STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK ON A NATIONAL ACTION PLAN ON BUSINESS AND
HUMAN RIGHTS FOR MALAYSIA
23. The range of policy objectives articulated in the Strategic Framework are entry points for obtaining
the commitment of Government and non-governmental stakeholders to develop an NAP. The
Strategic Framework also serves as a resource document for accelerating understanding of how
the Guiding Principles may be used and implemented.
24. Recommendations: Towards developing an NAP on business and human rights, the Commission
recommends that the Strategic Framework be used in the following practical ways: (a) Government
i.
That the set of policy objectives identified in the Strategic Framework be used to identify
and engage relevant ministries and agencies to participate in a cross-governmental effort to
develop the NAP; and
ii. Recognising that an initial NAP may not be able to address all the policy objectives identified,
that the set of policy objectives in the Strategic Framework nevertheless be presented for
stakeholder consultations and given full consideration before selecting the policy areas to
address in the initial NAP
(b) Non-Governmental Actors (including businesses, civil society and individuals and groups
affected by adverse business-related human rights impacts)
i.
That non-governmental actors use the Strategic Framework and the Guiding Principles as
reference points for action, including by identifying the policy objectives that are relevant
to their interests and experience, providing input that will add to and improve the policy
recommendations made, and raising additional policy objectives that are relevant to Malaysia;
and
ii. That non-governmental actors support efforts to develop an NAP for business and human
rights.
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