Advancing through Collective Action towards good governance in the Maritime Industry of Pakistan

Global Compact Network Pakistan & Maritime Anti-Corruption Network

About MACN

MACN is a global business network working towards the vision of a maritime industry free of corruption that enables fair trade to the benefit of society at large. Established in 2011 by a small group of committed maritime companies, MACN has grown to include over 200 shipping and other companies carrying 50% of the load in tonnage globally and has become one of the pre-eminent examples of collective action to tackle corruption.

MACN and its members work towards the elimination of all forms of maritime corruption by raising awareness of the challenges faced; implementing the MACN Anti-Corruption Principles and co-developing and sharing best practices; collaborating with governments, non-governmental organizations, and civil society to identify and mitigate the root causes of corruption; and creating a culture of integrity within the maritime community.

MACN & GCNP

The Global Compact Network Pakistan (GCNP) is the local country network representing the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) in Pakistan in terms of promoting sustainable business practices. UNGC is the world’s largest initiative for corporate sustainability. GCNP encourages companies to follow the UNGC’s Ten Principles, which cover human rights, fair labor practices, environmental protection, and anti-corruption. Serving as a platform for dialogue and collaboration, GCNP brings together businesses, civil society, government, and other stakeholders to share ideas and best practices in sustainability, helping companies integrate these principles into their daily operations.

GCNP provides training, resources, and tools to support members in adopting sustainable practices and aligning with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It organizes events, workshops, and seminars to raise awareness and foster involvement in sustainability initiatives. Through these efforts, GCNP aims to build a culture of transparency, ethical behavior, and accountability among Pakistani businesses, contributing to a more inclusive, sustainable economy and aligning local companies with global standards.

COLLECTIVE ACTION PROJECT IN PAKISTAN

Since September 2021, the MACN has partnered with GCNP to tackle corruption in Pakistan’s maritime industry through a Collective Action approach. This collaboration brings together key stakeholders of maritime industry, including government bodies, port authorities, private companies, and trade associations, to foster transparency, integrity, and ethical practices in maritime operations. Their joint initiatives include training sessions, workshops, and awareness campaigns to educate businesses and officials on anti-corruption laws and ethical business practices, while also providing tools and resources to improve compliance standards and reduce the risk of bribery.

The partnership also aims to strengthen public-private cooperation by encouraging companies to adopt zero-tolerance policies against corruption and fostering a culture of integrity within the industry. By promoting international standards and best practices, MACN and GCNP are working to create a more accountable, efficient, and fair maritime industry in Pakistan

Project Highlights

5

Confrences

2

Webinars

3

Publications

5

Training
Sessions

5

International Meetings

96

Meetings with Stakeholders

What We Did

2024

Timeline

A Throwback of 2024

Feb 26, 2024	Training Risk Management in the Shipping Sector
Feb 27, 2024	Conference Futuristic Need of Human Resources in the Maritime Industry
Feb 27, 2024	Training Risk Management in the Maritime Industry
Feb 28, 2024	National Conference Collective Action Against Illegal Practices & to Introduce Best International Practices
April 23-24, 2024	MACN Spring Members Meeting

2023

Timeline

A Throwback of 2023

March 2, 2023	Launching of Collective Action for Good Governance, Best Practices and Integrity Measures in Maritime Industry of Pakistan
August 1, 2023	MACN 1st Roundtable Meeting
August 24, 2023	MACN 2nd Roundtable Meeting
September 22, 2023	Maritime Conference

2022

Timeline

A Throwback of 2022

February 15, 2022	Meeting with MACN, Review of Progress in Pakistan
February 16, 2022	Recruitment webinar on Collective Action against Corruption in Maritime Industry of Pakistan with panelists from Local Maritime Industry
March 1, 2022	Steering Committee Meeting
April 27-28, 2022	Spring Members Meeting, London, UK
June 28, 2022	MACN Collective Action Workshop, Basil, Switzerland
September 8, 2022	Webinar 0n Training the Next Generation for Value base performance in Maritime Industry with panelists from Pakistan maritime Industry stake holders, academia and experts from abroad
October 11, 2022	MACN Regional Expansion – Steering Committee Meeting
November 29-30, 2022	MACN Fall members meeting in Dubai
December 28, 2022	Consultative Meeting to mark the soft launch of Collective Action against Corrupt Practices in Maritime Industry in Pakistan

2021

Timeline

A Throwback of 2021

September 13, 2021	Internal Kick off call: MACN Regional Project
September 23, 2021	Kick off Call with Siemens
October 7, 2021	MACN Fall Members Meeting
October 13, 2021	MACN Collective Action Workshop
September 13, 2021	Internal Kick off call: MACN Regional Project