(a) Modernization of trade practices.

7. Also encourages responsible business practices, such as those promoted by the Global Compact

These factors can make unsustainable practices more profitable than sustainable forest management.

(ee) International Chamber of Commerce Commission on Commercial Practice and Law (Paris, France 17 November 2004)

So we should not mourn the demise of such trading practices.

(b) Regional groupings of States which have competence in the area of restrictive business practices and have accepted the Set of Multilaterally Agreed Equitable Principles and Rules for the Control of Restrictive Business Practices and

Also encourages responsible business practices, such as those promoted by the Global Compact

The Growing Sustainable Business (GSB) initiative for poverty reduction, adopted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) aims to facilitate and increase investment and business activities that have a positive impact on sustainable development and the Millennium Development Goals.

Often, they cannot afford to invest in new sustainable practices to prepare for climate change.

For example, those engaged in commercial agriculture can choose to extend business partnerships with companies committed to sustainable operations.

This view reflects an even older tradition that goes back to the mercantilist practices of the seventeenth century.

It is considered wise business practice for website operators to liberate themselves from dependence on search engine traffic.

Ethics management is important to the promotion of good business practices, transparency and risk reduction.

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Since the holding of the World Summit on Sustainable Development, member States have made available a significant amount of national information to the Commission on Sustainable Development, showcasing voluntary commitments, case studies and best practices in sustainable development.

The message is clear water risk management is shifting into the mainstream of business practices.

In response to a question from the reviewers on the FTC's jurisdiction over regulated sectors, the representatives of the FTC explained that in their view the 2001 ruling by the Appeal Court did not exclude regulated areas from the purview of the Fair Competition Act (FCA).

With regard to priorities, he stressed the need for more resources to enforce core competition provisions and for the FTC to limit its activities under the unfair trade practices provisions to conduct that had a significant impact on competition.

The definitions were used for technical purposes in international commercial practice to his knowledge, they had not been used in instruments comparable to the draft convention.

Sharing of best practices is one of the aims of UNCTAD's business linkages programmes in Brazil and Uganda.

Ms. Jacqueline Cote, Senior Advisor, Advocacy and Partnerships, World Business Council for Sustainable Development

(c) To share best practices and lessons learned to further disaster reduction within the context of attaining sustainable development and identify gaps and challenges

Recommendation of the OECD Council on restrictive business practices affecting international trade, including those involving multinational corporations (20 July 1978).

The Executive Director of the FTC commented on the peer review process and on how to improve it, and outlined FTC's expectations on the outcome.

Increasingly, such agreements are including green or sustainability clauses incorporated into best practice models for sustainable production and consumption.

8. Stresses the importance of good corporate governance and corporate social responsibility, and encourages the Global Compact Office to continue to foster responsible business practices and to promote the sharing of best practices and positive action through learning, dialogue and partnerships

The representatives of the FTC then sought the opinion of participants on the merits of developing a merger policy that exempted tradables.

However, setting out a list of specific offences provided useful guidance to the business community and contributed to transparency and voluntary compliance.

The initiative aims, in particular, to identify and promote business practices that are sensitive to local communities, especially those affected by conflict.

In the context of the GSB initiative, UNDP plays the role of broker by linking private sector abilities and local development priorities through the development of new, cutting edge business models.

This was done by identifying and improving relevant policies and developing practical programmes to support sustainable business partnerships.

Romney is a proponent of free trade, but has said that he would be tougher on China s trade practices and currency policies.

Trade shows, workshops, databases, newsletters and the Internet can all be used to promote promising existing technologies to showcase best practices and innovative applications.

This goes beyond corporate philanthropy, abiding by the rule of law and refraining from bad corporate conduct such as employing restrictive or discriminatory business practices.

A recent initiative was proposed under the Global Compact umbrella in Johannesburg entitled Growing Sustainable Business in the Least Developed Countries .

Welcoming the implementation and expansion of the database of the Commission on Sustainable Development and its increasing use as a platform to provide access to information on partnerships and facilitate the exchange of experiences and best practices,

This MoU also provided technical training to enhance the range of skills, including their marketing and business promotion skills.

Progress report on the status of the preparation of a comprehensive action plan to enhance the efficiency of business operations and achieve sustainable financial viability (DP 2005 CRP.10)

It too should bring best international practice to the conservation and the sustainable management of all fish stocks in the relevant part of the Indian Ocean.

Under legislative review, he highlighted the need to address the finding of the Appeal Court that the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) was in contravention of the principles of natural justice.

In furtherance of these goals and purposes, the IsDB has been working on a set of best business practices and customer due diligence standardsThese practices and standards are recently approved by the management and must be strictly followed by all staff members in their conduct of the activities of the IsDB Group.

The Fifth United Nations Conference to Review All Aspects of the Set of Multilaterally Agreed Equitable Principles and Rules for the Control of Restrictive Business Practices,

He welcomed the impetus given by the Secretary General to the Compact through the Global Compact Office and the role that the Office played in promoting responsible business practices.

These practices are believed to have adverse effects on the sustainable development and conservation of fishery resources, economies and food security of coastal States, particularly developing coastal States.

Australia will continue to work hard with its neighbours to ensure that this regional fisheries management organization employs world best practice in the sustainable management and the conservation of highly migratory species.