Employment Service Convention, 1948 (No. 88) - Djibouti (RATIFICATION: 1978)

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Articles 1 and 3 of the Convention. Contribution of the employment service to employment promotion. The Government indicates that the National Vocational Integration and Adaptation Programme, which aims to facilitate access for young persons to vocational training in enterprises, addresses the dual imperative of building capacity and strengthening learning in the workplace. It indicates that this programme helps to enhance the knowledge and skills of young graduates and young persons with no qualifications or with vocational training. The Government also indicates that, under the programme “Improving the employability and integration of young persons and women”, which is part of the National Employment Policy 2014-2024, the National Employment, Training and Vocational Integration Agency (ANEFIP) launched, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Chamber of Commerce of Djibouti, a paid internship project for young persons. This project envisages a joint mobilization of resources to organize initiatives that enable the private sector to have fully trained young persons at a lower cost, with the aim of raising awareness among stakeholders. In this regard, the Committee notes that, through the ANEFIP, 150 young persons have obtained internships. These young persons were selected from the ANEFIP register according to criteria based on level of training, gender and regional representativity. The Government indicates that a new national employment strategy and operational plan (PAO 2020-2024) has been developed. It adds that updated statistical information on employment will be communicated at a later date. The Committee further notes with interest the Government’s indication that Decree No. 2020-294/PR/MTRA establishing specific provisions on the employment of persons with disabilities, was adopted on 16 November 2020. The purpose of the Decree is to encourage the employment of workers with disabilities in enterprises governed by the Labour Code, by establishing a quota based on the number of employees in those enterprises. The Committee also notes the adoption of the National Disability Strategy 2021-2025 through Act No. 36/AN/21/8ème L of 9 December 2021, in particular its strategic priority 8, which aims to improve access to employment for persons with disabilities. It also notes that, under the policy for the decentralization of public services, the ANEFIP established employment offices in the regions of Tadjourah and Ali-Sabieh. The Committee requests the Government to provide updated and detailed information, including statistics disaggregated by sex, age and region, on the impact of the projects and programmes implemented, particularly in the context of the application of the National Employment Policy 2014-2024 and of the National Employment Strategy 2020-2024, in terms of the creation of productive and sustainable jobs. It also requests the Government to provide information, including statistical data, disaggregated by sex and age, on the nature and impact of the measures implemented to give effect to Decree No. 2020-294/PR/MTRA establishing specific provisions on the employment of persons with disabilities. Reiterating its previous requests, the Committee also requests the Government to provide information on the number and location of public employment offices, the number of applications for employment received, the number of vacancies notified and the number of persons placed in employment by such offices, and on the activities of the Employment and Skills Observatory (ONEQ), particularly the findings of its surveys on the needs of productive private sector enterprises and on the informal economy, and the statistics compiled on the active population.

Articles 4 and 5. Participation of the social partners. The Government indicates that a forum on employment was held from 18 to 20 February 2021, and that a declaration for employment was signed in consultation with the social partners, civil society and agencies of the United Nations system, to promote decent work. The Government adds that the discussions held with stakeholders in the context of the forum helped to develop a common vision on priority elements to address employment challenges. The Committee notes that the Government does not provide information on the activities of the advisory council or on the progress achieved in the development of the employment service policy. The Committee once again requests the Government to provide information on the activities of the advisory council concerning the organization and operation of the employment service, and on the progress made in formulating the employment service policy. It also requests the Government to continue to provide information on the consultations held with the social partners on the development, implementation and review of measures and programmes aimed at promoting employment and decent work.

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The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments.

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Articles 1 and 3 of the Convention. Contribution of the employment service to employment promotion. In its previous comments, the Committee invited the Government to provide information on the measures taken by the National Employment, Training and Vocational Integration Agency (ANEFIP) to achieve the best possible organization of the labour market and to adapt its network of services to the needs of the economy and the economically active population, and to provide information on the progress achieved in placing persons with disabilities and young persons in employment. In this regard, the Committee notes the high unemployment rate in the country, which was 59.5 per cent in 2014, and which primarily affects young persons under 30 years of age (who account for 60.5 per cent of all unemployed). The Government indicates in its report that, on 21 September 2015, the ANEFIP issued a Decree establishing the Employment and Skills Observatory (ONEQ). The role of the ONEQ is to develop a database on employment and a register of private formal sector enterprises, undertake surveys of the needs of productive enterprises in the private sector and of the informal economy, compile statistics on active and unemployed persons and establish a national mechanism to monitor the entry of young persons into active life. With regard to the progress achieved in the vocational integration of young persons, the Government indicates that the National Vocational Integration and Adaptation Programme has been developed with the objective of training young persons who arrive early on the labour market without any qualifications. With reference to persons with disabilities, the Government indicates that the Labour Code has prohibited discrimination against persons with disabilities in employment since 2006 and that fiscal incentives have been introduced for employers who employ persons with disabilities. The Government adds that a draft Decree on incentives for the recruitment of workers with disabilities through the introduction of a quota based on the number of personnel in the enterprise has been submitted to the National Labour Employment and Social Security Council (CONTESS) in April 2016. With reference to statistics on the activities of the public employment service, according to the table in the ANEFIP report provided by the Government, the number of jobseekers registered with the ANEFIP in 2014 was 4,879, of whom 586 were placed in employment, or 12 per cent. The Committee notes that 269 of the persons placed in employment, or 46 per cent, were regularized. According to the National Employment Policy 2014–24 paper provided by the Government, regularized vacancies are job offers obtained by registered jobseekers without going through the ANEFIP. The report indicates that the difference between the number of new jobseekers and placements is very high, despite a rise in the number of placements between 2011 and 2014. The Government adds that the ANEFIP is planning to extend its action in the various regions of the country. The Committee requests the Government to provide information, including statistical data, on the impact of the National Vocational Integration and Adaptation Programme, and on the progress made with the draft Decree on the vocational integration of persons with disabilities, which was submitted to the CONTESS in April 2016. The Committee also requests the Government to continue providing updated information on the number and location of public employment offices, the number of applications for employment received, the number of vacancies notified and the number of persons placed in employment by such offices. In addition, the Committee requests the Government to provide information on the activities of the ONEQ, including the findings of its surveys on the needs of productive private sector enterprises and on the informal economy, and the statistics compiled on the active population, disaggregated by sex and age, where possible.

Articles 4 and 5. Participation of the social partners. In its previous comments, the Committee invited the Government to provide information on the activities of the advisory council and on the progress made in the formulation of the employment services policy. The Government’s report does not contain information on this subject. The Committee therefore once again requests the Government to provide information on the activities of the advisory council concerning the organization and operation of the employment service and on the progress made in formulating the employment service policy.

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Articles 1 and 3 of the Convention. Contribution of the employment service to employment promotion. In its previous comments, the Committee invited the Government to provide information on the measures taken by the National Employment, Training and Vocational Integration Agency (ANEFIP) to achieve the best possible organization of the labour market and to adapt its network of services to the needs of the economy and the economically active population, and to provide information on the progress achieved in placing persons with disabilities and young persons in employment. In this regard, the Committee notes the high unemployment rate in the country, which was 59.5 per cent in 2014, and which primarily affects young persons under 30 years of age (who account for 60.5 per cent of all unemployed). The Government indicates in its report that, on 21 September 2015, the ANEFIP issued a Decree establishing the Employment and Skills Observatory (ONEQ). The role of the ONEQ is to develop a database on employment and a register of private formal sector enterprises, undertake surveys of the needs of productive enterprises in the private sector and of the informal economy, compile statistics on active and unemployed persons and establish a national mechanism to monitor the entry of young persons into active life. With regard to the progress achieved in the vocational integration of young persons, the Government indicates that the National Vocational Integration and Adaptation Programme has been developed with the objective of training young persons who arrive early on the labour market without any qualifications. With reference to persons with disabilities, the Government indicates that the Labour Code has prohibited discrimination against persons with disabilities in employment since 2006 and that fiscal incentives have been introduced for employers who employ persons with disabilities. The Government adds that a draft Decree on incentives for the recruitment of workers with disabilities through the introduction of a quota based on the number of personnel in the enterprise has been submitted to the National Labour Employment and Social Security Council (CONTESS) in April 2016. With reference to statistics on the activities of the public employment service, according to the table in the ANEFIP report provided by the Government, the number of jobseekers registered with the ANEFIP in 2014 was 4,879, of whom 586 were placed in employment, or 12 per cent. The Committee notes that 269 of the persons placed in employment, or 46 per cent, were regularized. According to the National Employment Policy 2014–24 paper provided by the Government, regularized vacancies are job offers obtained by registered jobseekers without going through the ANEFIP. The report indicates that the difference between the number of new jobseekers and placements is very high, despite a rise in the number of placements between 2011 and 2014. The Government adds that the ANEFIP is planning to extend its action in the various regions of the country. The Committee requests the Government to provide information, including statistical data, on the impact of the National Vocational Integration and Adaptation Programme, and on the progress made with the draft Decree on the vocational integration of persons with disabilities, which was submitted to the CONTESS in April 2016. The Committee also requests the Government to continue providing updated information on the number and location of public employment offices, the number of applications for employment received, the number of vacancies notified and the number of persons placed in employment by such offices. In addition, the Committee requests the Government to provide information on the activities of the ONEQ, including the findings of its surveys on the needs of productive private sector enterprises and on the informal economy, and the statistics compiled on the active population, disaggregated by sex and age, where possible.

Articles 4 and 5. Participation of the social partners. In its previous comments, the Committee invited the Government to provide information on the activities of the advisory council and on the progress made in the formulation of the employment services policy. The Government’s report does not contain information on this subject. The Committee therefore once again requests the Government to provide information on the activities of the advisory council concerning the organization and operation of the employment service and on the progress made in formulating the employment service policy.

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The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments.

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Articles 1 and 3 of the Convention. Contribution of the employment service to the promotion of employment. In reply to the previous comments, the Government indicates in its report that the National Employment, Training and Vocational Integration Agency (ANEFIP) has set up a website, thus making it easier to consult vacancies. The Committee notes that there is a public employment office under the auspices of the ANEFIP. Between 2011 and 2013, the public employment office received 10,066 applications for employment (from 6,766 men and 3,300 women), notified 631 vacancies and placed 2,091 persons in employment. The Government explains that few vacancies are registered with the employment service and that the work placements are primarily direct recruitments. The Committee notes that the Government, faced with youth unemployment, plans to increase the supply of vocational training and to set up a credit line for young graduates wishing to set up an enterprise. The Government says that the new National Education Act has made vocational training a priority, with the establishment of apprenticeship and vocational centres (CAPs), and that the number of vocational training institutions has increased. Moreover, the Government indicates that a draft decree aimed at promoting the employment of workers with disabilities in enterprises through the establishment of a quota system will be submitted at the next meeting of the National Council for Labour, Employment and Social Security (CONTESS). The Committee invites the Government to continue providing information on the measures taken by the ANEFIP to achieve the best possible organization of the labour market and to adapt its network of services to the needs of the economy and the economically active population. In this regard, the Committee invites the Government to provide information on the progress made in placing persons with disabilities and young persons in employment. Please also provide updated 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 (Part IV of the report form).

Articles 4 and 5. Participation of the social partners. The Government indicates that several texts have been endorsed by the CONTESS and subsequently enacted and that the national employment policy paper is one of the documents that will be submitted to its next meeting. The Committee notes that the CONTESS and its standing committee can only legitimately issue an opinion with a quorum composed of half of its members and an equal number of representatives of employers and workers. The Committee invites the Government to provide information on the activities of the advisory council concerning the organization and operation of the employment service and on the progress made in developing employment service policy.

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Articles 1 and 3 of the Convention. Contribution of the employment service to the promotion of employment. In reply to the previous comments, the Government indicates in its report that the National Employment, Training and Vocational Integration Agency (ANEFIP) has set up a website, thus making it easier to consult vacancies. The Committee notes that there is a public employment office under the auspices of the ANEFIP. Between 2011 and 2013, the public employment office received 10,066 applications for employment (from 6,766 men and 3,300 women), notified 631 vacancies and placed 2,091 persons in employment. The Government explains that few vacancies are registered with the employment service and that the work placements are primarily direct recruitments. The Committee notes that the Government, faced with youth unemployment, plans to increase the supply of vocational training and to set up a credit line for young graduates wishing to set up an enterprise. The Government says that the new National Education Act has made vocational training a priority, with the establishment of apprenticeship and vocational centres (CAPs), and that the number of vocational training institutions has increased. Moreover, the Government indicates that a draft decree aimed at promoting the employment of workers with disabilities in enterprises through the establishment of a quota system will be submitted at the next meeting of the National Council for Labour, Employment and Social Security (CONTESS). The Committee invites the Government to continue providing information on the measures taken by the ANEFIP to achieve the best possible organization of the labour market and to adapt its network of services to the needs of the economy and the economically active population. In this regard, the Committee invites the Government to provide information on the progress made in placing persons with disabilities and young persons in employment. Please also provide updated 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 (Part IV of the report form).

Articles 4 and 5. Participation of the social partners. The Government indicates that several texts have been endorsed by the CONTESS and subsequently enacted and that the national employment policy paper is one of the documents that will be submitted to its next meeting. The Committee notes that the CONTESS and its standing committee can only legitimately issue an opinion with a quorum composed of half of its members and an equal number of representatives of employers and workers. The Committee invites the Government to provide information on the activities of the advisory council concerning the organization and operation of the employment service and on the progress made in developing employment service policy.

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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 2008 observation, which read as follows:

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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.

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The Committee notes with regret 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 2008 observation, which read as follows:

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Articles 1 and 3 of the Convention and Part IV of the report form. Contribution of the employment service to promoting employment. 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. 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. 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 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 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.

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

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The Committee notes with regret 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 2008 observation, which read as follows:

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.]

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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.]

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.]

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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.

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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.

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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.