Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2000, published 89th ILC session (2001)

Employment Service Convention, 1948 (No. 88) - Guinea-Bissau (Ratification: 1977)

Article 3 of the Convention.  In reply to previous comments on the lack of expansion of offices and services, the Government states that it has no resources to develop regional offices, and cannot afford to provide employment and vocational training, as there are only seven staff members. Instead, it is counting on ILO technical assistance for vocational training courses. The Government also mentions that the biggest obstacle to advancement of the employment service is the lack of coordination with other government agencies, which may also register unemployed persons. The Committee recalls the importance of establishing a national network of employment offices to address the needs of a large proportion of the population, including those living outside the capital. It urges the Government to commit fully to developing a network of employment services with adequate funding so that they may provide a minimum level of services, and to improve coordination of efforts between government agencies.

Articles 4 and 5.  Further to previous comments, the Government states that the social partners are involved in employment-related seminars and training activities, and in establishing regulations relating to the promotion of the employment service. The Committee notes this information, and would appreciate continuing to receive detailed information on the extent of tripartite cooperation and on efforts to establish a tripartite advisory committee, as required under the Convention.

The Committee notes that the Government’s report does not contain any information on the number of people placed in employment. It would appreciate receiving such information, as requested in Part IV of the report form.