Private Sector Commitments to Advance Democracy

Private Sector Commitments to Advance Democracy

29 March 2023

The State Dept states the following

In the run-up to the Summit for Democracy, the U.S. government issued a Call to Advance Democracy. The call focused on four areas aligned with the Presidential Initiative on Democratic Renewal: advancing technology for democracy; fighting corruption; protecting civic space and human rights defenders; and advancing labor rights.

We are pleased to share a variety of commitments that private sector actors have made in response to the Call or in connection with the Summit for Democracy. Companies – like governments – can do more to support democracy and human rights globally, especially at a time when malign actors often exploit corporations’ products to systematically undermine democracy around the world. The steps below could be helpful in addressing important challenges if implemented in earnest and matched with additional action.


Read More at The Department of State

March 29, 2023|News|
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