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On the Role of Human Development in the Arab Spring
Prof. Randall Kuhn, University of DenverThis essay traces the impact of human development on political change, focusing on the events of the Arab Spring. Over the past generation, most Arab States experienced rapid progress in human development outcomes, including declining child mortality, increasing schooling and increasing height of women. I posit that improvements in human development laid the foundation for mobilization against political regimes. more[...]
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Sustaining Finance and Financing Sustainability in the Middle East
Editorial TeamProject one :In the light of its business excellence and recognition, Arab African International Bank decided to institutionalize the CSR building on its “Belief System “ and depending on a “Structural Approach”. This has produced the “We Owe it To Egypt” Foundation to be the national drive behind significant impact and sustainable development of health and education in Egypt. The Foundation’s main mission is: To pool patriotic resources and establish centers of excellence in health and education. Project two: The bank has adopted the Equator Principles as a regulatory framework for social and environmental impact assessment for projected finance that exceeds the 10 million dollars. more[...]
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Improving Labor Standards Performance in the Middle East
Craig Moss, Social Accountability International (SAI)Labor standards and working conditions in the Middle East exhibit many of the same basic problems that occur globally. If we look at workers’ demands from the recent strikes in Egypt and Jordan, we will see issues that clearly violate the International Labour Organization’s core labor conventions – unfortunately, that will surprise no one. more[...]
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Wasta: How the Use of “Connections” Impacts on Private Sector Development in Arab Countries and Why
Dr. Markus Loewe, German Development InstituteThe literal translation of the Arabic word wasta is “connection,” but it is often employed for favoritism, that is, the use of personal relations for preferential treatment. Favoritism is a form of corruption when someone uses her/his position to distribute the resources of someone else (e.g., the employer or the state) to a friend or relative. more[...]
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Andrew Crane's and Dirk Matten's Blog
Prof. Andrew Crane, Schulich School of Business
Prof. Dirk Matten, Hewlett-PackardAndrew Crane and Dirk Matten are two business school professors from the Schulich School of Business in Toronto, Canada, best known for our books and research articles on business ethics and corporate citizenship. They've been writing the Crane and Matten blog since 2008, offering unique insight on a range of issues from across the globe. more[...]
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Business and Climate Change
Lila Karbassi, UN Global CompactUnited Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called climate change “the defining challenge of our time” – for good reasons. Climate change is the most pressing and disruptive issue the world is facing today. It affects every aspect of society, from energy resources and water sustainability to public health, food security, and even human security. more[...]
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The UNGC has clearly exceeded all expectations that were generated when it was first launched
Dr. Rajendra-Kumar Pachauri, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate ChangeI am delighted to write on the occasion of the UN Global Compact’s 10th anniversary 2000–2010 and the publication of the Global Compact International Yearbook 2010. The UN Global Compact has clearly exceeded all expectations that were generated when it was first launched. It is becoming increasingly clear that the most intractable problems facing human society can only be solved if business and corporate organizations become an important part of the solution. more[...]
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Sustainable development is, simply put, a synonym for sccessful globalization
Joschka Fischer, Joschka Fischer and CompanySustainable development is, simply put, a synonym for successful globalization – that is, a globalization that enhances our well-being comprehensively and therefore passes the test of time. As foreign minister during the time of the founding of the Global Compact 10 years ago, I wholeheartedly welcomed this voluntary, business-driven initiative. more[...]
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With more than 7.500 organizations in 130 countries, not other initiative can boast similar geographical range
Huguette Labelle, Transparancy InternationalIn 2004 when the Global Compact added the 10th Principle, the anti-corruption movement gained a singularly important ally as well as a powerful platform for tackling corruption across the globe. With more than 7,500 organizations in 130 countries, no other initiative can boast similar geographical reach and such a wide range of participants, including so many small and medium-sized enterprises. more[...]
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We especially appreciate the GC's efforts in tracking and formalizing private sector commitments to environmental responsible
Tensie Whelan, Rainforest AllianceCongratulations to the UN Global Compact on a decade of successfully engaging the private sector in sustainable development – a goal we at the Rainforest Alliance share. As an organization aimed in large part at transforming business practices worldwide, we especially appreciate the Global Compact’s efforts in tracking and formalizing private sector commitments to environmentally responsible and sustainable practices. more[...]
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The implementation of the Ten Priciples of the GC makes the UN Family a more sustainable sphere
Prof. Klaus Töpfer, Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS)For 10 years the United Nations Global Compact has been one of the most important UN initiatives to sharpen the international discussion about sustainable development, human rights, and environmental stability, including global warming. The various initiatives and stories concerning the activities of the Global Compact were first documented in the Global Compact International Yearbook 2009. more[...]
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