Good Norm, Weak Program: Cross-National Diffusion of the United Nations Global Compact

摘要: Constructivist and World Society scholars study the adoption of good (i.e., liberal) norms often embodied in programs which are supported by intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) international non-governmental (INGOs). Analytically separating from programs, we examine cross-national diffusion a voluntary program which, while embodying widely accepted norm, is criticized for its weak institutional design. We focus on conflicting roles IGOs INGOs, two networks identified as key agents constructivists scholars. Empirically, United Nations Global Compact embodies norm corporate responsibility. The encourages businesses to voluntarily embrace ten principles areas human rights, labor standards, environment, corruption. However, has been NGOs because it does not specify concrete, verifiable goals, provide credible monitoring enforcement. Our examination period 2001 2007 suggests that embeddedness IGO given country, INGO discourages it. Thus, work together spread strong policies, opposition each other context policy.