GBC's Approach
GBC is a Coalition of more than 220 companies united to keep the fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria a global priority. The Coalition’s members share learnings from the front lines of the fight, and GBC provides tailored support so that companies can take an active role in defeating the pandemics. GBC also organizes collective actions among companies, and links the public and private sectors in ways that pool talents and resources.
We work in concert with others who are critical to effective action—governments, NGOs, and strong partners around the world. Business brings creativity and innovation, and pivotal core competencies—expertise in areas such as media and public education; logistics and distribution; and health care management.
Our members also directly touch the lives of millions of people. We reach our workforce, our customers, as well as public and private partners all along the supply chain.
Business recognizes the threat these diseases pose: to workforce, socioeconomic stability, community well-being and vitality. Business also knows that action is expected of them: It affects the quality of the talent they attract, their brands, their customers.
Business turns to GBC to provide leadership and support to ensure they realize their potential in this fight, and maximize their impact.
The Next Phase of Business Action
What the Private Sector Says
Dr. Steven Phillips
Medical Director, Global Issues & Projects
ExxonMobil
Gary Cohen
Executive Vice President
Becton Dickinson
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Based on the experiences so far in defining the private sector role in the fight, GBC and its members have identified a path forward that will produce even greater results. The agenda includes:
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GBC Impact Initiatives ™--collaborations that coordinate public, private, and NGO talents into focused action teams. Increased and focused coordination will yield improved dividends—coodination among businesses and with other critical partners such as governments, NGOs and local organizations around the world. Our plan hinges on the creation of action teams for collaborative initiatives. GBC and these action teams are working on the right priorities, with tangible results in the lives of people, and rigorous measurement of outcomes.Having trouble viewing this page? Visit our low-bandwidth page for dial-up users or Read the transcript
- GBC will establish clear, actionable principles and standards for baseline corporate engagement on AIDS, TB and malaria. As a first step, we will convene a cross-sector working group to produce such a framework. There is increasing clarity about what the private sector can and should do to maximize overall impact on these diseases. By defining a common agenda for business globally, and providing guidance and support wherever possible for its implementation, we will reinforce all programs — local, national, and international; government, NGO, and private sector. These principles and standards will also provide a starting point for higher-level individual and collective action.
- Active guidance and assistance for businesses to maximize their impact. We support program and policy formulation, implementation, and measurement. Member companies are eager to share what they know, what works, and how to do it with each other. GBC will improve related tools and networking opportunities
Starting now, GBC is moving its work into a new phase to provide the next level of focus. It is based on businesslike leadership, tools, networks, and guidance. This will provide the leadership and support the world’s best companies have demanded.
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