South Africa
In December 2010, the UN Global Compact launched its Collective Action project in partnership with five Global Compact Country Networks in Brazil, Egypt, India, Nigeria and South Africa.
The Collective Action project, a joint initiative between Global Compact Network South Africa and the National Business Initiative (NBI), directed its efforts towards building long-term Collective Action through public-private dialogue. Efforts were made to engage with the National Treasury regarding the implementation of Integrity Pacts and alignment of procurement regulations with anti-corruption standards. Additionally, South Africa’s infrastructure and construction sector was deeply involved through a task force exploring impact maximization via education, awareness and training.
The project sought to
foster robust norms for transparency in business transactions.
Main accomplishments (2010-2015)
- Held high-level discussions and engaged with the Government through the National Treasury to introduce Integrity Pacts for procurement processes.
- Published case studies from 14 companies, showcasing implementation and different risk areas in particular companies.
- Linked with South Africa’s
business schools to share insights from the business community.
- Increased awareness among businesses, Governments and the public about the value of Collective Action in fighting corruption.
