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  Human rights translated: a business reference guide

  Global Compact Network, United Nations, 2008

  In 2008, the UN Human Rights Council produced a conceptual and policy framework to guide the business and human rights agenda. The framework rests on differentiated but complementary responsibilities, and comprises three core principles:
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  Can ethical trade certification contribute to the attainment of the millennium development goals? a review of organic and fair-trade certification

  ADB Institute, 2008

  The growth of ethical consumerism in developed countries has led to increased imports of environmentally and socially certified products produced by the poor in developing countries, which could potentially contribute towards the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
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  Guide to operating in areas of conflict for the oil & gas industry

  International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation, 2008

  This is a guide for companies working in the extractive industries, particularly in the oil and gas sectors and provides basic conflict management advice and guidance. Its objective is to save time, to protect resources and reputations, and to enhance the safety of employees and of the communities in which they do business.
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  The sour taste of pineapple: how an expanding export industry undermines workers and their communities

  International Labor Rights Forum, 2008

  Since the 1960’s, pineapple production has quadrupled and export has tripled worldwide. While profits for some have tremendously expanded under such development, this report demonstrates how pineapple workers, their families and communities, and the environment in the largest pineapple producing nations have not enjoyed the benefits of such growth.
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  From corporate philanthropy to strategic partnerships: the potential for inclusive and sustainable business models in MENA

  Arab Planning Institute, Kuwait, 2009

  The economic turmoil brought about by the financial crisis of 2008, compounded by the impacts of a food crisis and pending climate change, has exacerbated many of the existing development challenges in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
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  The labour principles of the United Nations Global Compact; a guide for business

  Global Compact Network, United Nations, 2008

  The labour principles of the UN Global Compact are among the most specific of the initiative’s ten principles. They are not the easiest to implement. Many companies face difficulties in knowing what is expected of them and what more can be done to uphold these principles. This Guide describes each of the four Global Compact labour principles:
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  Recession: CSR is still good for business!

  MHC International, 2008

  This paper argues that the lack of responsibility in markets has led to today's current financial turmoil and recession in most international markets. The private sector has taken a huge blow but central control is not the answer. CSR provides the elements of a solution especially since its ideas were largely ignored by many of the big financial players to date.
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  Social impacts of global cotton production

  International Cotton Advisory Committee, 2008

  This paper reviews and categorises the most significant social science studies of labour and social impacts in cotton cultivation in ten focus countries, identified as the largest producers by volume. It identifies and evaluates the key existing data and information sources on the social impacts, positive and negative, of global cotton cultivation.
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  Business, human rights and the right to water challenges, dilemmas and opportunities

  Institute for Human Rights and Business, 2009

  This report summarises a discussion of a group comprising businesses, international organisations, and civil society on issues pertaining to the right to water. The main issues discussed include:
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  Human rights guidelines for pharmaceutical companies in relation to access to medicines: the sexual and reproductive health context

  The Human Rights Centre, University of Essex, 2008

  This briefing points out that access to essential medicines is a fundamental element of the right to health. It examines the role of the pharmaceutical industry in ensuring access to medicines generally and in particular for sexual and reproductive health. 

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