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2. Ministry of Development Funds and Regional Policy Regulations on European Funds [page 6] “As in the years 2014-2020, projects implemented under national and regional Operational Programmes will have to contribute to ensuring equal opportunities for different target groups and thus comply with the applicable national and EU law. Currently, works are underway on the…

3. Ministry of Economic Development and Technology Implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (2030 Agenda) [page 12-13] “At the same time, investing in environmental protection and circular economy should provide the impetus for economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. (…) Integration of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) factors into long-term business strategy has become…

2. Ministry of Development Funds and Regional Policy Responsible business – promoting due diligence standards [page 11] “The issue of due diligence in the field of human rights will also be of particular interest to the Advisory Board for Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility in view of the legislative changes planned at the EU…

3. Ministry of Economic Development and Technology Development of new technical and construction conditions for buildings [page 13-14] “In connection with the amendments to the Act of 7 July 1994 – Construction Law introduced by the Act of 5 July 2018 on facilitations in the preparation and implementation of housing investments and accompanying investments (Journal…

2. Ministry of Development Funds and Regional Policy Activities under the European Social Fund [page 7] “Another area in which ESF+ support will be implemented is care for the youngest children. Ensuring greater availability of care facilities for children below the age of three is one of the key instruments influencing the professional situation of…

I. GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND OBJECTIVES 2. Objectives a) Overall objectives Raising awareness and building capacity; reviewing and improving policies and laws and improving the effectiveness of the implementation of policies and laws (including improving efficiency and promoting access to remedies) in order to promote RBP in Viet Nam for the period of 2023-2027 to enhance…

I. GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND OBJECTIVES 1. Guiding principles a) To closely follow the Party and State’s viewpoints, guidelines, directions and policies on developing a socialist-oriented market economy, proactive international integration, sustainable and inclusive development; promoting RBP of enterprises, contributing to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals…

II. TASKS AND ACTIONS 2. Policy and law improvement c) Protecting the rights of the vulnerable groups – Studying, reviewing, proposing amendments, supplements and promulgation of legal normative documents related to gender equality, anti-discrimination and protection of the rights of the vulnerable groups in business activities to ensure feasibility and compliance with international standards, including…

II. TASKS AND ACTIONS 3. Improving the efficiency of law and policy implementation b) In labor Completing and integrating the mechanism of monitoring, receiving and processing complaints from people and businesses into state management agencies (such as hotlines, reception mailboxes, dialogues, etc.) for RBP in the field of labor; stepping up the collection of data…

I. GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND OBJECTIVES 2. Objectives a) Overall objectives Raising awareness and building capacity; reviewing and improving policies and laws and improving the effectiveness of the implementation of policies and laws (including improving efficiency and promoting access to remedies) in order to promote RBP in Viet Nam for the period of 2023-2027 to enhance…

II. TASKS AND ACTIONS 1. Raising awareness and building capacity for relevant agencies, organizations, businesses and people about policies and law on RBP a. Training to raise awareness and strengthen capacity for relevant agencies and organizations, businesses and people about policies and law on RBP; capacity building for people with the authority to sanction administrative…

II. TASKS AND ACTIONS 2. Policy and law improvement b) In labor – Preventing and fighting against gender-based violence (GBV) on the internet + Lead agency: Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs; + Coordinating agencies: Ministry of Information and Communications, ministries, ministerial-level agencies, governmental agencies and other relevant agencies; + Outputs: Review and…

II. TASKS AND ACTIONS 2. Policy and law improvement c) Protecting the rights of the vulnerable groups – Studying, reviewing, proposing amendments, supplements and promulgation of legal normative documents related to gender equality, anti-discrimination and protection of the rights of the vulnerable groups in business activities to ensure feasibility and compliance with international standards, including…

I. GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND OBJECTIVES 2. Objectives a) Overall objectives Raising awareness and building capacity; reviewing and improving policies and laws and improving the effectiveness of the implementation of policies and laws (including improving efficiency and promoting access to remedies) in order to promote RBP in Viet Nam for the period of 2023-2027 to enhance…

II. TASKS AND ACTIONS 2. Policy and law improvement c) Protecting the rights of the vulnerable groups – Studying, reviewing, proposing amendments, supplements and promulgation of legal normative documents related to gender equality, anti-discrimination and protection of the rights of the vulnerable groups in business activities to ensure feasibility and compliance with international standards, including…

Pillar I Inclusion of ‘business and human rights’ in the Netherlands’ national policy  Labour market policy and employment law “Human rights violations by businesses, including violations of labour rights, persist in the Netherlands, despite existing policy instruments aimed at preventing them. Although Dutch foreign policy considers violations of labour rights to be a human rights…

Introduction A revised action plan “With its revision of the National Action Plan for Business and Human Rights the government aims to formulate a comprehensive agenda on business and human rights with renewed Dutch ambitions giving substance to the obligations outlined in the UNGPs. The operationalisation of the UNGPs is not only an important theme…

Pillar I Central government procurement and private-sector instruments “…The government’s central procurement strategy includes the International Social Conditions (ISCs). These have applied to all EU contract award procedures since 2017 and aim to establish more sustainable international supply chains by preventing or responding to risks related to working conditions, human rights and the environment. The…

Pillar I Central government procurement and private-sector instruments In relation to Pillar 1, the NBA appraisal notes that improved policy coherence can bolster government efforts on business and human rights. The government is looking for possible ways of aligning both central government procurement and grants frameworks for the business community with RBC duties and responsibilities….

Pillar II RBC support office “The new RBC support office will form a one-stop shop for RBC policy by supporting all businesses, including those that do not (as yet) fall under the scope of current legislation, in their application of due diligence. In addition to its informative role, other instruments such as grants can also…