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The UN Global Compact complements other corporate citizenship
initiatives by promoting dialogue on the relationship between
business and society. At the same time it is the only truly global
corporate citizenship initiative. It is not an auditable standard;
indeed, it is not a standard or a code in the way that these are
normally viewed. It is a set of principles through which business
and the United Nations can work in partnership for global social
development. For some businesses it is a simplified codification of
their existing policies and management practices, but for many
engagement represents a challenge and an opportunity to raise their
game by aligning profitability with the common good. As the only
genuinely global corporate citizenship initiative, the Global
Compact draws its moral authority from the UN Secretary-General and
its moral and political legitimacy from the UN as the only global
political body. It can be viewed as a series of nested networks
involving the Secretary-General's Office, the ILO, UNEP, UNHCHR,
UNDP and UNIDO, business, NGOs and labour. It can variously be
described as an international learning network, as a social network
of people and organizations engaged in a global conversation, as a
global public policy network, and as a multi-stakeholder dialogue.
It is all of these things, but more than anything its greatest
success has been in providing a convening platform for a growing
global conversation about social development among a variety of
actors. However the Global Compact is viewed, it is time to reflect
on the first tentative steps of an initiative born in the aftermath
of the Cold War, in the "triumph of global economic liberalism" and
mass demonstrations against "globalisation". In its first few
years, the world has experienced 9/11 and the Iraq War, not
forgetting the forty or so civil wars that are ongoing at this
time. Whatever is written about the UN Global Compact or its
success will be tentative. But there can be some serious reflection
on its aims and origins; some telling of stories of engagement; and
discussion on how this initiative has quickly become an important
reference point in the dialogue on global and corporate governance.
Global Backlash is the first book to move beyond the monolithic
portrayal of the globalization protests that have escalated since
Seattle and are not likely to abate soon. With trenchant analysis
and dozens of primary documents from a variety of popular and
uncommon sources, Robin Broad explores proposals and initiatives
coming from the backlash to answer the question, But what do they
want? A range of sophisticated propositions and a vibrant debate
among segments of the backlash emerge. Highly readable and
analytically powerful, this book is vital to understanding the most
potent protest movement of our times. Visit our website for sample
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Wars and natural disasters--from the Balkans to the Sudan, and from
Afghanistan to Central Africa--have increasingly placed
humanitarian workers in the crossfire. Kevin M. Cahill has
assembled an international team of renowned experts to offer a
much-needed assessment of the moral, legal and political dilemmas
and consequences of humanitarian assistance.
Focusing on health issues, "A Framework for Survival" takes an
unflinching look at the reality facing the nations and people
involved, from refugees to relief organizations. In contrast to
conventional military, economic and geopolitical strategies, it
suggests rational and effective solutions and foreign policy
recommendations. With the collapse of many government
infrastructures since the end of the Cold War, the success or
failure of humanitarian efforts may, to a large extent, define the
world's chances for survival.
Das "Lexikon der Vereinten Nationen" ist nicht nur Nachschlagewerk,
sondern auch Sammlung kritischer Bestandsaufnahmen der
Weltorganisation, verbunden mit Reformvorschlagen. Die grosse Zahl
renommierter Experten, die an dem Werk mitgearbeitet haben, hat fur
ein breites Meinungsspektrum gesorgt. Damit ist das Lexikon auch
ein politisches Buch."
Few names are so closely connected with the cause of human rights
as that of Mary Robinson. As former President of Ireland, she was
ideally positioned for passionately and eloquently arguing the case
for human rights around the world. Over five tumultuous years that
included the tragic events of 9/11, she offered moral leadership
and vision to the global human rights movement. This volume is a
unique account in Robinson's own words of her campaigns as United
Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. A Voice for Human
Rights offers an edited collection of Robinson's public addresses,
given between 1997 and 2002, when she served as High Commissioner.
The book also provides the first in-depth account of the work of
the Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights. With a foreword
by Kofi Annan and an afterword by Louise Arbour, the current High
Commissioner for Human Rights, the book will be of interest to all
concerned with international human rights, international relations,
development, and politics.
A "candid, courageous, and unsparing memoir" ("The New York Review
of Books") of post-Cold War politics and global statecraft
Written with eloquence and unprecedented candor, "Interventions"
is the story of Kofi Annan's remarkable time at the center of the
world stage. After forty years of service at the United Nations,
Annan--who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001--shares his
unique experiences during the terrorist attacks of September 11;
the American invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan; the war between
Israel, Hizbollah, and Lebanon; the brutal conflicts of Somalia,
Rwanda, and Bosnia; and the geopolitical transformations following
the end of the Cold War. A personal biography of global statecraft,
"Interventions" is as much a memoir as a guide to world
order--past, present, and future.
Throughout history, race and ethnicity have played critical roles
in shaping politics, international policies, and the everyday
experiences of a vast majority of individuals around the globe.
Most nations around the world are now having to face up to culture
clashes and the challenges that accompany globalization and the
increased movement of people across national borders. Such
conflicts include increased competition among racial and ethnic
groups for jobs, housing, education, and other scarce resources.
Other challenges include international migration and immigration
that often change the complexions, racial and ethnic mixes, and
cultural compositions of nations. Such transformations are not
easy. They often lead to racial tensions, racial discrimination,
xenophobia, and at times, even deadly confrontations and warfare.
Societies in Europe, the United States, and other parts of the
world are in rapid transition. This transition is characterized by
changing demographic, economic, and political patterns which, in
turn, raise critical issues with respect to governance, fair and
just public policy, and the meaning of citizenship. Combating
Racism and Xenophobia: Transatlantic and International Perspectives
provides an analysis of racism, racial discrimination, and
xenophobia in the U.S., Europe, and other parts of the world. This
book provides a non-technical summary of some of the best thinking
on racism and xenophobia from internationally known world leaders,
diplomats, and scholars who focus on the international dimensions
of intolerance and what can be done to eliminate such problems.
Using Transatlantic institutions as examples, it also provides
insights and tangible recommendations that, when implemented, go a
long way toward resolving problems that stem from racism and
xenophobia.
The work involves the investigation of 6 indigenous Ghanaian plants
P. pinnata, H. opposita, G. arboreum, A. nobilis, F. asperifolia
and B. aegyptiaca used for the treatment of bacterial infections
and wounds. It also describes the isolation and characterization of
the active principles from P. pinnata. Extracts were assessed for
in vitro antibacterial activity, usingwild-type and resistant
strains of Staph.aureus. P.pinnata, H. opposita, G. arboreum and F.
asperifolia showed antibacterial activity. The active compounds in
P. pinnata were isolated, using chromatographic techniques and
identified with the aid of NMR spectroscopy. The wound healing
action of the plant extracts were assessed using in vitro models.
P.pinnata, G. arboreum and F. asperifolia at concentrations from 1
to 25ug/ml had a significant stimulatory effect on the
proliferation of HDF (142BR) cells. Paullilupeol and paullilupeone
isolated from P. pinnata, showed a dose-dependent increase in
proliferation of the up to 3uM. All extracts at concentrations 1 to
50ug/ml, had a statistically significant antioxidant protective
effect against hydrogen peroxide induced damage to 142BR cells.
Over forty years of service to the United Nations - the last ten as
Secretary-General - Kofi Annan has been at the centre of the major
geopolitical events of our time. As much a memoir as a guide to
world order, INTERVENTIONS provides a unique, behind-the-scenes
view of global diplomacy during one of the most tumultuous periods
in UN history. With eloquence and immediacy, Annan writes about the
highs and lows of his years at the United Nations: from
shuttle-diplomacy during crises such as Kosovo, Lebanon and
Israel-Palestine to the wrenching battles over the Iraq War to the
creation of the landmark Responsibility to Protect doctrine. He is
remarkably candid about the organization's failed efforts,
particularly in Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. Ultimately, Annan shows
readers a world where solutions are available, if we have the will
and courage to see them through.
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