UN/Business Partnerships
Geneva, Switzerland, 2 - 3 October
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Innovative partnerships with business and civil society have become a common phenomenon at the United Nations in recent years. A range of UN entities across the system now collaborate with the private sector in various capacities. The Global Compact Office is working to strengthen the UN system in its efforts to engage business - including by convening annual UN System Private Sector Focal Points Meetings and the publication of "The UN-Business Focal Point", a quarterly e-newsletter designed to enhance communication and collaboration among UN staff working with business.
The Global Compact also contributes to the development of UN policies and practices in the area of business partnerships by developing the Secretary-General's Reports to the General Assembly under the item "Towards Global Partnerships".
Finally, the Global Compact supports the work of the UN in its efforts to internalise the ten principles into the Organization's operations. The positive contribution of responsible business practices to society is now widely recognized and the Global Compact Office will continue to explore ways and means to enhance UN/Business partnerships across the Organization.Contact
Ms. Melissa Powell
powell1@un.org
+1 212-963-0566
(Last Update 26 December 2008)
