Expert Interview: Ambassador Mark Dybul

Urges Increase in Public Private Partnerships

"Business in particular must take a proactive approach by partnering with host governments to address the HIV/AIDS pandemic if countries are to remain economically stable...

One of the most important contributions businesses can make in fighting this epidemic is to put education programs in place for their employees, employees’ families, and their communities to prevent HIV infection and make treatment available to people living with HIV/AIDS. "

GBC & Booz & Company Publish Malaria Report

Focus is on Entry Points to Business Response

GBC's first malaria publication, The Corporate Response to Malaria: An Actionable Overview, outlines major challenges and gaps in the response, while highlighting concrete entry points for business to make a meaningful difference.

The report, written in partnership with Booz & Company, details specific opportunities for companies to collaborate in increasing the availability and access of life-saving drugs and also lays out the strategic priorities of GBC in leading the business response to this epidemic.

GBC Among Top NGOs for Business Partnerships

Ranks 6^th Worldwide

A survey conducted by the Financial Times in collaboration with the UN Global Compact and Dalberg Global Development Consultants that assesses the value of business partnerships with NGOs and the United Nations ranks GBC sixth in a survey of nearly 500 such organizations.

The ranking highlights GBC's ability to implement corporate partnerships and to surpass expectations and effectively leverage its widely-recognized best practices standards in the private sector fight against HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria.

GBC Launches Global Resources Hub

National Business Coalitions Now Accessible in One Location

The National Connections Initiative was developed to provide a rich source of information about regional and national coalitions, including information on their missions, structures, members and achievements.

GBC's National Connections initiative seeks to benefit national business coalitions through advocacy, specialized services, and access to a network of more than 200 leading international companies. Additionally, the program aims to organize businesses at the national level, partnering and providing leadership to business response strategies and facilitating linkages with other global private sector efforts.

HBO Highlights Member Awards in Prime Time

"The Buzz" Reaches Millions Worldwide

In its current edition of The Buzz—an exciting short segment featuring actors, athletes, and superstars—GBC member company HBO profiles the Sixth Annual Awards for Business Excellence Gala.

This clip also highlights the 30-second Testing411 Public Service Announcement produced in conjunction with GBC, the NBA, and Kaiser Family Foundation.

Member in Action: Power Technics

Innovative Program Offers Free Counselling and Testing for Couples

Determined to be a leading Electrical Engineering company, Kenya's Power Technics Ltd launched a comprehensive HIV/AIDS workplace program in November 2006.

The program's greatest strength may be its acknowledgement that gender roles facilitate HIV/AIDS, that men must assume responsibility for their behavior and that women must be empowered to protect themselves.

GBC Supports IAS Sydney Declaration

Increased HIV Research Funding at Stake

A key outcome of the International AIDS Society Conference is the Sydney Declaration, which states that "ten per cent of all resources dedicated to HIV programming should be used for research towards optimizing interventions utilized and health outcomes achieved."

GBC encourages its member companies to reflect on this and consider how it can be applied to current programs. We also invite you to add your voice in support of this important policy recommendation.