At the same time, the most obvious impact of corporate activities on development lies in the economic realm.

The second incentive is corporate tax exemption provided for the portion of profit generated through research and software development activities.

As an initial step in this direction, this note identifies seven areas at the interface of corporate activities and economic development as initial core topics.

Furthermore, in a globalizing world economy, corporate activities in one country may also affect the success of corporate operations in another country.

(f) Engaging corporate and other private sector actors in sustainable development

Mr. Peter R. White, Associate Director for Corporate Sustainable Development, Procter Gamble

In the ensuing discussion, questions were raised regarding the precise definitions of general terms such as corporate responsibility , corporate social responsibility and positive corporate contribution , and regarding the notion of a corporate responsibility for development, as well as UNCTAD's mandate in this regard.

All these activities are linked both directly and indirectly with the Organization's substantive activities carried out in conformity with the corporate strategy and MTPF.

Operational activities for development operational activities for development of the United Nations system.

Positive corporate contributions to the economic and social development of host developing countries

Positive corporate contributions to the economic and social development of host developing countries

The world s corporate sector also has a significant role to play in sustainable development.

IFPMA and its member organisations (as well as individual corporations) do carry out Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities.

Item 10. Operational activities for development operational activities for development of the United Nations system.

Operational activities for development

Operational activities for development

Operational activities for development

Operational activities for development

In sum, corporate meddling in politics is bad not just for those members of society who are not corporate shareholders. It also can be expected to reduce shareholder value and retard the development of an economy s corporate sector.

Item 3. Positive corporate contributions to the economic and social development of host developing countries

These revenue losses could be offset by curtailing so called corporate tax expenditures deductions, credits, and other special tax provisions that subsidize some economic activities while penalizing others and broadening the corporate tax base.

Expert Meeting on Positive Corporate Contributions to the Economic and Social Development of Host Developing Countries

Expert Meeting on Positive Corporate Contributions to the Economic and Social Development of Host Developing Countries

It chairs key committees to establish corporate development and policy direction and to determine strategic orientation.

Operational activities for development Triennial comprehensive policy review of operational activities for development of the United Nations system

Other important issues included Corporate Social Responsibility and a development oriented coherence between national development strategies and decisions emanating from international financial institutions.

In mid 2008, OpenCV obtained corporate support from Willow Garage, and is now again under active development.

Evaluation of operational activities for development

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Operational activities for development (see para.

Corporate social responsibility for development by TNCs in Africa, which entailed maximizing TNCs for the economic and social development of host States, was imperative.

UNDP should establish a corporate Gender Development Office within the Office of the Administrator or the Associate Administrator.

We have long recognized that good political, economic and corporate governance is an essential prerequisite of sustainable development.

All these elements of work combined provided a balanced and holistic approach to investment and development, including on the issue of corporate contributions to development.

The various themes of the framework included trade policy, competition policy, investment policy, tax policy, corporate governance, public governance, infrastructure development and human resources development.

E. Evaluation of operational activities for development

Subprogramme 7 Supporting subregional activities for development

Agenda item 90 Operational activities for development

report of the expert meeting on positive corporate contributions to the economic and social development of host developing countries

The panellist from Merck pointed to the role of corporate contributions in promoting economic development and peace and democracy.

Contribution of United Nations operational activities to national capacity development and development effectiveness

To take stock of best practices and assess the effectiveness and impact of existing practices in corporate contributions to development, so as to facilitate the exchange of experiences and the dissemination of best corporate practices.

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Agenda item 90 Operational activities for development (continued)

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