UNDP signs MoU to promote Sri Lanka s innovation and responsible business practices

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The United Nations Development Programme in Sri Lanka (UNDP) and the UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka (Network Sri Lanka) has recently
renewed their commitment through the signing of the third Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), in a move towards advancing sustainable
development.The agreement aims to join efforts in facilitating private-sector participation and promoting sustainable development in Sri
community on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and enable their engagement to accelerate progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development, it added.Through the collaboration with Network Sri Lanka, businesses and non-businesses will be encouraged to conduct
responsible business practices to advance the SDGs in key areas such as governance, climate resilience, digitalization, innovation,
sustainable finance, and gender, according to the UNDP.This strategic partnership reflects the joint commitment of UNDP and Network Sri
Lanka to promote innovation and responsible business practices while working towards achieving the ambitious goals outlined in the 2030
Agenda, the statement added.