MINISTER of Labour and social Security, Brenda Mwika Tambatamba (MP) has called for concerted efforts among the African Regional Labour Administration Centre (ARLAC) governing council member States, in tackling informality.
Speaking when she chaired the 51st ARLAC ministerial High-level symposium, on innovative approaches to tackling informality and promoting transitions towards formality to promote Decent Work, Ms. Tambatamba said; Failure to address informality will result in low productivity, tax evasion labour exploitation and an uneven playing field.
Ms. Tambatamba noted that the labour market is flooded with workers in the informal economy which is outside Labour administration programs.
She said good governance, effective public administration and empowerment of the workforce are significant in enhancing labour related issues
The minister emphasized the need for collaboration and Innovation in tackling informality, in order to make a positive change on the governance structure across Africa.
International Labour Organization (ILO) country director for Zimbabwe and Namibia, Philile Masuku urged member States to propose innovative concepts that will address informality.
And ILO resource person Ann Marie said; there’s need to extend social protection to persons in the informal sector to achieve formalization.
By PR Unit
Ministry of Labour and Social Security
