bangladesh-MACN-portEstablishing a National Collective Action Alliance

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Background and Rationale

Since 2021,  UN Global Compact Bangladesh (GCNB) and MACN have established a national collective action steering committee to create a platform for dialogue with authorities on how to address current gaps in legislation and operational practices in ports. 

MACN’s Strategy

  • MACN is partnering with the UN Global Compact (UNGC) in Bangladesh to establish a national Collective Action Alliance to create a platform for dialogue with authorities on how to address current gaps in legislation and operational practices in ports. MACN will deploy several tools designed to empower the private sector to resist and report corruption and enhance compliance practices.
  • By taking Collective Action and forming an alliance, the industry gains leverage and momentum to curb corruption and create a better business environment in Bangladesh.
  • Additionally, those who join the alliance will get access to valuable compliance tools and MACN’s Integrity training to help comply with ever-tightening global anti-corruption laws.

Outcomes and Impact

Since the official launch in 2022, the industry has gained increased momentum to curb corruption and create a better business environment in Bangladesh. MACN and GCNB have obtained increased recognition from government agencies and have used this growing momentum to solve concrete member challenges and bring reform on the agenda.

MACN’s Local Partner

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The Global Compact Network Bangladesh (GCNB) is the local chapter of the United Nations Global Compact – the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world. The GCNB seeks to promote responsible business practices through the implementation of the 10 Principles of the UN Global Compact and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Local Network supports and guides Bangladeshi companies in integrating the SDGs into business strategies and operations by offering innovative programmes, multi-stakeholder engagements, training, guidance, tools, and more. 

The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) has partnered with the UN Global Compact in Bangladesh to launch a Collective Action initiative on tackling integrity challenges in the port and shipping sector of Bangladesh. 

Activities Report

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MACN Bangladesh Timeline

  • 2024

    • Steering committee constituted
    • Formation of MACN Bangladesh Working Group
    • MACN Bangladesh Report Launch & Seminar on Preventing Fraud in Maritime Trade and Commerce

  • 2023

    • Industry Dialogue with Chittagong Port Authority on Development Imperatives & Integrity Challenges in the Ports of Bangladesh
    • Women’s Day Webinar on Opportunity and Challenges in Women’s Career Path in the Maritime Sector
    • Training held at Maritime University Bangladesh, International Maritime Academy, Ocean Maritime Academy, and National Maritime Institute
    • Seminar on The Role of Legislature and Judiciary in Protecting Blue Economy

  • 2022

    • Official Launch Collective Action Initiative Bangladesh

  • 2021

    • MACN Code of Conduct to build an alliance with relevant stakeholders

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Further details about our work in Bangladesh are available on the Bangladesh member area page, which requires member login access.

“It is all about creating an environment for change. Therefore, we need to have patience but at the same time find the root cause of corruption.”
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