Objectives

• To raise awareness among young entrepreneurs of the region on ethical values in business;
• To promote responsibility of young entrepreneurs toward an equal and equitable society;
• To help and support young entrepreneurs and any other young people who want to start doing business in ethical values;
• To work out regional ethical values in business for young entrepreneurs which are applicable among countries in the region.

Problem addressed

• Non-ethical business practices among a number of young entrepreneurs of the region in today world;
• Decreasing of ethical values in term of business among young people of our region;
• Distrust when dealing with young people.

Activities

• National workshops emphasizing the need of ethical values and identifying ethical values for young entrepreneurs;
• Regional conference on ethical values in business for young entrepreneurs;
• Elaboration of guidelines on ethical values of the region in business;
• Implementation of guidelines on ethical values in business.

Role of UN Agencies

• Coordinate the regional conference;
• Seek funding;
• Seek resource persons;
• Assessment and evaluation on the implementation of ethical values in the region;
• Follow-up activities

Role of National Counterparts

• Coordinate national workshop;
• Elaborate national ethical values in business;
• Nominate delegates to the regional conference;
• Implementation of regional conference outcomes.

Outcome

• Awareness of ethical values for business for young entrepreneurs;
• Production of a manual for young entrepreneurs and other young people who intent to start doing business;
• High commitment of young entrepreneurs of the region in moving toward a better society.