To achieve systemic change, business will need to collaborate with governments. For example, Governments of Least Developed Countries (LDCs), at the 2011 UNFCCC Durban Conference, adopted the Private Sector Initiative (PSI) of the Cancun Adaptation Framework which seeks to catalyse involvement of the private sector in the National Adaptation Plans for Action.
‘Essential Skills for Effective Partnering’ – London, May 2013
The 3 day training course ‘Essential Skills for Effective Partnering’ will be running on 7th – 9th May 2013 in London. This course builds the skills and knowledge needed for effective multi-stakeholder collaboration and is for staff and consultants from all sectors. The course can optionally lead to participants gaining a Certificate in Partnering Practice. […]
The Girls’ Education Challenge: Investing in business innovation and partnerships for girls’ education
The Girls’ Education Challenge will provide up to £15m of match funding to support strategic partnerships that have the potential to transform learning opportunities for girls in Africa and Asia and, in turn, advance both economic progress and development. The Girls’ Education Challenge aims to broker and support the most promising partnerships that bring global […]
Blog: NGOs and business must embrace new forms of collaboration to tackle global challenges
For those of us who believe that capitalism is a force for good, these are challenging times. Governments and business find themselves on the receiving end of blame from the public for the Western world’s current financial predicaments. Neither appear to be on the side of the everyday citizen. Capitalism is in crisis. And it […]
Report launched at Rio+20 highlights how business can improve the quality of education
Partnerships for Education: Building the foundations of a green, prosperous and equitable global economy. In partnership with UNESCO, the World Bank and with support from BG Group, the International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF) has conducted research into harnessing the power of business as a way of improving the quality of education provision. Titled ‘Partnerships for […]