Sector/Industry Activity

In 2013, the Central African Republic made no advancement in efforts to eliminate the worst forms of child labor. The Government’s transitional authorities adopted a National Strategy to End the Recruitment and Use of Children in Armed Conflict. However, children in the Central African Republic continue to engage in child labor in agriculture, and in the worst forms of child labor in armed conflict. Widespread violence and instability limited the Government’s ability to address the worst forms of child labor. Armed groups on all sides of the conflict increased the use of child soldiers. The National Strategy to End the Recruitment and Use of Children in Armed Conflict was not implemented during the reporting period. Legal protections against child labor were not adopted, and research found no evidence that enforcement actions were taken or that policies and programs to address child labor were implemented. I. PREVALENCE AND SECTORAL DISTRIBUTION OF CHILD LABOR Children in the Central African Republic (CAR) are engaged in child labor in agriculture, and in the worst forms of child labor in armed conflict.(1-5) Table 1 provides key indicators on children’s work and education in CAR