The socio-economic impact of child labour in Cameroon

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Title:	The socio-economic impact of child labour in Cameroon
Author:	Amin, Aloysius Ajab
Year:	1994
Periodical:	Labour, Capital and Society
Volume:	27
Issue:	2
Pages:	235-248
Language:	English
Geographic term:	Cameroon
Subjects:	child labour households
Abstract:	The current economic situation in Cameroon has greatly increased the incidence of child labour. The economic crisis has caused a drastic reduction in economic activities and growing unemployment. The informal sector has become very important for the survival of many, notably women and children. Child labour is practised in different forms in both rural and urban environments. In the rural areas, children are mainly involved in agricultural activities, although they also perform domestic tasks. In the urban environment, child labour takes the form of domestic labour, 'invisible' child labour, street child labour, and apprenticeships. There are also children involved in beggary and illegal activities, such as prostitution. Family ties are weakening rapidly in the urban areas, where most children are working under increasingly difficult conditions. The policy implications of this situation are outlined and measures are suggested for improvement. Bibliogr., sum. in French (p. 234).