PROFILE
The
Employers Consultative Association of Malawi (ECAM) is the only government
Recognized Employers’ body in Malawi under the ILO Labour tripartite
arrangement. The Association was established in 1963 and registered
under the Trustees Incorporation Act. In addition, ECAM is an affiliate
member of the International Organization of Employers (IOE) based
in Geneva.
ECAM
draws its membership from across all types of economic activity
in the private and public sectors.
ECAM’s
primary role is to promote and safeguard the interests of employers.
Over the years, ECAM has taken on several new areas of responsibility
with a view to enhance its effectiveness. The Association has been
involved in discussions with Government ministries and agencies
on pertinent matters relating to the country’s long term social-economic
policies. ECAM
represents employers on the National Labour Advisory Council, a
tripartite body covering issues pertaining to industrial relations
and labour policies as well as on other national councils and boards.
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