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   * **Initiatives by the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development**
     The Ministry coordinates the environmentally sound management of biomedical and pharmaceutical waste and has begun appointing officials nationwide to assess waste management risks. These initiatives indicate growing awareness of waste management challenges and may contribute to future recognition or formalisation of waste reclaimers.
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+==== Home Working ====
+The Central African Republic (CAR) does not have specific laws dedicated to remote work or work-from-home arrangements. However, the general labour laws contained in the Labour Code apply to employees regardless of whether they work on-site or remotely. These provisions regulate employment contracts, working hours, minimum wages and part-time work.
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+==== Gig Work and Platform Economy (“Self-Employed” Workers) ====
+The Central African Republic currently lacks specific legislation addressing the gig economy or platform work. This regulatory gap exists despite the increasing presence of digital labour platforms and the potential opportunities and challenges associated with this form of work.
+  * **Social Security Code (Act No. 06.035 of 28 December 2006)**
+    * Introduces a special social security scheme for self-employed workers, farm workers and workers in the informal sector. (Art. 1)
+    * The following are subject to this law: permanent, short-term and contract employees of public, private and semi-public entities. (Art. 5)
+  * **Decree No. 09.116** implementing the Social Security Code
+    * Self-employed persons compulsorily covered by the social security scheme include:
+      * drivers of vehicles or equipment subject to transport tariffs, whether or not they own their vehicle
+      * collectors of precious stones
+      * craftsmen
+      * grocers
+      * street vendors
+      (Art. 5)
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+==== Farm Work ====
+In the Central African Republic, farm work is primarily governed by the Labour Code, which includes provisions for agricultural and related establishments.
+  * Agricultural workers follow a **48-hour standard work week**, which is longer than the 40-hour standard in other sectors to accommodate the nature of agricultural work.
+  * Workers are entitled to **at least 24 hours of weekly rest**.
+  * **Overtime pay** applies for hours worked beyond the standard 48-hour work week, with higher premiums for night work and work performed on rest days or public holidays.
+  * The Labour Code also includes provisions protecting **working mothers**, including the possibility of arranging nursing breaks.
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+==== Mining and Artisanal Mining ====
+  * **Artisanal mining** refers to activities carried out by individuals of Central African origin involving the extraction and concentration of minerals using non-industrial, manual or semi-mechanised tools, methods and processes in artisanal mining areas defined by their surface area and depth of up to thirty metres. (Art. 1)
+  * **Artisanal miner** refers to an individual of Central African origin authorised to carry out artisanal or semi-mechanised mining activities on their own behalf. (Art. 1)
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+==== Taxi and Transport Sector ====
+The Central African Republic does not have detailed legislation specifically regulating the taxi and transport sector.
+Instead, regulatory oversight is generally provided through broader laws governing:
+  * transportation
+  * public safety
+  * commercial activities
+These regulations may include vehicle and driver licensing requirements, road safety rules and operational guidelines for commercial transport services.
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+==== Cross-Border Informal Trade ====
+In the Central African Republic, cross-border informal trade (ICBT) lacks a comprehensive legal framework. It is often associated with challenges including lack of transparency, corruption and exploitation, particularly affecting women traders.
+Despite these challenges, ICBT remains an important source of income and food security for many households, especially in fragile contexts. However, the absence of clear regulations and effective enforcement mechanisms limits its potential contribution to economic development.
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