The report offers a comprehensive overview for National Action Plans (NAPs) framework and highlighting their significance in developing policies and legislation that uphold human rights within business practices.

It provides an overview of the stages of NAP development, NAP processes in different countries, and examples of good practices. It also provides recommendations for the development, implementation and monitoring of NAPs. These recommendations are aligned with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, which will facilitate the development of policies in the field of business and human rights.