The Director of the National Observatory of Youth, Diana García, stated that, even though there have been improvements regarding access to employment, jobs’ quality is scarce

A study reveals that 80% of young Paraguayans aged between 18 and 24 years old work under informal conditions. This means they cannot access social security and do not even have basic labour rights.

The growth of the Paraguayan economy demands greater sophistication regarding labour relationships and there is an urgent need of control to deal with informality.

Ratification of ILO’s C181 on Private Employment Agencies would allow progress regarding the quantity and quality of jobs for young people. Moreover, it would enable the articulation of strategic public-private actions between Private and Public Employment Agencies.