The Board agreed that the operation of a company in a weakly governed or repressive environment could not be sole grounds for removal from the initiative and that the Global Compact, as a learning platform, cannot require a company to engage in advocacy with a government. Therefore, in reference to a matter raised about a business operating in Sudan, the Board agreed that the matter had been handled appropriately by the Global Compact Office and was not suitable for further action, particularly since the company involved in the matter is not a Global Compact participant. However, it was also noted that the company concerned is actively engaging in the Global Compact Network Sudan and has also met with investors that are signatories to the Principles of Responsible Investment.