It is a partnership between the United Nations, the business community, international labour and civil society organizations. Our labour and civil society partners lend their expertise and support to designing and implementing these undertakings. Of course they should. Voluntary initiatives in corporate social responsibility are no substitute for the actions of Governments. But we are in a bit of race against the clock.
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Governments don't and probably can't. First , embrace voluntary initiatives that reduce the demand for action that Governments can't process fast enough and which they may not process entirely to our satisfaction. Second , help us devise a broadly acceptable concept of corporate citizenship in the global community, with constructive stands on global issues. In the long run, markets will work only if they are made to work for all. Finally , advocate more effective global governance mechanisms.