A group of United Nations experts applauded the announcement by President Barack Obama that the United States will develop a national action plan to promote responsible and transparent business conduct, in line with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and called for an all-inclusive approach.
"The process of developing a national action plan should be comprehensive, ensuring that the voices of all relevant parties, including that of victims of human rights abuses, are heard and accounted for," said human rights expert Michael Addo, who currently heads the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights.
Relevant non-governmental stakeholders include national human rights institutions, human rights defenders, civil society organizations, business enterprises, business and professional associations, trade unions and academia.
"In embarking on a national plan, the United States joins company with a growing number of countries across the world and acts on a key recommendation from our official visit to the country," Addo said.
"The hard work begins now to ensure that this plan helps prevent future business-related harm and provides for effective remedy for victims," he added.
He said the "Working Group stands ready to provide advice and encourage a plan formulated on the basis of inclusive multi-stakeholder dialogue that improves business activities both at home and abroad."
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