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CHILD LABOR IN SOMALIA

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  What we want to achieve  Introduction Child labor: is work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential and their dignity, and that is harmful to physical and mental development. It is first necessary to clarify what is  not meant by the term child labor. Children's or adolescents' participation in work that does not affect their health and personal development or interfere with their schooling, is generally regarded as being something positive. This includes activities such as helping their parents care for the home and the family, assisting in a family business or earning pocket money outside school hours and during school holidays. It contributes to children's development and to the welfare of their families; it provides them with skills, attitudes and experience, and helps to prepare them to be useful and productive members of society during their adult life. In no way can such activities be equated with child labor.  Child labor also refers ...
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FISHING SECTOR IN SOMALIA

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Introduction Fishing industry: is any industry or activity concerned with taking, culturing, processing, preserving, storing, transporting, marketing or selling fish or fish products . Fishery economics deals  with: The production, distribution, and consumption of fish and seafood and all financial aspects of the fishing and seafood industry (including aquatic life in fresh water). The World Bank supports Africa’s commitment to invest in sustainable fisheries as a way to build the resilience and improve the livelihoods of coastal communities. Since 2005, the Africa Program for Fisheries has focused on sustainable use of the marine resources, governance of the sector and deep engagement with coastal communities. Transformative interventions are giving new hope to coastal communities. Fisheries play significant social and nutritional roles in Africa. The sector contributes to food and nutrition  security,  and provides jobs, in particular for coastal popu...
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SOMALI WOMAN: FORMAL AND INFORMAL ECONOMIC SECTOR

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Introduction Formal sector: All those types of employment which offer regular wages , that includes recognized income sources, employment rights, and on which income tax is paid. Characteristics of formal economy:   1. It has an organized system of  employment  with clear written rules of recruitment, agreement and job responsibilities. 2. It has a standardized relationship between the employer and the employee is maintained through a formal contract. 3. The employee is expected to work for fixed hours and receives fixed salaries in addition to incentives and perks. He\she works under a decent work  environment  and is entitled to benefits such as leave, savings, loans etc.  He\she has an organized association or union where his\her official grievances are addressed. Besides, he is covered under social protection benefits such as life insurance,  health  insurance, pension, and gratuity  Informal sector : refers to those work...
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