OIC Steering Committee on Labour Examines Common Legal Frameworks

10/04/2017- The Second Meeting of the Steering Committee of Islamic Conference of Labour Ministers was officially opened in Jakarta, today, on 10 April 2017 by His Excellency Mr. Muhammad Hanif Dhakiri, Minister of Manpower of the Republic of Indonesia. In his speech at the opening of the meeting, the Minister underscored the importance of agenda of the meeting aimed at addressing in a collective manner the increasing complexity of employment challenges in OIC Member States. He, therefore, emphasized the need to prioritize youth employment, vocational training and the creation of a vibrant OIC labour market.

Addressing the meeting on behalf of His Excellency Dr. Yousef A. Al-Othaimeen, the OIC Secretary General, Amb. Hameed A. Opeloyeru, OIC Assistant Secretary General for Economic Affairs, highlighted the progress made on the implementation of OIC resolutions on labour, employment and social protection since the 3rd Islamic Conference of Labour Ministers held in Jakarta, Indonesia, in October 2015.

The participating Steering Committee members, which featured delegates from Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Senegal and host country, Indonesia, reviewed the various capacity building programmes executed in many OIC countries, including occupational safety and health activities, and commended Indonesia for convening a Workshop on Research and Studies on Islamic Concepts and Practices relating to employment on 12 April 2017.

The Meeting also reviewed three legal frameworks to harmonize standards and practices on labour matters among OIC Member States. These include: Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Skills; Bilateral Agreement on Exchange of Skilled Workforce; and OIC Labour Market Strategy.

The agenda of the meeting also included preparations for the Fourth OIC Conference of Labour Ministers (Islamic Conference of Labour Ministers) scheduled to be held in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on 29-30 November 2017.

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