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THEMATIC PRIORITY 1: GOVERNANCE UNGP PILLAR 1 ANTI-BRIBERY AND-CORRUPTION No.: G1.14 Action: Assess the implementation of the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024. Output Indicator(s): Collaborative Partner(s): Ministry of Digital, Department of Personal Data Protection No.: G1.15 Action: Introduce data management CGSO and treatment guidelines for Government agencies. Output Indicator(s): Collaborative Partner(s): CGSO No.: G1.16…

THEMATIC PRIORITY 1: GOVERNANCE UNGP PILLAR 1 FOUNDATIONAL No.: G1.7 Action: Establish a permanent and independent body to oversee appointments to anti-corruption and oversight institutions. Output Indicator(s): Collaborative Partner(s): Parliament of Malaysia “On good governance and corporate accountability, bribery and corruption remain major hindrances to a rights-based governance framework by weakening law enforcement and undermining…

THEMATIC PRIORITY 1: GOVERNANCE UNGP PILLAR 2 No.: G2.7 Action: Include as part of the company’s code of ethics and conduct, the duty of directors to assess and consider key human rights concerns when making decisions on the business operations of the organisation at every stage. No.: G2.11 Action: Set targets and increase training among…

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): Collaborative Partner(s): BHEUU

The Malaysia NAP does not make explicit reference to conflict-affected areas.

THEMATIC PRIORITY 1: GOVERNANCE UNGP PILLAR 1 FOUNDATIONAL No.: G1.2 Action: Conduct an assessment on removing the reservations to CEDAW, CRC and CRPD. Output Indicator(s): Evidence, insights and recommendations are developed on the effects and potential outcomes of removing the existing reservations to the conventions, which include an examination of constitutional gaps as well as…

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

Section III: Additional National Action Plan Commitments  Table 6: Environment, Climate and Just Transitions Commitments  Department of State, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture will “implement a program in Free Trade Agreement (FTA) partner countries to increase capacity at seed banks and nurseries to promote women’s leadership and expertise. This project, Safeguarding the Future: Promoting Gender Equity and Equality and…

CHAPTER THREE: SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS  3.8 Women, Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups  Women: Women continue to face significant violation of human rights especially in employment in business operations. The National Social Protection Policy (2015) indicates that there are enormous risks, which include low pay, job insecurity, limited labour mobility, discrimination, sexual harassment, lack of maternity protection and poor working…

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives is listed as one of the main agencies for many of the planned projects/activities in the Thailand NAP.  Chapter 3  The Core Content of the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights (2023-2027)  3.1.3 Recommendations from the Public Hearings  Following consultation with many sectors and consideration of various viewpoints, the  following suggestions for…

2.2 Updating the measures contained in the NAP 2020–2023  Measure 5: Multi-stakeholder initiatives on business and human rights  The Federal Administration facilitates a deeper dialogue among stakeholders, including business associations and civil society, through panel discussions and discussion platforms. The aim of this initiative is to promote constructive collaboration through practical solutions designed to improve respect for…

CHAPTER II: THE BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN PERU  The rate of informal employment in the urban area, according to branches of activity, reaches 89% of jobs in agriculture/fishing/mining are informal, followed by construction with 80.8%, commerce with 73.1%, manufacturing with 62.8%, and services with 58% (cf. INEI, 2020b, p. 21). – page 34 …

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

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…