The session will attempt to unbox potential implications of human rights due diligence laws/practices on important stakeholders, specifically businesses, in South Asia. Moreover, the deliberations will include recommendations for South Asian supply chains to become more resilient and competitive.

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Both private as well as public entities need to work together to make South Asian value chains more accessible and competitive with regard to the oncoming due diligence laws

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While it is the responsibility of businesses to balance sustainability with profits, the businesses performing well on these indicators should be commended as leaders

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There is a need to understand the implications of human rights due diligence frameworks and reporting developed in the North, but applicable in the Global North

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South Asian value chains are complicated as 95% comprises the informal sector and majority of businesses are MSMEs. Business & Human Rights needs to be contextualised keeping in mind the MSMEs.