Proceedings of the 30th International Academic Conference, Venice

CHILD LABOUR: WHAT DO THE SURVEY RESULTS IN GEORGIA SHOW

LIA CHAREKISHVILI

Abstract:

The child labour is very important problem in the world. The statistical findings based on the survey results, providing details on child labour phenomenon in Georgia, its dimensions and scope, including characteristics and results. According to the survey 5.8% of children aged 5-17 are economically active. The boys account for 76.5% of employed children aged 5-17. Children engaged in economic activities constitute 1.6% in urban and 11.4% in rural areas. The educational level of parents of children in child labour is relatively low compared to the educational level of non-working children. Poverty and low income are among the main causes of child labour.

Keywords: Legislation, ILO, Survey, Statistics

DOI: 10.20472/IAC.2017.030.009

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