If we are to succeed, we need to combine the efforts of governments with those of business, social partners, governments and NGO's. Changes implied by social commitments and new partnerships We are asking the business community for expertise, knowledge, commitment and participation. Not to be less competitive. Competitiveness and social responsibility go hand in hand. New Partnerships are not headings for more costs on enterprises.
New partnerships are about designing new roles for public authorities.
New roles for private companies, employees and social partners. Roles that enable us to develop a joint effort for social development. Roles that enable us to tackle potential social problems where they arise. At the work place and in the local community. We must greatly improve their ability to service companies.