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The Committee notes the information contained in the Government's brief report for the period ending June 1998 which was received by the Office in March 1999.
Article 1 of the Convention. The Committee notes with interest that the Government has set up six employment offices in various locations to facilitate the Labour Exchange Programme, and has advertised to encourage workers and employers to use the service. The Committee would appreciate receiving further information on the progress of these offices in providing a free public employment service.
Articles 4 and 5. Further to its previous comments, the Committee notes that the Government's report contains no new information on progress made in setting up advisory committees to facilitate cooperation with employers' and workers' organizations in the implementation of the Convention. It recalls the importance of participation of the social partners in the development of employment service policy and asks the Government to specify what measures have been taken or envisaged to give effect to these provisions of the Convention.
Articles 7(b) and 8. The Committee again requests information on the measures taken to meet adequately the needs of particular categories of applicants for employment, such as disabled persons and juveniles.
Article 10. The Committee notes that the Government has placed advertisements in the paper to encourage use of the newly established offices. It would appreciate receiving further information on other measures taken, in cooperation with employers' and workers' organizations, to encourage full use of the employment services.
Part IV of the report form. The Committee would appreciate receiving statistics on the number of applicants, job vacancies, placements and other relevant information on the practical application of the Convention.