"The UN Global Compact Network Lebanon (GCNL) is one of the 62 Local Networks around the world that operates through a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the UN Global Compact HQ in New York. It is an independent and self-managed entity with the unique mandate to provide direct local support to UN Global Compact participants based in Lebanon with direct communication and guidance from UN Global Compact HQ. The Global Compact Network Lebanon provides opportunities for learning, policy dialogue, partnerships on the Ten Principles for responsible conduct and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Global Compact Network Lebanon advances the UN Global Compact initiative, its Ten Principles based on human rights, labor rights, environment and anti-corruption, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the country level. We help the businesses build a strong understanding of responsible business within our national context and put their sustainability commitments into action as well as facilitate local connections – with other businesses and stakeholders from the private, civil, academic, and public sectors. The Global Compact activities are organized across these five streams: 1. Awareness Raising: Helping Business Understand SDG Risks and Opportunities 2. Capacity building: Mainstreaming a principle-based approach to the SDGs 3. Recognizing Leadership: Providing inspiration through Good Business Practices 4. Policy-Dialogue: Engaging Responsible Business on national SDG Action Plans and Policies 5. Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships: Facilitating collaboration and collective action In line with this mandate, the Global Compact Network Lebanon introduced tailor made programmes for universities and schools. "