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Whereas over a third of children in rich countries complete university, in much of sub-Saharan Africa, a smaller share completes primary education – and just 5% attend university level. More
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Microsoft joined the “mHealth and Mobile Telemedicine” session, led by UNF and Vodafone ’s Technology Partnership
The “mHealth and Mobile Telemedicine” session is gathering 25 private sector and public health leaders to explore the challenges, opportunities and way forward in building mHealth systems that can improve the access, efficiency and quality of health services in the developing world. The overarching... More
Cleaner fleet technical training sponsored by TNT
Together with the Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe (REC), UNEP’s Partnership for Clean Fuels and Vehicles (PCFV) Clearing House organised specialised training on the use and implementation of the Clean Fleet Management Toolkit. The training was attended by Hungarian... More
UNEP initiative analyses new approaches in life-cycle management
The UNEP/SETAC Life Cycle Initiative involves experts from research bodies and the private sector to analyze new trends and produce guides on new approaches in life-cycle based tools and management. More
UNWTO, in collaboration with Global Compact, launched TOURpact.GC to promote coporate social responsibility in the international tourism industry
TOURpact.GC was launched by the UN Global Compact and UNWTO, on the occasion of the official World Tourism Day (WTD) celebrations in Lima, Peru. It was welcomed by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon as a leadership initiative with a potential for other sectors. It is a voluntary mechanism to provide... More
Public invitation for comment on business engagement in water-related policy
07 July 2009, New York – The UN Global Compact Office announced an invitation for public comment in connection with the development of guidance for corporate engagement in water-related public policy. More
Better Factories Cambodia brings together employers and unions
Better Factories Cambodia benefits workers, employers and their organizations by monitoring and reporting on working conditions in Cambodian garment factories according to national and international standards, by helping factories to improve working conditions and productivity, and by working with... More
Cooperation (GTZ) to improve occupational health and safety in Volkswagen’s supply chain
The Better Health and Safety for Suppliers project is a partnership project between Volkswagen, ILO and the German Corporation for Technical Cooperation (GTZ). The project was launched in July 2004 and will be concluded in June 2008. The partners’ common goal is to establish a health and safety... More
Fondation Sogebank: managing Global Fund grants as Principal Recipient in Haiti
Fondation Sogebank, the philanthropic foundation of the biggest banking group in Haiti, became Principal Recipient of a Global Fund HIV and AIDS grant in 2002 under funding Round 1. Fondation Sogebank managed this grant together with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). From Round 3... More
UNODC and PWC launch global anti-corruption report
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) have launched a report entitled ‘Anti-Corruption Policies and Measures of the Fortune Global 500’ in September 2009. More
Danfoss partners with the UNDP to foster women entrepreneurs in China
An initiative of empowerment and employment oriented business incubation in Beijing by Danfoss and UNDP is promoting women entrepreneurs in China. More