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IMPLEMENTATION PLAN – CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS  RIGHT TO ACQUIRE AND OWN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY  Objective: 35. Conducive environment for acquisition of land and other properties in any part of the country  Outcome indicator: Proportion of total agricultural population with ownership or secure rights over agricultural land, by sex; and share of women among owners or rights-bearers of agricultural…

Pillar 1  Inclusion of ‘business and human rights’ in the Netherlands’ national policy  Labour market policy and employment law  “Migrant workers make a major contribution to the local and national economy. Various sectors, including agriculture and horticulture, construction and logistics, are dependent on migrant labour. …” p. 26.  Development cooperation  Sustainable trade with and investment in developing countries  “… The…

CHAPTER II. Actions to improve the duty of the state in protecting human rights  6. Improve occupational safety and health requirements and standards.  Actions and measures to be implemented:  Monitor and inspect the operations of enterprises in sectors with a high incidence of occupational accidents and acute poisonings (mining, extraction, construction, energy, road and transport,…

THEMATIC PRIORITY 1: GOVERNANCE  UNGP PILLAR 1  HUMAN RIGHTS OBLIGATIONS  No.: G1.30  Action: Assess the feasibility of the adoption of mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence (mHREDD) by businesses of difference sectors and sizes and clarify how due diligence is applied.  Output Indicator(s):   • Evidence, insights and recommendations are developed on the applicability of mHREDD using a phased approach,…

2.3. Thematic Focus of the NAPBHR   2.3.1. Land and Natural Resources  “The agriculture sector has also grown over time, with the World Bank noting that in 2023 growth in the agricultural sector accelerated to 5.9%, from 3.3% in 2021, on the back of increased rice, cassava production, plantation agriculture, notably rubber, and the fisheries sector.” 

The Kyrgyzstan NAP does not make explicit reference to the agriculture sector. 

CHAPTER TWO   SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS AND THEMATIC AREAS OF FOCUS   2.2 Kenya’s Experience with Business and Human Rights   “Key business and human rights concerns in Kenya revolve around workplace rights, local communities and business relations, human rights and sustainable land use, human rights and sustainable environment and human rights and small- and medium sized enterprises. There have been…

The Japan NAP does not make explicit reference to the agriculture sector. 

IV. Italian ongoing activities and future commitments  Irregular work and the agricultural sector  “Law No. 199/2016 on combating caporalato in agriculture has already achieved significant results: the Italian Government aims to fully implement the law, not only to repress the phenomenon but also to prevent it, as well as to strengthen the Network of quality agricultural work. To…

The Indonesia NAP does not make explicit reference to the agriculture sector. 

CHAPTER 3: BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATIONAL  ANALYSIS  3.2.2 Agriculture Sector  Agriculture is key to the overall economic growth and development of Ghana. Since 2013, it has consistently contributed about 20 percent of Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).³⁵ This sector is estimated to employ about 46 percent of Ghana’s labour force³⁶, most of whom are…

CHAPTER: 3 BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS 3.3 Cross-Cutting Issues 3.3.3 Labour and Employment Rights The 1992 Constitution, ILO conventions and other labour laws of Ghana have several provisions which promote and protect labour rights and equal pay for equal work without distinction of any kind. Freedom of association is guaranteed, giving right to…

CHAPTER: 3 BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS 3.3.10 Procurement and Trade Regulation Ghana’s procurement and trade laws are generally responsive to human rights issues but not adequately enforced. It is important that multinational and other companies who are beneficiaries of Ghana’s investment, trade, procurement policies and incentives must comply with Ghana’s human rights regime….

CHAPTER: 3 BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS 3.2.4 Tourism and Creative Industry CHAPTER: 4 STRATEGES 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: 1.19 Safeguard Consumer Rights Activities: Facilitate the passage of the Consumer Protection Bill into law Activities:…

CHAPTER: 4 STRATEGES AND INTERVENTIONS4.1 Strategies to achieve Key Objectives of the Three Pillars4.1.1 Pillar 1: The State’s Duty to Protect Human RightsStrategy: 1.4 Enforce businesses’ compliance with Human Rights laws and mechanisms in the businessActivities: Incorporate tax incentives into existing polices for businesses who are BHR compliant.

The Ghana NAP does not make explicit reference to sustainable development.

The Ghana NAP does not make explicit reference to supply chains.

CHAPTER: 3 BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS 3.3.11 Regulation of State-Owned Enterprises The State Interests and Governance Authority Act, 2019 (Act 990) sets up the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) as an oversight body for the regulation of state-owned enterprises and joint venture companies. There are inadequate due diligence obligations placed exclusively on…