World Trade Organization, ILO conventions, and workers' compensation

The World Trade Organization, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund can assist in the implementation of ILO Conventions relating to occupational safety and health in developing countries. Most countries that seek to trade globally receive permission to do so from the WTO. If the WTO re...

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Published inInternational journal of occupational and environmental health Vol. 11; no. 2; p. 210
Main Author LaDou, Joseph
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.04.2005
Subjects
Commerce
Developing Countries
Humans
International Cooperation
Occupational Health
Policy Making
Public Policy
Workers' Compensation
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Summary:The World Trade Organization, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund can assist in the implementation of ILO Conventions relating to occupational safety and health in developing countries. Most countries that seek to trade globally receive permission to do so from the WTO. If the WTO required member countries to accept the core ILO Conventions relating to occupational safety and health and workers' compensation, it could accomplish something that has eluded international organizations for decades. International workers' compensation standards are seldom discussed, but may at this time be feasible. Acceptance of a minimum workers' compensation insurance system could be a requirement imposed on applicant nations by WTO member states.
ISSN:1077-3525
2049-3967