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The Global

Compact

The Global Compactin Egypt

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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

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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 !

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Lessons Learnt

Lessons Learnt

How do we monitor companies? Mistrust between stakeholders On the basis of which criteria ? Role of the media THINK TWICE !

… and how much this will cost? Resources of local networks RM strategy, an excellent entry point BE READY FOR A LONG BUT

REWARDING WALK !