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Transnational cooperation in business and human rights: a model for analysing and managing NHRI networks

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Schuller, Christopher
Utlu, Deniz

Corporate Editor
Deutsches Institut für Menschenrechte

Abstract

In dieser Studie werden Methoden für eine grenzüberschreitende Zusammenarbeit im Bereich Wirtschaft und Menschenrechte entwickelt, die insbesondere auf die Bedarfe von Nationalen Menschenrechtsinstitutionen (NMRI) zugeschnitten sind: Wie kann ein Netzwerk mit vielen autonom agierenden Gliedern strat... view more

In dieser Studie werden Methoden für eine grenzüberschreitende Zusammenarbeit im Bereich Wirtschaft und Menschenrechte entwickelt, die insbesondere auf die Bedarfe von Nationalen Menschenrechtsinstitutionen (NMRI) zugeschnitten sind: Wie kann ein Netzwerk mit vielen autonom agierenden Gliedern strategisch so organisiert werden, dass es transnationale Unternehmenstätigkeit besser beobachten, Menschrechtsrisiken vermindern, -verletzungen vermeiden und Betroffenen Zugang zu wirksamer Abhilfe verschaffen kann? Das entwickelte Netzwerkmodell, wenn auch für NMRI konzipiert, kann anderen Netzwerken von Nutzen sein, die im Bereich Wirtschaft und Menschenrechte ähnliche Ziele verfolgen.... view less


The paper presents the state of the art of cooperation among National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) within the area of business and human rights and highlights perspectives for further development. The results are drawn from consultations with NHRIs and regional NHRI network secretariats in Afri... view more

The paper presents the state of the art of cooperation among National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) within the area of business and human rights and highlights perspectives for further development. The results are drawn from consultations with NHRIs and regional NHRI network secretariats in Africa, Latin America, and Asia. In addition to providing practical guidance, the paper develops a model for a general network strategy adapted to the needs of NHRIs and dealing with transnational business and human rights issues. Managing cooperation among NHRIs as well as with external stakeholders requires addressing three dimensions: understanding, legitimacy, and the system of access to resources. Three fields of action correspond to these dimensions: communication, requests/sanctioning, and mutual undertakings/influence. Focal points, bodies of cooperation, and individual officers need to take into consideration that cooperation on a specific issue not only affects the overall cooperation structure, but also has repercussions for other issues and the relationship with external stakeholders.... view less

Keywords
cross-border cooperation; economic cooperation; human rights

Classification
Law

Free Keywords
Nationale Menschenrechtsinstitutionen

Document language
English

Publication Year
2014

City
Berlin

Page/Pages
44 p.

Series
Studie / Deutsches Institut für Menschenrechte

ISBN
978-3-945139-43-1

Status
Published Version; reviewed

Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications


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