Ghana- 1st- Mandatory human rights due diligence

By Daniel Morris | 4. November 2025

CHAPTER: 4 STRATEGIES AND INTERVENTIONS

4.1 Strategies to achieve Key Objectives of the Three Pillars

4.1.1 Pillar 1: The State’s Duty to Protect Human Rights

Strategy: 1.15 Incorporate BHR principles in the Public Procurement Act

Activities: Review the PPA Act to incorporate the BHR Clauses and Gender responsive Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) in contracts

  • Time frame: 2025-2029
  • Implementing lead agencies: OAG&MOJ, CHRAJ, PPACSOs
  • Implementing collaborating agencies: Parliament, CSOs, PEF

4.1.2 Pillar 2: The Corporate Responsibility to Respect Human Rights

Strategy: 2.1 Strengthen periodic implementation and reporting mechanisms on business and human rights

Activities: Conduct human rights due diligence and submit reports to CHRAJ

  • Time frame: 2025-2029
  • Implementing lead agencies: CHRAJ
  • Implementing collaborating agencies: MDAs, MMDAs, NDPC, CSOs, ORC, GFZA, GEA, PEF, AGI, GIPC