UNDP, the UN Development Programme, is about to finalise its
new policy on partnerships with private corporations and foundations. Initial
indications tell us that the organization will not accept any kind of
association with firms and institutions linked to the tobacco and arms
industries.
This is certainly a good decision.
It will be interesting to find out if the exclusionary
criteria will also include financial houses that make tonnes of money on
speculative transactions as well as other companies that are known for their
very limited respect for local communities or the environment.
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