Child Labour Persists in Zanzibar's Blue Economy in Tanzania

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•Zanzibar's blue economy includes fishing, seaweed farming, and marine tourism.
•Children are involved in hazardous work such as diving and carrying heavy loads.
•Economic hardship in coastal communities drives families to rely on child labour.
•Tanzania has laws against child labour but enforcement in Zanzibar remains weak.

What Could Happen If...

▸If Tanzanian authorities increase enforcement of child labour laws in Zanzibar then child labour rates could decline, improving children's welfare and supporting sustainable economic growth in coastal communities.

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AFRICAAllAfrica - TopTanzania: How Child Labour Persists Along Zanzibar's Blue Economy

Child labour continues to be a problem in Zanzibar's blue economy sectors such as fishing and seaweed farming. This affects children's rights and development while impacting the sustainability of local industries. Efforts to address the issue face challenges due to economic pressures and limited enforcement of labour laws.