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The Nepalese NAP makes no direct reference to Development finance institutions.

The Nepalese NAP makes no direct reference to Data protection & privacy.

The Nepalese NAP makes no direct reference to Corruption.

2.2 Business and Human Rights Implementation Action Plan 2. Respect S.No.   Activity Responsible agency Partner agency Timeline Performance Indicator 51 The enterprises to include human rights issues in their internal policy, operations and regulations. Employer/business enterprise/thematic association/federation MOICS/trade union/human rights organisations Continuous Enterprises are committed to respecting human rights` 53 The business enterprise to…

The Nepalese NAP makes no direct reference to the Construction sector.

2.2 Business and Human Rights Implementation Action Plan 2. Respect 59 To enforce the service, benefits and rights of the workers even during the event of a national disaster, pandemic and conflict. Employer/business enterprise/thematic association/federation Trade union Continuous Enforcement of workers’ service, benefits and rights

The Nepalese NAP contains a background section: 2.1.3 Rights of Women and Children 2.2 Business and Human Rights Implementation Action Plan 1. Protection S.No.   Activity Responsible agency Partner agency Timeline Performance Indicator 2 To review the laws related to abolition of forced labour. MOLESS Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs (MOLJPA)/Trade Union/ Umbrella…

2.2 Business and Human Rights Implementation Action Plan 1. Protection 44 Formulation and updating of the law relating to import, sale and distribution and justified use of pesticides Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD)/ provincial government/ local level Private sector and stake holder First year Formulation and updating of law 2. Respect 80 To…

THEMATIC PRIORITY 2: LABOUR UNGP PILLAR 1 FOUNDATIONAL No.: L1.1 Action: Conduct a study that addresses the gaps between labour laws and national policies, and international labour standards including challenges faced by the government and businesses on ratifying international conventions Output indicator(s): Collaborative partner(s): KESUMA THEMATIC PRIORITY 2: LABOUR UNGP PILLAR 1 FOUNDATIONAL No.: L1.2….

A NATIONAL ACTION PLAN ON BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS IS ESSENTIAL TO MEET OUR HUMAN RIGHTS OBLIGATIONS What is the risk of inaction? THEMATIC PRIORITY 1: GOVERNANCE UNGP PILLAR 1 PROCUREMENT, INVESTMENT AND TAX No.: G1.22 Action: Develop guidance on business and human rights-related clauses for all free trade agreements. Output Indicator(s): Collaborative Partner(s): Ministry…

The Malaysia NAP does not make explicit reference to tourism.

THEMATIC PRIORITY 1: GOVERNANCE UNGP PILLAR 1 PROCUREMENT, INVESTMENT AND TAX No.: G1.23 Action: Assess the implementation of the 15% global minimum tax (GMT) as recommended under Pillar 2 of the OECD Two-Pillar Solution. Output Indicator(s): Collaborative Partner(s): MOF; Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) No.: G1.24 Action: Assess the implementation of the Tax Corporate…

A NATIONAL ACTION PLAN ON BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS IS ESSENTIAL TO MEET OUR HUMAN RIGHTS OBLIGATIONS What is the risk of inaction? “[…] Reputational damage and loss of investor confidence: In June 2024, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk pointed out that Malaysia’s foreign investment prospects are tied to its human…

THEMATIC PRIORITY 1: GOVERNANCE UNGP PILLAR 1 FOUNDATIONAL No.: G1.8 Action: Study the need for a Supply Chain Act in Malaysia Output Indicator(s): Collaborative Partner(s): BHEUU; KPDN, MITI; NRES UNGP PILLAR 2 No.: G2.11 Action: Set targets and increase training among the board of directors, management, and employees of the company on the responsibility to…

The Malaysia NAP does not make explicit reference to state owned enterprises/public private partnerships.

A NATIONAL ACTION PLAN ON BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS IS ESSENTIAL TO MEET OUR HUMAN RIGHTS OBLIGATIONS What is the risk of inaction? “[…] Limited  suppliers  and  contracted  supply  chains: Supply chain management is inherently complex given that they are often deep and distributed, with nuances based on sector and location. A systemic shift away…

The Malaysia NAP does not make explicit reference to the security sector.

THEMATIC PRIORITY 1: GOVERNANCE UNGP PILLAR 1 PROCUREMENT, INVESTMENT AND TAX No.: G1.20 Action: Establish clear regulations governing public procurement activities. Output Indicator(s): Collaborative Partner(s): Ministry of Housing and Local Government; Local authorities (PBT) No.: G1.21 Action: Expand the digitalisation of public procurement systems. Output Indicator(s): Collaborative Partner(s): Ministry of Finance (MOF)

THEMATIC PRIORITY 2: LABOUR UNGP PILLAR 2 No.: L2.7 Action: Cooperate with private sector-led sustainability compliance initiatives and mechanisms on labour standards and allow regular and independent audits to be conducted by certified auditors or NGOs.