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Enabling the graduation of LDCs: Enhancing the role of commodities and improving agricultural productivity
UNCTAD - United Nations Conference on Trade and DevelopmentThe world financial and economic crisis has reversed recent growth trends in the world’s poorest nations, dampening the prospects that half of the 48 least developed countries (LDCs) will be able to “graduate” from that status by the end of the decade, as called for by last year’s international conference on LDCs, UNCTAD research shows. The present study, which is the outcome of ongoing work by the UNCTAD secretariat on LDCs, assesses the challenges, opportunities and prospects for meeting the criteria for graduation, particularly by enhancing the role of commodities and improving agricultural productivity. more[...]
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ESF Conference: Towards a sustainable bio-based society
European Science FoundationThe conference series brings together key experts from academia, industry and policy, from the life sciences, the social sciences and the humanities, to deliberate a common agenda for research. The May 2012 conference is an inaugural event, meant as a kick-off for the ESF Conference Series devoted to this topic. more[...]
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Brand Distinction Through Strategic Philanthropy
Anne Wall, Marketing Navigators IncBuild brand distinction through strategic philanthropy. Through this article, find out how focused brand philanthropy can benefit your business and society. You will learn new ways to use corporate contributions to connect emotionally with stakeholders. At the same time, your corporate giving will help people in need. more[...]
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CIF 2012 Partnership Forum
Climate Investment FundThe Forum, a global gathering of CIF’s diverse stakeholders, will offer plenary and parallel sessions to explore ways to maximize CIF’s effectiveness. At the Forum, the AfDB will lead a session on “Enabling Environment as an Engine for Private Sector Contribution to Sustainable Development” on November 6 from 2:00-4:00 pm. The event features discussions on Legal and Regulatory Frameworks, Fiscal Risks and Incentives and Technical Capacity and Procurement Methods. more[...]
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Managing CSR Within the Supply Network
Jeffrey Revels, TMS Group
TMS GroupThe TMS Group continues to expand and enhance both its inherent responsibility in corporate social responsibility and that of all our external supply chain partners. This is a daunting task for an organization that continues to establish itself as one of the premier sourcing organizations for apparel and fashion accessories in Asia. This includes a company structure of operations and sales offices in the United States, Hong Kong, China, India, Bangladesh, and Indonesia. The TMS Group’s extended supply network supports and services a global customer base, marketing products on five continents and in more than 45 countries – in virtually every corner of the globe. more[...]
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Promoing Sustainability among our Suppliers
Sevda Latapie-Bayro, Carrefour
Carrefour GroupIn accordance with its sustainable development approach and its commitment to the Global Compact Principles regarding environment, Carrefour has created a self-assessment tool to support its suppliers implementing sustainable development practices. Adapted to small and medium-sized enterprises, this tool covers all the areas of a company activity, covering environmental and social issues. more[...]
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Progress Being Made In Eliminating Conflict From Minerals Supply Chains
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Operating in compliance with ethical principles
Francesca Carnesella, Camposol and Copeinca
CamposolCAMPOSOL is an agro-industrial company involved in the sowing, harvesting, processing, and export of asparagus, avocados, piquillo peppers, mangoes, and grapes. These products are sold fresh, frozen, or preserved in jars or cans. The company understands that Corporate Social Responsibility is a practice performed by those organizations that decide voluntarily to contribute to a better society and to an environment that is suitable for future generations. Along this line, CAMPOSOL initiated a process to formalize its sustainable development strategy in 2008. more[...]
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Implementing UNGC Principles in our CSR
Francesca Carnesella, Camposol and Copeinca
CopeincaCOPEINCA was the first Peruvian fishing company to publish an audited Sustainability Report in 2005. The company strongly believes that to guarantee business sustainability, there is an indispensable requirement in assuring that the ethical principle of respecting persons and the environment should be fulfilled by acting in accordance with the social responsibility guidelines of our organization as well as the Principles of the Global Compact. more[...]
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A Chinese Farm in Africa
Lila Buckley, International Institute for Environment and DevelopmentChen promotes new agricultural techniques in China, but he dreams of farming in Senegal. Not because he is a cog in a neo-colonial machine driven by a Beijing masterplan to take over Africa, but because he wants to share his skills and do something meaningful. more[...]
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