Business, law and human rights in Africa. (2022)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Oyeniyi Abe.
• Authors: Abe, Oyeniyi
• Contents: Part 1: Introductory Context and Principles * Chapter 1 * Introduction * 1.1 Background * 1.2 Business and Human Rights in Africa: Legal Context, Challenges and Overview * 1.3 Nature, Aim, and Scope of the Book * 1.4 Justification for the Book * 1.5 Structure of the book * 1.6 Conclusion * Chapter 2 * Nature and Scope of Business and Human Rights Challenges in Africa * 2.1 Introduction * 2.2 A third world approach to business and human rights in Africa * 2.3 Country case studies * A. Niger-Delta: The Ogoni Experience * B. The Marikana Incident (South Africa) * C. Lake Turkana Wind Power Project (Kenya) * 2.4 The role of the African Union * 2.5 Africa’s Trade Regime and Human Rights Implications * 2.6 Conclusion * Chapter 3 * Corporate Governance Paradigms and Regulatory Framework * 3.1 Introduction * 3.2 Theoretical Basis for Implementing Business and Human Rights Principles * 3.3 Competing Theories of Corporate Governance * 3.3.1 Social Change as a System of Corporate Transformation * a. Business respect for human rights * 3.3.2 Shareholder Value Principle * 3.3.2 Stakeholder Theory * 3.4 Stakeholder Value Approach * 3.5 The Board Structure of a Firm: Correlative Rights and Duties Between Corporations and Local Communities. * 3.5.1 Social License Validates the Responsibility and Power of Firms * 3.5.2 Transparency and Accountability are sine-qua-non-for obtaining Social Licence to Operate * 3.5.3 Cost-Benefit Analysis and Environmental Impact Assessments Prevent Unmitigated Violation of Human Rights * 3.5.4 Firms as Moral Agents owe Society Social Service Responsibility * 3.6 Sustainable Approach to Business and Human Rights Principles. * 3.6.1 Incentivizing Socially Responsible Projects * 3.7 Conclusion * Part II: Human Rights Based Approach to Business and Human Rights in Africa * Chapter 4 * Corporate Duty to Respect Human Rights * 4.1 Introduction * 4.2 Corporate Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) * 4.3 Corporate Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA) * 4.4 Conclusion * Chapter 5 * Integrating a Rights-Based Approach to Developmental Projects * 5.1 Introduction * 5.2 A Human Rights Based Approach to Developmental Governance * 5.3 What is a Human Rights-Based Approach to Developmental Governance? * 5.4 Adaptation of HRBA to Development Projects. * 5.4.1 Participation * A. The nature of participation. * B. Scope of Participation * C. How is Participation Occurring? * 5.4.2 Accountability and Transparency * 5.4.3 Access to Information * 5.4.4 Non-Discrimination and Fairness * 5.5 Conclusion * Chapter 6 * Access to Effective Judicial and Non-Judicial Remedies * 6.1 Introduction * 6.2 Legitimacy and the Question of Access * 6.3 Effective Judicial and Non-Judicial Mechanism. * 6.4 Elements of Access to Remedies * 6.4.1 Effective Administration of Justice. * 6.4.2 Creating a Standard Legal framework for Corporate Liability * 6.4.3 Access to Appropriate Forums * 6.5 Conclusion * Part III: Implementing the Protect, Respect, Remedy Framework in Africa’s Energy and Extractive Sectors. * Chapter 7 * Policy and Legal Framework in Nigeria * 7.1 Introduction * 7.2 Constitution (1999) * 7.3 The Petroleum Industry Act (2021). * 7.3.1 Regulatory and Institutional Reforms. * 7.3.2 Establishment of a Host Community Development Trust * 7.3.3 Environment Management Plan * 7.3.4 Gas Flaring * 7.3.5 Access to Information * 7.3.6 Transparency and Accountability. * 7.3.7 Abandonment, decommissioning and disposal. * 7.4 Transitional Provisions. * 7.4.1 Petroleum Act, (1969). * A. The Environmental Guidelines and Standards for the Petroleum Industry in Nigeria (EGASPIN) * 7.4.2 Oil Pipelines Act, 1956 * 7.5 Environmental Impact Assessment Act (1992). * 7.6 The Land Use Act (1978). * 7.7 Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 * A. Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) * 7.8 The National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) * 7.9 Niger-Delta Development Commission (NDDC) * 7.10 National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (Establishment) Act 2007. (NESREA Act). * 7.11 Nigerian National Human Rights Commission Act (1995) * 7.12 Corporate Criminal Jurisdiction * 7.13 Conclusion * Chapter 8 * Policy and Legal Framework in South Africa * 8.1 Introduction. * &l
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: London : Routledge
• Publication Date: 2022
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 346.6066; Social responsibility of business -- Law and legislation -- Kenya; Social responsibility of business -- Law and legislation -- Nigeria; Social responsibility of business -- Law and legislation -- South Africa; Human rights -- Kenya; Human rights -- Nigeria; Human rights -- South Africa
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781000588217; 9781000588194; 9781003290124
• Related ISBNs: 9780367711016
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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