Paid Educational Leave Convention, 1974 (No. 140) - Guinea (Ratification: 1976)

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2022, published 111st ILC session (2023)

Articles 2 and 6 of the Convention. Policy for the promotion of paid educational leave. Participation of the social partners. Application in practice. For over 30 years, the Committee has been requesting the Government to provide detailed information demonstrating that it has formulated and applied a policy promoting the granting of paid educational leave for the various training and education purposes set out in the Convention. Moreover, for more than 15 years, it has been requesting the Government to describe the manner in which the public authorities, employers’ and workers’ organizations and institutions providing education and training are associated with the formulation and application of the policy to promote paid educational leave. The Government indicates that, on 15 October 2019, within the framework of the Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP), 2016-2019, the National Employment Policy (PNE) was validated, with the support of the employers’ and workers’ organizations. The PNE includes a programme on workforce development, basic education and vocational training. The Government indicates that the PNE is still in the process of finalization and that it will keep the Committee informed of any new development in this regard. The Committee observes, however, that the Government provides no information on the formulation and application of a policy promoting the granting of paid educational leave. The Committee recalls that the Convention requires the Government to formulate and apply a policy designed to promote, by methods appropriate to national conditions and by stages as necessary, the granting of paid educational leave for the purpose of training at any level; general, social and civic education; trade union education (Article 2), in concertation with the social partners (Article 6).

Furthermore, the Committee notes that the Government refers once more to section 222.9 of the Labour Code, which provides that periods of educational leave shall be assimilated to time actually worked. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that a revision of the Labour Code is under way, conducted in collaboration with the organizations of the employers and workers, and that ILO technical assistance has been requested in this regard. The Committee notes with interest the adoption of Act L/2019/0027/AN of 7 June 2019, adopting and promulgating the Act issuing the general conditions of employment of State employees. With regard to public servants, the said Act provides that State employees shall have the right to educational leave which covers periods of absence from work for the purpose of training or upskilling. Public servants on educational leave are regarded as having active status. The time passed thereon is taken into account for grade advancement and counted in the years of service required to qualify for promotion to a higher grade or to sit a professional examination. All public servants shall have the right to improve and complete their occupational skills and competencies, either through training or through upskilling (sections 27, 146, 147 and 182 and following). The Committee also notes that the financing of vocational training is provided by the State and the public employer. Paid educational leave for various educational and training purposes is often allocated to workers who have received grants. Finally, the Committee observes that the Government does not provide information on the application of the Convention in practice. In this regard, the Government indicates that the National Observatory of Labour and Employment (ONTE) was put in place in 2022, with a view to answering to the need for consolidated, harmonized and reliable information at national level, in the areas of work, employment and training. The Committee once more expresses the hope that the Government will provide detailed information on progress achieved in the formulation and application of a policy designed to promote the granting of paid educational leave for the various purposes prescribed by the Convention. In particular, the Committee again requests the Government to indicate the manner in which the public authorities, employers’ and workers’ organizations and institutions providing education and training are associated with the formulation of the policy to promote paid educational leave for the purposes set out in Articles 2 and 3 of the Convention. The Committee also requests the Government to communicate all reports, studies, surveys or statistical data allowing an appreciation of the level of application of the Convention in practice.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2021, published 110th ILC session (2022)

The Committee notes with deep concern that the Government’s report has not been received. It expects that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments. The Committee informs the Government that, if it has not supplied replies to the points raised by 1 September 2022, then it may proceed with the examination of the application of the Convention on the basis of the information at its disposal at its next session.

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Articles 2 and 6 of Convention. Policy for the promotion of paid educational leave. Participation of the social partners. Application in practice. In reply to the Committee’s previous comments, which related to the existence of a policy to promote the granting of educational leave, the Government indicates that the country does not have a policy on this subject. However, the Government refers in its report to the legal provisions deeming a period of educational leave to be time actually worked (section 222.9 of Act No. L/2014/072/CNT of 10 January 2014 issuing the Labour Code and section 44 of Act No. L/2001/028/AN of 31 December 2001 issuing the general conditions of employment of public officials). The Government indicates that, as set out in the Labour Code, paid educational leave is granted following the allocation of a training grant at all levels of general, social, civic and trade union education. In this regard, the Committee notes that, in the case of workers’ educational leave, the contract of employment is suspended. Moreover, in the case of public officials, the Committee notes that the entitlement of public officials to remuneration and promotion may be suspended due to engagement in studies and research of general interest, and that the duration of the suspension cannot be less than one year or more than two years. The Committee trusts that the Government will provide detailed information demonstrating that it has formulated and is applying a policy designed to promote the granting of paid educational leave for the various training and education purposes set out in the Convention. It requests the Government to describe the manner in which the public authorities, employers’ and workers’ organizations and institutions providing education and training are associated with the formulation and application of the policy to promote paid educational leave. Finally, the Committee invites the Government to provide any reports, studies, inquiries and statistics indicating the level to which the Convention is applied in practice.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2020, published 109th ILC session (2021)

The Committee notes with concern 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 2 and 6 of Convention. Policy for the promotion of paid educational leave. Participation of the social partners. Application in practice. In reply to the Committee’s previous comments, which related to the existence of a policy to promote the granting of educational leave, the Government indicates that the country does not have a policy on this subject. However, the Government refers in its report to the legal provisions deeming a period of educational leave to be time actually worked (section 222.9 of Act No. L/2014/072/CNT of 10 January 2014 issuing the Labour Code and section 44 of Act No. L/2001/028/AN of 31 December 2001 issuing the general conditions of employment of public officials). The Government indicates that, as set out in the Labour Code, paid educational leave is granted following the allocation of a training grant at all levels of general, social, civic and trade union education. In this regard, the Committee notes that, in the case of workers’ educational leave, the contract of employment is suspended. Moreover, in the case of public officials, the Committee notes that the entitlement of public officials to remuneration and promotion may be suspended due to engagement in studies and research of general interest, and that the duration of the suspension cannot be less than one year or more than two years. The Committee trusts that the Government will provide detailed information demonstrating that it has formulated and is applying a policy designed to promote the granting of paid educational leave for the various training and education purposes set out in the Convention. It requests the Government to describe the manner in which the public authorities, employers’ and workers’ organizations and institutions providing education and training are associated with the formulation and application of the policy to promote paid educational leave. Finally, the Committee invites the Government to provide any reports, studies, inquiries and statistics indicating the level to which the Convention is applied in practice.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2019, published 109th ILC session (2021)

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

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Articles 2 and 6 of Convention. Policy for the promotion of paid educational leave. Participation of the social partners. Application in practice. In reply to the Committee’s previous comments, which related to the existence of a policy to promote the granting of educational leave, the Government indicates that the country does not have a policy on this subject. However, the Government refers in its report to the legal provisions deeming a period of educational leave to be time actually worked (section 222.9 of Act No. L/2014/072/CNT of 10 January 2014 issuing the Labour Code and section 44 of Act No. L/2001/028/AN of 31 December 2001 issuing the general conditions of employment of public officials). The Government indicates that, as set out in the Labour Code, paid educational leave is granted following the allocation of a training grant at all levels of general, social, civic and trade union education. In this regard, the Committee notes that, in the case of workers’ educational leave, the contract of employment is suspended. Moreover, in the case of public officials, the Committee notes that the entitlement of public officials to remuneration and promotion may be suspended due to engagement in studies and research of general interest, and that the duration of the suspension cannot be less than one year or more than two years. The Committee trusts that the Government will provide detailed information demonstrating that it has formulated and is applying a policy designed to promote the granting of paid educational leave for the various training and education purposes set out in the Convention. It requests the Government to describe the manner in which the public authorities, employers’ and workers’ organizations and institutions providing education and training are associated with the formulation and application of the policy to promote paid educational leave. Finally, the Committee invites the Government to provide any reports, studies, inquiries and statistics indicating the level to which the Convention is applied in practice.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2018, published 108th ILC session (2019)

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 initially made in 2015.

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Articles 2 and 6 of Convention. Policy for the promotion of paid educational leave. Participation of the social partners. Application in practice. In reply to the Committee’s previous comments, which related to the existence of a policy to promote the granting of educational leave, the Government indicates that the country does not have a policy on this subject. However, the Government refers in its report to the legal provisions deeming a period of educational leave to be time actually worked (section 222.9 of Act No. L/2014/072/CNT of 10 January 2014 issuing the Labour Code and section 44 of Act No. L/2001/028/AN of 31 December 2001 issuing the general conditions of employment of public officials). The Government indicates that, as set out in the Labour Code, paid educational leave is granted following the allocation of a training grant at all levels of general, social, civic and trade union education. In this regard, the Committee notes that, in the case of workers’ educational leave, the contract of employment is suspended. Moreover, in the case of public officials, the Committee notes that the entitlement of public officials to remuneration and promotion may be suspended due to engagement in studies and research of general interest, and that the duration of the suspension cannot be less than one year or more than two years. The Committee trusts that the Government will provide detailed information demonstrating that it has formulated and is applying a policy designed to promote the granting of paid educational leave for the various training and education purposes set out in the Convention. It requests the Government to describe the manner in which the public authorities, employers’ and workers’ organizations and institutions providing education and training are associated with the formulation and application of the policy to promote paid educational leave. Finally, the Committee invites the Government to provide any reports, studies, inquiries and statistics indicating the level to which the Convention is applied in practice.

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

Articles 2 and 6 of Convention. Policy for the promotion of paid educational leave. Participation of the social partners. Application in practice. In reply to the Committee’s previous comments, which related to the existence of a policy to promote the granting of educational leave, the Government indicates that the country does not have a policy on this subject. However, the Government refers in its report to the legal provisions deeming a period of educational leave to be time actually worked (section 222.9 of Act No. L/2014/072/CNT of 10 January 2014 issuing the Labour Code and section 44 of Act No. L/2001/028/AN of 31 December 2001 issuing the general conditions of employment of public officials). The Government indicates that, as set out in the Labour Code, paid educational leave is granted following the allocation of a training grant at all levels of general, social, civic and trade union education. In this regard, the Committee notes that, in the case of workers’ educational leave, the contract of employment is suspended. Moreover, in the case of public officials, the Committee notes that the entitlement of public officials to remuneration and promotion may be suspended due to engagement in studies and research of general interest, and that the duration of the suspension cannot be less than one year or more than two years. The Committee trusts that the Government will provide detailed information demonstrating that it has formulated and is applying a policy designed to promote the granting of paid educational leave for the various training and education purposes set out in the Convention. It requests the Government to describe the manner in which the public authorities, employers’ and workers’ organizations and institutions providing education and training are associated with the formulation and application of the policy to promote paid educational leave. Finally, the Committee invites the Government to provide any reports, studies, inquiries and statistics indicating the level to which the Convention is applied in practice.

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

The Committee takes note of the adoption of the new Labour Code (Act No. L/2014/072/CNT of 10 January 2014). The Committee requests the Government to provide all implementing texts of the Code in view of a complete review of the new legislation.

The Committee further notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous comments.

Policy for the promotion of paid educational leave and its application in practice. The Committee asks the Government to provide detailed information to demonstrate that it has formulated and that it applies, in accordance with Article 2 of the Convention, a policy designed to promote the granting of paid educational leave for the various purposes of training and education specified. The Committee also asks the Government to describe the manner in which public authorities, employers’ and workers’ organizations, and institutions providing education and training are associated with the formulation of the policy for the promotion of paid educational leave (Article 6). Lastly, the Committee invites the Government to communicate all reports, studies, inquiries and statistics which will allow it to assess the extent of the application of the Convention in practice (Part V of the report form).

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

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2013, published 103rd ILC session (2014)

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 2006 direct request, which read as follows:

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Policy for the promotion of paid educational leave and its application in practice. The Committee asks the Government to provide detailed information to demonstrate that it has formulated and that it applies, in accordance with Article 2 of the Convention, a policy designed to promote the granting of paid educational leave for the various purposes of training and education specified. The Committee also asks the Government to describe the manner in which public authorities, employers’ and workers’ organizations, and institutions providing education and training are associated with the formulation of the policy for the promotion of paid educational leave (Article 6). Lastly, the Committee invites the Government to communicate all reports, studies, inquiries and statistics which will allow it to assess the extent of the application of the Convention in practice (Part V of the report form).

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

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

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 2006 direct request, which read as follows:

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Policy for the promotion of paid educational leave and its application in practice. The Committee asks the Government to provide detailed information to demonstrate that it has formulated and that it applies, in accordance with Article 2 of the Convention, a policy designed to promote the granting of paid educational leave for the various purposes of training and education specified. The Committee also asks the Government to describe the manner in which public authorities, employers’ and workers’ organizations, and institutions providing education and training are associated with the formulation of the policy for the promotion of paid educational leave (Article 6). Lastly, the Committee invites the Government to communicate all reports, studies, inquiries and statistics which will allow it to assess the extent of the application of the Convention in practice (Part V of the report form).

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

Observation (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 following matter raised in its 2006 direct request, which read as follows:

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Policy for the promotion of paid educational leave and its application in practice. The Committee asks the Government to provide detailed information to demonstrate that it has formulated and that it applies, in accordance with Article 2 of the Convention, a policy designed to promote the granting of paid educational leave for the various purposes of training and education specified. The Committee also asks the Government to describe the manner in which public authorities, employers’ and workers’ organizations, and institutions providing education and training are associated with the formulation of the policy for the promotion of paid educational leave (Article 6). Lastly, the Committee invites the Government to communicate all reports, studies, inquiries and statistics which will allow it to assess the extent of the application of the Convention in practice (Part V of the report form).

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

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

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 following matters raised in its 2006 direct request, which read as follows:

Policy for the promotion of paid educational leave and its application in practice. The Committee asks the Government to provide detailed information to demonstrate that it has formulated and that it applies, in accordance with Article 2 of the Convention, a policy designed to promote the granting of paid educational leave for the various purposes of training and education specified. The Committee also asks the Government to describe the manner in which public authorities, employers’ and workers’ organizations, and institutions providing education and training are associated with the formulation of the policy for the promotion of paid educational leave (Article 6). Lastly, the Committee invites the Government to communicate all reports, studies, inquiries and statistics which will allow it to assess the extent of the application of the Convention in practice (Part V of the report form).

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2009, published 99th ILC session (2010)

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 read as follows:

1. Policy for the promotion of paid educational leave and its application in practice. The Committee notes the communication, in response to its previous comments, of Ordinance No. 91/026 of 11 March 1991 on continual vocational training and apprenticeship, which amends and supplements certain provisions of the Labour Code and guarantees, for employees who are selected by the management of an enterprise to undertake a training or further training course, that the period of training will be considered to be a period of work. With regard to provisions applicable to public servants, the Committee notes that the Government refers to Decree No. D/2003/PRG/SGG, which establishes the procedures for the implementation of the general conditions of service of public servants in respect of administrative posts, and to Act No. L/2001/028/An, which adopts and promulgates the law issuing the general conditions of service of public servants. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would communicate copies of these texts.

2. Furthermore, since the brief indications contained in the Government’s report do not allow the Committee to ascertain the effect given to the provisions of the Convention, the Committee trusts that the Government will provide, in its next report, detailed information to demonstrate that it has formulated and that it applies, in accordance with Article 2 of the Convention, a policy designed to promote the granting of paid educational leave for the various purposes of training and education specified. The Committee also asks the Government to describe the manner in which public authorities, employers’ and workers’ organizations, and institutions providing education and training are associated with the formulation of the policy for the promotion of paid educational leave (Article 6). Lastly, the Committee invites the Government to communicate all reports, studies, inquiries and statistics which will allow it to assess the extent of the application of the Convention in practice (Part V of the report form).

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2008, published 98th ILC session (2009)

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:

1. Policy for the promotion of paid educational leave and its application in practice. The Committee notes the communication, in response to its previous comments, of Ordinance No. 91/026 of 11 March 1991 on continual vocational training and apprenticeship, which amends and supplements certain provisions of the Labour Code and guarantees, for employees who are selected by the management of an enterprise to undertake a training or further training course, that the period of training will be considered to be a period of work. With regard to provisions applicable to public servants, the Committee notes that the Government refers to Decree No. D/2003/PRG/SGG, which establishes the procedures for the implementation of the general conditions of service of public servants in respect of administrative posts, and to Act No. L/2001/028/An, which adopts and promulgates the law issuing the general conditions of service of public servants. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would communicate copies of these texts.

2. Furthermore, since the brief indications contained in the Government’s report do not allow the Committee to ascertain the effect given to the provisions of the Convention, the Committee trusts that the Government will provide, in its next report, detailed information to demonstrate that it has formulated and that it applies, in accordance with Article 2 of the Convention, a policy designed to promote the granting of paid educational leave for the various purposes of training and education specified. The Committee also asks the Government to describe the manner in which public authorities, employers’ and workers’ organizations, and institutions providing education and training are associated with the formulation of the policy for the promotion of paid educational leave (Article 6). Lastly, the Committee invites the Government to communicate all reports, studies, inquiries and statistics which will allow it to assess the extent of the application of the Convention in practice (Part V of the report form).

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

The Committee notes the Government’s brief report for the period ending June 2006.

Policy for the promotion of paid educational leave and its application in practice. The Committee notes the communication, in response to its previous comments, of Ordinance No. 91/026 of 11 March 1991 on continual vocational training and apprenticeship, which amends and supplements certain provisions of the Labour Code and guarantees, for employees who are selected by the management of an enterprise to undertake a training or further training course, that the period of training will be considered to be a period of work. With regard to provisions applicable to public servants, the Committee notes that the Government refers to Decree No. D/2003/PRG/SGG, which establishes the procedures for the implementation of the general conditions of service of public servants in respect of administrative posts, and to Act No. L/2001/028/An, which adopts and promulgates the law issuing the general conditions of service of public servants. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would communicate copies of these texts.

Furthermore, since the brief indications contained in the Government’s report do not allow the Committee to ascertain the effect given to the provisions of the Convention, the Committee trusts that the Government will provide, in its next report, detailed information to demonstrate that it has formulated and that it applies, in accordance with Article 2 of the Convention, a policy designed to promote the granting of paid educational leave for the various purposes of training and education specified. The Committee also asks the Government to describe the manner in which public authorities, employers’ and workers’ organizations, and institutions providing education and training are associated with the formulation of the policy for the promotion of paid educational leave (Article 6). Lastly, the Committee invites the Government to communicate all reports, studies, inquiries and statistics which will allow it to assess the extent of the application of the Convention in practice (Part V of the report form).

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

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received for the fifth year in succession. It is therefore bound to reiterate its 1998 observation which requested the Government to provide the text of Ordinance No. 91/026 of 11 March 1991 and to specify the provisions taken to ensure the granting of paid educational leave to public servants. It asks the Government to provide full information in its next report in response to each of the questions of the report form.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2004, published 93rd ILC session (2005)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore reiterate its 1998 observation which requested the Government to provide the text of Ordinance No. 91/026 of 11 March 1991 and to specify the provisions taken to ensure the granting of paid educational leave to public servants. It asks the Government to provide full information in its next report in response to each of the questions of the report form.

[The Government is asked to reply in detail to the present comments in 2005.]

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2003, published 92nd ILC session (2004)

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 1998 direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee requests the Government to provide the text of Ordinance No. 91/026 of 11 March 1991 and to specify the provisions taken to ensure the granting of paid educational leave to public servants.

The Committee refers to the comments that it has been making for several years and is compelled to note that the information provided does not enable it to fully evaluate the effect given to the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide full information in its next report in response to each of the questions of the report form. The Committee hopes that the information provided will indicate that real progress has been made in 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.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2002, published 91st ILC session (2003)

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 1998 direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee requests the Government to provide the text of Ordinance No. 91/026 of 11 March 1991 and to specify the provisions taken to ensure the granting of paid educational leave to public servants.

The Committee refers to the comments that it has been making for several years and is compelled to note that the information provided does not enable it to fully evaluate the effect given to the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide full information in its next report in response to each of the questions of the report form. The Committee hopes that the information provided will indicate that real progress has been made in the application of the Convention.

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

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

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 read as follows:

        The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in response to its previous request. It requests the Government to provide the text of Ordinance No. 91/026 of 11 March 1991 and to specify the provisions taken to ensure the granting of paid educational leave to public servants.

        The Committee refers to the comments that it has been making for several years and is compelled to note that the information provided does not enable it to fully evaluate the effect given to the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide full information in its next report in response to each of the questions of the report form. The Committee hopes that the information provided will indicate that real progress has been made in the application of the Convention.

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

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 reads as follows:

The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in response to its previous request. It requests the Government to provide the text of Ordinance No. 91/026 of 11 March 1991 and to specify the provisions taken to ensure the granting of paid educational leave to public servants.

The Committee refers to the comments that it has been making for several years and is compelled to note that the information provided does not enable it to fully evaluate the effect given to the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide full information in its next report in response to each of the questions of the report form. The Committee hopes that the information provided will indicate that real progress has been made in the application of the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1998, published 87th ILC session (1999)

The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in response to its previous request. It requests the Government to provide the text of Ordinance No. 91/026 of 11 March 1991 and to specify the provisions taken to ensure the granting of paid educational leave to public servants.

The Committee refers to the comments that it has been making for several years and is compelled to note that the information provided does not enable it to fully evaluate the effect given to the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide full information in its next report in response to each of the questions of the report form. The Committee hopes that the information provided will indicate that real progress has been made in the application of the Convention.

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

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in reply to its request. It notes in particular the provisions of Ordinance No. 91/026 of 11 March 1991 which guarantees for employees who are selected by the management of the enterprise to undertake a training or further training course, that the period of training will be considered to be a period of work, and it would be grateful if the Government would supply the text of this Ordinance. With regard to the provisions which are applicable to public servants, the Committee notes that the Government refers to the general conditions of service of the public service without specifying whether provisions have been adopted under these general conditions of service in order to organize paid educational leave.

The Committee notes the information concerning the financial assistance provided by the National Vocational Training Fund (FNQP). Please state how the FNQP contributes to financing arrangements for paid educational leave, in accordance with Article 7 of the Convention, and specify the sums allocated for this purpose.

With reference to the comments that it has been making for several years, the Committee trusts that the Government will supply in its next report detailed information demonstrating that it has formulated and is applying, in accordance with Article 2, a policy designed to promote the granting of paid educational leave, in association with employers' and workers' organizations and institutions or bodies providing education and training, in accordance with Article 6.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1992, published 79th ILC session (1992)

Further to its previous commments, the Committee notes the Government's reply that specific texts regulating vocational training and development will soon resolve the problems in application of the Convention. Apart from the provisions contained in the Labour Code respecting the vocational training of employees but not covering public officials, no measures have yet been adopted to give effect to the Convention.

The Committee hopes the Government will soon be in a position to show that it has formulated and is applying a policy designed to promote, by methods appropriate to national conditions, the granting of paid educational leave as outlined in the Convention. In the meanwhile, the Committee once again asks the Government to indicate the procedures through which the public authorities, employers' and workers' organisations and institutions providing education and training are associated in the formulation of the policy for the promotion of paid educational leave for the purpose set out in Articles 2 and 3 of the Convention. It hopes the next report will supply details.

[The Government is asked to report in detail for the period ending 30 June 1992.]

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1991, published 78th ILC session (1991)

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:

In reply to the Committee's previous comments, the Government states that, apart from the provisions contained in the Labour Code respecting the vocational training of employees, no measures have been adopted to give effect to the Convention.

The Committee recalls that in its previous report, the Government stated that the implementation of a policy designed to promote the granting of paid educational leave was being prepared. It therefore once again expresses the hope that the Government will be able to supply detailed information in its next report on the progress achieved in this connection. In particular, the Committee requests the Government to indicate the procedures through which the public authorities, employers' and workers' organisations and institutions providing education and training are associated in the formulation of the policy for the promotion of paid educational leave for the purposes set out in Articles 2 and 3 of the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1989, published 76th ILC session (1989)

In reply to the Committee's previous comments, the Government states that, apart from the provisions contained in the Labour Code respecting the vocational training of employees, no other measures have been adopted to give effect to the Convention.

The Committee recalls that in its previous report, the Government stated that the implementation of a policy designed to promote the granting of paid educational leave was being prepared. It therefore once again expresses the hope that the Government will be able to supply detailed information in its next report on the progress achieved in this connection. In particular, the Committee requests the Government to indicate the procedures through which the public authorities, employers' and workers' organisations and institutions providing education and training are associated in the formulation of the policy for the promotion of paid educational leave for the purposes set out in Articles 2 and 3 of the Convention.