The Future We Want

Prof.Dr.Aung Tun Thet

Agenda for Sustainable

Development

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Responsible Business

• Proactive action • Do no harm• Contribute to

development • Assist society to overcome

challenges to stability

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Four justifications for CSR

1. Moral obligation2. Sustainability3. License to operate 4. Reputation

Five Actions

1. Re-assess2. Re-align3. Re-define4. Re-design5. Re-structure

Our UNGC Journey

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ASEAN

ASIA & THE

PACIFIC

THE WORLD

Network Myanmar

Our New Agenda

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SDGs

SDGs

SDGs

• Global in nature • Universally applicable• Take into account different

national realities, capacities and levels of development

• Respecting national policies and priorities

Underpinning Elements

1. People2. Planet3. Prosperity4. Peace 5. Partnership

Business

• Vital partner in achieving SDGs• Companies contribute through core

activities• Assess impact• Set ambitious goals• Communicate transparently about

results

SDG Compass

• Guide companies on to align strategies and manage contribution to the SDGs

• Sustainability outcome of core business strategy

• Five steps

SDG Compass

Our New Opportunity

B4P

• Business leadership platform • Private sector action in support of

peace - workplace, marketplace and local communities

B4P

• Responsible business practices• UN Global Compact 4 pillars:

Human Rights, Labour Rights, Environment and Anti-Corruption

• Action to advance peace

B4P

• Most effective ways private sector contribute to peace

• Scale-up action • Achieve foundational goal of

humanity – Peace

Why Participate?

• Identify and manage business risks and opportunities

• Reduce operational costs• Engage in public-private

dialogue (PPD)

Why Participate?

• Align business strategies and operations with good practice

• Share best practices • Demonstrate leadership • Recognition for advancing

practical solutions

How To Participate?

• Signing Statement of Support• Civil society organizations,

investors, academics, Governments and other stakeholders

Action Areas

• Infrastructure development projects

• Providing basic needs - water, shelter and food

• Training programmes to increase human capital, especially for ex-combatants and youth

Action Areas

• Promoting fair land rights and acquisition

• Natural resource management, including water

• Encouraging entrepreneurship and job creation

• Foster inter-religious and inter-cultural understanding

Businesses

• From part of problem • To part of solution

Businesses

• Goals of profit aligned with peace strategies

• Conflict-sensitive and ethical approaches adopted

• Develop infrastructure and human capital

• Identify effective peace-promoting behaviors

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Thank You!