Inspection Générale du Travail en République Démocratique du Congo et le Paradoxe du Chat de Schrödinger : Une Analyse de la Dualité dans l’Application des Normes du Travail

ASIANI, Freddy (2024): Inspection Générale du Travail en République Démocratique du Congo et le Paradoxe du Chat de Schrödinger : Une Analyse de la Dualité dans l’Application des Normes du Travail.

Abstract

The General Labor Inspectorate in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) faces multidimensional challenges in the enforcement of labor standards, exacerbated by a combination of economic, political, and institutional factors. This article explores the duality in the application of labor standards through the lens of Schrödinger’s Cat Paradox, illustrating how these standards can be both respected and violated, depending on the observers and actors involved. Through a review of the literature, an in-depth analysis of labor inspection practices, and a discussion on the role of various actors (government, employers, unions, and international organizations), we demonstrate how the complex dynamics of the Congolese environment influence the effectiveness of labor standards enforcement.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• English Title: General Labor Inspectorate in the Democratic Republic of Congo andSchr¨ odinger’s Cat Paradox : An Analysis of the Duality in the Application of Labor Standards.
• Language: French
• Keywords: Labor Inspection, Labor Standards, Democratic Republic of Congo, Schrödinger’s Paradox, Compliance, Corruption, Trade Unions, International Organizations.
• Subjects: J - Labor and Demographic Economics > J8 - Labor Standards: National and International > J80 - General; K - Law and Economics > K3 - Other Substantive Areas of Law > K31 - Labor Law; O - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth > O1 - Economic Development > O17 - Formal and Informal Sectors ; Shadow Economy ; Institutional Arrangements

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