An e-waste solution will require on-going collaboration, shared commitment, accountability and meaningful action from companies in all sectors.

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They will also endorse a high level declaration of principles around open government, which is voluntary and non-binding, and will express our commitment to exemplifying best practice on transparency, accountability and civic engagement.

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Can you afford to choose between employers based on their commitment to sustainability, transparency and ethical accountability?

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At the heart of that commitment is the idea that accountability is in the interest of the Government and the citizenry alike.

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They have made much of their commitment to heeding the Tea Party's demands for change, particularly with respect to fiscal discipline and accountability.

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