Govt officials urged to expedite aid to the unemployed
Local labour authorities around the country need to quickly implement government measures to assist the unemployed and help cushion inevitable job losses in the months to come, according to a leading official.
Director-General of the Department of Labour Skill Development at the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, Ms Anousone Khamsingsavath, made the remarks on Wednesday discussing responses to the impact of COVID-19 on employment.
The global pandemic has severely impacted the economies of many countries, including Laos, and most workers cannot claim unemployment benefits when faced with temporary or permanent job loss, she said.
“Poverty in Laos will be exacerbated because large numbers of people have been laid off from their jobs,” she added.
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
