The Global Compact in Africa

The potential for economic growth and inclusion in Africa is at an all time high – with private sector investments and operations providing the backbone for long- term growth, prosperity and opportunity. But investment and business activity must be sustainable – bringing value not just financially, but also in social, environmental and ethical terms. The UN Global Compact is placing an emphasis on scaling responsible business and partnerships for sustainable development throughout the continent. For more information, including on the week-long series of events, Africa: Advancing Partnerships and Responsible Business Leadership (Addis Ababa, 9-13 June), please visit www.unglobalcompact.org/NetworksAroundTheWorld/Global_Compact_in_Africa.html.

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Corporate Responsibility
Chief Executives Convene with Heads of State at Historic Private Sector Investment Conference in the Africa Great Lakes Region
Marking the third anniversary of the signing of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Africa Great Lakes Region, the first-ever Private Sector Investment Conference brought together over 500 high-level representatives from the private sector, Government, civil society and the United Nations on 24-25 February in Kinshasa. The aim of the Conference was to strengthen economic cooperation, expand trade opportunities, and stimulate job creation in order to bring about long-term stability and peace in the region.
Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment
A Communiqué on the Private Sector Roundtable for the Great Lakes, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 11 June 2014
Events
Ethiopian CEOs Commit to Corporate Sustainability

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