A legally-binding instrument on business and human rights: Implications for the right to development in Africa

SUMMARY This article examines the relationship between business actors and implementation of right to development in Africa. It focuses on implications a possible (future) international legally-binding instrument human rights. Although there is no guarantee that such an will eventually be adopted ratified by states near future, nevertheless critically ways which clarification some issues associated with this process could help revitalise concludes rights might elucidate certain contested principles as cooperation assistance; extraterritoriality accountability, are central meaningful continent. Key words: Africa; transnational corporations rights; accountability; African Charter