Africa has many navigable waterways that could support economic development of the continent. This powerpoint offers more details of how they could be better used with the aid of satellite navigations systems.
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On 16 June 2011, the United Nations Human Rights Council unanimously endorsed the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights, making the framework the first corporate human rights responsibility initiative to be endorsed...
A guide to private standards in the garments, footwear and furniture sectors
The ILO's Governing Body has identified eight conventions as "fundamental", covering subjects that are considered as fundamental principles and rights at work: freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to...
Observatoire des pratiques anormales d'Afrique de l'Ouest By Marc Stalmans (DEVCO Unit Infrastructures, Networks)
PIDA: Africa's Time for Action Interconnecting, Integrating and Transforming a Continent By Aboubacar Babamoussa (Director African Union Commission)
IGAD Regional Transport and ICT Policies by Azhari Karim (IGAD)
Mauritanie: Ouverture des marchés de transport à la concurence By Michel Laloge (EUD Mauritania)
The Commission promotes CSR in the EU and encourages enterprises to adhere to international guidelines and principles. The EU’s policy is built on an agenda for action to support this approach. It includes: Enhancing the...
The new EU Communication " A Stronger Role of the Private Sector in Achieving Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Developing Countries" has been adopted in May 2014 by the European Commission, setting out the role of private...