The Child Labour Phenomenon, a comparison between two countries of the same nation. Albania vis-a-vis Kosovo.

Abstract: This thesis deals with one of the most concerning issues regarding children over the years, child labour. The child labour problem first reached the public attention in 1830s and notwithstanding all the endeavours of the international community to combat the phenomenon, this issue still nowadays remains a matter of concern in both developed and developing countries. The thesis describes the child labour situation in two Balkan countries of the same nationality, Albania and Kosovo. Through a comparative study among these two states, it aims to examine the approach that governments of both countries have taken in order to heal this scourge of the society. The national framework (legislation, polices and monitoring mechanisms) and also the international obligations, from which only Albania is bound by, are examined. The thesis aims to draw the attention of policy makers to comply with the international standards and to implement laws and policies adopted in the countries.