Guinea-Bissau

Region: Western Africa Regional Economic Communities (REC): CEN-SAD · ECOWAS · OHADA

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• CEN-SAD
• ECOWAS
• OHADA

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Guinea-Bissau operates a civil law system, influenced by Portuguese legal traditions and regional OHADA frameworks.

Guinea-Bissau has been a member of the International Labour Organization (ILO).

The country participates in the Decent Work Agenda, including national efforts linked to employment creation, labour rights, and social protection.

Workers’ rights in Guinea-Bissau are governed through:

• Labour legislation
• Constitutional protections
• Regional and international labour standards

These frameworks generally provide for:

• Regulation of employment relationships
• Basic labour protections
• Recognition of workers’ rights

However:

• Informal employment remains extensive
• Enforcement capacity is limited
• Social protection coverage is weak outside the formal sector

Guinea-Bissau relies primarily on:

• General labour law frameworks
• Social policy and employment measures
• Regional legal harmonisation through OHADA

Specific targeted protection for informal workers remains limited or underdeveloped.

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• IIAG – Guinea-Bissau: https://iiag.online/locations/gw.html
• Institutions and Stakeholder Database – Guinea-Bissau (to be linked)
• ILO Country Profile – Guinea-Bissau (to be linked)