The Human Rights Working Group provides strategic input on areas such as coherence among business-human rights groups, new forms of learning, dialogue activities, and the sectoral dimension of human rights. |
Engaging Philanthropy to Promote Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment |
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22 February
Ursula Wynhoven
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As a part of "International Corporate Philanthropy Day" a roster of foundations (corporate and non-corporate), private sector companies and civil society representatives that have a particular interest in the areas of gender empowerment and women’s equality will gather. Supported by the Global Compact the event will be hosted by ECOSOC and organized by the Department of Economic and Social Affairs with the United Nations Office for Partnerships (UNOP) in collaboration with the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP) and the United Nations Fund for Women (UNIFEM). |
Responsible Investment & Business Practices in Conflict-Affected Countries |
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1–2 March
Melissa Powell
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Co-hosted by the UN Global Compact Office, Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and the Global Compact Network Sudan the event will bring together business, investors, civil society, academia, UN and Government representatives. The event will explore building a common understanding of what is considered "responsible" business practice in the context of Sudan and examine how the private sector can make a positive contribution to sustainable peace and development. |
Marketplace on Innovative Financial Solutions for Development |
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4–5 March Contact |
Convened by the French Development Agency (AFD), together with the World Bank and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and endorsed by the Global Compact the objective of this event is to highlight and discuss innovative financial mechanisms to respond to development challenges at the local, regional and global levels. It will be structured around a Conference, Workshops and Marketplace activities and will address issues such as financial access for SME, insurance products and innovating finance for CSR in developing countries. |
Equality Means Business |
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9 March
Ursula Wynhoven
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Co-convened by the UN Global Compact and UNIFEM, this multi-stakeholder event will explore the practical relevance and implementation of the revised Women's Empowerment Principles - Equality Means Business.
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Global Compact Asia Pacific Regional Conclave 2010 |
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15–16 March
Soren Petersen
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Organized by the Global Compact Network India in partnership with the UN Global Compact Office, the event will gather representatives from various sectors across the region to explore the role of the Global Compact in facilitating and enhancing engagement of business in the Asia–Pacific on Responsible Business initiatives.
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Corporate Citizenship 2010 - Doing Well By Doing Good |
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15–16 March
Matthias Stausberg
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Convened by Economist Conferences and supported by the UN Global Compact, this event will address the role and responsibility of business in relation to major international issues. The conference will feature distinguished speakers from across the private and public sector. Global Compact participants and PRI signatories are invited to register and will receive a $300 savings off of the conference fee.
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Una Introducción Sobre las Empresas y los Derechos Humanos, y Sobre los Principios de los Derechos Humanos en el Pacto Mundial |
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16 March
Spain: Valentine Papeians
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Seminario en línea organizado por el Pacto Mundial de las Naciones Unidas, el Centro Regional para América Latina y el Caribe en apoyo al Pacto Mundial, y la Asociación Española del Pacto Mundial. El seminario en línea presenta el rol de las empresas en su apoyo a los derechos humanos y las expectativas de los principios de los derechos humanos del Pacto Mundial. Invitación abierta.
Introduction to Business & Human Rights and the Global Compact Principles: Spanish Language Webinar |
Human Rights Working Group Webinar |
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24 March
Lauren Gula
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The Human Rights Working Group (HRWG) will provide input on new draft guidance for business on how to write a Human Rights Policy -whether stand alone or integrated into a code of conduct- and on human rights reporting. Finally, the HRWG will seek input on the research currently underway by the Global Compact Netherlands Network and several multinational companies to compare business practices in conducting human rights due diligence to the SRSG's recommended approach. The Meeting is available for members of the HRWG. Other interested persons should contact Lauren Gula. |
Global Compact Board Meeting |
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25 March
Donna Chung
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The Global Compact Board meets twice a year to provide strategic and policy advice for the initiative as a whole and to make recommendations to the Global Compact Office, participants and other stakeholders. |
Sustainability Virtual Summit: Smart ICT |
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30 March–1 April
Lila Karbassi
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A continuation of discussions that took place at the UN Climate Change Conference (Copenhagen, December 2009), this is the first in a series of Summits that will focus on Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) that can contribute to mitigating the effects of climate change. |
Second meeting of Caring for Climate Signatories |
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7–8 April
Lila Karbassi
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Convened by the UN Global Compact, the event will bring together Caring for Climate signatories will share practices in managing risks and opportunities related to climate change, poverty alleviation and global issues. The event will address implications of the United Nations Climate Conference (COP15) for business, as well as prepare Caring for Climate Signatories for the Global Compact Leaders Summit on 24-25 June 2010. |
UN System Private Sector Focal Points Meeting |
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13–14 April
Melissa Powell
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This meeting will bring together UN staff from HQ and from the field, working with the private sector in various capacities. It will also include a number of senior private sector, civil society and bilateral aid agency representatives and other partnership experts. |
CEO Water Mandate Working Conference: Water and Public Policy |
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15–16 April
Gavin Power
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The CEO Water Mandate convenes two working conferences per year to bring corporate water experts and practitioners together with a range of key stakeholders and partners, including civil society organizations, specialized water institutes, UN agencies, public authorities, and other interests. |
Global Compact Local Networks Regional Meeting for Eastern Europe and Central Asia |
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15–16 April
Soren Petersen
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Global Compact Local Networks Focal Points from Eastern Europe and Central Asia will meet to discuss implementation of the Global Compact in the region. |
Global Compact Local Networks Regional Meeting for Middle East and North Africa |
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19–20 April
Soren Petersen
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Global Compact Local Networks Focal Points from Middle East and North Africa will meet to discuss implementation of the Global Compact in the region. |
Business for the Environment (B4E) 2010 |
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22–23 April
Lila Karbassi
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An international conference for dialogue and business-driven action on the environment. The summit will address the most urgent environmental challenges faced by the world today. Topics on the agenda include resource efficiency, renewable energies, new business models and climate policy and strategies. |
Workshop on the Role of the Private Sector in Contributing to Peace and Development |
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25–26 April
Donna Chung
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Convened by the UN Global Compact Office together with the Global Compact Network Japan, the University of Tokyo and Keiai University the two-day event will focus on the role of the private sector in contributing to peace and development. Attendees will discuss responsible business practices in conflict-affected and high-risk areas and explore relevance to the Asian business community. A training programme for business representatives and a public forum on the UN Global Compact will also be conducted. Global Compact participants from the region are invited to attend. |
Amsterdam Global Conference on Sustainability and Transparency |
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26-28 May
Jerome Lavigne
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The third conference of leaders, thinkers and doers in the field of sustainability reporting, will be held under the theme: Rethink. Rebuild. Report. The conference will explore how to reach The Global Reporting Initiative’s vision that disclosure on environmental, social, and governance performance is as mainstream as financial reporting by the year 2020. Close to 200 speakers from business, finance, politics and civil society will share their views and debate on how to better facilitate the transition to a sustainable economy. |
Global Compact at Ten: Holding Ourselves Accountable |
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28 May
Deniz Ozturk
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Presented by the Yale World Fellows Program the conference will explore the role of the Global Compact in advancing compliance-based ethics, workplace standards and environmental sustainability. All Global Compact participants are invited to attend. |
Human Rights Working Group Webinar |
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1 June 10:00am (EDT) Online
Lauren Gula
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Open to all Global Compact participants, this webinar will be conducted in collaboration with the Institute for Human Rights and Business and the UN Global Compact Office. Preliminary results from an assessment of human rights due diligence processes conducted by the Institute will be shared.Human rights due diligence is the process by which companies become aware of, prevent, and mitigate adverse human rights impacts and thereby operationalize the "respect" component of the human rights principles of the UN Global Compact. |
VIII Annual Local Networks Forum |
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23 June
Jonas Haertle
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The Global Compact will convene the VIII Annual Local Networks Forum to provide Network participants with the opportunity to share experiences in their efforts to advance the Global Compact at the local level. |
2nd Global Forum for Responsible Management Education |
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23 June
Lisle Ferreira
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The central event of the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative will build on the insights and experiences of participating business schools from around the world. Management educators committed to updating curriculum to address the challenges and opportunities of sustainability and corporate citizenship will meet to discuss their progress. Held at the Lincoln Center Campus of Fordham University, the event is open to PRME participants and the academic community.
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UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2010:
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24–25 June 2010
Jonas Haertle
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The UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2010: Building a New Era of Sustainability will bring together chief executives with leaders from civil society, government and the UN to elevate the role of responsible business and investment in bringing about the needed transformation to more sustainable and inclusive markets. |
African Private Forum |
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22-23 July Kampala, Uganda
Kolawole Badejo
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The Commission of the African Union, in collaboration with the UN Global Compact, the International Trade Centre (ITC), African Export-Import Bank, the Government of Uganda and the Ugandan private sector, will organise its next African Private Sector Forum on the theme “Creating new business opportunities in the aftermath of the global economic and financial crisis”. The Forum will provide a unique platform for business leaders from various sectors in Africa and their international counterparts to discuss Africa’s export trade and related investment challenges and explores the opportunities in the aftermath of the global financial crisis and economic recession. |
World Expo 2010: UN Global Compact Exhibition at the UN Pavilion |
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2–13 August
Meng Liu
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The theme for the UN Pavilion will be “One UN, One Earth”. Participating in both permanent and changing exhibitions within the UN Pavilion, the Global Compact will demonstrate how the business community, through Local Networks, are promoting sustainable development around the world. |
Global Compact High Level Forum China |
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2 August
Meng Liu
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In celebration of the ten year anniversary of the Global Compact representatives from business, civil society, government and the UN will gather at the UN pavilion during the Shanghai World Expo. Key experiences of implementing the Global Compact will be highlighted as well as the future of the initiative in China. Strengthening the initiative in a local context will be discussed and priorities will be identified. |
Global Compact China - Japan - Korea Roundtable Conference |
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3 August
Meng Liu
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Co-hosted by the Global Compact Korea Network, Global Compact Japan Network and Global Compact China Network, this event will provide a forum to discuss the role and implementation of the UN Global Compact principles in Northeast Asia as well as ways to mainstream its values. |
Caring for Climate Working Group on Climate Change and Development |
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16 September climatechange@unglobalcompact.org |
Caring for Climate, in cooperation with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Wildlife Fund (WWF), is creating a business working group aimed at enhancing the understanding of ways in which businesses can find strategic solutions throughout their operations and value chains to address the impacts of climate change on development. |
18th Annual Ethics and Compliance Conference (AECC) |
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21-24 September
Olajobi Makinwa
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Distinguished keynote speakers, leading subject matter experts, and the most prominent ethics and compliance officers in the field will address critical issues facing ethics and compliance practitioners today. AECC provides an opportunity for the exchange of creative ideas, and proven methods for implementing and maintaining ethics, compliance and business conduct programs. The Global Compact will organize a session titled: "The New U.N. Global Compact : What E&C Officers Need to Know.” Participants will be introduced to what the Global Compact is, and in particular the 10th principle on Anti-Corruption. In addition, recently launched guidance will be discussed. |
2010 World Business and Development Awards Ceremony |
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21 September
Karen Newman
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This event will honour select companies for their contributions in achieving the Millennium Development Goals through innovative core business practices. Established in 2000, the World Business and Development Awards are the first international business awards to recognize the crucial role of the private sector in the achievement of the MDGs. |
Accelerating Progress Towards the Millennium Development Goals Through Inclusive Business |
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21 September
Business Action for Africa
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This event will gather leaders from business, governments, and civil society to discuss role of business in developing sustainable, market-based solutions to poverty challenges. In-depth “learning by sharing” workshops, facilitated by experts in the field, will offer the opportunity to advance the inclusive business agenda and stimulate further action. |
2010 United Nations Private Sector Forum on the Millennium Development Goals |
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22 September
Melissa Powell
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The UN Private Sector Forum will bring together chief executives, Heads of State and Government, civil society leaders, heads of foundations and heads of UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes to identify and discuss action needed to continue pursuing the objectives of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) |
Special Business for Environment (B4E) Summit on Climate Change |
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4-5 October
Lila Karbassi
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Convened by the UN Global Compact in cooperation with UNEP and the Mexican government, the event will aim at providing perspectives and policy recommendations ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 16) to be held in Cancún, Mexico on December 2010. |
Global Compact Local Networks Regional Meeting for Europe |
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28–29 October
Soren Petersen
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Global Compact Local Networks Focal Points from Europe will meet to discuss implementation of the Global Compact in the region. |
1st Asian Forum for the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) |
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5 November
Lisle Ferriera
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Recognizing the unique demand within the region for pioneering the mission of Responsible Management Education, the forum will provide a platform of collaboration among leading Asian business schools. Sharing information and experiences among business schools in the region will facilitate a paradigm shift in management education toward the PRME principles. In addition this will provide an opportunity to increase the number of PRME signatories, especially among top business schools in the region. The Forum will be convened by the PRME Secretariat and PRME Asian Forum Planning Committee. The event will be hosted by Kyung Hee University School of Management. |
Webinar on the "Guidance on Responsible Business in Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas: A Resource for Companies and Investors" |
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11 November
Adrienne Gardaz
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The Global Compact and the Principle for Responsible Investment (PRI) Initiative will convene this webinar to provide participants the opportunity to learn more about the Guidance and how it can be used. The webinar is mainly targeted to companies and investors with business interests/operations in high-risk operating environments. The value of the Guidance will be presented, as well as its nature and content. How the Guidance can be used will be highlighted through brief presentations both by a company and an investor. It is anticipated that a pilot group of companies and investors willing to use/implement the Guidance and report back on lessons learned will be established. All Global Compact participants are invited to join. |
CEO Water Mandate's Sixth Working Conference |
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15-17 November
Gavin Power
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The United Nations Global Compact, in collaboration with the Pacific Institute, convened its sixth working conference of the CEO Water Mandate. The multi-stakeholder conference focused on the Mandate's three workstreams: responsible business engagement in public policy; water and human rights; and water disclosure. At the event, the Mandate released its "Guide to Responsible Business Engagement with Water Policy". |
Global Compact Local Networks Regional Meeting for Latin America and the Caribbean |
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15-16 November
Soren Petersen
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The regional meeting will gather Global Compact Local Network Focal Points and Representatives in the Americas and the Caribbean. The meeting will be hosted by the Global Compact Local Network Paraguay and organized with the support of the Regional Support Center Latin America and the Caribbean. |
Human Rights Working Group Meeting |
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17 November
Lauren Gula
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The Human Rights Working Group provides strategic input on areas such as coherence among business-human rights groups, new forms of learning, dialogue activities, and the sectoral dimension of human rights. |
Global Compact Board Meeting |
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19 November
Donna Chung
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The Global Compact Board meets twice a year to provide strategic and policy advice for the initiative as a whole and to make recommendations to the Global Compact Office, participants and other stakeholders. |
Supply Chain Advisory Group Meeting |
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30 November
Anita Househam
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The Supply Chain Advisory Group provides input to the overall strategy of the Global Compact on this issue. The group oversees the development of specific guidance material and other outputs. |
World Climate Summit |
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4-5 December
Lila Karbassi
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The UN Global Compact will partner with the World Climate Summit which will be held during the UNFCCC COP 16 in Cancún, Mexico. The Summit will convene 300 of the most prominent and influential leaders from business, finance, entrepreneurship, and governments to accelerate and collaborate on economic solutions to climate change. |
Global Compact Local Networks Regional Meeting for Africa |
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7-9 December
Soren Peterson
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Global Compact Local Networks Focal Points from Africa will meet to discuss implementation of the Global Compact in the region. The meeting will have a particular focus on business and development. |
7th Meeting of the Anti-Corruption Working Group |
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9-10 December
Olajobi Makinwai
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To commemorate the 8th International Anti-Corruption Day, the Working Group will discuss how the private sector can further promote the UN Convention Against Corruption, and identify ways to scale up the existing private sector efforts in this regard. In addition, the Working Group will discuss how to further strengthen involvement of Global Compact Local Networks to advance anti-corruption efforts and will identify ways to effectively disseminate and implement various anti-corruption resources. The meeting is open to the members of the Global Compact Working Group on the Tenth Principle against Corruption. Global Compact participants interested in joining the Working Group are encouraged to contact Ms Olajobi Makinwa (makinwa@un.org), Head of Anti-Corruption and Transparency |
Global Compact Local Networks Regional Meeting for Middle East and North Africa |
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14–15 December
Soren Petersen
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Global Compact Local Networks Focal Points from Middle East and North Africa will meet to discuss implementation of the Global Compact in the region. The meeting will have a particular focus on business and development. |
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Event Calendars of UN Global Compact Core Agencies: UNIFEM OHCHR ILO UNEP UNIDO UNODC UNIFEM |
