Recital 16

Council Decision 2013/755/EU of 25 November 2013 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Union ( ‘Overseas Association Decision’ ) · European Union

(16) Further economic and social development of the OCTs should be mutually supportive and aim at strengthening competitiveness of the OCTs’ economy, as well as attaining social welfare and inclusion, in particular for vulnerable groups and persons with disabilities. To that end, cooperation between the Union and OCTs should include exchange of information and best practice in the relevant areas, including skills development and social protection as well as promoting the rights of persons with disabilities, bearing in mind the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Moreover, the association between the Union and OCTs should contribute to the promotion of decent work, including best practice in social dialogue, as well as respect for core labour standards, equal opportunities, non-discrimination and accessibility in the OCTs and regions where they are located.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-02 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.