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Targets also move dramatically over time. SME development policies in Western Europe, for example, focused on employment creation in the late 1980s and early 1990s. By the end of the century the emphasis had changed to international competitiveness and innovation. As a result, policy targets moved towards technology issues and creation of an enterprise culture. In transition economies a major focus has been upon creating an enabling environment for the market economy. Hence much of SME policy has targeted the building of an appropriate regulatory environment, privatisation and restructuring, development of the financial sector and mechanisms for private and public SME support | HOW TO D0 business with respect for HUMAN RIGHTS A GUIDANCE TOOL FOR COMPANIES Business Human Rights Initiative wjyV3 Global Compact Network 35 Netherlands Citation This publication may be cited as Business Human Rights Initiative 2010 How to Do Business with Respect for Human Rights A Guidance Tool for Companies The Hague Global Compact Network Netherlands. Further information The website of Global Compact Network Netherlands where a PDF version of this document is available can be found at . Its secretariat can be reached through klamer@ . All materials related to the mandate of the Special Representative can be found at SpecialRepPortal Home and suggestions can be submitted to his online forum . Disclaimer The information in this publication builds on the aggregate learning that has been acquired during the Business Human Rights Initiative of the Global Compact Network Netherlands and cannot be attributed to any of the participating companies individually nor can be construed as legally binding best practices. In addition the guidance contained in this publication reflects the result of this collective learning process and intend to provide a generic guidance framework for use by businesses in a wide range of industries. As such this publication cannot be construed as a representation or warranty by any of the participating companies or by the Global Compact Network Netherlands regarding accuracy completeness or suitability for use by any individual company. Any company including any of the participating companies intending to make use of this guidance framework is herewith advised to carefully assess whether the guidance points are applicable and suitable for its own purposes also taking into account its corporate structure. The participating companies and the Global Compact Network Netherlands cannot accept any liability therefore. executive summary Society is increasingly .