Celebrating Sustainability Day on 23 November 2022, with a panel discussion focused on Collective Action initiatives for human rights, decent work, and anti-corruption.
Bangladesh
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The Global Compact Network Bangladesh was established in 2009 to champion corporate sustainability in alignment with the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact.
In 2021, the Network Bangladesh started the project titled Advancing Anti-Corruption through Collective Action to combat corruption in Bangladesh and promote integrity and good governance.
Mission
The goal at Network Bangladesh is to accelerate the collective impact of businesses by upholding Principle Ten of the UN Global Compact: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery. By engaging cross-functional stakeholders, facilitating dialogues and strengthening commitments, Collective Action has proven to be the most effective path to creating a more ethical society.
Collaborative efforts
Despite initial challenges, including stakeholder hesitation, diverse sectors have been successfully engaged to drive Collective Action against corruption. Collaborations with business associations and civil society organizations like Transparency International Bangladesh, the Asian Development Bank and others have strengthened efforts, creating a synergistic approach to tackling corruption.
Looking ahead
Network Bangladesh is committed to sustainability and impact. The
Playbook for Anti-Corruption Collective Action has been introduced, and
capacity-building will continue through e-learning modules. The proactive Working Group will evolve into an
Integrity Pact
to ensure long-term success.
Main accomplishments
- Launched the Private Sector Integrity Survey to address the lack of research on corruption in Bangladesh and South Asia and establish a baseline for initiatives.
- Expanded the Working Group by 165 per cent in 2023,
increasing membership to 26 cross-sector members, providing a safe platform for discussing challenges faced by companies and solutions to advance ethics and integrity.
- Hosted
Integrity Day and Regional Symposium to Advance Integrity through Collective Action
and flagship events that promoted integrity and good governance. These events brought together the private sector, Government, civil society and academia for open exchanges and shared learning.
- Engaged more than 400 students through the
Youth for Integrity campaign, offering workshops and debate competitions focused on ethics, integrity and good governance.
