Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2023, published 112nd ILC session (2024)

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

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

The Committee notes the report provided by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania in October 2010 containing detailed replies to the 2005 direct request. The Committee recalls that the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania forwarded, in October 2009, the replies by the Government of Zanzibar to the questionnaire to prepare the General Survey on employment instruments.

Articles 1–3 of the Convention. Contribution of the national system of the employment service to the achievement and maintenance of full employment. The Committee notes that, due to a need for an efficient and effective Employment Promotion Centre, the Labour Exchange Centre was transformed into the Tanzania Employment Services Agency (TaESA), a semi-autonomous agency of the Government with its headquarters based in Dar es Salaam and four zonal offices: Dar es Salaam for Coast Zone, Dodoma for Central Zone, Arusha for Northern Zone and Mwanza for Lake Zone. From July 2009 to June 2010, the TaESA recorded 3,410 applications for employment, 2,144 being female and 1,266 male. The number of vacancies notified by employers through TaESA was 954, out of which 153 persons obtained employment, 61 being female and 92 male. The Committee invites the Government to continue to report on the measures adopted by the TaESA to achieve the best possible organization of the employment market as an integral part of the national programme for the achievement and maintenance of full employment and the development and use of productive resources.

Articles 4 and 5. Cooperation of the social partners. The Government indicates the establishment of District Employment Services Committees in the regions of Mtwara, Lindi and Morogoro, and reports its intention to extend additional committees to other regions. The Committee notes that these committees are tripartite in nature and duty bound to advise the local government authorities on all issues relating to employment promotion. The Committee invites the Government to include in its next report further information on the activities of the social partners in the organization and operation of the District Employment Service Committees and in the development of employment service policy.

Cooperation with private employment agencies. The Government reports on efforts by TaESA to establish a close link with and improve service delivery of private employment agencies by regulating, registering and monitoring their operations. The Committee notes that, during the financial year 2009–10, 17 private employment agencies were inspected and recognized. In its General Survey of 2010 on employment instruments, the Committee highlighted that the public employment service is one of the necessary institutions for the achievement of full employment. In conjunction with the Employment Policy Convention, 1964 (No. 122), and the Private Employment Agencies Convention, 1997 (No. 181), Convention No. 88 forms a necessary building block for employment growth General Survey, op. cit., paragraphs 785–790). The Committee would appreciate receiving in the next report additional information on the measures adopted to ensure cooperation between the TaESA and the private employment agencies. The Committee invites the Government to include information on measures taken to build institutions for the realization of full employment and encourages the Government and the social partners to envisage the ratification of the Employment Policy Convention, 1964 (No. 122), and the Private Employment Agencies Convention, 1997 (No. 181).

Articles 7 and 8. Employment needs of people with disabilities and of juveniles. The Government indicates that, in 2005, the Welfare Department was relocated from the Ministry of Labour, Youth Development and Sports to the Ministry of Health. The Committee also notes that there has been a delay in establishing employment programmes for people with disabilities and juveniles. The Committee requests the Government to include in its next report further information on efforts made to adequately meet the needs of workers with disabilities and young workers within the framework of the employment and vocational guidance services.

Application of the Convention. In reply to the previous request, the Government indicates that, up to now, no decision has been taken to make the Convention applicable to the whole territory of the United Republic of Tanzania. The Committee understands that measures will be taken to initiate consultations with the Government of Zanzibar to ensure that Convention No. 88 applies to the whole territory of the United Republic of Tanzania. The Government further states that any progress made in this regard will be communicated to the Office accordingly. The Committee invites the Government to indicate in its next report if any further progress was made to apply the Convention to the whole territory of the United Republic of Tanzania.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2009, published 99th ILC session (2010)

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:

1. The Committee notes the report provided by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania on the application of the Convention for the period ending in May 2005. The Government has established a National Authority responsible for the direction of the National System of Employment Offices which is the Department of Employment under the Ministry of Labour, Youth Development and Sports. The major tasks of the Department of Employment include the establishment of the Labour Market Information and Employment Promotion Centres (the Labour Exchange Centres). The Government intends to extend the Labour Exchange Centres in all the regional zones of the country. The Committee requests the Government to continue reporting on the measures adopted by the public employment services to achieve the best possible organization of the employment market, including adapting them to meet the new needs of the economy and the active population (Articles 1 and 3 of the Convention). The Committee further requests the Government to provide statistical information concerning 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 – indicating the efforts made to meet the needs of employers and workers in each region of the country (Articles 1 and 3 of the Convention and Part IV of the report form).

2. Cooperation of the social partners. In reply to previous comments, the Government states that no advisory committees have been established nationally, regionally or locally. The Committee nevertheless notes from the report that there is an advisory stakeholder committee in respect of the central institution for providing employment services (Labour Exchange Centre) and a tripartite committee in respect of work permits. The Government, as part of its labour law reform process, intends to establish committees at national and local levels. The Committee notes these developments with interest and hopes that the Government will report on progress in this regard (Articles 4 and 5 of the Convention).

3. Employment needs of people with disabilities and of juveniles. The Government reports that the Welfare Department has an affirmative programme of contacting some employers to take into consideration the problems of persons with disabilities. No special programmes have been initiated so far in favour of juveniles. The Committee invites the Government to include in its next report information on any progress with regard to the arrangements to be made in order to give effect to Articles 7 and 8 of the Convention.

4. Cooperation with private employment agencies. The Government reports that it is in the process of reviewing the labour legislation to regulate private employment agencies. The Government might consider it useful to refer to the Private Employment Agencies Convention, 1997 (No. 181), and the accompanying Recommendation No. 188 which are the most recent instruments adopted by the International Labour Conference to formulate and establish conditions to promote cooperation between the public employment service and private employment agencies.

5. The Committee recalls that, in June 1964, the Government declared that Convention No. 88 would only be applicable to Tanganyika (mainland). The Committee asks the Government to indicate in its next report if the provisions of the Convention are now applicable to the whole territory of the United Republic of Tanzania. In this regard, the Government might also communicate the above information to the International Labour Office for the purposes of its registration.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2005, published 95th ILC session (2006)

1. The Committee notes the report provided by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania on the application of the Convention for the period ending in May 2005. The Government has established a National Authority responsible for the direction of the National System of Employment Offices which is the Department of Employment under the Ministry of Labour, Youth Development and Sports. The major tasks of the Department of Employment include the establishment of the Labour Market Information and Employment Promotion Centres (the Labour Exchange Centres). The Government intends to extend the Labour Exchange Centres in all the regional zones of the country. The Committee requests the Government to continue reporting on the measures adopted by the public employment services to achieve the best possible organization of the employment market, including adapting them to meet the new needs of the economy and the active population (Articles 1 and 3 of the Convention). The Committee further requests the Government to provide statistical information concerning 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 - indicating the efforts made to meet the needs of employers and workers in each region of the country (Articles 1 and 3 of the Convention and Part IV of the report form).

2. Cooperation of the social partners. In reply to previous comments, the Government states that no advisory committees have been established nationally, regionally or locally. The Committee nevertheless notes from the report that there is an advisory stakeholder committee in respect of the central institution for providing employment services (Labour Exchange Centre) and a tripartite committee in respect of work permits. The Government, as part of its labour law reform process, intends to establish committees at national and local levels. The Committee notes these developments with interest and hopes that the Government will report on progress in this regard (Articles 4 and 5 of the Convention).

3. Employment needs of people with disabilities and of juveniles. The Government reports that the Welfare Department has an affirmative programme of contacting some employers to take into consideration the problems of persons with disabilities. No special programmes have been initiated so far in favour of juveniles. The Committee invites the Government to include in its next report information on any progress with regard to the arrangements to be made in order to give effect to Articles 7 and 8 of the Convention.

4. Cooperation with private employment agencies. The Government reports that it is in the process of reviewing the labour legislation to regulate private employment agencies. The Government might consider it useful to refer to the Private Employment Agencies Convention, 1997 (No. 181), and the accompanying Recommendation No. 188 which are the most recent instruments adopted by the International Labour Conference to formulate and establish conditions to promote cooperation between the public employment service and private employment agencies.

5. The Committee recalls that, in June 1964, the Government declared that Convention No. 88 would only be applicable to Tanganyika (mainland). The Committee asks the Government to indicate in its next report if the provisions of the Convention are now applicable to the whole territory of the United Republic of Tanzania. In this regard, the Government might also communicate the above information to the International Labour Office for the purposes of its registration.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2004, published 93rd ILC session (2005)

The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its 1999 observation which, read as follows:

1. The Committee notes that the Government adopted a National Employment Policy in April 1997. The Government indicates that unemployment is increasing annually and the policy document referred to 30 per cent of the labour force being unemployed or underemployed. The Government also indicates that jobseekers are unaware of labour market trends because there are no centres which provide such information. It is therefore necessary to establish employment promotion offices which would perform the role of the former employment exchanges. The Committee notes the Government’s concern and also notes the administrative and financial constraints, but again expresses its hope that it will shortly implement its National Employment Policy. It further asks the Government to inform it of any progress as regards the establishment of employment promotion offices and trusts that it will supply, in its next report, information on measures taken in this respect with a view to ensuring full application of Article 6 (functions of the employment service) and Article 7 (measures to facilitate within the various employment offices specialization by occupation and by industries, and to meet the needs of particular categories of applicants, such as disabled persons) of the Convention.

2. Articles 4 and 5. The Government indicates that tripartite committees have been established at different levels within the framework of the National Employment Policy. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would include in its next report further information on the consultations taking place with representatives of employers and workers concerning the organization and operation of the employment services and in the development of an employment service policy.

3. Article 8. The Government recognizes that the problem of unemployment is well known and gives support to any programme designed to eradicate unemployment. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would include in its next report any particulars concerning the arrangements made by the vocational training institutions for juveniles within the framework of the employment and vocational guidance services.

4. Part IV of the report form. The Government indicates that the current financial climate has hindered the regular collection of statistics. The Committee reiterates its hope that the statistical and other information required will be supplied as soon as it becomes available.

[The Government is asked to reply in detail to the present comments in 2005.]

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

1. The Committee notes that the Government adopted a National Employment Policy in April 1997. The Government indicates that unemployment is increasing annually and the policy document referred to 30 per cent of the labout force being unemployed or underemployed. The Government also indicates that jobseekers are unaware of labour market trends because there are no centres which provide such information. It is therefore necessary to establish employment promotion offices which would perform the role of the former employment exchanges. The Committee notes the Government's concern and also notes the administrative and financial constraints, but again expresses its hope that it will shortly implement its National Employment Policy. It further asks the Government to inform it of any progress as regards the establishment of employment promotion offices and trusts that it will supply, in its next report, information on measures taken in this respect with a view to ensuring full application of Article 6 (functions of the employment service) and Article 7 (measures to facilitate within the various employment offices specialization by occupation and by industries, and to meet the needs of particular categories of applicants, such as disabled persons) of the Convention.

2. Articles 4 and 5. The Government indicates that tripartite committees have been established at different levels within the framework of the National Employment Policy. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would include in its next report further information on the consultations taking place with representatives of employers and workers concerning the organization and operation of the employment services and in the development of an employment service policy.

3. Article 8. The Government recognizes that the problem of unemployment is well known and gives support to any programme designed to eradicate unemployment. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would include in its next report any particulars concerning the arrangements made by the vocational training institutions for juveniles within the framework of the employment and vocational guidance services.

4. Part IV of the report form. The Government indicates that the current financial climate has hindered the regular collection of statistics. The Committee reiterates its hope that the statistical and other information required will be supplied as soon as it becomes available.

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

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 Government indicates that the project document elaborated with the technical assistance of the ILO, concerning the establishment of employment promotion offices (EPOs), which would perform the role of the former employment exchanges, has not been implemented due to the lack of financial resources. The Government also states that specialization by occupation and by industries is not currently given emphasis for the same reason. In its previous report received in October 1993, the Government informed of its intention to open the EPOs in three regions of the country. The Committee hopes that the project concerning the establishment of EPOs will be put into practice in the near future and asks the Government to keep it informed of any progress made in this regard. The Committee trusts that the Government will not fail to supply, in its next report, information on measures taken in this connection with a view to ensuring full application of Article 6 of the Convention (Employment service's functions) and Article 7 (Measures to facilitate within the various employment offices specialization by occupation and by industries, and to meet the needs of particular categories of applicants, such as disabled persons). The Committee in its previous comments noted from the Government's report received in October 1993 the information concerning action taken as a result of preparation of various youth programmes and consultancy services. The Committee asked the Government to continue to describe the developments in this field and, more particularly, special arrangements for juveniles made within the framework of the employment and vocational guidance services, in accordance with Article 8. It observes that the Government's report contains no information on this point. The Committee hopes that the information requested will be supplied by the Government in its next report in order to enable the Committee to assess the application of this Article. While noting the Government's statement in the report concerning difficulties in providing statistical information, the Committee reiterates its hope that such information will be supplied as soon as it becomes available, in accordance with point IV of the report form.

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

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

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

The Government indicates that the project document elaborated with the technical assistance of the ILO, concerning the establishment of employment promotion offices (EPOs), which would perform the role of the former employment exchanges, has not been implemented due to the lack of financial resources. The Government also states that specialization by occupation and by industries is not currently given emphasis for the same reason. In its previous report received in October 1993, the Government informed of its intention to open the EPOs in three regions of the country. The Committee hopes that the project concerning the establishment of EPOs will be put into practice in the near future and asks the Government to keep it informed of any progress made in this regard. The Committee trusts that the Government will not fail to supply, in its next report, information on measures taken in this connection with a view to ensuring full application of Article 6 of the Convention (Employment service's functions) and Article 7 (Measures to facilitate within the various employment offices specialization by occupation and by industries, and to meet the needs of particular categories of applicants, such as disabled persons). The Committee in its previous comments noted from the Government's report received in October 1993 the information concerning action taken as a result of preparation of various youth programmes and consultancy services. The Committee asked the Government to continue to describe the developments in this field and, more particularly, special arrangements for juveniles made within the framework of the employment and vocational guidance services, in accordance with Article 8. It observes that the Government's report contains no information on this point. The Committee hopes that the information requested will be supplied by the Government in its next report in order to enable the Committee to assess the application of this Article. While noting the Government's statement in the report concerning difficulties in providing statistical information, the Committee reiterates its hope that such information will be supplied as soon as it becomes available, in accordance with point IV of the report form.

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

The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in reply to the Committee's earlier observations. The Government indicates that the project document elaborated with the technical assistance of the ILO, concerning the establishment of employment promotion offices (EPOs), which would perform the role of the former employment exchanges, has not been implemented due to the lack of financial resources. The Government also states that specialization by occupation and by industries is not currently given emphasis for the same reason. In its previous report received in October 1993, the Government informed of its intention to open the EPOs in three regions of the country. The Committee hopes that the project concerning the establishment of EPOs will be put into practice in the near future and asks the Government to keep it informed of any progress made in this regard. The Committee trusts that the Government will not fail to supply, in its next report, information on measures taken in this connection with a view to ensuring full application of Article 6 (Employment service's functions) and Article 7 (Measures to facilitate within the various employment offices specialization by occupation and by industries, and to meet the needs of particular categories of applicants, such as disabled persons) of the Convention.

The Committee in its previous comments noted from the Government's report received in October 1993 the information concerning action taken as a result of preparation of various youth programmes and consultancy services. The Committee asked the Government to continue to describe the developments in this field and, more particularly, special arrangements for juveniles made within the framework of the employment and vocational guidance services, in accordance with Article 8. It observes that the Government's report contains no information on this point. The Committee hopes that the information requested will be supplied by the Government in its next report in order to enable the Committee to assess the application of this Article.

While noting the Government's statement in the report concerning difficulties in providing statistical information, the Committee reiterates its hope that such information will be supplied as soon as it becomes available, in accordance with point IV of the report form.

[The Government is asked to report in detail in 1996.]

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

The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in reply to its earlier comments. It notes, in particular, the information concerning the elaboration, with the technical assistance of the ILO, of the project document concerning the establishment of Employment Promotion Offices (EPOs), which would perform the role of the former employment exchanges. The Government informs of its intention to open such offices in three regions in the financial year 1992-93. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would keep it informed of the new developments in this sphere. It reiterates its hope that the Government will not fail to supply, in its next report, information on measures taken in this connection with a view to ensure full application of Article 6 (employment service's functions) and Article 7 (measures to facilitate within the various employment offices specialization by occupation and by industries, and to meet the needs of particular categories of applicants, such as disabled persons) of the Convention.

The Commitee also notes from the Government's report the information concerning action taken as a result of preparation of various youth programmes and consultancy services. The Government indicates that there is a lack of combined efforts in this sphere and highlights the need to have a comprehensive employment programme which is being prepared by a team of experts. The Committee asks the Government to continue to describe the developments in this field, and more particularly, special arrangements for juveniles made within the framework of the employment and vocational guidance services, in accordance with Article 8.

The Committee reiterates its hope that the Government will provide statistical information, as soon as it becomes available, in accordance with point IV of the report form.

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

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

1. The Committee takes note of the information provided by the Government in reply to its earlier comments. It notes in particular that the Government is still committed to consolidating the employment functions of the Labour Division. It also notes that after consultation with the social partners it has been agreed that a draft policy on employment development centres should embody all the employment services' functions provided for in the Convention.

2. According to the Government's report, the Human Resources Development Act No. 6 of 1983 establishes the framework for the operation of employment service on the mainland of the United Republic of Tanzania. The information supplied indicates that several requirements of the Convention are implemented to a certain extent, with difficulties due to the economic situation. At present, the main focus of employment offices is in the informal sector which employs a high percentage of the labour force.

3. Having noted this information, the Committee expresses the hope that the Government will continue to supply information on measures taken or envisaged to ensure full application of Article 6 of the Convention (the activities to be performed in order to carry out effectively the employment service's functions provided for in this Article), Article 7 (measures to be taken to facilitate within the various employment offices specialisation by occupations and by industries, and to meet adequately the needs of particular categories of applicants for employment, such as disabled persons) and Article 8 (special arrangements for juveniles made within the framework of the employment and vocational guidance services).

4. The Committee would also be grateful if the Government would continue to describe any consultations taking place with representatives of employers and workers, either in the National Human Resources Deployment Advisory Committee or in the tripartite Labour Advisory Board, concerning the organisation and operation of the employment services and the development of employment service policy (Articles 4 and 5).

5. The Committee notes the Government's statement to the effect that it has prepared, with the assistance of the ILO, UNDP and NGOs, programmes for youth, mainly for the self-employed in both rural and urban areas. It was also informed that an ILO project on labour market information and labour studies programme is now under way in the United Republic of Tanzania, which concerns, among other things, consultancy in labour administration, training and establishment of employment promotion offices. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would indicate in due time the action taken as a result.

6. Finally, the Committee once again expresses its hope that the Government will provide statistical information requested in conformity with point IV of the report form.

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

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 has noted that a draft project document containing measures to improve the employment service system had been shelved due to unavoidable circumstances. It also noted the Government's intention to consolidate the employment function of the labour division and its view that the law should then encompass most of the provisions of the Convention. The Committee hopes that the Government will provide information in its next report on all developments in the implementation of Articles 6, 7 and 8 of the Convention. The Committee would be glad if the Government would also describe any consultations taking place with representatives of employers and workers, either in the newly established National Human Resources Deployment Advisory Committee or in the tripartite Labour Advisory Board, concerning the organisation and operation of the employment services and the development of employment service policy (Articles 4 and 5). The Committee hopes that the Government will provide statistical information as soon as it is available in conformity with point IV of the report form.

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