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Mission:
Philosophy Many policy makers also realize the potential for market forces in spurring economic growth and development benefits. As the UN Secretary General has said: “It is the absence of broad-based business activity, not its presence that condemns much of humanity to suffering. Indeed, what is utopian is the notion that poverty can be overcome without the active engagement of business.” The World Summit for Sustainable Development (WSSD) called for partnerships between public entities, development agencies, civil society, and the private sector to support sustainable development, including the delivery of affordable, reliable, and environmentally sustainable services. Many NGOs understand that business can be a powerful ally in the fight against poverty. Even though they have different motivations, these NGOs recognize the huge potential in business solutions for development and are partnering with companies to help realize these possibilities. We are one of them trying for this. Given the right incentives, business-led solutions can help accelerate the pace of development efforts considerably. By focusing development efforts on creating supportive investment climates in developing countries, governments can provide an innovative way to leverage our collective resources and capabilities. |
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Last modified on 15/10/2006 Created By Global Trends 2006 |