A groundbreaking convergence of visionaries took place as the Chief Executive Officers of Equity Rwanda and MTN Rwanda, along with representatives from Bank of Kigali Group and Rwanda Development Board, united for a pivotal discourse. This rendezvous could signify the inception of the UN Global Compact (UNGC) Advisory Committee, an unprecedented alliance poised to steer Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through and alongside the business community.

The purpose of this gathering was to establish an influential Advisory Committee, a consortium of stakeholders meticulously selected to guide the Country Manager, Africa Head, and the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in launching a UNGC Network in Rwanda. This network is primed to become a dynamic incubator for innovative dialogues, facilitating a tangible integration of the UNGC Ten Principles into the fabric of corporate strategies, operations, and sustainability endeavors. The ultimate aspiration is to propel substantial strides towards realizing the SDGs, fostering enlightenment through shared experiences, and celebrating progress with purpose.

“Today, the Global Compact has more than 18,000 participating companies in 166 countries with 62 Local Networks, including 10 in Africa. In Rwanda, the UN Global Compact currently has only one (1) participant out of nearly 900 in Africa” Herve Lado, the Africa Head of the UN Global Compact said while presenting the initiative to the CEOs.

“We would like to expand the initiative to Rwanda because of its vibrant and dynamic Private Sector. We are witnessing incredible success stories from companies that joined the UN Global Compact and we believe companies in Rwanda can generate a lot of impactful stories as well” he added.

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