EU-Myanmar investment Opportunities and Challenges On Local Labor Market

Concerns on FDI

Domestic firms work with unskilled workers (FDI absorb skilled workers) Lack of the workers in Agriculture sector Raise Sexual Harassment Discrimination Huge firm make Political influence Higher Living cost Strengthening Crony

Positive impact of FDI

Job Creating Reduce workers Drain Poor Women have opportunity to get a job More women enter the labour force

Trade Union Freedom of Association Collective Bargaining

Higher income can deprive child labour Access to Training and Safety in the factory Can end up illegal activities Child labour

Labour Market Emerge Competitive Labour Market End up Cronyism

Fair Working Condition Occupational Health & Safety Employment Contract Working hour Overtime Higher wages

Rule of Law Strong law Enforcement Good practice Code of conduct Coorporate Social Responsibility Anti corruption

Thurein Aung Thanks a lot Action Labor Rights