MAPUTO (ILO News) - The process of the elaboration of the policy started in 2015 and involved 3,564 people with consultative seminars held at provincial and district level. The ILO provided technical and financial support.
During the meeting, the President of the Republic, Mr Filipe Niusy, highlighted the importance of a policy that will facilitate the creation of more and better jobs in the country. Meanwhile, the ILO Director for Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique, Mr Alexio Musindo, stated in his remarks that the ILO remains committed to support the finalization of the process and the development of the implementation plan.
The National Employment Policy will be submitted for the approval of the Parliament before the end of the year.
Decent Work in Mozambique
Mozambique has experienced tremendous macroeconomic growth over the last two decades, averaging at over 7% since the end of civil war (in 1992). This is a remarkable economic achievement that is to be applauded in its own right.
However, it is also evident that, despite this growth, poverty is still a very harsh reality for the majority of Mozambican women and men, especially in rural areas, the every-day struggles to find money for food, shelter, education and health services continue.
Recent studies demonstrates that strong economic performance has not resulted in improved labour market outcomes in Mozambique. It is argued that economic policies are needed to support structural transformation and the creation of decent work opportunities, which in particular should focus on raising the education and skills profile of workers.
