UN Global Compact Site
A UN web site maintained by the United Nations Global Compact Network - an effort to promote Annan's "Global Compact" proposed at the World Economic Forum in Davos in 1999. Includes press briefings, the ten principles of the compact, and the partners of the initiative. Also see some statements on the Global Compact by UN officials and NGOs.
The United Nations and Business
The UN's web site on initiatives with business includes statements, press releases, case studies and further information and developments. The Un has also compiled some Fact sheets on some of the projects in the UN & Business partnership.
Business and Government Alliances on Trade and Finance
Many organizations assist transnational corporations in their efforts to lobby both international and domestic policy makers for business-friendly policies. In addition, rich governments fund ministerial forums, think tanks, and lending institutions that support market liberalizing initiatives. Yet, should major corporations have special privileges to "develop" poor communities for corporate profits? Here is a list of links to the websites of business and government alliances.
The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre
As a partner of Amnesty International and academic institutions, this non-profit organization provides an online library composed of links to a wide range of materials published by companies, NGOs, governments, intergovernmental organizations, journalists, and academics on corporate misconduct, as well as "best practices" by companies.
