Under the auspices of the United Nations and the Government of Iraq 30 Iraqi company to sign the Global Compact and announce the launch of the local n

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15.10.2011 | (Voice of Iraq) - Press release in an event is historically the United Nations Development Programme and the Secretariat of the Council of Ministers to declare the launch of the UN Global Compact in Iraq, a global initiative seeks to strengthen the role of the private sector and social responsibility through sustainable partnerships based on principles of human rights, labor and environmental sustainability and transparency in business. "This is an event which promotes corporate social responsibility in the Iraqi private sector a step further into Iraq and the Iraqi private sector on the scientific agenda as a key partner in the region and around the world," said Christine McNab, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Iraq and the Resident Coordinator / Humanitarian Coordinator. to promote corporate social responsibility is a matter the whole world recognize it and its importance as a positive in countries where private sector is seeking to do the events of a positive impact on economic and social development. As the United Nations Global Compact provides a general framework through local networks in order to respond to the needs of local communities in coordination with the public sector. "support such as this important initiative, which is made ​​in partnership with the private sector Iraqi government's efforts to build a modern state and democracy," said Mr. Hamid Khalaf Ahmed representative for the office of Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki. This was the form of the event today, which was attended by representatives of the Iraqi government, and local and international companies and the donor countries, civil society, and the United Nations in Iraq will become the platform for the exchange of knowledge and experience about the principles of corporate social responsibility, including those that covered by the United Nations Global Compact and discuss the benefits and ways to practice the best in line with the economic environment in Iraq and ensure the identification of opportunities for private sector involvement in such an initiative. "support the Iraqi government, such an initiative as a means for the implementation of universal principles in concert with the Iraqi context at an important time for economic reform as it becomes the role that the private sector to play an important more than ever, "said Dr. Ali Keywords, Secretary General of the Council of Ministers. as Mr. Hamid ornaments, President of the Center for Development of the Iraqi business community and the candidate for the leadership of the local network in Iraq signed a memorandum of understanding provides for the establishment of the local network and the Global Compact in Iraq with the Office of the Global Compact of the United Nations in New York. "that the private sector and the duty to participate the process of economic and social development and to participate in carrying the responsibility in partnership with the government. We must work together as a team by appropriate mechanisms in line with the principles of the Global Compact. I hope that through the local network in Iraq, we will be able to prove to the world that Iraq is capable of doing tremendous achievements, "said Mr. Healy. has joined so far, 30 companies, and institutions of civil society and multinational companies to the Global Compact in the months prior an indicator of increased awareness and interest of the Iraqi and international companies. For more information, please contact Juliette Touma, United Nations Development Programme, +962-79-826-34-37 juliette.touma @ undp.org To download additional information on the Global Compact Network local in Iraq, please visit www.iq.one.un.org.global-compat

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[Kathleen]

i think we have seen more movement in the last few weeks than we've seen in years... keep things moving right into an RV

Kathleen

[bamagirl]

Thanks ppg for posting.....lot's of great news lately. Go RV!!!!

[Alex38]

Nice!

[Canuklady]

I always enjoy reading your posts. Thanks. So much good news and movement this week. RV! By Christmas please!

[dhardage]

I always enjoy reading your posts. Thanks. So much good news and movement this week. RV! By Christmas please!

hmmmmmmmmmm going on my cruise the first week of December, not much time to cash in...........deal with taxes..........etc before Christmas shopping, so Thanksgiving works much better for me. Cash in, get stuff done, go on my cruise then shop like mad!!

[bamagirl]

hmmmmmmmmmm going on my cruise the first week of December, not much time to cash in...........deal with taxes..........etc before Christmas shopping, so Thanksgiving works much better for me. Cash in, get stuff done, go on my cruise then shop like mad!!

LOL d, you kill me!! Be sure and send the CBI and Iraq your schedule so they'll know what to work with, lol.

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This is from BIW -

INTRODUCTION – THE COMPACT AND ITS OBJECTIVES

The International Compact with Iraq (ICI) is an initiative of the Government of Iraq for a new partnership with the International Community. Its main objective is to establish a framework for Iraq to realize its National Vision which aims to:

‘.. realize the aspirations of the Iraqi people in establishing a unified, federal democratic state dominated by security and stability in which all citizens are enjoying equal rights and duties.

‘..establish a prosperous economy with a diverse production base capable of providing the requirements of sustainable development based on the market factors and opened to the world and integrated with it and with the regional economies, in particular the neighboring countries.

‘..make Iraq an active member in the regional and international organizations and capable of providing assistance to the poor and needy countries...

‘..allow the private sector a leading role in the economic activity, with specified role for the government in regulating this activity and protecting it from the effects of the foreign fluctuation...

‘.. protect the poor and vulnerable groups from the deprivation and starvation and provide the Iraqi citizens with proper standards of public social services.http://www.uniraq.org/ici/INTERNATIONAL_COMPACT_WITH_IRAQ_FINAL__English_final.pdf iraq entered in to this 5 year plan may 3 2007 here is moons statement Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

Sharm el-Sheikh (Egypt)

03 May 2007

Remarks at the launch of the International Compact with Iraq

Prime Minister Maliki

Foreign Minister Gheit

Excellencies,

Ladies and Gentelman

I would like to thank all of you for participating in the launch of the International Compact with Iraq. Your presence is a clear sign of your commitment to stand in solidarity with the people and Government of Iraq at a time when they need our support.

This meeting is the culmination of a year-long preparatory process, co-chaired by the Government of Iraq and the United Nations, with strong support from the World Bank and members of the Compact Preparatory Group. While much of the work was carried out in Baghdad, high-level meetings in Kuwait, Abu Dhabi and New York brought the Government of Iraq and the international community together to help Iraq articulate its national vision.

I am pleased that His Excellency Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has come here today to outline his Government’s commitments under the Compact. Despite the many daunting challenges facing his Government, Prime Minister al-Maliki has pledged to pursue a bold programme of reform to safeguard his country’s long-term economic future. His Government is also determined to seek progress in the political and security fields, which, I believe we can all agree, are prerequisites for Iraq’s normalization and economic revitalization.

The MNF (Multinational Forces) have faced great tribulations while executing their tasks. Many lives have been lost in the line of duty.

There is no doubt that more must be done to bring a halt to the ongoing violence in Iraq, the brunt of which is being borne by innocent civilians. Beyond the terrorist attacks and sectarian violence, a humanitarian crisis is stretching the patience and ability of ordinary people to cope with everyday life. This makes it all the more important to develop a framework for Iraq’s normalization. Essentially, the Compact represents a road map for the next five years aimed at helping Iraq to achieve its long-term goals of economic prosperity, political stability and lasting security. Much work will be needed to keep Iraq on track, but I am confident that the people and Government are up to the challenge.

Iraq is at a critical juncture. Political solutions are essential to building the foundations for a peaceful and prosperous country. Under the International Compact, the Government of Iraq has committed itself to pursuing a number of important initiatives to promote national dialogue and reconciliation. The Government will also continue to implement its national reconciliation programme, which calls on all parties to reject violence in all forms and resolve differences through political and constitutional means. In this connection, the constitutional review process remains an important vehicle to address long-standing grievances.

In addition, the Government of Iraq has pledged to adhere to a legislative timetable designed to strengthen Iraqi unity. This includes the adoption of individual pieces of legislation to ensure the equitable sharing of Iraq’s natural resources and wealth by all Iraqi communities.

Together, these efforts can build momentum for the political process.

As the Iraqi people strive to achieve these goals, they should be able to count on the active support of Iraq’s neighbours and the international community. In this respect, the Compact is an important framework for fulfilling our shared responsibilities towards Iraq and its people.

The United Nations, together with the World Bank and other key partners, will work with the Government of Iraq to achieve its vision. The Joint Monitoring Matrix, which is part of the Compact, sets out actions that would enable the Government to meet clear and realistic objectives and will facilitate the monitoring and reporting of progress.

The Government of Iraq has long made the Compact a priority and has worked diligently with the United Nations and others during its development. The Government considers it to be one of the most important mechanisms for engagement with the international community. Indeed, major reforms can be realized only through substantive international cooperation that bridges the gap between Iraq’s needs and its capabilities in the medium term. It is time for the wider international community to demonstrate its strong commitment through financial and technical assistance, capacity-building, investment and other forms of support.

Of course, Iraq is a resource-rich country. Therefore, one of the goals has been to identify gaps that exist in Iraq’s transition, and to find ways under the Compact to close them. Many countries have contributed, including members of the Paris Club that have forgiven 80 per cent of Iraq’s debts. I encourage other countries to follow this example through bilateral arrangements.

Participants in the Compact will meet regularly to coordinate their efforts and review progress. This follow-up mechanism will help ensure the credibility and sustainability of this initiative over the next five years.

As I saw for myself during my recent visit to Baghdad, Iraq faces immense challenges. We cannot leave Iraq on its own to cope with them. It is essential that we do our utmost to help the Iraqi people build a secure, peaceful, unified, federal and democratic nation, founded on the principles of freedom and equality. It is in our collective interest to see Iraq at peace with itself and fully integrated in the region and the wider international community. The International Compact lays out the road ahead, and I am confident that, together, we can ensure the success of this important initiative.

Thank You here is a link that will walk you threw the whole thing http://www.uniraq.org/ici.asp peace and hair grease go rv®¿® oh yea here a good link clears it up a little http://theiraqidinar...311/#more-62463

[zigmeister]

Good article thanks.

[Biker]

Great Post , Keep your heads up all there is still hope for us to make a buck.

[Canuklady]

hmmmmmmmmmm going on my cruise the first week of December, not much time to cash in...........deal with taxes..........etc before Christmas shopping, so Thanksgiving works much better for me. Cash in, get stuff done, go on my cruise then shop like mad!!

LOL! Ok, RV, be next week please! I really hope you go on that cruise celebrating the RV!

[RodandStaff]

Thanks for the article Patriotic Party Gal ... lets get this thing over with so we can all party!

GO RV Already Baby!!!

[zigmeister]

Just thinking this article may be important as to Chapter 7 as well. It could be the last t to cross.

[Carrello]

Just thinking this article may be important as to Chapter 7 as well. It could be the last t to cross.

Zig, the document references debt, the Paris Club, and 80% of the Iraq debt that has been forgiven, and suggests others continue to forgive Iraqi's debt i.e. Kuwait. Iraq has repaid 65% of their debt to Kuwait, and perhaps Kuwait will forgive the last 35%, and bingo. Chapter 7. I know you know this, but someone else might want to know why this is important.

So, I think you are correct, and I am sending you another party hat in red.

PS If all you did was run around the neighborhood naked while enjoying Patron, but your hair was not on fire, you did not do it right. Try it again.

[dhardage]

LOL d, you kill me!! Be sure and send the CBI and Iraq your schedule so they'll know what to work with, lol.

I TRIED!!!! I emailed! It got sent back to me. Something about a computer software glitch??

LOL! Ok, RV, be next week please! I really hope you go on that cruise celebrating the RV!

Ok, so if it doesn't RV by then I'll cancel my cruise in protest!! YEAH, that'll teach em!

[diligent1]

Unbolting the training wheels....