representatives from organizations in the private and parastatals sector meet and discuss employment and human resources issues, including the management of employment of migrant workers. Mr Chair, Indeed much has been achieved by Seychelles to ensure that migrant workers and their families enjoy the same human rights as Seychellois. We are however mindful of the challenges that we need to overcome in order to continue to effectively implement the Convention. Reinforcing the capacity of front line officers particularly the labour inspectors is important so we may remain abreast with emerging challenges and address them effectively. Strengthening the quality of data available on migrant workers will assist the Government in making policy interventions. Our limited resources and capacity as a small country vis-a-vis the increasing number of migrant workers, at times hinders our pace in achieving our objectives. We nonetheless remain confident and welcome the technical support of our national and international partners in our endeavors.For us to make greater progress, all partners must play their part in raising awareness of the Convention. This will guide stakeholders and society as a whole in providing the necessary support to migrant workers and their families at all times. Mr Chair, Essentially, as part of the Seychelles Decent Work Country Programme, my Ministry to undertake an analysis on the situation of migrant workers
representatives from organizations in the private and parastatals sector meet and discuss employment and human resources issues, including the management of employment of migrant workers. Mr Chair, Indeed much has been achieved by Seychelles to ensure that migrant workers and their families enjoy the same human rights as Seychellois. We are however mindful of the challenges that we need to overcome in order to continue to effectively implement the Convention. Reinforcing the capacity of front line officers particularly the labour inspectors is important so we may remain abreast with emerging challenges and address them effectively. Strengthening the quality of data available on migrant workers will assist the Government in making policy interventions. Our limited resources and capacity as a small country vis-a-vis the increasing number of migrant workers, at times hinders our pace in achieving our objectives. We nonetheless remain confident and welcome the technical support of our national and international partners in our endeavors.For us to make greater progress, all partners must play their part in raising awareness of the Convention. This will guide stakeholders and society as a whole in providing the necessary support to migrant workers and their families at all times. Mr Chair, Essentially, as part of the Seychelles Decent Work Country Programme, my Ministry to undertake an analysis on the situation of migrant workers
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