Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2022, published 111st ILC session (2023)

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2021, published 110th ILC session (2022)

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2017, published 107th ILC session (2018)

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2015, published 105th ILC session (2016)

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2014, published 104th ILC session (2015)

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2013, published 103rd ILC session (2014)

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2012, published 102nd ILC session (2013)

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2011, published 101st ILC session (2012)

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2010, published 100th ILC session (2011)

The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its 2008 observation which read as follows:

Articles 1 and 3 of the Convention and Part IV of the report form. Contribution of the employment service to promoting employment. The Committee notes the Government’s report received in May 2008 in reply to the observation of 2007. The Government indicates that under Act No. 203/AN/07/5thL of 22 December 2007, establishing the National Employment, Training and Vocational Integration Agency (ANEFIP), the National Employment Service (SNE) has been converted into a directorate for the promotion of employment and integration within this new agency. The Committee notes, in particular, that one of the main objectives of the ANEFIP is to provide a better employment service. The Government indicates that despite the existence of private employment agencies, a significant number of applications for employment, originating in particular from young graduates, are received by the ANEFIP. According to the statistics provided by the Government, the SNE received 3,173 requests for placement and only 79 offers of employment in 2007. In total, 897 people found employment with the help of the SNE in 2007. In order to meet the expectations of the persons concerned, the Government acknowledges that a real “employment space” equipped with qualified staff and appropriate material resources should be put in place. The Government also indicates that the ANEFIP must meet the needs of particular categories of jobseekers, such as persons with disabilities and young people who are no longer in the school system. Furthermore, a technical assistance project designed to enhance the quality of the public employment service will be submitted by the Government to the ILO soon. The Committee requests the Government to provide information in its next report on the measures taken by the ANEFIP to achieve the best possible organization of the employment market, in particular by adapting the network of its services according to the needs of the economy and the active population. The Committee once again requests the Government to provide information on the progress made with regard to the vocational integration of persons with disabilities and young people. Please also indicate the number of public employment offices established and their results in terms of placement.

Articles 4 and 5. Participation of the social partners. The Committee notes with interest the adoption of Decree No. 2008-0023/PR/MESN of 20 January 2008 establishing the composition, organization and operation of the National Labour, Employment and Vocational Training Council. The Council is a new tripartite body which has, as its permanent task, to study problems linked to work, workforce movements, guidance, employment and vocational training, placement, migration, social security, health and safety in enterprises (section 3 of the abovementioned Decree). The Committee invites the Government to continue reporting on the progress made by the National Labour, Employment and Vocational Training Council to carry out the objectives for which the Council has been established and its impact, if any, on  the organization and operation of the public employment service, as well as on the development of employment service policy.

Article 9. Training of the staff of the employment service. The Government indicates that, within the SNE, a number of staff have benefited from training provided in the context of the EEC/World Bank project. The Committee hopes that the Government will be able to indicate in its next report the measures taken or envisaged to ensure appropriate training for staff of the new Directorate for the Promotion of Employment and Integration within the ANEFIP.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2008, published 98th ILC session (2009)

Articles 1 and 3 of the Convention and Part IV of the report form. Contribution of the employment service to promoting employment. The Committee notes the Government’s report received in May 2008 in reply to the observation of 2007. The Government indicates that under Act No. 203/AN/07/5thL of 22 December 2007, establishing the National Employment, Training and Vocational Integration Agency (ANEFIP), the National Employment Service (SNE) has been converted into a directorate for the promotion of employment and integration within this new agency. The Committee notes, in particular, that one of the main objectives of the ANEFIP is to provide a better employment service. The Government indicates that despite the existence of private employment agencies, a significant number of applications for employment, originating in particular from young graduates, are received by the ANEFIP. According to the statistics provided by the Government, the SNE received 3,173 requests for placement and only 79 offers of employment in 2007. In total, 897 people found employment with the help of the SNE in 2007. In order to meet the expectations of the persons concerned, the Government acknowledges that a real “employment space” equipped with qualified staff and appropriate material resources should be put in place. The Government also indicates that the ANEFIP must meet the needs of particular categories of jobseekers, such as persons with disabilities and young people who are no longer in the school system. Furthermore, a technical assistance project designed to enhance the quality of the public employment service will be submitted by the Government to the ILO soon. The Committee requests the Government to provide information in its next report on the measures taken by the ANEFIP to achieve the best possible organization of the employment market, in particular by adapting the network of its services according to the needs of the economy and the active population. The Committee once again requests the Government to provide information on the progress made with regard to the vocational integration of persons with disabilities and young people. Please also indicate the number of public employment offices established and their results in terms of placement.

Articles 4 and 5. Participation of the social partners. The Committee notes with interest the adoption of Decree No. 2008-0023/PR/MESN of 20 January 2008 establishing the composition, organization and operation of the National Labour, Employment and Vocational Training Council. The Council is a new tripartite body which has, as its permanent task, to study problems linked to work, workforce movements, guidance, employment and vocational training, placement, migration, social security, health and safety in enterprises (section 3 of the abovementioned Decree). The Committee invites the Government to continue reporting on the progress made by the National Labour, Employment and Vocational Training Council to carry out the objectives for which the Council has been established and its impact, if any, on  the organization and operation of the public employment service, as well as on the development of employment service policy.

Article 9. Training of the staff of the employment service. The Government indicates that, within the SNE, a number of staff have benefited from training provided in the context of the EEC/World Bank project. The Committee hopes that the Government will be able to indicate in its next report the measures taken or envisaged to ensure appropriate training for staff of the new Directorate for the Promotion of Employment and Integration within the ANEFIP.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2007, published 97th ILC session (2008)

1. The Committee notes that the Government has not provided a report in response to its observation of 2006. It notes the observations received in August 2007 from the General Union of Djibouti Workers (UGTD), sent to the Government in September 2007. The Committee requests the Government to supply a report containing specific information in reply to the UGTD’s observations and the Committee’s observation of 2006, particularly on the following points.

2. Articles 1 and 3 of the Convention and Part IV of the report form. Contribution of the employment service to promoting employment. The Committee notes that, according to the UGTD, the National Employment Service (SNE) is the key element in the promotion of strategies to stimulate the creation of lasting and decent employment. The UGTD indicates that with the increase in the number of private employment agencies, the SNE’s Labour Office no longer has the monopoly in the sector but that it still carries out placement of jobseekers on the basis of the posts and jobs requested by enterprises. Referring to its comments on the application of the Fee-Charging Employment Agencies Convention (Revised), 1949 (No. 96), and the Employment Policy Convention, 1964 (No. 122), the Committee again requests the Government to send information on the activities carried out by the public employment service in order to achieve the best possible organization of the employment market, in particular by adapting its network of services to the needs of the economy and the active population. Furthermore, the Committee requests the Government to provide statistics on the number of public employment offices, job requests received, offers of employment notified and placements carried out by these offices, with particulars of the steps taken to meet the needs of employers and workers throughout the country.

3. Articles 4 and 5. Cooperation with the social partners. The Committee notes that, referring to Article 4 of the Convention, the UGTD says that in order to strengthen the role and efficiency of the SNE, it would be appropriate to undertake an in-depth review of its purposes and activities with a view to redefining its functions, and to associate employers’ and workers’ organizations in the formulation of policies and strategies to improve the services offered. In its report received in October 2005, the Government said that it hoped that the national crisis in the trade unions would shortly be resolved with assistance from the ILO and that the conditions would be met to organize a national tripartite consultation at all levels, in the context of the organization and running of the SNE. The Committee expresses the firm hope that the Government will be in a position to report on the working of the tripartite consultative committees in order to secure the cooperation of representatives of the employers and workers in the organization and operation of the employment service, and in developing employment service policy.

4. Articles 7 and 8. Special needs of persons with disabilities and young people. The Government indicated in 2005 that section 8 of Act No. 75/AN/00 provides for the establishment of a vocational placement service, the role of which is to set up an employment and vocational training observatory and to implement programmes in response to the needs of the economy. The Committee reiterates its interest to be provided with information indicating whether a vocational placement service has actually been established and requests information on any progress made in this respect.

5. Article 9. Training of the staff of the employment service. The Committee again asks the Government to provide up to date information on the measures taken or planned to establish training for the staff of the SNE.

[The Government is asked to reply in detail to the present comments in 2008.]

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2006, published 96th ILC session (2007)

1. Contribution of the employment service to employment promotion. The Committee notes that the Government’s report received in October 2005 essentially repeats the information provided in the report received in November 2000. With reference to its comments on the application of the Employment Policy Convention, 1964 (No. 122), and noting the worrying labour market situation, the Committee requests the Government to provide information on the activities undertaken by the public employment services to ensure the best possible organization of the employment market, particularly by adapting the network of services to the needs of the economy and the active population. Furthermore, the Committee requests the Government to furnish statistical information on the number of public employment offices established, the number of applications for employment received, the number of vacancies notified and the number of persons placed in employment by such offices, with an indication of the efforts made to respond to the expectations of employers and workers throughout the country (Articles 1 and 3 of the Convention and Part IV of the report form).

2. Cooperation with the social partners. The Government once again indicates that it hopes that the national crisis of the trade union movement will soon be resolved with the assistance of the ILO and that the conditions will be fulfilled for the organization of national tripartite consultation at all levels, also covering the organization and operation of the National Employment Service. The Committee expresses the firm hope that the Government will be in a position to report on the operation of tripartite advisory committees so as to ensure the cooperation of representatives of employers and workers in the organization and operation of the employment service and in the development of employment service policy (Articles 4 and 5).

3. Specific needs of persons with disabilities and young persons. The Government indicates that section 8 of Act No. 75/AN/00 provides for the establishment of a vocational placement service with the role of instituting an employment and vocational training observatory and implementing programmes in response to the needs of the economy. The Committee requests the Government to indicate whether a vocational placement service has been established in practice, as provided for by the law, and it requests the Government to provide information on any progress achieved concerning the measures to be taken to give effect to Articles 7 and 8 of the Convention.

4. Training of the staff of the employment service. The Committee requests the Government to provide up to date information on the measures taken or planned to establish training for the staff of the National Employment Service (Article 9).

[The Government is asked to reply in detail to the present comments in 2007.]

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2002, published 91st ILC session (2003)

The Committee notes the information supplied in the Government’s report, as well as the appended detailed information. It notes that Law No. 21/AN/83 has been replaced with Law No. 75/AN/00 which, according to the Government, mandates the establishment of placement services, including the monitoring of training and studying the labour market, in consultation with the social partners. The Government has identified several important problems with the National Employment Service, including: inadequate labour market information; lack of occupational classifications; limited tools to register vacancies and jobseekers; and lack of an automated system. The Committee also notes that the data provided on placements indicates a substantial improvement in placements, from 148 for January 1998 to 289 for January 1999. In all, 751 people were placed in 1999, out of a total of 2,615 jobseekers (a 29 per cent placement rate).

The Committee requests a copy of the legislation and would also appreciate being kept informed of the progress made concerning implementation of the objectives of the statute, particularly in light of its previous comments concerning Article 3 of the Convention (insufficient number of offices), Articles 4 and 5 (failure of the tripartite advisory committees to operate), and Articles 7, 8 and 9 (lack of qualified staff and specialized training for managers).

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1999, published 88th ILC session (2000)

The Committee notes with regret that, for the fifth year in succession, the Government's report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

The Committee notes that many of the Articles of the Convention are still not being applied. Article 3 of the Convention. The Government states once again that no measure has been taken to set up a sufficient number of employment offices, despite the provisions of section 41 of Act No. 21/AN/83 first L of 3 February 1983 to organize the central administration of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare. The Committee notes that no progress has been achieved in this respect for several years and once again hopes that the appropriate measures will be taken in the near future to give effect to this Article of the Convention, and to the above provisions of the national legislation. It requests the Government to supply information on any progress achieved in this respect in its next report. Articles 4 and 5. In its previous comments, the Committee noted that no arrangements had been made through the advisory committee provided for in section 162 of the Labour Code currently in force to involve the social partners in the organization and operation of the National Employment Service. The Government's report provides no new information on this aspect. The Committee therefore once again hopes that the Government will not fail to take the necessary steps in the very near future to give full effect to these Articles, which provide that suitable arrangements shall be made through advisory committees for the cooperation of representatives of employers and workers in the organization and operation of the employment service, and consultation with these representatives in the development of employment service policy. The Committee trusts that the Government will be able to describe in its next report the measures which have been taken or are envisaged and the progress which has been achieved with a view to ensuring conformity with these provisions of the Convention. Articles 7 and 8. In its previous report, the Government stated that no measures had been taken to give effect to these Articles owing to the lack of qualified managerial staff in the placement division. The Committee nevertheless hoped that the Government would do its utmost to take appropriate measures in the very near future to meet the needs of particular categories of applicants for employment, such as persons with disabilities and juveniles, in accordance with these Articles. It hopes that the Government will be able to describe the progress achieved on these points in its next report. Article 9, paragraph 4. The Committee notes from the Government's report that the project for the specialized training of managerial staff, financed by the EC and the World Bank, has come to an end. It would be grateful if the Government would indicate any action taken to continue the provision for adequate training of staff for the performance of their duties in the employment service, in accordance with these provisions of the Convention. Part VI of the report form. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would continue to supply information on any practical difficulties encountered in the implementation of the Act of 1983 and in the application of the Convention. The Government may find it helpful to have some assistance from the ILO on certain aspects of the application of the Convention.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action measures in the very near future.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1998, published 87th ILC session (1999)

The Committee notes with regret that, for the fourth year in succession, the Government's report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

The Committee notes that many of the Articles of the Convention are still not being applied. Article 3 of the Convention. The Government states once again that no measure has been taken to set up a sufficient number of employment offices, despite the provisions of section 41 of Act No. 21/AN/83 first L of 3 February 1983 to organize the central administration of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare. The Committee notes that no progress has been achieved in this respect for several years and once again hopes that the appropriate measures will be taken in the near future to give effect to this Article of the Convention, and to the above provisions of the national legislation. It requests the Government to supply information on any progress achieved in this respect in its next report. Articles 4 and 5. In its previous comments, the Committee noted that no arrangements had been made through the advisory committee provided for in section 162 of the Labour Code currently in force to involve the social partners in the organization and operation of the National Employment Service. The Government's report provides no new information on this aspect. The Committee therefore once again hopes that the Government will not fail to take the necessary steps in the very near future to give full effect to these Articles, which provide that suitable arrangements shall be made through advisory committees for the cooperation of representatives of employers and workers in the organization and operation of the employment service, and consultation with these representatives in the development of employment service policy. The Committee trusts that the Government will be able to describe in its next report the measures which have been taken or are envisaged and the progress which has been achieved with a view to ensuring conformity with these provisions of the Convention. Articles 7 and 8. In its previous report, the Government stated that no measures had been taken to give effect to these Articles owing to the lack of qualified managerial staff in the placement division. The Committee nevertheless hoped that the Government would do its utmost to take appropriate measures in the very near future to meet the needs of particular categories of applicants for employment, such as persons with disabilities and juveniles, in accordance with these Articles. It hopes that the Government will be able to describe the progress achieved on these points in its next report. Article 9, paragraph 4. The Committee notes from the Government's report that the project for the specialized training of managerial staff, financed by the EC and the World Bank, has come to an end. It would be grateful if the Government would indicate any action taken to continue the provision for adequate training of staff for the performance of their duties in the employment service, in accordance with these provisions of the Convention. Part VI of the report form. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would continue to supply information on any practical difficulties encountered in the implementation of the Act of 1983 and in the application of the Convention. The Government may find it helpful to have some assistance from the ILO on certain aspects of the application of the Convention.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action measures in the very near future.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1997, published 86th ILC session (1998)

The Committee notes with regret that, for the third year in succession, the Government's report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

The Committee notes that many of the Articles of the Convention are still not being applied. Article 3 of the Convention. The Government states once again that no measure has been taken to set up a sufficient number of employment offices, despite the provisions of section 41 of Act No. 21/AN/83 first L of 3 February 1983 to organize the central administration of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare. The Committee notes that no progress has been achieved in this respect for several years and once again hopes that the appropriate measures will be taken in the near future to give effect to this Article of the Convention, and to the above provisions of the national legislation. It requests the Government to supply information on any progress achieved in this respect in its next report. Articles 4 and 5. In its previous comments, the Committee noted that no arrangements had been made through the advisory committee provided for in section 162 of the Labour Code currently in force to involve the social partners in the organization and operation of the National Employment Service. The Government's report provides no new information on this aspect. The Committee therefore once again hopes that the Government will not fail to take the necessary steps in the very near future to give full effect to these Articles, which provide that suitable arrangements shall be made through advisory committees for the cooperation of representatives of employers and workers in the organization and operation of the employment service, and consultation with these representatives in the development of employment service policy. The Committee trusts that the Government will be able to describe in its next report the measures which have been taken or are envisaged and the progress which has been achieved with a view to ensuring conformity with these provisions of the Convention. Articles 7 and 8. In its previous report, the Government stated that no measures had been taken to give effect to these Articles owing to the lack of qualified managerial staff in the placement division. The Committee nevertheless hoped that the Government would do its utmost to take appropriate measures in the very near future to meet the needs of particular categories of applicants for employment, such as persons with disabilities and juveniles, in accordance with these Articles. It hopes that the Government will be able to describe the progress achieved on these points in its next report. Article 9, paragraph 4. The Committee notes from the Government's report that the project for the specialized training of managerial staff, financed by the EC and the World Bank, has come to an end. It would be grateful if the Government would indicate any action taken to continue the provision for adequate training of staff for the performance of their duties in the employment service, in accordance with these provisions of the Convention. Point VI of the report form. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would continue to supply information on any practical difficulties encountered in the implementation of the Act of 1983 and in the application of the Convention. The Government may find it helpful to have some assistance from the ILO on certain aspects of the application of the Convention.

The Committee hopes that the Government will take all the necessary measures in the near future.

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

The Committee notes with regret that the Government's report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

The Committee notes that many of the Articles of the Convention are still not being applied. Article 3 of the Convention. The Government states once again that no measure has been taken to set up a sufficient number of employment offices, despite the provisions of section 41 of Act No. 21/AN/83 first L of 3 February 1983 to organize the central administration of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare. The Committee notes that no progress has been achieved in this respect for several years and once again hopes that the appropriate measures will be taken in the near future to give effect to this Article of the Convention, and to the above provisions of the national legislation. It requests the Government to supply information on any progress achieved in this respect in its next report. Articles 4 and 5. In its previous comments, the Committee noted that no arrangements had been made through the advisory committee provided for in section 162 of the Labour Code currently in force to involve the social partners in the organization and operation of the National Employment Service. The Government's report provides no new information on this aspect. The Committee therefore once again hopes that the Government will not fail to take the necessary steps in the very near future to give full effect to these Articles, which provide that suitable arrangements shall be made through advisory committees for the cooperation of representatives of employers and workers in the organization and operation of the employment service, and consultation with these representatives in the development of employment service policy. The Committee trusts that the Government will be able to describe in its next report the measures which have been taken or are envisaged and the progress which has been achieved with a view to ensuring conformity with these provisions of the Convention. Articles 7 and 8. In its previous report, the Government stated that no measures had been taken to give effect to these Articles owing to the lack of qualified managerial staff in the placement division. The Committee nevertheless hoped that the Government would do its utmost to take appropriate measures in the very near future to meet the needs of particular categories of applicants for employment, such as persons with disabilities and juveniles, in accordance with these Articles. It hopes that the Government will be able to describe the progress achieved on these points in its next report. Article 9, paragraph 4. The Committee notes from the Government's report that the project for the specialized training of managerial staff, financed by the EC and the World Bank, has come to an end. It would be grateful if the Government would indicate any action taken to continue the provision for adequate training of staff for the performance of their duties in the employment service, in accordance with these provisions of the Convention. Point VI of the report form. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would continue to supply information on any practical difficulties encountered in the implementation of the Act of 1983 and in the application of the Convention. The Government may find it helpful to have some assistance from the ILO on certain aspects of the application of the Convention.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 82nd ILC session (1995)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government's report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in reply to its previous comments, but also notes that many of the Articles of the Convention are still not being applied. Article 3 of the Convention. The Government states once again that no measure has been taken to set up a sufficient number of employment offices, despite the provisions of section 41 of Act No. 21/AN/83 first L of 3 February 1983 to organize the central administration of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare. The Committee notes that no progress has been achieved in this respect for several years and once again hopes that the appropriate measures will be taken in the near future to give effect to this Article of the Convention, and to the above provisions of the national legislation. It requests the Government to supply information on any progress achieved in this respect in its next report. Articles 4 and 5. In its previous comments, the Committee noted that no arrangements had been made through the advisory committee provided for in section 162 of the Labour Code currently in force to involve the social partners in the organization and operation of the National Employment Service. The Government's report provides no new information on this aspect. The Committee therefore once again hopes that the Government will not fail to take the necessary steps in the very near future to give full effect to these Articles, which provide that suitable arrangements shall be made through advisory committees for the cooperation of representatives of employers and workers in the organization and operation of the employment service, and consultation with these representatives in the development of employment service policy. The Committee trusts that the Government will be able to describe in its next report the measures which have been taken or are envisaged and the progress which has been achieved with a view to ensuring conformity with these provisions of the Convention. Articles 7 and 8. In its previous report, the Government stated that no measures had been taken to give effect to these Articles owing to the lack of qualified managerial staff in the placement division. The Committee nevertheless hoped that the Government would do its utmost to take appropriate measures in the very near future to meet the needs of particular categories of applicants for employment, such as persons with disabilities and juveniles, in accordance with these Articles. It hopes that the Government will be able to describe the progress achieved on these points in its next report. Article 9, paragraph 4. The Committee notes from the Government's report that the project for the specialized training of managerial staff, financed by the EC and the World Bank, has come to an end. It would be grateful if the Government would indicate any action taken to continue the provision for adequate training of staff for the performance of their duties in the employment service, in accordance with these provisions of the Convention. Point VI of the report form. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would continue to supply information on any practical difficulties encountered in the implementation of the Act of 1983 and in the application of the Convention. The Government may find it helpful to have some assistance from the ILO on certain aspects of the application of the Convention.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 83rd ILC session (1996)

The Committee notes that the Government's report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in reply to its previous comments, but also notes that many of the Articles of the Convention are still not being applied. Article 3 of the Convention. The Government states once again that no measure has been taken to set up a sufficient number of employment offices, despite the provisions of section 41 of Act No. 21/AN/83 first L of 3 February 1983 to organize the central administration of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare. The Committee notes that no progress has been achieved in this respect for several years and once again hopes that the appropriate measures will be taken in the near future to give effect to this Article of the Convention, and to the above provisions of the national legislation. It requests the Government to supply information on any progress achieved in this respect in its next report. Articles 4 and 5. In its previous comments, the Committee noted that no arrangements had been made through the advisory committee provided for in section 162 of the Labour Code currently in force to involve the social partners in the organization and operation of the National Employment Service. The Government's report provides no new information on this aspect. The Committee therefore once again hopes that the Government will not fail to take the necessary steps in the very near future to give full effect to these Articles, which provide that suitable arrangements shall be made through advisory committees for the cooperation of representatives of employers and workers in the organization and operation of the employment service, and consultation with these representatives in the development of employment service policy. The Committee trusts that the Government will be able to describe in its next report the measures which have been taken or are envisaged and the progress which has been achieved with a view to ensuring conformity with these provisions of the Convention. Articles 7 and 8. In its previous report, the Government stated that no measures had been taken to give effect to these Articles owing to the lack of qualified managerial staff in the placement division. The Committee nevertheless hoped that the Government would do its utmost to take appropriate measures in the very near future to meet the needs of particular categories of applicants for employment, such as persons with disabilities and juveniles, in accordance with these Articles. It hopes that the Government will be able to describe the progress achieved on these points in its next report. Article 9, paragraph 4. The Committee notes from the Government's report that the project for the specialized training of managerial staff, financed by the EC and the World Bank, has come to an end. It would be grateful if the Government would indicate any action taken to continue the provision for adequate training of staff for the performance of their duties in the employment service, in accordance with these provisions of the Convention. Point VI of the report form. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would continue to supply information on any practical difficulties encountered in the implementation of the Act of 1983 and in the application of the Convention. The Government may find it helpful to have some assistance from the ILO on certain aspects of the application of the Convention.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1994, published 81st ILC session (1994)

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in reply to its previous comments, but also notes that many of the Articles of the Convention are still not being applied.

Article 3 of the Convention. The Government states once again that no measure has been taken to set up a sufficient number of employment offices, despite the provisions of section 41 of Act No. 21/AN/83 first L of 3 February 1983 to organize the central administration of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare. The Committee notes that no progress has been achieved in this respect for several years and once again hopes that the appropriate measures will be taken in the near future to give effect to this Article of the Convention, and to the above provisions of the national legislation. It requests the Government to supply information on any progress achieved in this respect in its next report.

Articles 4 and 5. In its previous comments, the Committee noted that no arrangements had been made through the advisory committee provided for in section 162 of the Labour Code currently in force to involve the social partners in the organization and operation of the National Employment Service. The Government's report provides no new information on this aspect. The Committee therefore once again hopes that the Government will not fail to take the necessary steps in the very near future to give full effect to these Articles, which provide that suitable arrangements shall be made through advisory committees for the cooperation of representatives of employers and workers in the organization and operation of the employment service, and consultation with these representatives in the development of employment service policy. The Committee trusts that the Government will be able to describe in its next report the measures which have been taken or are envisaged and the progress which has been achieved with a view to ensuring conformity with these provisions of the Convention.

Articles 7 and 8. In its previous report, the Government stated that no measures had been taken to give effect to these Articles owing to the lack of qualified managerial staff in the placement division. The Committee nevertheless hoped that the Government would do its utmost to take appropriate measures in the very near future to meet the needs of particular categories of applicants for employment, such as persons with disabilities and juveniles, in accordance with these Articles. It hopes that the Government will be able to describe the progress achieved on these points in its next report.

Article 9, paragraph 4. The Committee notes from the Government's report that the project for the specialized training of managerial staff, financed by the EC and the World Bank, has come to an end. It would be grateful if the Government would indicate any action taken to continue the provision for adequate training of staff for the performance of their duties in the employment service, in accordance with these provisions of the Convention.

Point VI of the report form. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would continue to supply information on any practical difficulties encountered in the implementation of the Act of 1983 and in the application of the Convention. The Government may find it helpful to have some assistance from the ILO on certain aspects of the application of the Convention.

[The Government is asked to report in detail for the period ending 30 June 1994.]

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1993, published 80th ILC session (1993)

The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in reply to its previous comments.

Article 3 of the Convention. The Government indicates that no measures have been taken to set up a sufficient number of employment offices despite the provisions of section 41 of Act No. 21/AN/83 1st L of 3 February 1983 to organize the central administration of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare. The Committee therefore hopes that appropriate measures will shortly be taken to give effect to this Article of the Convention which provides for the establishment of employment offices sufficient in number to serve each geographical area of the country and conveniently located for employers and workers, and to the above-mentioned provisions of the national legislation. It asks the Government to provide information on any progress made in this respect in its next report.

Articles 4 and 5. The Committee notes from the Government's report that no arrangements have been made through the advisory committee provided for in section 162 of the Labour Code currently in force to involve the social partners in the organization and operation of the National Employment Service. It hopes that the Government will not fail to take the necessary steps in the very near future to give full effect to these Articles which provide that suitable arrangements shall be made through advisory committees for the cooperation of representatives of employers and workers in the organization and operation of the employment service and in the development of employment service policy. The Committee again requests the Government to provide detailed information on progress made in this respect in its next report.

Articles 7 and 8. The Government indicates that no measures have been taken to give effect to these Articles owing to the lack of qualified managerial staff in the placement division. The Committee nonetheless hopes that the Government will do its utmost to take appropriate measures in the very near future to meet the needs of particular categories of applicants for employment such as disabled persons and juveniles, in accordance with these Articles, and asks the Government to report on progress made.

Article 9, paragraph 4. The Committee notes from the Government's report that a project for specialized training for managerial staff, financed by the EEC and the World Bank is currently being implemented. It would be grateful if the Government would indicate the measures taken as a result of this project and, more generally, the efforts undertaken to ensure that the staff of the employment service are adequately trained for the performance of their duties, in accordance with this provision of the Convention.

Point VI of the report form. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would continue to provide information on any practical difficulties encountered in applying the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1991, published 78th ILC session (1991)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government's report contains no reply to its comments. It hopes that the next report will include full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee noted the information provided by the Government in its report. It noted in particular that certain difficulties arose in the application of the Convention.

The Committee hopes that the Government will supply in its next report further information on the practical application of the Convention describing in more detail practical difficulties met, in accordance with point VI of the report form. Please give particulars of the existing arrangements made for the co-operation of employers' and workers' representatives in the organisation and operation of the employment service, in accordance with Article 4 of the the Convention. Please indicate measures taken or envisaged to give effect to Articles 7 and 8 which provide for specialised arrangements for occupations, industries and special categories of applicants, including juveniles.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1990, published 77th ILC session (1990)

The Committee notes that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee noted the information provided by the Government in its report. It noted in particular that certain difficulties arose in the application of the Convention.

The Committee hopes that the Government will supply in its next report further information on the practical application of the Convention describing in more detail practical difficulties met, in accordance with point VI of the report form. Please give particulars of the existing arrangements made for the co-operation of employers' and workers' representatives in the organisation and operation of the employment service, in accordance with Article 4 of the the Convention. Please indicate measures taken or envisaged to give effect to Articles 7 and 8 which provide for specialised arrangements for occupations, industries and special categories of applicants, including juveniles.