Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Disabled Persons) Convention, 1983 (No. 159) - Burkina Faso (Ratification: 1989)

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2015, published 105th ILC session (2016)

The Committee notes the observations of the National Confederation of Workers of Burkina (CNTB), received on 25 August 2015, and the Government’s report and response to the CNTB’s observations.

Articles 2, 3 and 5 of the Convention. Implementation of a national policy on vocational rehabilitation and employment of persons with disabilities. Consultations. The Government refers, in its report, to the progress in implementing the national strategy for the protection and promotion of persons with disabilities. The Government also refers to the mandate and the composition of the Multi-Sectoral National Council for the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Burkina Faso (COMUD/Handicap) and to the actions taken by its secretariat. The CNTB indicates that efforts are being made in the public service and mentions, by way of example, that posts were automatically assigned to applicants with a disability during the 2015 recruitment session. The CNTB notes that persons with disabilities are mostly engaged in craft trades. Furthermore, in response to the request made by the Committee to indicate the measures adopted with a view to providing employment opportunities for persons with disabilities on the open labour market, the Government refers to the effective recruitment of 97 persons with disabilities in the public service in 2014; the opening of special counters for the reception of applications from persons wishing to apply for the public service competitive examination; and the funding of individual economic projects for 1,200 persons through direct state subsidies in 2013. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on the impact of measures adopted with a view to providing employment opportunities for persons with disabilities on the open labour market. Noting that Burkinabé employers and organizations of persons with disabilities are represented on the COMUD/Handicap, the Committee requests the Government to specify how the workers’ organizations are consulted in practice, particularly in the framework of the COMUD/Handicap, on issues covered by the Convention. The Committee also requests the Government to continue to provide information on the activities of the COMUD/Handicap.

Article 4. Equality of opportunity and treatment between men and women workers with disabilities and other workers. The Government refers to strategic line II of the national strategy for the protection and promotion of persons with disabilities, which recommends improving access for persons with disabilities to the microfinance and credit scheme. The Government also indicates that the effective application of a 10 per cent quota in the private sector is under review. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the implementation of the measures provided for in the national legislation to guarantee equality of opportunity and treatment between men and women workers with disabilities and other workers.

Article 7. Evaluation and adaptation of vocational rehabilitation and employment services for persons with disabilities. The Government indicates that persons with disabilities benefit from support and care from basic social services. Furthermore, the regional vocational training centres set up by the State ensure that vocational training leading to qualifications is provided for young persons, including young persons with disabilities. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to ensure that the existing guidance, vocational training, placement, employment and other related services enable persons with disabilities to secure, retain and advance in employment.

Article 8. Rural areas and remote communities. The Government indicates that decentralized services of the ministerial departments responsible for social action, national education, health, vocational training and employment are established in all provinces in Burkina Faso. Furthermore, within the framework of the implementation of the national strategy for the protection and promotion of persons with disabilities, the Government has undertaken to develop guidelines, standards and intervention protocols in this area. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the impact of the measures taken or envisaged to ensure the establishment of vocational rehabilitation and employment services for persons with disabilities living in rural areas and remote communities.

Article 9. Availability of qualified staff for persons with disabilities. The Government indicates that the supervision and support activities carried out by specialized education professionals are backed up by technical monitors trained in social maladjustment and disability. The trained technical monitors provide vocational training for groups targeted by specialized education in the various support structures. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on the results achieved by the availability of qualified staff for the vocational rehabilitation of persons with disabilities.

Parts IV and V of the report form. The Committee requests the Government to provide statistics on the employment of persons with disabilities, disaggregated, where possible, by age, sex and type of disability; and extracts of reports, studies or surveys on issues covered by the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2012, published 102nd ILC session (2013)

Articles 2, 3 and 5 of the Convention. Implementation of a national policy on vocational rehabilitation and employment of persons with disabilities. The Committee notes the Government’s report received in August 2012, which contains information on the matters raised in its 2007 direct request. The Committee notes with interest the adoption of Act No. 012-2010/AN to protect and promote the rights of persons with disabilities and Decree No. 2009-530/PRES/PM/MTSS/MASSN/MS establishing the conditions of employment and training for persons with disabilities, of 30 April 2010 and 17 July 2009, respectively. In this regard, the Government indicates that the adoption of these texts has led to the implementation of a national strategy for the protection and promotion of persons with disabilities, accompanied by a three-year plan of action, adopted by the Council of Ministers in July 2012. Furthermore, at the same time, three decrees were also adopted respecting the conditions for issuing the disability card for persons with disabilities in Burkina Faso, the adoption of social health and education measures for persons with disabilities and the adoption of social measures for persons with disabilities in relation to employment, vocational training and transport. The Government adds that the Multi-Sectoral Committee for the Rehabilitation and Equality of Opportunity of Persons with Disabilities (COMUREC/Handicap) did not achieve the objectives assigned to it. In this respect, the Committee notes with interest the adoption of Decree No. 2012-406/PRES/PM/MASSN/MEF/MS establishing and determining the responsibilities, composition and functioning of the Multi-Sectoral National Council for the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Burkina Faso (COMUD/Handicap), dated 15 May 2012. The Committee understands that the Council recently held its first ordinary sitting. The Committee invites the Government to provide information in its next report on the progress achieved in relation to the Convention through the implementation of the national strategy for the protection and promotion of persons with disabilities. The Committee therefore invites the Government to provide information on the activities of the COMUD/Handicap in relation to the matters covered by the Convention. It would be grateful to be able to examine information on the manner in which the representative organizations of employers and workers, as well as the representative organizations of and for persons with disabilities, are consulted in practice, particularly in the context of the COMUD/Handicap, on the implementation of the national strategy. It also requests the Government to indicate the impact of the measures adopted with a view to providing employment opportunities for persons with disabilities on the open labour market.

Article 4. Equality of opportunity and treatment between men and women workers with disabilities and other workers. In reply to the request made by the Committee to indicate the special positive measures taken with a view to guaranteeing effective equality of opportunity and treatment between men and women workers with disabilities and other workers, the Government reports on the legislative provisions prohibiting discrimination and the overall reform of the public administration. The Committee notes with interest that certain provisions of Act No. 012-2010/AN to protect and promote the rights of persons with disabilities envisage the adoption of measures, such as the reduction of fees for training provided by public structures (section 27), the raising of the statutory age limit for vocational training (section 28), the granting of additional time and special arrangements when passing the various exams and competitions (section 31), the introduction of a quota of jobs in the public sector (section 33) and in public and private enterprises (section 34). Furthermore, in accordance with section 8 of Decree No. 2009-530/PRES/PM/MTSS/MASSN/MS determining the conditions for the employment and training of persons with disabilities, any enterprise with 50 employees or more is required to reserve at least 5 per cent of its jobs for persons with disabilities holding a disability card. The Committee invites the Government to provide information in its next report on the implementation of the measures envisaged in the national legislation to guarantee effective equality of opportunity and treatment between men and women workers with disabilities and other workers.

Article 7. Evaluation and adaptation of vocational rehabilitation and employment services for persons with disabilities. In the report received in August 2012, the Government reiterates that state services do not have specific structures for the promotion of persons with disabilities and that they are not fully adapted to their vocational training needs, but that private action has resulted in the construction of a number of training centres for persons with disabilities. The Committee invites the Government to indicate in its next report the steps taken to ensure that state services will be provided to enable persons with disabilities to secure, retain and advance in employment.

Article 8. Rural areas and remote communities. The Government indicated previously that the whole of the national territory was covered by the implementation of the national policy for persons with disabilities, and that rural areas were therefore covered. It referred in this respect to the various associations of persons with disabilities and private bodies established and carrying out initiatives to provide education and vocational training to persons with disabilities. The Committee invites the Government to provide updated information on the measures adopted to promote the establishment and development of vocational rehabilitation and employment services for persons with disabilities in rural areas and remote communities, with an indication of the rural areas in which these services have been established, as well as particulars on their activities for persons with disabilities.

Article 9. Availability of qualified staff for persons with disabilities. The Committee once again invites the Government to provide information on any measures implemented, particularly in the context of the national strategy to protect and promote persons with disabilities adopted in July 2012, with a view to ensuring that suitably qualified vocational rehabilitation staff are made available to persons with disabilities.

Parts IV and V of the report form. Application of the provisions of the Convention in practice. The Government indicates that no studies or inquiries have been undertaken in relation to the Convention, although it refers to thematic reports on the socio-economic situation of persons with disabilities produced by the National Statistical and Demographic Institute (INSD). The Committee invites the Government to provide with its next report the information available on the application of the Convention, including statistical data on the employment of persons with disabilities, disaggregated, in so far as possible, by age, gender and the type of disability, as well as extracts from reports, studies and inquiries concerning the matters covered by the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2011, published 101st ILC session (2012)

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 2007 direct request, which read as follows:

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Articles 2, 3 and 5 of the Convention. Implementation of a national policy on vocational rehabilitation and employment of persons with disabilities. The Committee notes the information contained in the Government’s reports received in September and November 2007, and the attached documents. In reply to the previous comments, the Government indicates that the unequal results of the action taken, both by the Government and by private institutions, led to the formulation in April 2001 of a policy based on the integration of all the needs and activities of persons with disabilities in the education, health, vocational training and employment sectors, and integration of persons with disabilities in their family environment. The Committee notes that a programme was adopted in April 2001 for the implementation of this national policy for the rehabilitation and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities. It notes with interest that the objectives for 2006 set by the programme include “applying Convention No. 159, developing the activities of training and production centres and workshops for persons with disabilities and promoting integrated action for the integration (training–employment) in rural areas and employment of persons with disabilities”. The Government indicates that, while awaiting the implementation of this policy, the texts of laws and regulations have been adopted and that measures have been taken to promote self-employment for persons with disabilities. In this respect, the Informal Sector Support Fund (FASI) has been established which has made it possible for 228 persons with disabilities to benefit from credit facilities for investment up to a total of 98,590,000 francs. The Government also refers to the establishment of the Multi-Sectoral Committee for the Rehabilitation and Equal of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (COMUREC/Handicap), which is composed of representatives of the Government, organizations of persons with disabilities, technical partners and representatives of religious and customary associations. The Committee notes that the responsibilities of COMUREC/Handicap include ensuring the coordination, follow-up and evaluation of the actions taken for persons with disabilities by the various ministries (section 3 of Joint Order No. 2006/06/001/MASS/MS). The Committee trusts that the national policy of vocational rehabilitation and employment of persons with disabilities will be implemented in the near future and that the Government will be in a position to indicate the progress achieved in this respect in its next report. It also requests the Government to provide information on the measures taken, particularly in relation to vocational guidance and training, as well as employment placement, with a view to promoting the employment opportunities of persons with disabilities on the open labour market. Please also continue to provide information on the manner in which representative organizations of employers and workers, as well as organizations of and for persons with disabilities, are consulted in practice, particularly in the context of COMUREC/Handicap, on the implementation of this national policy.

Article 4. Equality of opportunity and treatment between men and women workers with disabilities and other workers. The Government indicates that no discrimination is allowed in the public administration or in recruitment for jobs in the public service. The Committee notes that the working conditions in vacancies that are put up for competition may often constitute factors limiting the recruitment of persons with disabilities. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the special positive measures taken with a view to guaranteeing effective equality of opportunity and treatment between men and women workers with disabilities and other workers.

Article 7. Evaluation and adaptation of vocational rehabilitation and employment services for persons with disabilities. The Government indicates that in practice the state services do not have specific structures for the promotion of persons with disabilities and that they are not fully adapted to their vocational training needs, but that private action has resulted in the construction of a number of training centres for persons with disabilities. The Government adds that, with the Programme for the implementation of the national policy for rehabilitation and equality of opportunities and the policies that are being prepared, it will be possible to formalize and periodically evaluate the content of the services provided for persons with disabilities. The Committee requests the Government to provide information in its next report on the evaluations undertaken and the adaptations proposed, adopted or envisaged so as to enable persons with disabilities to secure, retain and advance in employment.

Article 8. Rural areas and remote communities. The Government indicates that the whole of the national territory is covered by the implementation of the national policy for persons with disabilities, and that rural areas are therefore covered. It refers in this respect to the various associations of persons with disabilities and private bodies established and carrying out initiatives to provide education and vocational training to persons with disabilities. The Committee requests the Government to continue providing information on the measures adopted to promote the establishment and development of vocational rehabilitation and employment services for persons with disabilities in rural areas and remote communities, with an indication of the rural areas in which these services have been established, as well as particulars on its activities.

Article 9. Availability of qualified staff for persons with disabilities. The Government indicates that one of the difficulties in the training of persons with disabilities is the lack of qualified trainers, but that the implementation of the national programme for rehabilitation and equal of opportunities for persons with disabilities will provide the occasion to remedy this problem. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on any measures implemented, particularly in the context of the national programme of vocational rehabilitation and equal of opportunities for persons with disabilities, with a view to ensuring that suitably qualified vocational rehabilitation staff are made available to the persons concerned.

Parts IV and V of the report form. Application of the provisions of the Convention in practice. The Committee notes that the National Programme of Vocational Rehabilitation and Equal Opportunities of April 2001 indicated that the scope and gravity of the situation of those who suffer from a disability is still not widely recognized due to the inadequacy of qualitative and quantitative studies at the national level. The Government indicates that the prolonged absence of a specific state policy for the promotion of persons with disabilities has not allowed the collection of statistical data, even though persons with disabilities are employed in many fields of occupational activity. The Committee trusts that the Government will be in a position in its next report to provide updated and relevant information on the application of the Convention in practice and that it will provide statistics, extracts from reports, studies and inquiries concerning the matters covered by the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2010, published 100th ILC session (2011)

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 2007 direct request, which read as follows:

1. Articles 2, 3 and 5 of the Convention. Implementation of a national policy on vocational rehabilitation and employment of persons with disabilities. The Committee notes the information contained in the Government’s reports received in September and November 2007, and the attached documents. In reply to the previous comments, the Government indicates that the unequal results of the action taken, both by the Government and by private institutions, led to the formulation in April 2001 of a policy based on the integration of all the needs and activities of persons with disabilities in the education, health, vocational training and employment sectors, and integration of persons with disabilities in their family environment. The Committee notes that a programme was adopted in April 2001 for the implementation of this national policy for the rehabilitation and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities. It notes with interest that the objectives for 2006 set by the programme include “applying Convention No. 159, developing the activities of training and production centres and workshops for persons with disabilities and promoting integrated action for the integration
(training–employment) in rural areas and employment of persons with disabilities”. The Government indicates that, while awaiting the implementation of this policy, the texts of laws and regulations have been adopted and that measures have been taken to promote self-employment for persons with disabilities. In this respect, the Informal Sector Support Fund (FASI) has been established which has made it possible for 228 persons with disabilities to benefit from credit facilities for investment up to a total of 98,590,000 francs. The Government also refers to the establishment of the Multi-Sectoral Committee for the Rehabilitation and Equal of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (COMUREC/Handicap), which is composed of representatives of the Government, organizations of persons with disabilities, technical partners and representatives of religious and customary associations. The Committee notes that the responsibilities of COMUREC/Handicap include ensuring the coordination, follow-up and evaluation of the actions taken for persons with disabilities by the various ministries (section 3 of Joint Order No. 2006/06/001/MASS/MS). The Committee trusts that the national policy of vocational rehabilitation and employment of persons with disabilities will be implemented in the near future and that the Government will be in a position to indicate the progress achieved in this respect in its next report. It also requests the Government to provide information on the measures taken, particularly in relation to vocational guidance and training, as well as employment placement, with a view to promoting the employment opportunities of persons with disabilities on the open labour market. Please also continue to provide information on the manner in which representative organizations of employers and workers, as well as organizations of and for persons with disabilities, are consulted in practice, particularly in the context of COMUREC/Handicap, on the implementation of this national policy.

2. Article 4. Equality of opportunity and treatment between men and women workers with disabilities and other workers. The Government indicates that no discrimination is allowed in the public administration or in recruitment for jobs in the public service. The Committee notes that the working conditions in vacancies that are put up for competition may often constitute factors limiting the recruitment of persons with disabilities. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the special positive measures taken with a view to guaranteeing effective equality of opportunity and treatment between men and women workers with disabilities and other workers.

3. Article 7. Evaluation and adaptation of vocational rehabilitation and employment services for persons with disabilities. The Government indicates that in practice the state services do not have specific structures for the promotion of persons with disabilities and that they are not fully adapted to their vocational training needs, but that private action has resulted in the construction of a number of training centres for persons with disabilities. The Government adds that, with the Programme for the implementation of the national policy for rehabilitation and equality of opportunities and the policies that are being prepared, it will be possible to formalize and periodically evaluate the content of the services provided for persons with disabilities. The Committee requests the Government to provide information in its next report on the evaluations undertaken and the adaptations proposed, adopted or envisaged so as to enable persons with disabilities to secure, retain and advance in employment.

4. Article 8. Rural areas and remote communities. The Government indicates that the whole of the national territory is covered by the implementation of the national policy for persons with disabilities, and that rural areas are therefore covered. It refers in this respect to the various associations of persons with disabilities and private bodies established and carrying out initiatives to provide education and vocational training to persons with disabilities. The Committee requests the Government to continue providing information on the measures adopted to promote the establishment and development of vocational rehabilitation and employment services for persons with disabilities in rural areas and remote communities, with an indication of the rural areas in which these services have been established, as well as particulars on its activities.

5. Article 9. Availability of qualified staff for persons with disabilities. The Government indicates that one of the difficulties in the training of persons with disabilities is the lack of qualified trainers, but that the implementation of the national programme for rehabilitation and equal of opportunities for persons with disabilities will provide the occasion to remedy this problem. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on any measures implemented, particularly in the context of the national programme of vocational rehabilitation and equal of opportunities for persons with disabilities, with a view to ensuring that suitably qualified vocational rehabilitation staff are made available to the persons concerned.

6. Parts IV and V of the report form. Application of the provisions of the Convention in practice. The Committee notes that the National Programme of Vocational Rehabilitation and Equal Opportunities of April 2001 indicated that the scope and gravity of the situation of those who suffer from a disability is still not widely recognized due to the inadequacy of qualitative and quantitative studies at the national level. The Government indicates that the prolonged absence of a specific state policy for the promotion of persons with disabilities has not allowed the collection of statistical data, even though persons with disabilities are employed in many fields of occupational activity. The Committee trusts that the Government will be in a position in its next report to provide updated and relevant information on the application of the Convention in practice and that it will provide statistics, extracts from reports, studies and inquiries concerning the matters covered by the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2007, published 97th ILC session (2008)

1. Articles 2, 3 and 5 of the Convention. Implementation of a national policy on vocational rehabilitation and employment of persons with disabilities. The Committee notes the information contained in the Government’s reports received in September and November 2007, and the attached documents. In reply to the previous comments, the Government indicates that the unequal results of the action taken, both by the Government and by private institutions, led to the formulation in April 2001 of a policy based on the integration of all the needs and activities of persons with disabilities in the education, health, vocational training and employment sectors, and integration of persons with disabilities in their family environment. The Committee notes that a programme was adopted in April 2001 for the implementation of this national policy for the rehabilitation and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities. It notes with interest that the objectives for 2006 set by the programme include “applying Convention No. 159, developing the activities of training and production centres and workshops for persons with disabilities and promoting integrated action for the integration (training–employment) in rural areas and employment of persons with disabilities”. The Government indicates that, while awaiting the implementation of this policy, the texts of laws and regulations have been adopted and that measures have been taken to promote self-employment for persons with disabilities. In this respect, the Informal Sector Support Fund (FASI) has been established which has made it possible for 228 persons with disabilities to benefit from credit facilities for investment up to a total of 98,590,000 francs. The Government also refers to the establishment of the Multi-Sectoral Committee for the Rehabilitation and Equal of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (COMUREC/Handicap), which is composed of representatives of the Government, organizations of persons with disabilities, technical partners and representatives of religious and customary associations. The Committee notes that the responsibilities of COMUREC/Handicap include ensuring the coordination, follow-up and evaluation of the actions taken for persons with disabilities by the various ministries (section 3 of Joint Order No. 2006/06/001/MASS/MS). The Committee trusts that the national policy of vocational rehabilitation and employment of persons with disabilities will be implemented in the near future and that the Government will be in a position to indicate the progress achieved in this respect in its next report. It also requests the Government to provide information on the measures taken, particularly in relation to vocational guidance and training, as well as employment placement, with a view to promoting the employment opportunities of persons with disabilities on the open labour market. Please also continue to provide information on the manner in which representative organizations of employers and workers, as well as organizations of and for persons with disabilities, are consulted in practice, particularly in the context of COMUREC/Handicap, on the implementation of this national policy.

2. Article 4. Equality of opportunity and treatment between men and women workers with disabilities and other workers. The Government indicates that no discrimination is allowed in the public administration or in recruitment for jobs in the public service. The Committee notes that the working conditions in vacancies that are put up for competition may often constitute factors limiting the recruitment of persons with disabilities. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the special positive measures taken with a view to guaranteeing effective equality of opportunity and treatment between men and women workers with disabilities and other workers.

3. Article 7. Evaluation and adaptation of vocational rehabilitation and employment services for persons with disabilities. The Government indicates that in practice the state services do not have specific structures for the promotion of persons with disabilities and that they are not fully adapted to their vocational training needs, but that private action has resulted in the construction of a number of training centres for persons with disabilities. The Government adds that, with the Programme for the implementation of the national policy for rehabilitation and equality of opportunities and the policies that are being prepared, it will be possible to formalize and periodically evaluate the content of the services provided for persons with disabilities. The Committee requests the Government to provide information in its next report on the evaluations undertaken and the adaptations proposed, adopted or envisaged so as to enable persons with disabilities to secure, retain and advance in employment.

4. Article 8. Rural areas and remote communities. The Government indicates that the whole of the national territory is covered by the implementation of the national policy for persons with disabilities, and that rural areas are therefore covered. It refers in this respect to the various associations of persons with disabilities and private bodies established and carrying out initiatives to provide education and vocational training to persons with disabilities. The Committee requests the Government to continue providing information on the measures adopted to promote the establishment and development of vocational rehabilitation and employment services for persons with disabilities in rural areas and remote communities, with an indication of the rural areas in which these services have been established, as well as particulars on its activities.

5. Article 9. Availability of qualified staff for persons with disabilities. The Government indicates that one of the difficulties in the training of persons with disabilities is the lack of qualified trainers, but that the implementation of the national programme for rehabilitation and equal of opportunities for persons with disabilities will provide the occasion to remedy this problem. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on any measures implemented, particularly in the context of the national programme of vocational rehabilitation and equal of opportunities for persons with disabilities, with a view to ensuring that suitably qualified vocational rehabilitation staff are made available to the persons concerned.

6. Parts IV and V of the report form. Application of the provisions of the Convention in practice. The Committee notes that the National Programme of Vocational Rehabilitation and Equal Opportunities of April 2001 indicated that the scope and gravity of the situation of those who suffer from a disability is still not widely recognized due to the inadequacy of qualitative and quantitative studies at the national level. The Government indicates that the prolonged absence of a specific state policy for the promotion of persons with disabilities has not allowed the collection of statistical data, even though persons with disabilities are employed in many fields of occupational activity. The Committee trusts that the Government will be in a position in its next report to provide updated and relevant information on the application of the Convention in practice and that it will provide statistics, extracts from reports, studies and inquiries concerning the matters covered by the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2006, published 96th ILC session (2007)

The Committee notes the Government’s report received in June 2006, which refers to previous reports without providing any information in response to the comments that the Committee has been making since 2001. The Committee trusts that the Government’s next report will contain updated and relevant information on the application of the Convention in practice (Part V of the report form) and detailed information on the following points.

1. Implementation of a national policy on vocational rehabilitation and employment for persons with disabilities. In its 2001 comments, the Committee noted the existence of rehabilitation centres which are run by the State, privately or by associations of person with disabilities. The Committee asks the Government to indicate how the national policy on vocational rehabilitation and employment for persons with disabilities is implemented and what measures have been taken, particularly with regard to vocational guidance and training, and placement, to promote employment opportunities for persons with disabilities in the open labour market (Articles 2 and 3 of the Convention). Please also indicate the manner in which representative employers’ and workers’ organizations, and representative organizations of and for persons with disabilities, are consulted in practice on the implementation of this national policy (Article 5).

2. Evaluation and adaptation of vocational rehabilitation and employment services for persons with disabilities. In its 2001 comments, the Committee noted that services responsible for the matters referred to in Article 7 were regularly assessed so that they could be adapted. The Committee asks the Government to indicate in detail the content of the assessments carried out, together with the adaptations proposed, adopted or envisaged to enable persons with disabilities to secure, retain and advance in employment.

3. Rural areas and remote communities. In its previous comments, the Committee noted that bodies and associations for persons with disabilities had been established in the provinces. The Committee asks the Government to provide information on these associations and, in particular, to indicate the rural areas and remote communities in which they are based and the activities they undertake relating to vocational rehabilitation and employment services for persons with disabilities (Article 8).

[The Government is asked to reply in detail to the present comments in 2007.]

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2005, published 95th ILC session (2006)

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 2004 direct request, which read as follows:

1. The Committee notes the Government’s report which indicates the applicable legislative provisions and states that there are rehabilitation centres which are run by the State, privately or by associations of disabled persons. It asks the Government to indicate in its next report how the national policy is implemented in practice and the measures that have been taken to promote employment opportunities for disabled persons, such as specialized vocational guidance, vocational training and placement (Articles 2 and 3 of the Convention).

2. Article 5. The Committee asks the Government to explain how the consultations required by this provision are held in practice indicating, for example, matters relevant to the Convention dealt with during the period covered by the next report.

3. Article 7. The Committee notes that the services responsible for the measures referred to in Article 7 regularly assess activities and programmes so that they can make the necessary adaptations. The Committee asks the Government to provide information on the application of this Article indicating, for example, for the period covered by the next report, the content of evaluations and the adaptations proposed, adopted or envisaged to enable disabled persons to secure, retain and advance in employment.

4. Article 8. Noting that bodies and associations for handicapped persons have been established in the provinces, the Committee asks the Government to specify the associations, rural areas and remote communities in which they are located and the activities they carry out in the area of vocational rehabilitation and employment.

5. Article 5. Part V of the report form. Please also give a general appreciation of the manner in which the Convention is applied including, for example, statistics, extracts of available reports, studies or surveys on the questions covered by the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2001, published 90th ILC session (2002)

1. The Committee notes the Government’s report which indicates the applicable legislative provisions and states that there are rehabilitation centres which are run by the State, privately or by associations of disabled persons. It asks the Government to indicate in its next report how the national policy is implemented in practice and the measures that have been taken to promote employment opportunities for disabled persons, such as specialized vocational guidance, vocational training and placement (Articles 2 and 3 of the Convention).

2. Article 5. The Committee asks the Government to explain how the consultations required by this provision are held in practice indicating, for example, matters relevant to the Convention dealt with during the period covered by the next report.

3. Article 7. The Committee notes that the services responsible for the measures referred to in Article 7 regularly assess activities and programmes so that they can make the necessary adaptations. The Committee asks the Government to provide information on the application of this Article indicating, for example, for the period covered by the next report, the content of evaluations and the adaptations proposed, adopted or envisaged to enable disabled persons to secure, retain and advance in employment.

4. Article 8. Noting that bodies and associations for handicapped persons have been established in the provinces, the Committee asks the Government to specify the associations, rural areas and remote communities in which they are located and the activities they carry out in the area of vocational rehabilitation and employment.

5. Article 5. Part V of the report form. Please also give a general appreciation of the manner in which the Convention is applied including, for example, statistics, extracts of available reports, studies or surveys on the questions covered by the Convention.

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

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 previous direct request, which reads as follows:

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in reply to its previous comments and, particularly, the indications regarding consultations with the representative organizations of workers and employers (Article 5 of the Convention).

  Article 2.  The Committee notes the indications in the report on the national policy on vocational rehabilitation and the social measures taken for disabled persons under that policy. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would continue to supply information concerning the formulation and implementation of the national policy. Please also indicate the manner in which the policy is reviewed periodically pursuant to this Article of the Convention.

  Article 7.  In its previous comments, the Committee noted from the Government’s first report that disabled persons may register with the National Office for the Promotion of Employment (ONPE) and benefit from employment services without discrimination. The Government indicates in its reply to the Committee’s comments that structures have been set up for adaptation and the promotion of disabled persons. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would describe in greater detail the measures taken with a view to providing and evaluating services for vocational guidance, vocational training, placement, employment and other related services for disabled persons. Please also indicate whether existing services for workers generally are used with the necessary adaptation wherever this is possible and appropriate.

  Article 8.  In its previous comments, the Committee noted the information concerning the activities of the vocational rehabilitation associations and centres which have sections in the provinces. It asked the Government to indicate the measures taken to promote the establishment and development of employment services for disabled persons in rural areas and remote communities, in accordance with this Article. The Committee notes that the Government’s report contains no new information in reply to its comments. It hopes that in its next report the Government will not fail to supply the information requested.

  Part V of the report form.  Please also supply general information on the manner in which the Convention is applied by giving, for example, statistics and extracts from reports, studies or inquiries on the matters covered by the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1999, published 88th ILC session (2000)

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 notes the information supplied by the Government in reply to its previous comments and, particularly, the indications regarding consultations with the representative organizations of workers and employers (Article 5 of the Convention).

Article 2. The Committee notes the indications in the report on the national policy on vocational rehabilitation and the social measures taken for disabled persons under that policy. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would continue to supply information concerning the formulation and implementation of the national policy. Please also indicate the manner in which the policy is reviewed periodically pursuant to this Article of the Convention.

Article 7. In its previous comments, the Committee noted from the Government's first report that disabled persons may register with the National Office for the Promotion of Employment (ONPE) and benefit from employment services without discrimination. The Government indicates in its reply to the Committee's comments that structures have been set up for adaptation and the promotion of disabled persons. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would describe in greater detail the measures taken with a view to providing and evaluating services for vocational guidance, vocational training, placement, employment and other related services for disabled persons. Please also indicate whether existing services for workers generally are used with the necessary adaptation wherever this is possible and appropriate.

Article 8. In its previous comments, the Committee noted the information concerning the activities of the vocational rehabilitation associations and centres which have sections in the provinces. It asked the Government to indicate the measures taken to promote the establishment and development of employment services for disabled persons in rural areas and remote communities, in accordance with this Article. The Committee notes that the Government's report contains no new information in reply to its comments. It hopes that in its next report the Government will not fail to supply the information requested.

Part V of the report form. Please also supply general information on the manner in which the Convention is applied by giving, for example, statistics and extracts from reports, studies or inquiries on the matters covered by the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 83rd ILC session (1996)

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in reply to its previous comments and, particularly, the indications regarding consultations with the representative organizations of workers and employers (Article 5 of the Convention).

Article 2. The Committee notes the indications in the report on the national policy on vocational rehabilitation and the social measures taken for disabled persons under that policy. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would continue to supply information concerning the formulation and implementation of the national policy. Please also indicate the manner in which the policy is reviewed periodically pursuant to this Article of the Convention.

Article 7. In its previous comments, the Committee noted from the Government's first report that disabled persons may register with the National Office for the Promotion of Employment (ONPE) and benefit from employment services without discrimination. The Government indicates in its reply to the Committee's comments that structures have been set up for adaptation and the promotion of disabled persons. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would describe in greater detail the measures taken with a view to providing and evaluating services for vocational guidance, vocational training, placement, employment and other related services for disabled persons. Please also indicate whether existing services for workers generally are used with the necessary adaptation wherever this is possible and appropriate.

Article 8. In its previous comments, the Committee noted the information concerning the activities of the vocational rehabilitation associations and centres which have sections in the provinces. It asked the Government to indicate the measures taken to promote the establishment and development of employment services for disabled persons in rural areas and remote communities, in accordance with this Article. The Committee notes that the Government's report contains no new information in reply to its comments. It hopes that in its next report the Government will not fail to supply the information requested.

Part V of the report form. Please also supply general information on the manner in which the Convention is applied by giving, for example, statistics and extracts from reports, studies or inquiries on the matters covered by the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1994, published 81st ILC session (1994)

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 notes the information supplied by the Government in its first report on the application of the Convention. It requests the Government to supply further information in its next report on the following points:

Article 2 of the Convention. The Committee notes the very brief information concerning the physical rehabilitation structures and re-education centres. It would be grateful if the Government would describe in general terms the national policy on the vocational rehabilitation and employment of disabled persons. Please also indicate the manner in which the national policy is implemented and periodically reviewed, as provided by this Article of the Convention.

Article 5. The Government refers to consultation with associations which group disabled persons on the measures taken under the policy for the vocational rehabilitation and employment of disabled persons. The Committee emphasizes that this provision of the Convention provides, in the first place, for consultation of representative organizations of employers and workers. Please describe in detail the manner in which these organizations and the above-mentioned associations are consulted on the implementation of the above policy.

Article 7. The Committee notes that section 4 of Zatu No. 86-005/CNR/PRES provides that disabled children shall have priority for registration in the educational and vocational establishments which are nearest to their homes. It also notes, from the Government's report, that disabled persons can register with the National Office for the Promotion of Employment (ONPE) and benefit from employment services without discrimination. Please describe the measures which have been taken with a view to providing and evaluating vocational guidance, vocational training, placement, employment and other related services for disabled persons. Please state whether existing services for workers generally are used with any necessary adaptations.

Article 8. The Committee notes the information concerning the activities of the vocational rehabilitation associations and centres, which have sections in the provinces. Please also indicate the measures which have been taken to promote the establishment and development of employment services for disabled persons in rural areas and remote communities, in accordance with this Article.

Article 9. The Government states that the State makes skilled personnel available to the vocational rehabilitation associations and centres. Please indicate the measures which have been taken to ensure the training and availability of other suitably qualified staff responsible for the vocational guidance, vocational training, placement and employment of disabled persons.

Please also supply general information on the manner in which the Convention is applied, including for example statistics, extracts from reports, studies and inquiries, concerning the matters covered by the Convention, in accordance with point V of the report form.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1993, published 80th ILC session (1993)

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in its first report on the application of the Convention. It requests the Government to supply further information in its next report on the following points:

Article 2 of the Convention. The Committee notes the very brief information concerning the physical rehabilitation structures and re-education centres. It would be grateful if the Government would describe in general terms the national policy on the vocational rehabilitation and employment of disabled persons. Please also indicate the manner in which the national policy is implemented and periodically reviewed, as provided by this Article of the Convention.

Article 5. The Government refers to consultation with associations which group disabled persons on the measures taken under the policy for the vocational rehabilitation and employment of disabled persons. The Committee emphasizes that this provision of the Convention provides, in the first place, for consultation of representative organizations of employers and workers. Please describe in detail the manner in which these organizations and the above-mentioned associations are consulted on the implementation of the above policy.

Article 7. The Committee notes that section 4 of Zatu No. 86-005/CNR/PRES provides that disabled children shall have priority for registration in the educational and vocational establishments which are nearest to their homes. It also notes, from the Government's report, that disabled persons can register with the National Office for the Promotion of Employment (ONPE) and benefit from employment services without discrimination. Please describe the measures which have been taken with a view to providing and evaluating vocational guidance, vocational training, placement, employment and other related services for disabled persons. Please state whether existing services for workers generally are used with any necessary adaptations.

Article 8. The Committee notes the information concerning the activities of the vocational rehabilitation associations and centres, which have sections in the provinces. Please also indicate the measures which have been taken to promote the establishment and development of employment services for disabled persons in rural areas and remote communities, in accordance with this Article.

Article 9. The Government states that the State makes skilled personnel available to the vocational rehabilitation associations and centres. Please indicate the measures which have been taken to ensure the training and availability of other suitably qualified staff responsible for the vocational guidance, vocational training, placement and employment of disabled persons.

Please also supply general information on the manner in which the Convention is applied, including for example statistics, extracts from reports, studies and inquiries, concerning the matters covered by the Convention, in accordance with point V of the report form.