Papers by Dr. Alexis Foua
Studies in social science research, Apr 5, 2022
Purpose-This study aims to examine the lingering issue of the violation of child rights that occu... more Purpose-This study aims to examine the lingering issue of the violation of child rights that occurs through the practice of child labour within the Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS) and the ongoing discourse on regional integration. Design methodology/approach-A textual analysis is conducted and a deconstruction of the argument that has been put forward to sustain the existence of practical actions at regional and sub-regional levels in providing an adequate legal response to the problem of child rights violation through child labour within ECOWAS. Findings-There is evidence of inequity in legal responses to validate the discourse on regional integration in that enduring human rights violations in general and child rights violations, in particular, cannot consolidate regional integration perspectives. Originality/Values-The study reveals that Regional integration is a holistic endeavour. It does not rest on it must necessarily encompass the question of human rights promotion and protection.
International Journal of Social Science Research and Review
This article aims to examine the relations of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Ivory Coa... more This article aims to examine the relations of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Ivory Coast in the achievement of public administration reforms. While the former had to devise adequate structural adjustment programmes, the latter must set workable legal and policy frameworks for effective implementation of the programmes. The approach taken is a textual analysis based upon evaluating various IMF programmes contained in four successive Structural Adjustment Programmes (SAPs) and the legal and policy frameworks set in compliance with IMF programmes. Based on its membership with the IMF, Ivory Coast benefits from the United Nations' agency's assistance should the need arise. As a result, from 1980 to date, regular cooperation has existed between the two entities. Whatever the outcome of their cooperation, lessons are always learned to improve future dealings. The value of this article lies in the characterisation of the nature of the cooperation between Ivory Coast and ...
This thesis examines the enduring nature of child labour on Ivory Coast's cocoa farms. The thesis... more This thesis examines the enduring nature of child labour on Ivory Coast's cocoa farms. The thesis shows that the role of the state in promoting instead of inhibiting child labour practices in the Ivory Coast favours the thriving of challenging factors to any prospect of a total abolition. This thesis focuses on the influences of traditions customary practices underpinning the child labour practice. The thesis shows the adverse role of Multinational Corporations operating in Ivory Coast's cocoa industry. This thesis shows that despite Ivory Coast being a signatory to the ILO Convention on the Worst Forms of Child Labour 1999 (No. 182), the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1999) as well as other regional and sub-regional legal instruments, the appropriate legal and policy response to child labour has yet to be provided. The thesis, therefore, offers the pedagogic approach as the shifting factor.
Beijing Law Review
The article examines the extent to which International Labour standards (ILS) have contributed to... more The article examines the extent to which International Labour standards (ILS) have contributed to combating child labour. Child labour is regarded as an impediment to children's development and their human rights. The ILO's endeavour to improve labour relations and eradicate child labour globally has seen the organisation engaged in adopting Conventions and Recommendations focusing on current critical issues in the labour environment. The idea that the International labour Organisation is a necessity which the world has been waiting for years (Thomas, 1921: p. 5, 22) is underpinned by the working mechanisms that are well accepted among member states. More significantly, the optimism of the founders and their desire to thrive were the driving forces necessary to put the ILO on the track to longevity. Hence, the article evaluates the working mechanisms of the organisation which facilitate the materialisation of its approaches to various labour issues. The approach taken is a textual analysis and justification of the International Labour Standards (ILS). The article concludes that the ILO has the legitimacy to set international labour standards and that its standards are fit for purpose. Indeed in the light of its focus, its working mechanism, and its efficient approach to labour issues, the ILO cannot be denied the status of "most adequate institution" in addressing child labour issues with a view to eradicating the phenomenon worldwide.
The article examines the extent to which International Labour standards (ILS) have contributed to... more The article examines the extent to which International Labour standards (ILS) have contributed to combating child labour. Child labour is regarded as an impediment to children's development and their human rights. The ILO's endeavour to improve labour relations and eradicate child labour globally has seen the organisation engaged in adopting Conventions and Recommendations focusing on current critical issues in the labour environment. The idea that the International labour Organisation is a necessity which the world has been waiting for years (Thomas, 1921: p. 5, 22) is underpinned by the working mechanisms that are well accepted among member states. More significantly, the optimism of the founders and their desire to thrive were the driving forces necessary to put the ILO on the track to longevity. Hence, the article evaluates the working mechanisms of the organisation which facilitate the materialisation of its approaches to various labour issues. The approach taken is a textual analysis and justification of the International Labour Standards (ILS). The article concludes that the ILO has the legitimacy to set international labour standards and that its standards are fit for purpose. Indeed in the light of its focus, its working mechanism, and its efficient approach to labour issues, the ILO cannot be denied the status of "most adequate institution" in addressing child labour issues with a view to eradicating the phenomenon worldwide.
This article examines the underlying factors behind the enduring practice of child labour on Ivor... more This article examines the underlying factors behind the enduring practice of child labour on Ivory Coast’s cocoa farms. More than a decade after the plight of thousands of children on those plantations was revealed to the world community, concerns remain about the nature of the problem and the ineffective responses of various legal instruments to the phenomenon. The current approach to combatting the crisis is only making that state of affairs worse. Neither the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention on the Worst Forms of Child Labour, 1999 (No. 182) nor laws enacted after the domestic adoption of most United Nations’ human rights instruments have made the impact that might have been hoped. The study’s approach is a textual analysis of the key legal instruments relevant to this issue, which has been so challenging for Ivory Coast authorities and the ILO alike. The article emphasises this aspect in both its substantive and procedural arguments.
Beijing Law Review
Child trafficking remains an alarming issue in Nigeria. Child trafficking leads to various child ... more Child trafficking remains an alarming issue in Nigeria. Child trafficking leads to various child rights abuses, and it is also a mean for acquiring child labourers. It is therefore evident that such practice cannot be tolerated both morally and legally. It is well acknowledged that the legal pluralism in the Nigerian legal system permits the cohabitation of the inherited English legal system, some traditional rules, and religious rules. The environment legal pluralism has often created ambiguity regarding human rights in general and child rights in particular. Hence this paper examines the role of culture and traditions in the perpetuation of child trafficking in Nigeria. The paper shows that in the Nigerian context, there are conflicting views on the issue. The paper also evaluates the efficacy of legal and institutional frameworks available in addressing the problem. The research methodology relied upon is predominantly textual analysis. It is necessary to proceed from an interdisciplinary approach in order to address the various questions sufficiently. The paper concludes that conflicting views must lead to a paradigm shift in approaches to the phenomenon of child trafficking to ensure and secure a system where children's human rights are well protected.
Beijing Law Review
The Article examines the challenging issues of child trafficking and the new perspective in comba... more The Article examines the challenging issues of child trafficking and the new perspective in combating the phenomenon in Nigeria. It shows the multiplicity and the complex nature of the problem which has social, cultural and political underpinnings. The lack of genuine political will and focus on addressing the factors per se contributes to the perpetuation of the phenomenon. The need for the identification and eradication of child trafficking has become a matter of urgency, hence a particular attention from authorities and all stakeholders is deemed an imperative. The article focuses on the legal and political approach adopted by Nigerian law and policy makers in recent years. The article evaluates the achievements made through various actions undertaken to eliminate the phenomenon. It concludes that there are shortcomings although the new approaches adopted as the Nigerian authorities have yet to deliver in the area of child trafficking and the protection of children's rights.
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Papers by Dr. Alexis Foua