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UNITED NATIONS
NATIONS UNIES
POSTAL ADDRESS-ADRESSE POSTALE: UNITED NATTONS, N.y. tOOlT
EMAIL: cLoBALCoMpACT@uN.oRc Tsr: +1 212963 1490
EXECUTIVE OFFICf, OF TIIE SECRETARY-GENf,RAL
CABINET DU SECRETAIRT GENERAL
06 February,2009
Dear Mr. Prasodjo,
Thank you for writing to the Secretary-General to express your organization's support
for the Global Compact's principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environrnent and anti-
comrption. We applaud your leadership in making this decision and welcome your
organization's participation in the Global Compact - the world's largest corporate citizenship
initiative, with thousands of business participants and other stakeholders from civil society,
labour and government iocated in 120 countries.
At the heart of the Global Compact is a conviction that organizational practices rooted
in universal principles help the global marketplace to be more socially and economically
inclusive, thus advancing collective goals of international cooperation, peace and development.
Indeed, companies and other organizations participating in the Global Compact are working
diligently to give concrete meaning to this principle-based change approach.
From the beginning, the Global Compact has considered the active engagement of non-
business stakeholders a critical factor for making real progress, Your parlicipation helps to foster
this collaborative spirit which is so critical for tackling today's challenges.
The involvement of civil society, labour and the public sector serves many important
purposes - bringing different strengths and perspectives to the corporate citizenship agenda. For
example, these organizations provide expertise on issues, hold businesses accountable for their
commitments, offer incentives and rewards for responsible actions, facilitate implementation of
the principles, and serve as excellent partners on a variety of issues. We urge your organization
to consider these and other relevant ways to advance the Global Compact. Additionally, you are
encouraged to internalize the ten principles within your organization's strategies, poiicies and
operations.
As a voluntary initiative, the Global Compact draws strength from our participants'
commitment and actions. To spur implementation and progress, we provide various leaming and
engagement opportunities for signatories. These include: 60-plus country and regional networks
Mr. Wierianto Prasodjo
Director
Wira Rakema Foundation
Jakarta
where issues and activities are driven at a local level; practical tools and guidance documents on
the principles and other priority issues; and international and local events where multi-
stakeholder participants can exchange experiences, partake in leaming and problem-solving
exercises, engage in dialogue and identify like-minded organizations for partnering projects.
Further details on such activities can be found in the attached guidance document, "After
the Signature: A Guide to Engagement in the United Nations Global Compact" and on the
Global Compact website (www.unglobalcompact.org).
Credibility and accountability are critical factors for advancing the Global Compact. We
encourage all organizations engaged in the initiative to communicate with their stakeholders
about efforts to promote and implement the initiative's ten principles and to engage in
collaborative projects which advance the broader development goals of the United Nations,
particularly the Millennium Development Goals. To start, your organization may wish to inform
stakeholders - such as members, employees and partners - and the general public about your
decision to support the Global Compact.
Again, we thank you for joining the Global Compact. We are eager to hear your ideas and
experiences, and encourage you to share your views with us. We stand ready to support your
efforts to advance the initiative's ten universal principles and contribute to a more sustainable
and inclusive global economy.
Yours sincerely,
Georg Kell
Executive Director
tIN Global Compact Office
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