A woman textile worker in Africa is wearing a bright pink shirt, a blue scarf around her hair and is smiling at the camera, working in a textile factory

Report

Dynamics of minimum wages in Africa: Minimum wage systems and trends in Africa

This report highlights the diverse nature of minimum-wage dynamics in Africa. It emphasizes the need for nuanced and adaptive minimum-wage policies that consider country-specific factors, regular and informed minimum-wage adjustments, and improved data collection to inform the decision.

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The cover of a report, with dark blue, light blue and green background colours. The photo features a woman textile worker in Africa is wearing a bright pink shirt, a blue scarf around her hair and is smiling at the camera, working in a textile factory

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2 January 2025

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