On June 11, 2002, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan launched the “Global Compact Africa Dialogues” in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This initiative aimed to strengthen African businesses’ commitment to sustainable development, human rights, labor standards, and anti-corruption principles. Annan, a Ghanaian diplomat and the first Black African to lead the UN, emphasized the need for ethical globalization. The dialogues encouraged African enterprises to adopt responsible business practices while fostering inclusive economic growth. This event marked a turning point in aligning global corporate responsibility efforts with Africa’s development priorities, led by one of the continent’s most respected global figures.
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