The Need for Cooperation
Key trends and challenges in the twenty-first century
The reach and influence of non-State actors
The importance and interdependence of global issues
Sharing the benefits of globalization
Towards a common agenda
The potential benefits of cooperation
Different types of cooperation
Procurement from the private sector
Products and services for private sector development
Participation of business in intergovernmental processes
Public policy networks
Principles and mechanisms for corporate citizenship
Public-private investment mechanisms
Philanthropic resource mobilization
Promoting UN values and activities
Project design and operation delivery
Pursuing joint learning and research
The Global Compact
Background and purpose
Participants and governance
Areas of operation
Challenges and lessons of cooperation
Challenges of cooperation
Lessons of successful cooperation
Managing the challenges of cooperation
Guidelines for cooperation with business
UN business partnership or outreach units
Building partnership skills and capacity
Involving the private sector in developing countries
Encouraging multi-stakeholder dialogue
The role of intermediaries
Tackling global issues through cooperation
Peace, security and disarmament
Development and poverty eradication
Protecting our common environment
Human rights, democracy and good governance
Protecting the vulnerable
Meeting the special needs of Africa
Conlusion: an agenda for action
Defining the private sector
The United Nations system
Useful contacts
List of examples and web sites
Useful references
Acknowledgements
Guidelines for cooperation between the United Nations and the business community.