UN GLOBAL COMPACT for NGOs Prof.Dr.Aung Tun Thet

NATIONAL CONTEXT

Goals Economically vibrant Socially inclusive Democratically anchored

National Objectives Means ENDS GOOD GOVERNANCE CLEAN GOVERNMENT POVERTY ALLEVIATION RURAL DEVELOPMENT ENDS

Effective, Efficient, Equity Accountable Consensus Oriented Transparency Good GOVERNANCE Responsive Rule of Law Inclusive Participatory Effective, Efficient, Equity

REFORM WAVES Political Economic Administrative Private Sector Development

Challenges Peace Democracy Development

UN GLOBAL COMPACT

“…. the United Nations Global Compact brings together government, business, labour and civil society – both globally and locally ….. business practices rooted in universal values can help bring social and economic gains"

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) UN initiative to encourage businesses to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies Companies brought together with UN agencies, labour groups and civil society

Global Compact Practical framework for development, implementation, and disclosure of sustainability policies and practices Advance sustainable business models and markets

UNGC Principle-based framework for businesses Ten principles in the areas of human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption

The Ten Principles Universal consensus and derived from: Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDR) ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work Rio Declaration on Environment and Development United Nations Convention Against Corruption

Human Rights Support and respect protection of internationally proclaimed human rights Not complicit in human rights abuses

Labour Uphold freedom of association and effective recognition of the right collective bargaining Elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour Effective abolition of child labour Elimination of discrimination in employment and occupation  

Environment Support precautionary approach to environmental challenges Promote greater environmental responsibility Development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies

Anti-Corruption Work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery 

UNGC Launched in 2000 Over 10,000 participants and other stakeholders from over 145 countries Largest voluntary corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative in the world

CSR “…. a hard-edged business decision Not because it is a nice thing to do or because people are forcing us to do it ... because it is good for our business"

CSR Corporate Conscience Corporate Citizenship Social performance Sustainable Responsible Business ISO 26000 - recognized international standard

Actors engaged in CSR Governments Corporations Civil Societies

Socially Responsible Company CSR Efforts Socially Responsible Company Community & Society Customer Relationships Human Rights Supplier Relations Corporate Governance Employee Relations Environment

UNGC Two objectives: Mainstream ten principles in business activities Catalyze actions in support of broader UN goals, such as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

MDGs

UNGC Office Supported by: UNHCR UNEP ILO UNDP UNIDO UNODC

UNGC Platform for business and non-business entities to proactively network and engage Contributing to UN goals to build sustainable and inclusive global economy Constantly expanding its reach and enhancing opportunities for engagement

COMMIT ASSESS DEFINE COMMUNICATE IMPLEMENT MEASURE

UNGC Not a regulatory instrument Forum for discussion Network for communication including governments, companies, NGOs and labour organisations

UNGC Following channels provides facilitation and encourages dialogue: Policy dialogues Learning Local networks and projects

UNGC Collaborative solutions to most fundamental challenges facing both business and society Combine UN moral authority and convening power Private sector’s solution-finding strengths Civil Society activism

UN GC Global and local Private and public Voluntary yet accountable

Who is eligible? Companies Federations Civil Societies Training Institutions Cities

NGOs - Why Participate?

UNGC Established and globally recognized policy framework Sharing best and emerging practices Advancing sustainability solutions in partnership with stakeholders Linking with Global Compact's Local Networks around the world

UNGC Accessing UN‘s extensive knowledge and experience Utilizing UN Global Compact management tools and resources Opportunity to engage in specialized work streams in environmental, social and governance realms

UNGC Principles become part of strategy, culture and day-to-day operations Publicly advocate via communications vehicles - press releases, speeches, social media etc.

NGOs - How to participate?

How to join? Send a letter signed by the Head of Office to UN SG Online registration (www.unglobalcompact.org)

Civil Society involvement Ensuring internal processes to adhere to UNGC principles Acting as a “watchdog” to private enterprises

Coming together is a beginning Keeping together is progress Working together is success

"Together we want to help the world see and believe, in a better future."

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