Editing United Nations Global Compact (section)

==Local networks==
Local networks of the Global Compact advance the initiative and its ten principles at a country level. Currently, there are approximately 85 Local Networks in total. These networks help companies and non-profit organizations understand what responsible business means within diverse national, cultural, and linguistic contexts. Additionally, there are related programmes for particular topics of interest, such as the Business for Peace initiative, that bring awareness to businesses and other organizations about instability and conflict, such that organizations can help to address these concerns from their own perspective and with the assistance of their local networks.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Mylly|first1=Tiina|title=Work with a Local Network to Advance Peace|url=https://www.unglobalcompact.org/take-action/action/peace-local-activities|website=unglobalcompact.org|publisher=UN Global Compact|access-date=2016-01-26}}</ref> Local connections to supplement the international connections made by the Global Compact at large can help to broaden the engagement and impact of members. Local Networks are independent, self-governed and self-managed entities, and work closely with the UN Global Compact's New York headquarters, and coordinate as points of contact for UN Global Compact signatories in their respective countries.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.unglobalcompact.org/engage-locally|title = Engage Locally- UN Global Compact|website = unglobalcompact.org}}</ref> The Local Networks of the Global Compact are showcased, but not limited to the interactions chronicled below:

=== Australia===
* The Global Compact Local Network in Australia was established in 2009 by a steering committee drawn from the Australian business community and stakeholder groups. It was formally incorporated in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Global Compact Network Australia|url=http://www.unglobalcompact.org.au/|publisher=United Nations Global Compact Network Australia}}</ref> as the Global Compact Network Australia Limited, and elections were held for the inaugural board of directors. In 2011 it established two business-led leadership groups dealing with human rights and anti-corruption.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unglobalcompact.org.au/leadership-groups/|title=Leadership Groups - Global Compact Network Australia}}</ref> The GCNA draws its funding directly from members and member-based activities, in contrast to many networks who rely in part on government funding.

=== Bulgaria===
* The Global Compact Local Network in Bulgaria was founded in January 2003, under the auspices of President [[Georgi Parvanov]]. The voluntary initiative unites 120 Bulgarian companies, non-governmental organizations and academia into a unique network. All members are united around the idea of applying the ten principles of the UN Global Compact in their daily practices and to be responsible corporate citizens. In 2006, to strengthen and enhance the role of the initiative, a management structure was introduced consisting of an advisory board and a Secretariat. For the period 2006-2010, the network activities were supported by the [[United Nations Development Programme]] Bulgaria. With the active participation and financial contribution of its members Global Compact Bulgaria organized numerous initiatives related to environment, health, education and youth. Among them are the projects: "Unleashing Entrepreneurship"; "Love Bridge"; "Sharing Best Practices in Corporate Social Responsibility".<ref>Global Compact Network Bulgaria - {{cite web|url=http://www.unglobalcompact.bg/?page_id%3D183 |title=GC in Bulgaria &#124; Global Compact GC in Bulgaria &#124; Global Compact |access-date=21 August 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140406233702/http://www.unglobalcompact.bg/?page_id=183 |archive-date=6 April 2014 }}</ref>
* With the end of the support from UNDP Bulgaria, the Global Compact Local Network in [[Bulgaria]] had to identify and formulate a new strategy for sustainability. So, between 2009 and 2010 the members signed an institutional framework for future organizational development. As a result, on 10 September 2010, a new independent organization was founded – Association Global Compact Network Bulgaria. Its members are 20 leading companies and organizations in Bulgaria, and members of the UN Global Compact as well. The Association is managed by a steering committee and control committee. Their main goals are to learn from each other, to communicate, to generate an advocacy impact and to initiate dialogue or partnerships with other actors such as the government, local authorities, labour organisations and civil society organizations.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130821114730/http://bg.linkedin.com/pub/global-compact-network-bulgaria/37/948/a9a About GC Bulgaria -]</ref>

=== France===
* The [[:fr:Global Compact France|Global Compact Network France]] was established in 2004. It is the second largest local network of the UN Global Compact after Spain, with more than 1,100 participants in 2017. The main aim of the Global Compact Network France is to add personalized value to the French participants of the Global Compact, in order to help them to make progress in their CSR approach and enlarge the Global Compact network. The local network is entirely financed by its members.

=== Germany ===

* The GCN Germany (DGCN) was created in the year 2000 on the initiative of German companies as one of the first national platforms.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Hoessle |first1=Ulrike |title= Participating in the UN Global Compact: Best Practices and Challenges from German Businesses |doi= 10.13140/RG.2.2.27136.43523 |date=Sep 12, 2017  |publisher=Working Paper |url=}}</ref> Its tasks and obligations as an official local Network are defined in a Memorandum of Understanding with the UN Global Compact; it may only bear the name of the Global Compact Network Germany as long as it carries out these tasks and fulfils these obligations. 
* The GCN Germany brings together all German signatories of the UN Global Compact. The network comprises more than 780 German companies and organizations from civil society, science, and the public sector and serves to provide information on issues of corporate responsibility, exchange ideas, and develop joint practical solutions.<ref>{{cite web |title=UN Global Compact Network Germany |url=https://www.globalcompact.de/en/about-us/global-compact-network-germany |website=www.globalcompact.de |language=en}}</ref>

=== India ===
* The Global Compact Network (GCN) India was formed by organizations from India that participate in the Global Compact. It was registered on 24 November 2003, with the Registrar of Societies, NCT, Delhi, as a non-profit body. The main objective of the Network is to provide a forum for various Indian Companies/ Organizations to exchange experiences, network and work together on activities related to CSR. This is expected to promote [[sustainable growth]] besides encouraging good corporate citizenship. The Network acts as an Apex-level nodal agency representing various Indian Corporate bodies/ Institutions/ NGOs/ SMEs, who are committed to the UN Global Compact principles.
* The Global Compact Network India has been one of the pioneering local initiatives of the Global Compact. It is one of the first local networks to be set up as a legal entity. Over the last nine years, the network has seen modest growth and has been able to create a niche for itself within efforts by the business community directed towards realising the vision of sustainable development in India. At present Arun Kumar Singh, CMD, ONGC, is the President of the Global Compact Network India for the term 2023–25 and is managed by a Governing Council.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gcnindia.org|title=Travel India|website=gcnindia.org|access-date=4 April 2018}}</ref>

=== Mexico===
* The Global Compact Network in Mexico in December 2014 endorsed the commitment of the private sector towards improving gender equality. Echoing the sentiments of initiatives such as the "HeforShe", and the large support of individuals in the region for promoting gender equality and empowering women. Much of this progress is being achieved by practical guidelines for how private entities can make a more diverse, inclusive workplace that creates codes of global business.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.unglobalcompact.org/news/2151-12-10-2014|title = Global Compact Network Mexico Endorses Private Sector's Commitment to Gender Equality}}</ref>

=== Spain===
* The Global Compact Network Spain is the largest local network of signatories to the UN Global Compact.  As an independent legal entity launched in 2004, it is managed by a steering committee with a chairman, deputy chairman, secretary, treasurer and 16 directors elected by the network's general assembly. The steering committee includes representatives from large companies, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the public sector, educational entities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). In order to abide by the rules of the Spanish legislature, the general assembly holds a vote each year on budgetary issues and resolutions and nominates the steering committee. The Global Compact Network Spain has been successful in involving SMEs, developing interactive resources and reporting tools and emphasizing human rights through the commitment of the local companies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pactomundial.org/|title=Pacto Mundial – Responsabilidad Social Empresarial – RSE – Sostenibilidad – Agenda y Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible – ODS – Derechos Humanos y Empresa}}</ref>

=== Syria===
* The Syria initiative aims at enhancing civic engagement and corporate social responsibility of the private sector by promoting the ten principles of the UN Global Compact as well as forging partnerships between private sector organizations, public sector institutions and civil society. This initiative is a partnership between the Syrian Government represented by the State Planning Commission and the UNDP Country Office in Syria. It was launched under the patronage of the Head of State Planning Commission and in the presence of the Deputy Chairperson of the UN Global Compact in July 2008. The Syrian Global Compact Local Network has 26 businesses, five NGOs, and five federations of commerce and industry. It was displayed among 10 selected ones from around the world in the Global Compact Sixth Annual Local Networks Forum. The Syria story was called a "leadership case" and the Syria Network growth ratio was ranked first among the global top ten in 2008.<ref>Info on the Syria case available at {{cite web|url=http://www.undp.org.sy/index.php/un-syria-global-compact |title=UNDP Syria - UN Syria Global Compact |access-date=8 August 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100109203029/http://www.undp.org.sy/index.php/un-syria-global-compact |archive-date=9 January 2010 }}</ref> The UNGC National Advisory Council has been formulated and held its founders’ meeting on 15 October 2008, with the participation of leaders from the Syrian private sector, international corporate representatives, local and international civil society organizations, UNDP, the Syrian Government, media and education sectors.{{citation needed|date=November 2022}}