The Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business

Reported by

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark XM-DAC-3-1 Government

ACTIVITY SCOPE	COLLABORATION TYPE	AID TYPE	FINANCE TYPE	FLOW TYPE	TIED STATUS	HIERARCHY
	Bilateral 1	Project-type interventions C01	Standard grant 110	ODA 10		2

IATI IDENTIFIER

XM-DAC-3-1-284458-33884

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Planned start date 2019-01-01

Planned end date 2022-06-30

Actual start date 2019-10-28

Actual end date 2025-01-01

activity status: Closed

Physical activity is complete or the final disbursement has been made.

WHO'S INVOLVED ( 2 )

PARTICIPATING ORG	REFERENCE	ROLE	TYPE
Institute for Human Rights and Business	CRS Other	Accountable	Foundation
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark	REF XM-DAC-3-1 ID XM-DAC-3-1-284458-33884	Funding	Government

tag( 2 )

DESCRIPTION	CODE	VOCABULARY
Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services	8.3	UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Targets
Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services	8.3	UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Targets

policy marker( 12 )

CODELIST	SIGNIFICANCE	VOCABULARY	DESCRIPTION
Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity	not targeted	OECD DAC CRS	The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.
Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention to Combat Desertification	not targeted	OECD DAC CRS	The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.
Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Adaptation	not targeted	OECD DAC CRS	The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.
Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Mitigation	not targeted	OECD DAC CRS	The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.
Aid to Environment	not targeted	OECD DAC CRS	The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.
Disability	not targeted	OECD DAC CRS	The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.
Disaster Risk Reduction(DRR)	not targeted	OECD DAC CRS	The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.
Gender Equality	significant objective	OECD DAC CRS	Significant (secondary) policy objectives are those which, although important, were not the prime motivation for undertaking the activity.
Nutrition	not targeted	OECD DAC CRS	The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.
Participatory Development/Good Governance	not targeted	OECD DAC CRS	The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.
Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH)	not targeted	OECD DAC CRS	The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.
Trade Development	not targeted	OECD DAC CRS	The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.

recipient country ( 1 )

MyanmarMM

100

country budget items ( 1 )

The budget identifier reported corresponds to categories that are specific to the reporting organisation

718

100

sector ( 4 )

The sector reported corresponds to an OECD DAC CRS 5-digit purpose code http://reference.iatistandard.org/codelists/Sector/

Responsible business conduct25040

100

Responsible business conductSupport to policy reform, implementation and enforcement of responsible business conduct (RBC) principles and standards as well as facilitation of responsible business practices by companies. Includes establishing and enforcing a legal and regulatory framework to protect stakeholder rights and the environment, rewarding best performers; exemplifying RBC in government economic activities, such as state-owned enterprises' operations or public procurement; support to the implementation of the OECD Guidelines for MNEs, including disclosure, human rights, employment and industrial relations, environment, combating bribery, consumer interests, science and technology, competition and taxation.

The sector reported corresponds to an OECD DAC CRS 3-digit purpose code http://reference.iatistandard.org/codelists/SectorCategory/

Business & Other Services250

100

Business & Other ServicesNo description provided

A value from the second-level list of UN sustainable development goals (SDGs) (e.g. ‘1.1’) http://reference.iatistandard.org/codelists/unsdg-targets

8.3 8.3

100

8.3 8.3

100

Financial Overview

Outgoing Commitment ( 1 )

Disbursement ( 2 )

Budget ( 2 )

Outgoing Commitment

Disbursement

Budget

Budget ( 2 )

START	END	TYPE	STATUS	VALUE
2019-10-01	2019-12-31	Original		1,500,000 DKK
2021-10-01	2021-12-31	Original		1,000,000 DKK

Budget

Transactions ( 3 )

Outgoing Commitment ( 1 )

DATE	DESCRIPTION	PROVIDER	RECEIVER	VALUE
2019-10-28	FLOW ODA 10 FINANCE Standard grant 110 STATUS Untied 5	Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark REF XM-DAC-3-1 ID XM-DAC-3-1-284458-33884	Institute for Human Rights and Business Foundation	2,500,000 DKK

Outgoing Commitment

Disbursement ( 2 )

DATE	DESCRIPTION	PROVIDER	RECEIVER	VALUE
2019-11-27	FLOW ODA 10 FINANCE Standard grant 110 STATUS Untied 5	Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark REF XM-DAC-3-1 ID XM-DAC-3-1-284458-33884	Institute for Human Rights and Business Foundation	1,500,000 DKK
2021-11-24	FLOW ODA 10 FINANCE Standard grant 110 STATUS Untied 5	Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark REF XM-DAC-3-1 ID XM-DAC-3-1-284458-33884	Institute for Human Rights and Business Foundation	1,000,000 DKK

Disbursement

result( 10 )

output( 4 )

outcome( 6 )

OutputResults of the activity that came about as a direct effect of your work and specific, what is done, and what communities are reached. For example, X number of individuals.

OutcomeResults of the activity that produce an effect on the overall communities or issues you serve. For example lower rate of infection after a vaccination programme.

Output

indicator( 1 )

Adopted state based non-judicial mechanisms compatible with UNGPs (United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights) .

REFERENCE

VOCAB 99

CODE 274150

INDICATOR

Myanmar National Human Rights Commission (MNHRC), Environmental Conservation Department (ECD), Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA) taking steps towards establishing monitoring and grievance mechanisms that are UNGP compliant and effective

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	Not provided	Myanmar National Human Rights Commission (MNHRC), Environmental Conservation Department (ECD), Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA) taking steps towards establishing monitoring and grievance mechanisms that are UNGP compliant and effective	Preparatory works - 2 trainings to Myanmar National Human Rights Commission (MNHRC) on business and human rights. Ongoing support to environmental Conservation Department (ECD) on inclusion of regulatory requirement on effective operational grievance mechanisms (OGM) in Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) and guidelines, including monitoring of complaints in 6 month reports.	N/A	2019-01-01 : 2019-12-31
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	Not provided	Three examples of MNHRC, ECD, DICA taking steps towards establishing monitoring and grievance mechanisms that are UNGP compliant and effective.	1 ongoing government initiative with Environmental Conservation Department (ECD).	N/A	2020-01-01 : 2020-12-31
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	Not provided	Three examples of MNHRC, ECD, DICA taking steps towards establishing monitoring and grievance mechanisms that are UNGP compliant and effective.	None	N/A	2021-01-01 : 2021-12-31

Output

indicator( 1 )

Company initiatives and policies consistent with MCRB recommendation.

REFERENCE

VOCAB 99

CODE 274145

INDICATOR

More significant Myanmar companies adopted human rights policies. CSV (Creating Shared Value) examples were documented. Peer-to-peer meetings or bilateral meetings were organised. New companies participated in workshops where MCRB spoke on responsible business conduct (RBC). Collective actions taken by business organised or influenced by MCRB.

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	Not provided	More significant Myanmar companies adopted human rights policies. CSV (Creating Shared Value) examples were documented. Peer-to-peer meetings or bilateral meetings were organised. New companies participated in workshops where MCRB spoke on responsible business conduct (RBC). Collective actions taken by business organised or influenced by MCRB.	Preparation works - publishing updated Country Guide on Business and Human Rights, organising Steering Committee meetings for raising business awareness of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR), Publishing pwint thit sa reports, and organising workshops on ‘inclusive business focusing on people with disability, LGBT	N/A	2019-01-01 : 2019-12-31
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	Not provided	• 5 more significant Myanmar companies adopt human rights policies • 5 CSV examples are documented • 3 peer-to-peer meetings p.a. • 100 bilateral meetings or substantive email responses p.a. • 100 new companies p.a. participate in workshops where MCRB speaks on RBC • 2 collective actions p.a. by business organised or influenced by MCRB	35 mention human rights but only 2 can be considered adequate. 3 CSV examples were documented in 2020. 4 peer-to-peer meetings were held. Over 120 bilateral meetings/ substantive emails. 44 new companies participated in workshops where MCRB spoke on RBC. There were 2 collective actions by business organised or influenced by MCRB.	N/A	2020-01-01 : 2020-12-31
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	Not provided	• 5 more significant Myanmar companies adopt human rights policies • 5 CSV examples are documented • 3 peer-to-peer meetings p.a. • 100 bilateral meetings or substantive email responses p.a. • 100 new companies p.a. participate in workshops where MCRB speaks on RBC • 2 collective actions p.a. by business organised or influenced by MCRB	No survey in 2021 1 CSV example documented. 7 peer-to-peer meetings. At least 146 companies engaged with in bilateral meetings or substantive emails, some of them on several occasions.	N/A	2021-01-01 : 2021-12-31
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	Not provided	• 5 more significant Myanmar companies adopt human rights policies • 5 CSV examples are documented • 3 peer-to-peer meetings p.a. • 100 bilateral meetings or substantive email responses p.a. • 100 new companies p.a. participate in workshops where MCRB speaks on RBC • 2 collective actions p.a. by business organised or influenced by MCRB	N/A	N/A	2022-01-01 : 2022-12-31

Output

indicator( 1 )

Longer-term Business and CSO partnerships are facilitated through strategic introductions.

REFERENCE

VOCAB 99

CODE 274151

INDICATOR

Number of multi-stakeholder dialogue meetings which led to action on the part of stakeholders.

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	Not provided	2	2	100%	2019-01-01 : 2019-12-31
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	Not provided	4	4	100%	2020-01-01 : 2020-12-31
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	Not provided	3	3	100%	2021-01-01 : 2021-12-31
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	Not provided	3	N/A	N/A	2022-01-01 : 2022-12-31

Output

indicator( 1 )

The key stakeholders received support and advice for policy and legal reform.

REFERENCE

VOCAB 99

CODE 274143

INDICATOR

Number of MCRB's written/oral submissions to government/parliament on specific policy/legal reform. (5 per annum) Number of CSO or business submissions supported by MCRB. (3 per annum) Number of training events on responsible business conduct (RBC) topics for Union, Regional and State governments. (2 per annum)

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	Not provided	5 MCRB's written/oral submissions to government/parliament on specific policy/legal reform. 3 CSO or business submissions supported by MCRB. 2 training events on responsible business conduct (RBC) topics for Union, Regional and State governments.	7 MCRB's written/oral submissions to government/parliament on specific policy/legal reform. 2 training events related to Investment and responsible business conduct (RBC) and good practice and regulation on donations and philanthropy	100%	2019-01-01 : 2019-12-31
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	Not provided	5 MCRB's written/oral submissions to government/parliament on specific policy/legal reform. 3 CSO or business submissions supported by MCRB. 2 training events on responsible business conduct (RBC) topics for Union, Regional and State governments.	7 written and 8 oral submissions to government/parliament on specific policy/legal reform. 8 CSO or business submissions supported by MCRB. 2 training events on responsible business conduct (RBC) topics for Union, Regional and State governments.	100%	2020-01-01 : 2020-12-31
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	Not provided	5 MCRB's written/oral submissions to government/parliament on specific policy/legal reform. 3 CSO or business submissions supported by MCRB. 2 training events on responsible business conduct (RBC) topics for Union, Regional and State governments.	4 MCRB written/oral submissions to government/parliament on specific policy/legal reform. 1 CSO or business submissions supported by MCRB. No events.	80%	2021-01-01 : 2021-12-31
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	Not provided	5 MCRB's written/oral submissions to government/parliament on specific policy/legal reform. 3 CSO or business submissions supported by MCRB. 2 training events on responsible business conduct (RBC) topics for Union, Regional and State governments.	N/A	N/A	2022-01-01 : 2022-12-31

Outcome

indicator( 1 )

Enlightened state actors use MCRB’s analysis to the extent they can.

REFERENCE

VOCAB 99

CODE 276985

INDICATOR

• Digital Rights (internet access/shutdown/privacy _ continued from 2021) • Freedom of Association • Anti-Money Laundering (FATF)

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	Not provided	• MCRB facilitated a joint statement in January 2022 on the impacts of the Cybersecurity draft law • MCRB’s two submissions to the OHCHR on the Practical Application of the UNGPs to the Tech Sector; and on the Right to Privacy in the Digital Age summarized current challenges on issues such as data protection, biometrics, SIM Card registration and e-ID, and brought the regulatory problems into the public domain. • MCRB supported NGOs to engage with major Myanmar banks to jointly identify advocacy to the Central Bank concerning NGO banking; but, the operating environment for NGOs had worsened by the adoption of the revised Associations Law in 2022. • MCRB drafted an advocacy paper jointly by international chambers to highlight the actions which the military government needed to take rapidly to avoid being placed on the FATF blacklist. However, Myanmar was placed on the blacklist in October 2022.	N/A	N/A	2022-01-01 : 2022-12-31

Outcome

indicator( 1 )

Human rights are respected and businesses are conducted responsibly by the foreign and local businesses.

REFERENCE

VOCAB 99

CODE 274144

INDICATOR

- Myanmar/ international businesses including Asian see MCRB as trusted source of up-to-date information on responsible business conduct (RBC) practice, use MCRB's publications and act on MCRB recommendations. - More businesses undertake and publish summaries of their heightened human rights due diligence, including how they are addressing risks of operating in conflict affected areas. - Myanmar companies take steps to improve corporate disclosure, thereby improving corporate governance.

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	Not provided	- Myanmar/ international businesses including Asian see MCRB as trusted source of up-to-date information on responsible business conduct (RBC) practice, use MCRB's publications and act on MCRB recommendations. - More businesses undertake and publish summaries of their heightened human rights due diligence, including how they are addressing risks of operating in conflict affected areas. - Myanmar companies take steps to improve corporate disclosure, thereby improving corporate governance.	N/A	N/A	2021-01-01 : 2021-12-31

Outcome

indicator( 1 )

Local and foreign companies consider MCRB as a trusted and expert partner, seek out MCRB advice, and engage in MCRB-facilitated stakeholder dialogue and collective action

REFERENCE

VOCAB 99

CODE 276986

INDICATOR

• Guiding business on responsible business practice and heightened human rights due diligence in Myanmar • Promoting collective action by business to promoted shared principles and standards of behavior • Pwint Thit Sa (Transparency in Myanmar Enterprises) • Transparency: Towards Responsible Investment in Myanmar – Map (TRIM-Map)

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	Not provided	Year Result June 2022 • At least 82 companies engaged with in bilateral meetings - 28 new; 21 Myanmar; 9 Asians. • 3 publications - 1) Jan 2022 Garment Factsheet (with EuroCham) to support heightened human rights due diligence: 2) Private Security Company baseline assessment/recommendations: 3) Update (February) on cybersecurity law and risks • 31 business-focussed events of which 7 targeted Asian companies and 9 targeted Myanmar companies. 3 meetings of disability-led/focussed SMEs with approx. 30 participants for each meeting. • 2 active partnerships, with Myanmar Business Coalition on Gender Equality, and Myanmar Institute for Directors. MCRB material and trainers included in activities of both. • MCRB taught on 5 MIOD courses, with around 150 participants in total from over 30 companies. • disability inclusion at 1 BCGE event, 39 participants, and collaborated with them on LGBT+/Fly the Flag • Assessment on 271 companies • MCRB Advisory Group met 2 times in 2022	N/A	N/A	2022-01-01 : 2022-12-31

Outcome

indicator( 1 )

Relevant stakeholders engage with MCRB and make information available that can prevent abuses and develop effective non-judicial grievance mechanisms compatible with the UNGPs including company operational grievance mechanisms

REFERENCE

VOCAB 99

CODE 276987

INDICATOR

• Supporting civil society to engage with business • Supporting business to build effective operational grievance mechanisms (OGM)

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	Not provided	• 1 CSO networking on business impact in their regions (28 July) Myanmar Digital Rights Forum partners convened 24 Feb for update 2 meetings of labour groups and trade unions. • 1:1 discussions with individual TUs and LROs. Made connections between them and brands on specific issues including LIDL, Bestseller TUs/LROs participated in 1 discussion with brands. • Had separate 1:1 discussion with WoVo/Labor Solutions and ulula on their stakeholder engagement/grievance apps in use in the garment sector Grievance handling was an agenda item in the 27 June bipartite dialogue with garment brands (27 June) part of 1:1 discussions with several garment brands • MCRB discussed OGM with Myanmar Survey Research on Kyaukphyu port EIA and with local CSO Centre for Peace and Development	N/A	N/A	2022-01-01 : 2022-12-31

Outcome

indicator( 1 )

Rights holders have access to state-based non-judicial mechanisms and company-level grievance mechanisms which provide effective remedy and public participation processes are established to open spaces for meaningful dialogue and avoid the need for complaint.

REFERENCE

VOCAB 99

CODE 274148

INDICATOR

- State based non-judicial mechanisms compatible with UNGPs are being adopted. - Company-level grievance mechanisms compatible with UNGPs are being used. - Businesses are interested in/are putting Operational Grievance Mechanism (OGM) in place.

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	Not provided	State based non-judicial mechanisms compatible with UNGPs are being adopted. Company-level grievance mechanisms compatible with UNGPs are being used. Businesses are interested in/are putting Operational Grievance Mechanism (OGM) in place.	During 2020, ECD (Environmental Conservation Department) continued to issue Environmental Compliance Certificates requiring projects to have an OGM (Operational Grievance Mechanism) complaint with Article 31 of the UNGPs. MCRB continued to present the MPRL OGM as an example of best practice in training on OGMs. In 2021, the work with government was paused from 1 February onwards. MCRB had not been able to determine. There were no example documented in 2021, although the risks associated with grievance mechanisms, and company practices on rights-holder engagement were discussed in MCRB's work on heightened due diligence and advice to companies, particularly in the garment sector. In 2021, two CSO networking discussions were organized to support the civil society to engage with business Capacity-building and networking for civil society groups on issues relevant to business/investment. Grievance handling was discussed with some garment brands.	N/A	2020-01-01 : 2020-12-31

Outcome

indicator( 1 )

The regulatory environment for business protects human rights and proactively encourages responsible business conduct.

REFERENCE

VOCAB 99

CODE 274142

INDICATOR

• Government undertakes consultation or public-private dialogue, with MCRB input • MCRB advice requested and/or taken up including in laws, rules, guidelines etc • Other organisations seek to work with MCRB on advocacy

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	Not provided	• Government undertakes consultation or public-private dialogue, with MCRB input • MCRB advice requested and/or taken up including in laws, rules, guidelines etc • Other organisations seek to work with MCRB on advocacy	-MCRB submitted 19 written/oral submissions to government/parliament on specific policy/legal reform. (Target 5 per annum) -MCRB supported 9 CSO or business submissions. (Target 3 per annum) -MCRB organized 2 training events on responsible business conduct (RBC) topics for Union, Regional and State governments. (Target: 2 per annum) - There were 5 actions by government and development partners on MCRB's recommendations made in policy/law consultations and other ad hoc inputs. (Target: 1 per annum) - There was one collaborative initiative with collaborative initiative with state actor in 2020, but there was no more collaborative initiatives with state actors in 2021 because MCRB had to cease the engagement with the defacto government after 1 Feb 2021.	N/A	2021-01-01 : 2021-12-31

General Enquiries

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, DENMARK

Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar

+95 1 7513 216

ygnamb@um.dk

https://Myanmar-unionens republik .um.dk

No. 3, Pyay Road, 6 Miles, Hlaing Township, Yangon, Myanmar

related activity( 1 )

REFERENCE IDENTIFIER	TYPE	DESCRIPTION
XM-DAC-3-1-284458	Parent	An activity that contains sub-activities (sub-components) which are reported separately to IATI

other identifier( 2 )

REFERENCE IDENTIFIER	OWNER ORG IDENTIFIER	TYPE	DESCRIPTION
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark	2019 - 35751	Reporting Organisation's internal activity identifier CODE A1	No description provided
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark	2019001164	CRS Activity identifier CODE A2	No description provided