Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1996, published 85th ILC session (1997)

With reference to its previous observation, the Committee notes the information supplied by the Government. In particular, it notes that the development of the Public Employment Service Offices (PESOs) is continuing.

Articles 4 and 5 of the Convention. The Committee notes that, in the Social Reform Council, certain categories of people (farmers, workers in the informal sector, people with disabilities, youth, senior citizens, etc.) as well as non-governmental organizations, are consulted on social assistance programmes for which, according to the Government, the PESOs will be responsible. Nevertheless, according to the information supplied by the Government, the Committee is bound to note that the advisory committees provided for in the Convention have still not been established. It once again requests the Government to adopt appropriate measures to ensure cooperation of representatives of employers and workers in the organization and operation of the employment service and in the development of employment service policy, and to provide in its next report information on any progress.

The Committee hopes that the Government will also be in a position to give indications concerning the measures taken to overcome the administrative and financial difficulties encountered by the PESOs and on the practical application of Articles 6, 7 and 8 of the Convention.