Country Profiles
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The country profiles section contains reports on 19 countries which meet the criteria of the study, i.e. they have one or more identifiable industries "that utilize child labor in the export of manufactured products from industry or mining to the United States." The list is not exhaustive. The inclusion of a particular country is often a function of the availability of information and access to concerned local activists. Future studies would no doubt expand the list of countries and industries. Country Profiles are organized into four sections: Overview, Child Labor in Export Industries, Legal System, and Programs and Efforts to Address Child Labor. The Overview summarizes the major findings in a particular country. Child Labor in Export Industries lists the export industries identified as utilizing child labor and gives a general description of the nature and extent of child labor in each. Legal System reviews relevant child labor laws and local enforcement practices with special focus on minimum age laws, compulsory education laws, and international commitments. Programs and Efforts to Address Child Labor describes the policies and actions of government, international organizations, and local non-governmental organizations which address child labor issues.
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