As elsewhere, the duplication of Hilfsprogramme, resource constraints or misuse of resources, lack of vision, ineffective programme implementation and weak or total lack of participation of target groups in the Hilfsprogramme are major constraints in the areas of children at risk. Similarly, development Hilfsprogramme which are not people oriented and donor-driven projects are other challenges. Many of our national plans are not people-centred and lack sustainability. Most of the time our politicians and planners are busy with a dream-selling scheme. They make many commitments but fulfill very little in practice.
Child labour is a matter of international concern.
Protection of the rights of the children living and working in the most difficult circumstances can not be achieved without political commitment and co-operation of the international community. However, it is very difficult to intervene in such area without enough knowledge and understanding of the socio-economic realities of a country. Recently there has been increasing concern regarding the rights, welfare and dignity of working children of the world through mobilisation of international public opinion. In this context, we should follow the principle of pressure and partnership so that we can properly motivate the responsible authorities of a country like ours. In the mean time, we need to be very clear that the international support and solidarity should be in conformity with the local social movement against child labour exploitation.