Business and Human Rights Law and Practice in Africa

Edited by Damilola S. Olawuyi, Associate Professor, College of Law, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar, and Chancellor's Fellow and Director, OGEES Institute, Afe Babalola University, Nigeria and Oyeniyi Abe, Lecturer, The Law School, Huddersfield Business School, University of Huddersfield, UK and Senior Research Fellow, OGEES Institute, Afe Babalola University, Nigeria

This important book provides a comprehensive analysis of good-fit and home-grown approaches for advancing business and human rights norms across Africa. It explores the latest developments in law, regulations, policies, and governance structures across the continent, focusing on key legal innovations in response to human rights impacts of business operations and activities.

‘This volume provides much-needed African perspectives on the business and human rights landscape. Such work should help in promoting business respect for human rights and corporate acceptability in different world regions.’
– Surya Deva, Macquarie Law School, Sydney

“这本书及时的和创新的公关ovides a seminal analysis of the practical application of business and human rights norms in the African context. As African countries adopt legislation and guidelines aimed at addressing the impacts of business activities on human rights, a comprehensive analysis of such emerging laws, and by leading African scholars, has been long overdue. Covering key topics from institutions to legislation and governance, the in-depth and systematic approach of this book makes it a must-read for students, academics, practitioners, policy makers and business leaders in Africa and beyond.’
– Ilias Bantekas, Hamad bin Khalifa University, Qatar