CFBHR Webinar - National Action Plans in Africa: Relevance, Potential, and Limitations

On April 2, 2026, the Canadian Forum for Business and Human Rights hosted a webinar titled National Action Plans in Africa: Relevance, Potential, and Limitations. As African states accelerate the development of National Action Plans on Business and Human Rights, important questions arise about their relevance, potential, and practical limitations within evolving regulatory landscapes. This webinar was hosted by the Canadian Forum for Business and Human Rights at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law. Panelists included: Dr. Caroline Omari Lichuma, Postdoctoral Researcher, Centre for Human RIghts, Erlangen Nuremberg (CHREN) Dr. Oyeniyi Abe, Adjunct Professor of Law, University of the Pacific, California Dr. Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu, Professor and Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies, College of Law, University of Saskatchewan Dr. Akinwumi Ogunranti, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba Dr. Julie Ada Tchoukou, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law (Common Law Section), University of Ottawa