Global Witness, for instance, which is not among the 151, has seconded a member of its staff to work with Mr Ruggie on drawing up guidelines for how companies should behave in conflict zones.
He is a leading member of CNNI's team covering the 2012 U.S. presidential election, drawing on his years as host of The Campaign Trail and Political Mann.
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