| Mark Foster, former Group CEO, Accenture and Chairman, IBLF leads a discussion with an international group of business leaders at an IBLF event in London. |
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Business has a vested interest in tackling poverty and addressing other development issues in order to provide a stable environment in which to operate and create new opportunities for growth. The challenges business faces, however, are multiple, complex and universal. They range from creating an engaged and healthy workforce, to contributing to building an enabling environment and a level playing field on which to compete.
Why is IBLF necessary?
Individual companies, however big and influential, cannot address these common challenges alone. By working together – and by working effectively with government, international agencies and civil society – business can achieve far more. This takes leadership, vision, high-level coordination and expert facilitation. It takes energy, knowledge, insight and courage to deliver genuine collaboration and real innovation.
Operating as an independent not-for-profit, IBLF has, over 20 years, become widely respected by NGOs, governments, international organisations and business for our neutrality, professionalism, thought leadership and reach.
"IBLF's expertise is invaluable to define, identify and advance issues in order for Corporate Partners to take a leadership position that shapes global citizenship strategies - Kathy Pickus, Abbott"
How do our Corporate Partners contribute?
Our Corporate Partners add real value to our work by -
* Sharing their knowledge and experience, starting at CEO level
* Supporting and engaging with programmes of special interest
* Co-creating new initiatives in areas of common interest
* Contributing to IBLF’s costs in achieving scale, influence and impact in promoting business as a key player in reaching sustainable development goals
Our Corporate Partners benefit from IBLF by:
* Membership of the IBLF Forum – where you will meet and debate in a safe space, challenging issues at the highest level both globally and regionally
* Being at the edge of new thinking and shaping responses to new challenges – IBLF has been at the forefront of generating knowledge 'ahead of the evidence'
* Building a bridge to working with key stakeholders and development actors that can help you make informed choices and build multi-stakeholder responses
* Joining a connected ecosystem in programme areas designed to address the challenges of today and tomorrow
* Accessing the unique expertise of talented staff and a network of associates, partners and affiliates, for strategic advice and practical approaches in a range of specialist areas
* Taking action together with others on the areas that matter to your company, thereby enabling you to be a change leader in driving a truly inclusive and sustainable global agenda |
