National Human Rights Action Planning

This book explores National Human Rights Action Plans (NHPAP) from theoretical doctrinal empirical and practical perspectives. At the theoretical level it explores questions such as what is or ought to be the conceptual foundation behind these plans and what are the substantive and<br>procedural theories of NHRAPs while at the doctrinal level the volumes considers if states are obliged under international human rights law to adopt such plans. Through a mix of cross-country studies and focused case-studies empirical issues surrounding the effectiveness of such NHPAPs are also<br>explored before practical concerns such as the role of NGOs and National Human Rights Institutions in implementing monitoring and evaluating NHRAPs are discussed. <p/>With discussions bridging human rights theory and practice and development discourse this book will be a useful resource for a wide range of audiences from legal academics to development and human rights practitioners.<br>