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Regulation of Work in Africa

This platform presents a structured mapping of the regulation of work across the 55 Member States of the African Union (AU).

It is based on the preliminary mapping of workers’ rights, labour market institutions, and informal economy regulation in AU Member States, and is intended to support comparative research, policy engagement, and continental collaboration.

The mapping consists of four interrelated components:

This platform is a work in progress. It seeks to facilitate collaboration, inform research, and support inclusive and effective decision-making processes in pursuit of labour justice and sustainable development.

Countries by AU Region

Central Africa

Eastern Africa

Northern Africa

Southern Africa

Western Africa