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28 Jun 2011

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AMEinfo.com

Dubai Chamber stresses on role of business in ensuring well-being of children

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Centre for Responsible Business (CRB) in partnership with UNICEF and Save the Children organised a consultation session recently at the Chamber premises to discuss a set of draft principles that guide the private sector to become a more positive force for children's rights...Dr Belaid Rettab, Senior Director, Economic Research and Sustainable Business Development Sector, Dubai Chamber, informed that this latest initiative showcases the Chamber's commitment to promote responsible business practices...Douglas Beal, Partner and Managing Director, the Boston Consulting Group, who was much impressed by the diversity of the audience and their enthusiasm in the initiative added that it was incredibly important to have these types of sessions to get industry inputs and buy-in, as this step will be a key factor for successful implementation and adherence to the final recommendations of the draft. [refers to Coca-Cola Middle East, Boston Consulting Group]