Observation (CEACR) - adoptée 2001, publiée 90ème session CIT (2002)

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:

        Further to previous comments, the Government states in its report that an Office for Work Injury, Sickness and Maternity (OFATMA) had been created to establish a social security regime, but that its success to date has been limited due to socio-economic problems in the country. However, the Government is in the process of taking measures to improve the operation of the OFATMA. The Committee notes this information. It hopes that the Government’s next report will contain information on the progress made toward the adoption of a sickness insurance scheme which will conform to the requirements of the Convention. The Committee suggests that the Government request the International Labour Office to resume technical assistance.

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