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Article

28 Jul 2006

Author:
UN Special Representative on business & human rights

[PDF] "Revenue Sharing and Fiscal Management - Discussion Paper"

In considering the potential impacts of business on human rights, one must examine the revenues that governments receive from companies operating in their countries. The state is expected to use such funds – which far outweigh discretionary spending by companies – in part to realise development goals and protect and promote the human rights of its citizens...[refers to Newmont, ABB]