Helpful Links on Global Corporate Citizenship

Organizations
Research

ORGANIZATIONS

Center for International Private Enterprise: A U.S. Chamber affiliate that works around the world to build democracy through economic reform and private sector development
http://www.cipe.org/

Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria: An alliance of 220 international companies leading the private sector fight against these three epidemics, GBC is the official focal point of the private sector delegation to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria
http://www.businessfightsaids.org/ / http://www.businessfightstb.org/ / http://www.businessfightsmalaria.org/

Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria: A partnership among governments, civil society, the private sector, and affected communities, the Global Fund was created to dramatically increase resources to fight three of the world's most devastating diseases and direct those resources to areas of greatest need.
http://www.theglobalfund.org/

Global Reporting Initiative: Works to make reporting on economic, environmental, and social performance by all organizations as routine and comparable as financial reporting; the Sustainability Reporting Guidelines are GRI's reporting guidance, including sector-specific guidance
http://www.globalreporting.org/

International Business Leaders Forum: Nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote responsible business leadership and partnerships for social, economic, and environmentally sustainable international development, particularly in new and emerging market economies
http://www.iblf.org/

Millennium Challenge Corporation: A U.S. federal agency that administers the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) through which development assistance is provided to countries that have proved to rule justly, invest in their people, and encourage economic freedom
http://www.mca.gov/

UN Conference on Trade and Development: Promotes the development-friendly integration of developing countries into the world economy by being a forum for intergovernmental deliberations; undertaking research, policy analysis, and data collection; and providing technical assistance to developing countries
http://www.unctad.org/

UN Development Program: The UN's global development network advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help people build a better life; on the ground in 166 countries helping
http://www.undp.org/

UN Fund for International Partnerships: A "one-stop" service for partnership opportunities with the UN family; serves as an interface and partnership facilitator between the United Nations System and the United Nations Foundation
www.un.org/unfip

UN Global Compact: A forum to bring companies together with UN agencies, labor, and civil society to support 10 universal environmental and social principles
http://www.unglobalcompact.org/

U.S. Agency for International Development: The principal U.S. government agency extending assistance to countries recovering from disaster, trying to escape poverty, and engaging in democratic reforms
http://www.usaid.gov/

USAID Global Development Alliance: Forges public-private alliances with business, civil society, and governments to stimulate economic growth, develop businesses and workforces, address health and environmental issues, and expand access to education and technology
www.usaid.gov/our_work/global_partnerships/gda

U.S. Chamber of Commerce International Division: Serves U.S. Chamber membership by providing regional resources and expertise; connecting to regional business councils, coalitions, and task forces; representing U.S. business interests abroad; driving international policy; making the case for trade; and connecting members with world leaders
www.uschamber.com/international

U.S. Department of State Office of Policy, Planning and Resources for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs: Its Office of Private Sector Outreach works to develop and coordinate private sector engagement in partnerships to empower women business leaders, provide humanitarian relief, strengthen international education, encourage health advocacy, and promote social and economic development throughout the world
www.state.gov/r/partnerships

William J. Clinton Foundation: Mission is to strengthen the capacity of people throughout the world to meet the challenges of global interdependence; programs and partnerships are in the areas of health security, economic empowerment, leadership development and citizen service, and racial, ethnic and religious reconciliation
http://www.clintonfoundation.org/
 
World Business Council for Sustainable Development: A CEO-led coalition of 200 international companies, providing a platform for companies to explore sustainable development; share knowledge, experiences, and best practices; and advocate business positions on these issues
http://www.wbcsd.org/

World Economic Forum Global Corporate Citizenship Initiative: Has the objective of increasing business engagement in corporate citizenship as an element of business strategy, includes more than 40 company members representing a variety of regions and sectors
www.weforum.org/corporatecitizenship

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SELECT RESEARCH

Anholt-GMI Nation Brands Index  - first analytical ranking of the world's nation brands.

Dalberg Global Development Advisors/Financial TImes/UN Global Compact: "Business Guide to Partnering with NGOs and the UN" (PDF)

International Finance Corporation and SustainAbility: "Developing Value - The business case for sustainability in emerging markets" 2002 (PDF) 
 

World Economic Forum:

• "Harnessing Private Sector Capabilities to Meet Public Needs: The Potential of Partnerships to Advance Progress on Hunger, Malaria, and Basic Education," Jan. 2006 (PDF, 2MB)
• Global Corporate Citizenship Initiative's "Partnering for Success: Business perspectives on Multistakeholder Partnerships," Jan. 2005 (PDF)

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