Kathmandu, Jan. 15
The Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have held discussions on making the Social Security Fund (SSF) of Nepal more effective.
In the
discussion between the NCC and ILO’s Country Director for Nepal Numan Özcan
held at the Chamber in Kathmandu on Wednesday, was focused on linking the
minimum wages of workers with productivity, the NCC said in a statement.
NCC
President, Kamlesh Kumar Agrawal, said that the business body would collaborate
with ILO on issues such as decent employment, appropriate wages for workers,
and the sustainability of the SSF.
"Around
80 per cent of employment in Nepal is generated by the private sector, and the NCC
is committed to ensuring the rights of these workers," he said while
pointing out that there are challenges in changing work practices and skill
development within Nepal’s labour laws.
The
meeting also discussed the development of a tradition where workers adopt
flexible working practices.
Likewise, Özcan said that the ILO works by coordinating effectively with
both employers and workers. He also highlighted that small and medium-sized
enterprises are the backbone of the country’s economy.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 16 January 2025.
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