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During his time as Secretary General, Kofi Annan worked vigorously to improve relations between the United Nations and the private sector, mainly with transnational companies. The UN and its agencies have struck hundreds of agreements with private firms for joint development projects and other initiatives. Most significantly, Kofi Annan proposed a "Global Compact" between corporations and the UN. Hundreds of companies have signed on, but many NGOs say the UN is compromising its integrity and providing a public relations cover for corporate malefactors.
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UN Documents
This page posts documents published by the UN and its agencies on the relationship between the UN and business.NGO Documents
These documents, issued by different NGOs, cover the relationship between transnational corporations and the UN.Articles
This page provides news articles on the issue of the UN and business.Links and Resources
This section links to websites and resources on UN and business.
