Includes bibliographical references. Nelson, J. (2002.). Building partnerships: Cooperation between the United Nations system and the private sector. New York, NY: United Nations, Department of Public Information.

The need for cooperation -- Key trends and challenges in the twenty-first century -- The reach and influence of non-state actors -- The importance and interdependence of global issues -- Sharing the benefits of globalization -- Towards a common agenda -- The potential benefits of cooperation -- Different types of cooperation -- Procurement from the private sector -- Products and services for private sector development -- Participation of business in intergovernmental processes -- Public policy networks -- Principles and mechanisms for corporate citizenship -- Public-private investment mechanisms -- Philanthropic resource mobilization -- Promoting UN values and activities -- Project design and operational delivery -- Pursuing joint learning and research -- The global compact -- Background and purpose -- Participants and governance -- Areas of operation -- Challenges and lessons of cooperation -- Challenges of cooperation -- Lessons of successful cooperation -- Managing the challenges of cooperation -- Guidelines for cooperation with business -- UN business partnership or outreach units -- Building partnership skills and capacity -- Involving the private sector in developing countries -- Encouraging multi-stakeholder dialogue -- The role of intermediaries -- Tackling global issues through cooperation -- Peace, security and disarmament -- Development and poverty eradication -- Protecting our common environment -- Human rights, democracy and good governance -- Protecting the vulnerable -- Meeting the special needs of Africa