Global Compact Launches Local Network in Uruguay

(Montevideo, 10 August 2010) – Today, over 100 representatives from business, civil society, government and the United Nations gathered in Montevideo for the official launch of the Global Compact Local Network Uruguay. The launch was described as a milestone in the growing corporate social responsibility movement occurring in Uruguay.

(Pictured l – r): Mrs. Susan Mc Dade, Resident Coordinator of United Nations in Uruguay and Mr. Omar Braga, Director of Ingener and Network Representative

The event followed the establishment of a governance structure of the new network at a multistakeholder conference held on 4 August. At this conference, Global Compact participants elected the Network Board, consisting of private companies, state-owned businesses, business associations, civil society organizations and a UN representative. The Global Compact Local Network Uruguay has a total of 31 members.

Contact

Soren Petersen
Head of Local Networks
UN Global Compact
petersens@un.org