721. Governing Multinationals: The Role Of Foreign Direct Liability
- Author:
- Halina Ward
- Publication Date:
- 02-2001
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- Chatham House
- Abstract:
- The business of global governance is set to become one of the key international policy issues of the twenty-first century. The governance of global business is one of the most difficult action points in this agenda. New issues are still emerging, not least among them a discussion on whether there is a need for tougher transnational regulation of multinational corporations. This Briefing Paper outlines the implications of one way of enforcing corporate environmental, social and human rights standards across borders: 'foreign direct liability'.
- Topic:
- International Law, International Political Economy, and International Trade and Finance