Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2014, published 104th ILC session (2015)

Human Resources Development Convention, 1975 (No. 142) - Latvia (Ratification: 1993)

Articles 1–5 of the Convention. Formulation and implementation of education and training policies and programmes. The Committee notes the detailed information provided by the Government in September 2013, including relevant statistical information on professional career selection services, lifelong education and training. The Government indicates that 12.5 per cent of adult citizens were to be involved in educational measures in 2013 (in 2012, the participation of adults in the learning process increased, reaching 7 per cent). The Committee notes that the Ministry of Education and Science has developed Guidelines for the Optimisation of the Network of Vocational Education Institutions and that the State Employment Agency has also been active in implementing measures related to the improvement of skills. Moreover, the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (IDAL) continues support the improvement of employees’ qualifications in accordance with the requirements of employers. Social partners are involved in the implementation of the measures related to the improvement of the national qualification system, carrying out sectoral studies and developing and improving standards of occupations and the content of vocational education. The Committee invites the Government to continue providing information on the education and training policies and programmes formulated and implemented in collaboration with the social partners and other interested bodies. Please also include information on the impact of measures intended to promote access to education, training and lifelong learning for women, young persons, older workers and long-term unemployed.