P-TOMS speculations and misunderstanding cleared:
Govt. clarifies issues for information of the public
THE fear that the P-TOMS will enable the LTTE to
rebuild their military bases within the 2 km area is completely
unfounded. Overall project proposals based on 'accepted needs
assessment' for the reconstruction of civilian infrastructure damaged by
tsunami can be handled by the P-TOMS. No funds can be allocated for any
military activity, reconstruction or otherwise from the donor funds that
will be disbursed for the reconstruction work of P-TOMS.
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The lost ILO convention on work in the fishing
sector:
Who is responsible?
AS a source of income and livelihood, fishing is a peculiarly
problematic occupation, principally because of the special nature of
work in the fishing sector. Not only fishing is an inherently hazardous
vocation, but fishermen working in small-scale and artisanal fisheries.
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