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In 2012, Niger made a moderate advancement in efforts to eliminate the worst forms of child labor. The Government secured a number of child trafficking convictions, passed a new Labor Code that criminalizes the exploitation of children in prostitution, incorporated child labor concerns into its new Social and Economic Development Plan, and continued to participate in programs to combat the worst forms of child labor. However, gaps remain in the country’s legal framework and implementation of policies. Enforcement efforts and programs are still insufficient. Children in Niger continue to be engaged in the worst forms of child labor, particularly in dangerous activities in the agriculture and mining sectors