On 28 April 2009, Nestlé organized the first Annual Forum on Creating Shared Value (CSV) in New York City, in conjunction with the United Nations Office for Partnerships and the Swiss Mission to the United Nations. The forum included some of the world's leading experts in business strategy, nutrition, water, and rural development (notable names in the agenda include Michael E. Porter, C.K. Prahalad, and Jeffrey Sachs). The day-long event dealt with needed action and policy changes at the global and national policy level, opportunities for progress, and the role of business, including the food business, in helping advance solutions to the challenges facing society in water, food, and nutrition security.

Video highlights available at http://clients.world-television.com/nestle/Nestle_Global_Forum09/ [1]