In today's BMJ.  I don't know if this is publich airing of what was
discussed here a qhile ago, or if this means that they have gone ahead.

Magda Sachs
Breastfeeding Supporter, BfN, UK

Unicef accused of forming alliance with baby food industry
Gavin Yamey, BMJ
Unicef is about to form partnerships with companies that produce infant
formula and that do not comply with the international code of marketing of
breast milk substitutes, it was claimed this week. Two Unicef employees have
resigned in protest, and others are expected to tender their resignations.
A document written by a Unicef employee, who does not wish to be named,
states that "decisions have been taken at Unicef's top level to make
alliances with pharmaceutical companies ... which market their breast milk
substitutes in disregard [of the code]."
Unicef has previously refused to accept funding from the baby food industry,
and it has supported breastfeeding advocacy groups in the developing world.
A new partnership with industry would add to the growing concern among
infant feeding specialists that international health agencies, including the
World Health Organization, are going too far in their dealings with the
private sector (20 May, p 1362).
The International Baby Food Network commented: "There is a need for Unicef
to protect its status as a truly independent advocate for human rights and
health for all, and to ensure that its policies, research priorities, and
direction are not unduly influenced."
On 4 July Carol Bellamy, executive director of Unicef, sent a memorandum to
all Unicef representatives, managers, and directors. In it she said that
Unicef will "engage in dialogue with the private sector when it is clear
that such an endeavour can contribute to the best interests of the child."
Michael Latham, professor of international nutrition at Cornell University
in New York, said: "She [Carol Bellamy] does not seem willing to state that
Unicef will not form partnerships with, nor accept funds from, corporations
that violate the code."
http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/321/7254/132

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