Common use of Human Resource Development Clause in Contracts

Human Resource Development. The Parties agree that human resource development constitutes an integral part of both economic and social development. The Parties recognise that both education and skills development as well as improving the living conditions of the poorer and disadvantaged section of the population, with special emphasis on women and child welfare in this section, will contribute to creating a favourable economic and social environment. The Parties recall the importance of the observance of internationally recognised core labour standards set in the relevant instruments of the International Labour Organisation, which is the competent body to set and deal with these standards, as a major factor of social and economic progress. They also recognise that economic growth and development fostered by increased trade and further trade liberalisation contribute to the promotion of these standards. They commit their support to the promotion of these standards and to the discussion between the WTO and ILO Secretariats. The Community will provide assistance to programmes, including ILO initiated programmes, aimed at supporting Pakistans efforts in this respect.

Human Resource Development. The Parties agree that human resource development constitutes an integral part of both economic and social development. The Parties recognise that both education and skills development as well as improving the living conditions of the poorer and disadvantaged section of the population, with special emphasis on women and child welfare in this section, will contribute to creating a favourable economic and social environment. The Parties recall the importance of the observance of internationally recognised core labour standards set in the relevant instruments of the International Labour Organisation, which is the competent body to set and deal with these standards, as a major factor of social and economic progress. They also recognise that economic growth and development fostered by increased trade and further trade liberalisation contribute to the promotion of these standards. They commit their support to the promotion of these standards and to the discussion between the WTO and ILO Secretariats. The Community will provide assistance to programmes, including ILO initiated programmes, aimed at supporting Pakistans Pakistan’s efforts in this respect.