1 The Global Compact The Global Compact in Egypt
Dec 13, 2015
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Outline
The process of launching the GC in Egypt
Lessons learnt from the Egyptian experienceOutline
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The Global
Compact in Egypt
The Process undertaken in Egypt in 4 steps:
Created a steering committee
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Carried outPre-launch Activities
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OrganizedOfficial Launch
3
ImplementingPost-launch Activities
4
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The Global
Compact in Egypt
The Process undertaken in Egypt in 4 steps:
Created a steering committee
1
Carried outPre-launch Activities
2
OrganizedOfficial Launch
3
ImplementingPost-launch Activities
4
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Step 1: Created a
steering committee
Creation of a steering committee The initial decision of membership was
based on: Recommendations from the GC Office The experience of UN agencies with
some companies The idea that all identified actors of the
GC should be represented. The work of Pioneer actors
(businessmen/federations) Other players with high potential for
leverage in the country Representation of civil society, private
sector, government, academic institution
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Step 1: Created a
steering committee
Role of the steering committee Defined the overall strategy for:
The pre-launch activities The format of the launch The aftermath of the launch
Supported technically and financially the activities:
Workshops Media work Background analysis ….
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The Global
Compact in Egypt
The Process undertaken in Egypt in 4 steps:
Created a steering committee
1
Carried outPre-launch Activities
2
OrganizedOfficial Launch
3
ImplementingPost-launch Activities
4
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Step 2:Carried out Pre-launch
Activities
Pre-launch activities Understand the context:
Background analysis
Create awareness: 2 Workshops OVD focus on Corporate Volunteerism Articles in the media Media Press briefings before launch Creation of a website of a GC Egypt
Website Creation of Arabic brochures
customized for Egypt
Recruit companies to join Focus on explaining the initiative and
explain why they should join
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Step 2:Carried out Pre-launch
Activities
Necessary Resources People:
50-75 % of one focal point for a year + 25% of a programme assistant.
For the launch: Internal Task Force and dedicated budget
Funds:
Funds and in kind contributions come from companies and steering committee members
Minor Contributions of UNRC budget (background analysis)
Technical Support: from steering committee members
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The Global
Compact in Egypt
The Process undertaken in Egypt in 4 steps:
Created a steering committee
1
Carried outPre-launch Activities
2
OrganizedOfficial Launch
3
ImplementingPost-launch Activities
4
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Step 3: Organized
Official Launch
The launch in Egypt – basic facts
Date: 9 February 2004, after a year of sensitization
Venue: Federation of Egyptian Industries
Participants: 200 participants including Mr. Iqbal Riza , Chief of cabinet of Kofi Annan
Agenda: Official opening session followed by a press conference and 2 working sessions.
Overall Budget: 7000 USD (excluding time of staff of the Task Force)
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The Global
Compact in Egypt
The Process undertaken in Egypt in 4 steps:
Created a steering committee
1
Carried outPre-launch Activities
2
OrganizedOfficial Launch
3
ImplementingPost-launch Activities
4
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Step 4: Implement
Post-launch
Activities
Next steps: Follow up activities
Awareness campaign through: Sensitization Workshops (Arab German
chamber of commerce; Workshops at Local Chambers of Commerce, Cairo University …)
Media partnerships
Activities carried out by companies Implementing the Nine principles Corporate Volunteerism with the UNVs
Partnership Projects Between UNDP and companies (TAGO,
Vodafone,…)
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Outline
The process of launching the GC in Egypt
Lessons learnt from the Egyptian experienceOutline
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Lessons Learnt
Lessons Learnt
Why should companies join ? The vision of the entrepreneur The societal gains The communication benefits The financial benefits DEFINE & HIGHLIGHT THE BENEFITS
FOR A COMPANY TO GET INTO PARTNERSHIP !
What do we ask them to do ? Implementation of the 9 principles Partnership projects as a main modality Development, not charity ? Services to offer? BE CLEAR ON THE OUTCOME !