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Remarks by Ban Ki-moon to a meeting of the Global Compact Board
Businesses, especially members of the Global Compact, have key role in restoring confidence in financial markets, Mr. Ban told a meeting of the Global Compact Board in New York. More
Public-private partnerships strengthen health systems and AIDS response
A new UNAIDS report, HIV-related Public-Private Partnerships and Health Systems Strengthening, highlights how the AIDS response has been a strong catalyst in the establishment of public-private partnerships for health, particularly in Africa. Many of these partnerships initially focused on HIV but... More
UNHCR ranked 16 in survey of business-philanthropy partnerships
GENEVA, July 11 (UNHCR) – The UN refugee agency has been ranked 16th in a pioneering table listing the extent and value of business partnerships with non-governmental organizations (NGO) and UN bodies. More
John Holmes, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs
"Since 2000, Ericsson has been a reliable partner of the UN, providing emergency telecommunications services in the most difficult environments. In particular, Ericsson helps us to achieve our mission of humanitarian coordination by helping to connect aid workers and organizations with one... More
Unilever staff in Pakistan fund UN programme with new payroll scheme
600 staff of Unilever in Pakistan are donating a percentage of their pay to help combat hunger in rural areas. More
Lauri Kivinen, Head of Corporate Affairs, Nokia Siemens Networks
“Based on our shared values in CSR, the Nokia Siemens Networks partnership with UNDP has great potential in fulfilling the social performance in our selected areas. We believe that telecommunications technology can unite communities and stimulate economic and social development. Our products can... More
Andrew Dunnett, Director of Vodafone Foundation
"This partnership [with WFP] supports the smart and effective use of telecommunications technology, enabling WFP to deploy quickly in the most difficult and dangerous situations." More
Claire Bonilla, Microsoft's Senior Director of Disaster Management
“IT and communication companies have a unique opportunity to assist following disasters because the core of any disaster management effort is integration, communication and collaboration, three things that companies like Microsoft specialize in.” More
Remarks by the Secretary-General at the World Economic Forum 2009
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon spoke to business leaders at an event entitled "Shaping the Climate Change Message" at the World Economic Forum, January 2009. More
Remarks to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Private sector should lead fight on climate change, Ban Ki-moon says in Washington More