Closure of estates severely compromised livelihoods of sugar workers – study – -recommends diversification strategy

According to research funded by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) the closure of four sugar estates under the APNU+AFC government severely com-promised the livelihoods of the laid off workers leading to increased instances of suicide, alcohol consumption and crime.

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