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Article: SECRETARY-GENERAL APPOINTS BOARD OF GLOBAL COMPACT; WORLD'S LARGEST VOLUNTARY CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP INITIATIVE
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- April 20, 2006
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The United Nations issued the following press release:
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has appointed a group of 20 business, labour and civil society leaders from around the world to serve on the Board of the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest voluntary corporate citizenship initiative.
The Secretary-General's appointments follow a comprehensive consultation process, involving all Global Compact stakeholders, including its local networks. Each of the appointees has demonstrated a long record of commitment to the Global Compact's mission and principles, and enjoys the support of a regional or constituency group. The 20-member body is comprised of 10 business ...