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Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary-General
“The UN is grateful to Ericsson for the solid example it has set through its generous contributions in support of the work of the organization." More
WFP/Vodafone/UNF Partnership for Emergency Communications
In February 2008, the Vodafone Foundation (VF), the United Nations Foundation (UNF) and WFP have launched a three-year Global Partnership for Emergency Communications to create a groundbreaking ''ICT Humanitarian Emergency Platform'' in support of the entire humanitarian community (including UN... More
Report of the Secretary-General: Implementation of Agreed Conclusions 2001/1 of the Economic and Social Council in promoting development
14/05/2002: E/2002/64
Implementation of agreed conclusions of the Economic and Social Council in promoting development particularly with respect to access to and transfer of knowledge and technology, especially information and communication technologies, inter alia, through partnerships with...
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Third UN Private Sector Forum - Engage Now!
In the lead up to the Third UN Private Sector Forum, to be held amid the UN Millennium Development Goals Summit (22 September 2010, New York), businesses are encouraged to engage in UN programmes that address global development challenges. Several scalable programmes have been identified by the UN,... More
Partnering for Development – Making It Happen
This guide, produced by UNDP, addresses the benefits of public-private partnerships for reaching the Millennium Development Goals. The guide briefly introduces the topic, describes the global context and reasons why the public and the private sectors should engage in partnerships. More
Win-win solutions
UN agencies are cooperating with businesses on a large scale, to mutual benefit.
The projects work in two directions: business provides know-how and resources to the UN, while the UN develops programmes that help to create an environment supportive of businesses, economic growth and sustainable...
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Bill Gates, Chairman of Microsoft
“Our shared goal is to help remove barriers to digital inclusion and enable people around the world to realize the full potential of technology – through education and skills development programmes, community access, and the preservation of cultural and language diversity." More
The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD)
The United Nations is committed to advancing the work of New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) as their Primary Objectives are closely aligned with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The NEPAD offices were established in July 2001 with the formal adoption of The NEPAD Strategic... More
Josette Sheeran, Executive Director of WFP
This partnership [with Vodafone] will contribute to our work to help save millions of lives. Better telecommunications mean we can respond faster and more efficiently to those in urgent need. More
Bill Gates, Chairman of Microsoft
Technology is a powerful tool that can help transform lives, economies and societies. More