A/HRC/44/56 (n) The focus of the ninth session of the Forum, to be held from 16 to 18 November 2020, would be on preventing business-related harm to people and the planet as a key component of efforts to achieve a sustainable future; (o) It was encouraging that private sector representation at the sessions of the Forum had increased and reached about one third of participants. The goal was to achieve a balance of stakeholders from all regions. Despite the increase in government participation, broader participation from the capitals and decision makers was encouraged for future sessions of the Forum. 20