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Chapters 3 and 4 of the Guide: Provide an overview of the key features and implementation steps for Anti-Corruption Declarations.
The Declaration of Social Compliance by China Textile and Apparel Industry:This declaration was adopted by the China National Textile and Apparel Council on 12 December, 2006. The declaration calls for the support of (Chinese) governments and all to “facilitate the incorporation of the social compliance concept into the building of a harmonious society.” The Declaration emphasizes the significance of governments’ support in enforcing law which encourages the textile industry’s endeavors to address Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) issues including anti-corruption and transparency.
Declaration Adopted in Bali on 30 January at a Special Meeting:“Business Coalition presented at the UN Convention against Corruption as a New Market Force”: Representatives of international business met in Bali on 30 January 2008 for a special meeting entitled “Business Coalition: the United Nations Convention against Corruption as a New Market Force”. The meeting was held on the occasion of the Second Conference of State Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). Business representatives in Bali adopted a declaration calling on governments to establish effective anti-corruption mechanisms to review the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption. Business actors urge the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption to establish an effective mechanism to review its implementation as a matter of great importance and urgency, and to include participation of business in such a mechanism. The declaration forms an integral part of the report of the Conference adopted by the Conference of States Parties.
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International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufactures & Associations (IFPMA) Code of Marketing Practices (2006 Revision): The Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices provides IFPMA members with the detailed guidelines to tackle the issue of facilitating payments by introducing provisions on travel, gifts, hospitality, entertainment, sponsorship and scientific marketing events.
Revamp of Waste Incinerator in Frankfurt : Management of the waste incinerator required bidders and contractors to sign an Anti-Corruption Declaration.
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