The Department of Labour will strive for a labour market which is conducive to investment, economic growth, employment creation and decent work.
The Department will play a significant role in reducing unemployment, poverty and inequality through a set of policies and programmes developed in consultation with social partners which are aimed at:
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Improved economic efficiency and productivity
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Skills development and employment creation
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Sound labour relations
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Eliminating inequality and discrimination in the workplace
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Alleviating poverty in employment
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Enhancing occupational health and safety awareness and compliance in the workplace
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Nurturing the culture of acceptance that worker rights are human rights.
