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Article

1 Sep 2012

Author:
Institute for Human Rights & Business

[PDF] Responsible Investment in Myanmar: The Human Rights Dimension

Companies based in countries that have imposed sanctions on Myanmar are increasingly familiar with the due diligence steps set out in the UN Guiding Principles. Additional specific guidance regarding what companies must not do in weak governance zones and on how companies can operate in ways that respect human rights even in such areas is also of importance in this context...It should be stressed that the UN Guiding Principles apply to all companies regardless of their size, sector, operational context, ownership, and structure.