Generating Decent Work for Poverty Reduction in Cambodia

Abstract:     
This paper provides an abstract of the ILO's proposed strategy for integrating a decent work dimension into the design of the poverty reduction strategy in Cambodia. This work was carried out in 2002 by the Regional Office for Asia and the East Asia Multidisciplinary Advisory Team, in collaboration with the Policy Integration Department. It was part of an ILO/World Bank pilot scheme to support the PRSP process and to strengthen the employment and decent work aspects of poverty reduction strategies. This paper highlights the key interlinked areas for policy action that would enhance the ability of the Cambodian economy to generate work, would improve the productivity and conditions of work of the working poor and would move towards removing structural social discrimination and protecting the most vulnerable.

Number of Pages in PDF File: 69

Keywords: PRSPs, Poverty, Cambodia, ILO, decent work

JEL Classification: I32, J00

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