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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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Reporting Guidance on the 10th Principle Against Corruption
The guidance is the most succinct, practical guide currently available regarding anti-corruption reporting. The guidance equips business with a practical means to report on anti-corruption policies and actions comprehensively and effectively. 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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The Egyptian Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS engages the private sector in AIDS programme
The UNODC and Egyptian Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS partnership produced the Egyptian Partnership Menu, a tool to link private sector companies with innovative AIDS partnership opportunities. More
Executive Director of UNODC, Antonio Maria Costa
"How many hundreds of thousands of victims are slaving away in sweat shops, fields, mines, factories, or trapped in domestic servitude? Their numbers will surely swell as the economic crisis deepens the pool of potential victims and increases demand for cheap goods and services." More