Labour Administration Convention, 1978 (No. 150) - Central African Republic (Ratification: 2006)

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2023, published 112nd ILC session (2024)

Previous comment on Convention No. 81 and Convention No. 150

In order to provide a comprehensive view of the issues relating to the application of the ratified Conventions on labour inspection and labour administration, the Committee considers it appropriate to examine Conventions Nos 81 (labour inspection) and 150 (labour administration) together.

Labour Inspection Convention, 1947 (No. 81)

Legislation.Noting that a draft revised Labour Code has already been drawn up and that it contains, in Chapter IX, new provisions concerning labour administration and inspection, the Committee requests the Government to provide information on any measures taken with a view to adopting the above draft and to transmit a copy of the new Labour Code, once it has been adopted.

Article 5(a) of Convention No. 81. Effective cooperation between the inspection services and judicial bodies. Further to its previous comment, the Committee notes that, according to section 380 of the draft revised Labour Code, labour inspection officers are responsible, concurrently with judiciary police officials, for reporting infringements to the regulatory provisions on working conditions and protection of workers in the performance of their occupation. The Committee once again requests the Government to provide: (a) information on any progress achieved in formalizing cooperation between the inspection services and the judicial bodies; and (b) statistics pertaining to the action taken on the reports submitted by the labour inspectorate to judicial bodies.

Article 6. Status and conditions of service of inspection staff. In response to the Committee’s previous comment, the Government indicates that it has renewed its commitment to continue its efforts to ensure the independence and impartiality of labour inspectors. In addition, the Committee notes that section 389(2) of the draft revised Labour Code envisages awarding inspectors monthly compensation, aimed at ensuring their independence and integrity and that, under section 400(3), labour inspectors and controllers should be governed by specific regulations issued by the Council of Ministers. In this regard, the Government states that specific regulations for labour inspectors were being drafted, but that the main difficulty lay in the various crises that had impacted the macro-economic situation of the country. While taking note of this situation, the Committee requests the Government to provide information on any measures taken with a view to the adoption of specific regulations for labour inspectors that ensure their job security and independence.

Article 7. Training of labour inspectors. In response to the Committee’s previous comment, the Government indicates that significant progress has been made towards strengthening the technical capacities of labour inspectors, with requests made to the Office, the International Training Centre of the ILO and the African Regional Labour Administration Centre (CRADAT). The Committee requests the Government to provide specific information on the training imparted to labour inspectors, including the duration and topics of such training, as well as the number of inspectors concerned.

Article 9. Association with experts and technicians. Further to its previous comment, the Committee notes that the provisions of section 401 of the draft revised Labour Code reproduce those of section 325 of the Labour Code, under the terms of which a decree must establish the conditions and the ways in which labour inspectors may seek support from experts. The Committee therefore once again requests the Government to provide information on any measures taken or envisaged with a view to the adoption of the above-mentioned decree and to provide a copy of it, if adopted.

Articles 13 and 17. Powers of injunction of inspectors and prompt legal proceedings or warnings. Further to its previous comment, the Committee notes that the provisions of section 366 of the draft revised Labour Code reproduce those of section 300 of the Labour Code, under the terms of which the Minister of Labour, together with the Minister of Public Health, shall adopt regulations concerning occupational safety and health and specify the conditions in which the labour inspector or occupational health specialist must issue notices to comply. The Committee therefore once again requests the Government to provide information on these regulations and to provide a copy of them, if adopted.

Article 19. Submission of reports of labour inspectors or local inspection offices to the central inspection authority. The Committee notes that in response to its previous comment, the Government indicates that under Decree No. 18.160 of 18 June 2018 on the organization and functioning of the Ministry of Labour, Employment, Vocational Training and Social Protection and determining the functions of the Ministry, the regional labour directorates fall under the central authority, which is responsible for examining the periodic reports that are established. The Committee once again requests the Government to provide information on the subjects covered by the periodic reports established by the local inspection offices and their frequency. The Committee also requests the Government to provide a copy of above-mentioned Decree No. 18.160.

Articles 20 and 21. Annual reports on the work of the inspection services. The Committee notes that, in response to its previous request, the Government indicates that under above-mentioned Decree No. 18.160, the central authority also examines the annual reports. The Committee notes, however, that none of these reports have been published or transmitted to the Office. The Committee once again requests the Government to step up its efforts to ensure that annual reports on labour inspection are published and regularly transmitted to the ILO within the periods established in the above-mentioned Articles and that they contain all the information required by Article 21 of the Convention.

Labour Administration Convention, 1978 (No. 150)

Article 3 of Convention No. 150. Activities in the field of national labour policy that may be regulated by having recourse to direct negotiations between the social partners. In response to the Committee’s previous comment, the Government indicates, in its report, that the trade unions may conclude collective agreements under the conditions set out by chapter 6 of Title III of the Labour Code. The Government adds that under sections 210 and 211 of the Labour Code, trade union organization and employer representatives concluded a certain number of collective agreements in enterprises of the banking sector, as well as in the area of insurance, and air or river transport. The Committee notes this information, which responds to its previous request.

Article 4. Structure and operation of the labour administration system. Further to its previous comment, the Committee notes the Government’s information that the labour administration system is governed by the provisions of Decree No. 18.160 of 21 June 2018 on the organization and functioning of the Ministry of Labour, Employment, Vocational Training and Social Protection and determining the functions of the Ministry. This Ministry is composed of the Cabinet, the General Directorate of Labour, the General Directorate of Employment and Vocational Training, and the General Directorate of Social Protection. In addition, two bodies are under the aegis of the said Ministry: the National Social Security Fund and the Central African Agency for Vocational Training and Employment (ACFPE), which actively participate in the implementation of public policy regarding labour, employment, vocational training and social protection. The Government indicates that there are seven decentralized regional labour departments and that in 2017, the Ministry, with the assistance of the Office, adopted a national strategy for development and modernization of labour administration, accompanied by a five-year action plan. At the end of 2022, the Ministry undertook to evaluate this strategy with a view to adapting it to the current context. The Committee requests the Government to provide more information on the functioning of the labour administration bodies at the regional and local levels, as well as on the measures taken to ensure that the tasks and responsibilities entrusted to these bodies are appropriately coordinated. It also requests the Government to provide the result of the evaluation of the implementation of the national strategy for development and modernization of labour administration and to indicate whether this strategy has been renewed.

Article 5. Tripartite consultation, cooperation and negotiation. Further to its previous comment, the Committee notes that, according to the Government’s information, there is a consultation, cooperation and negotiation body (the Tripartite Steering Committee on the social pact), and bodies for dialogue between the State and the unions and for dialogue between the State and employers (the joint consultation framework for business improvement). Further, the Committee notes that Decree No. 07.177 of 18 June 2007 sets forth the organization and functioning of the Standing National Labour Council and that under section 338 of the Labour Code, this tripartite body (the composition of which is also stipulated in the above-mentioned decree) issues views on questions concerning, in particular, labour, employment and vocational training, makes recommendations on legislation and regulations in these areas, and promotes social dialogue. The Committee notes this information, which responds to its previous request.

Article 6. Functions of the labour administration system. 1. Employment policy. In response to the Government’s previous comment, the Government indicates that the conclusions of the National Forum on decent work of 2011 have resulted in particular in the development of a framework document on the 2016 employment policy, with the heavy involvement of the social partners. In this regard, the Committee once again requests the Government to refer to its 2022 comment under the application of the Employment Policy Convention, 1964 (No. 122).

2. Studies, research and statistics. Further to its previous comment, the Committee notes that under above-mentioned Decree No. 18.160 of 21 June 2018, a department is in charge of the studies in each of the three general directorates: the Directorate of studies, technical cooperation and labour statistics of the General Directorate of Labour; the Directorate of studies, planning and statistics under the General Directorate of Employment and Vocational Training; and the Directorate of studies and planning under the General Directorate of Social Protection. The Committee requests the Government to provide further information on the activities of these three directorates in charge of studies, research and statistics, including a copy of the studies or research carried out and statistics collected.

3. Provision of technical advice. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the technical views issued by the labour administration bodies in response to workers’ and employers’ demands, as well as their respective organizations.

Article 10. Status and conditions of service of the labour administration staff. 1. Status and remuneration of labour administration staff. In response to the Committee’s previous request, the Government indicates that recruitment of labour administration officials is governed by the provisions of Act No. 99.016 of 16 July 1999, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Ordinance No. 93.008, of 14 June 1993, issuing the General Regulations for the public service. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the measures taken to ensure the adoption of regulations for labour administration officials, determining the conditions for their recruitment, remuneration and promotion, in order to protect these officials from any improper external influence and enable them to effectively perform their duties.

2. Training of labour administration staff. In response to the Committee’s previous comment, the Government indicates that training for officials is ensured either by the universities or by vocational training colleges and the International Training Centre of the ILO. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on the training activities in which labour administration officials participate, specifying the duration and the training topics covered, as well as the number and categories of staff who participate.

3. Financial and material resources available to labour administration staff for the effective performance of their duties. The Committee notes that, according to the Government’s information, the Ministry of Labour does not have a sufficient budget to ensure an effective functioning of the labour administration system, but that the authorities continue to make efforts to this end. The Committee urges the Government to provide information on any measures taken or envisaged to ensure that sufficient financial and material resources are made available to labour administration officials and on any progress achieved in this regard.

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

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

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Article 3 of the Convention. Activities in the field of national labour policy that may be regulated by having recourse to direct negotiations between the social partners. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that trade unions may conclude agreements concerning their occupations.The Committee asks the Government to provide examples of collective agreements concluded by trade unions.

Article 4. Structure and operation of the labour administration system. The Government indicates that the main labour administration institution is the Ministry of the Public Service, Labour, Social Security and the Vocational Integration of Young Persons, which is composed of: the Cabinet; the General Directorate of Labour and Social Insurance (DGTPS); the Directorate of Studies and External Relations; the Directorate of Employment and Vocational Training; and the Directorate of Occupational Medicine. Two other general directorates under the supervision of the Ministry are also part of the system: the General Directorate of the National Social Security Fund and the Central African Agency for Vocational Training and Employment (ACFPE). These two bodies have tripartite executive boards.The Committee requests that the Government specify the labour administration bodies that exist at regional and local levels, as well as the measures taken to ensure that their functions and responsibilities are properly coordinated. It also asks that the Government provide, if possible, an up-to-date organizational chart of the labour inspection system.

Article 5. Tripartite consultation, cooperation and negotiation. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee once again requests that the Government provide information on the operation in practice of the Standing National Labour Council, with an indication of its composition and responsibilities, the procedures for holding meetings, and the issues that it has examined. It would be grateful if the Government would provide extracts from reports on its work, as well as any document indicating the action taken as a result of the consultations held in the Council and the opinions issued, where appropriate. The Committee further asks the Government to indicate whether measures have been taken to ensure consultation, cooperation and negotiation between the public authorities and employers’ and workers’ organizations, or employers’ and workers’ representatives, at the regional and local levels, as well as in various economic sectors.

Article 6. Functions of the labour administration system. 1. Employment policy. Referring to its previous comments on the progress achieved in the formulation of a national employment policy, the Committee notes that, according to the Government, the first National Decent Work Forum organized by the Government with financial support from development partners was held in 2011 and that a national employment policy, taking into account recommendations from the Forum, would be determined following the Forum.In this regard, the Committee requests that the Government refer to the comments made under the Employment Policy Convention, 1964 (No. 122).

2. Studies, research and statistics. According to the Government, the General Directorate of Labour and Social Insurance and the ACFPE are the bodies competent to monitor the situation of employed, unemployed and underemployed persons. The Government also indicates that an initiative is continuing to develop statistics on employment and unemployment with ILO support.The Committee encourages the Government to submit a formal request to the ILO for technical assistance, and invites it to provide information on any progress achieved in this respect. It also once again requests that the Government provide information on the preparation and findings of studies on the promotion of employment for ethnic minority groups and for female adolescents in Bangui, the draft versions of which it mentioned in its previous report.

3. Provision of technical advice. According to the Government, the regional inspection services provide technical advice on labour disputes. Technical advice is also provided by the DGTPS, through its departments, and particularly by the Directorate for Studies on Enterprise Accords and Collective Agreements.The Committee asks the Government to supply information on the technical advice provided by the labour inspectorate and by the relevant departments of the DGTPS.

Article 10. Status and conditions of service of the labour administration staff. 1. Status and remuneration of labour administration staff. The Government indicates that the situation concerning the remuneration of labour administration staff, whose pay has been frozen for financial reasons, has not changed, and that there is no specific pay scale other than the risk allowances granted to labour inspectors and supervisors. The Government also notes that statute on the conditions of service for labour inspectors has not yet been adopted, but that the current authorities have stated their willingness to adopt this statute.The Committee asks the Government to take the necessary measures to adopt the statute governing labour administration officials, which determine the conditions for recruitment, remuneration and promotion related to the effective performance of their duties and protect them from any improper external influence.

2. Training of labour administration staff. The Government states that in 2013, a number of managerial staff attended training sessions organized by the African Regional Centre for Labour Administration (CRADAT) and the ILO International Training Centre (ITC–ILO) in Turin.The Committee asks the Government to continue providing information on the training activities provided for labour administration staff, with an indication of the types of training (workshop, seminar, etc.), its duration and the topics covered, as well as the number and categories of labour administration staff who participate, and the impact of such activities in terms of their objectives. The Committee encourages the Government to pursue its efforts to build the capacity of the labour administration staff and requests that it continue to provide information on the training activities undertaken for this purpose and on their impact.

3. Financial and material resources available to labour administration staff for the effective performance of their duties. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that the application of the Convention is coming up against several difficulties, primarily due to the inadequate proportion of the national budget allocated to the labour administration system, and particularly to the Ministry of Labour. The situation described in the 2008 report of the DGTPS has worsened, as the premises of the Directorate have been looted and vandalized, and the few computers available have been taken. The DGTPS’s 2012 action plan reports that it requires staff, equipment and vehicles.The Committee once again asks the Government to take all the necessary measures, including through recourse to ILO technical assistance, to seek through international financial cooperation the funds necessary to strengthen the labour administration system.

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

Article 3 of the Convention. Activities in the field of national labour policy that may be regulated by having recourse to direct negotiations between the social partners. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that trade unions may conclude agreements concerning their occupations. The Committee asks the Government to provide examples of collective agreements concluded by trade unions.

Article 4. Structure and operation of the labour administration system. The Government indicates that the main labour administration institution is the Ministry of the Public Service, Labour, Social Security and the Vocational Integration of Young Persons, which is composed of: the Cabinet; the General Directorate of Labour and Social Insurance (DGTPS); the Directorate of Studies and External Relations; the Directorate of Employment and Vocational Training; and the Directorate of Occupational Medicine. Two other general directorates under the supervision of the Ministry are also part of the system: the General Directorate of the National Social Security Fund and the Central African Agency for Vocational Training and Employment (ACFPE). These two bodies have tripartite executive boards. The Committee requests that the Government specify the labour administration bodies that exist at regional and local levels, as well as the measures taken to ensure that their functions and responsibilities are properly coordinated. It also asks that the Government provide, if possible, an up-to-date organizational chart of the labour inspection system.

Article 5. Tripartite consultation, cooperation and negotiation. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee once again requests that the Government provide information on the operation in practice of the Standing National Labour Council, with an indication of its composition and responsibilities, the procedures for holding meetings, and the issues that it has examined. It would be grateful if the Government would provide extracts from reports on its work, as well as any document indicating the action taken as a result of the consultations held in the Council and the opinions issued, where appropriate. The Committee further asks the Government to indicate whether measures have been taken to ensure consultation, cooperation and negotiation between the public authorities and employers’ and workers’ organizations, or employers’ and workers’ representatives, at the regional and local levels, as well as in various economic sectors.

Article 6. Functions of the labour administration system. 1. Employment policy. Referring to its previous comments on the progress achieved in the formulation of a national employment policy, the Committee notes that, according to the Government, the first National Decent Work Forum organized by the Government with financial support from development partners was held in 2011 and that a national employment policy, taking into account recommendations from the Forum, would be determined following the Forum. In this regard, the Committee requests that the Government refer to the comments made under the Employment Policy Convention, 1964 (No. 122).

2. Studies, research and statistics. According to the Government, the General Directorate of Labour and Social Insurance and the ACFPE are the bodies competent to monitor the situation of employed, unemployed and underemployed persons. The Government also indicates that an initiative is continuing to develop statistics on employment and unemployment with ILO support. The Committee encourages the Government to submit a formal request to the ILO for technical assistance, and invites it to provide information on any progress achieved in this respect. It also once again requests that the Government provide information on the preparation and findings of studies on the promotion of employment for ethnic minority groups and for female adolescents in Bangui, the draft versions of which it mentioned in its previous report.

3. Provision of technical advice. According to the Government, the regional inspection services provide technical advice on labour disputes. Technical advice is also provided by the DGTPS, through its departments, and particularly by the Directorate for Studies on Enterprise Accords and Collective Agreements. The Committee asks the Government to supply information on the technical advice provided by the labour inspectorate and by the relevant departments of the DGTPS.

Article 10. Status and conditions of service of the labour administration staff. 1. Status and remuneration of labour administration staff. The Government indicates that the situation concerning the remuneration of labour administration staff, whose pay has been frozen for financial reasons, has not changed, and that there is no specific pay scale other than the risk allowances granted to labour inspectors and supervisors. The Government also notes that statute on the conditions of service for labour inspectors has not yet been adopted, but that the current authorities have stated their willingness to adopt this statute. The Committee asks the Government to take the necessary measures to adopt the statute governing labour administration officials, which determine the conditions for recruitment, remuneration and promotion related to the effective performance of their duties and protect them from any improper external influence.

2. Training of labour administration staff. The Government states that in 2013, a number of managerial staff attended training sessions organized by the African Regional Centre for Labour Administration (CRADAT) and the ILO International Training Centre (ITC–ILO) in Turin. The Committee asks the Government to continue providing information on the training activities provided for labour administration staff, with an indication of the types of training (workshop, seminar, etc.), its duration and the topics covered, as well as the number and categories of labour administration staff who participate, and the impact of such activities in terms of their objectives. The Committee encourages the Government to pursue its efforts to build the capacity of the labour administration staff and requests that it continue to provide information on the training activities undertaken for this purpose and on their impact.

3. Financial and material resources available to labour administration staff for the effective performance of their duties. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that the application of the Convention is coming up against several difficulties, primarily due to the inadequate proportion of the national budget allocated to the labour administration system, and particularly to the Ministry of Labour. The situation described in the 2008 report of the DGTPS has worsened, as the premises of the Directorate have been looted and vandalized, and the few computers available have been taken. The DGTPS’s 2012 action plan reports that it requires staff, equipment and vehicles. The Committee once again asks the Government to take all the necessary measures, including through recourse to ILO technical assistance, to seek through international financial cooperation the funds necessary to strengthen the labour administration system.

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

The Committee notes with interest the Government’s first report covering the period from 1 June to 1 September 2008. It also notes the report on the activities of the General Directorate of Labour and Social Insurance (DGTPS) for 2008, of which it wishes to emphasize the quality, and hopes that future annual activity reports will be provided to the ILO with the Government’s report. With a view to assessing more effectively the effect given to the provisions of the Convention, it would be grateful if the Government would provide additional information in its next report on the following points.

Article 10 of the Convention. Financial, material and personnel resources of the system of labour administration. Financial and material resources. The Committee notes with concern that, according to the Government, three of the four divisions of the DGTPS do not have their own budget line and that there is a great shortage of material resources. The DGTPS’s report also emphasizes the material difficulties confronting the labour administration, such as the very cramped premises, the age of the installations, the inadequacy of the office equipment, the lack of computers and, in particular, the lack of availability of transport facilities for the general directorate and the regional structures of the labour inspectorate, which seriously prejudices their functioning and has a direct impact on their capacity to ensure the protection of workers in workplaces subject to their control. The Committee urges the Government to indicate in its next report the proportion of the national budget allocated to the system of labour administration and to take the necessary measures to reinforce the financial resources of the labour administration. With reference to its 2008 comments under the Labour Inspection Convention, 1947 (No. 81), the Committee wishes, once again, to draw the Government’s attention to the possibility of taking steps to seek, in the context of bilateral or international financial cooperation, the necessary resources to improve the operation of the labour administration structures and requests the Government to provide indications on any steps taken in relation to the Office and donor countries with a view to obtaining funding for this purpose and on the results achieved.

Status and conditions of service of the staff. With reference to its comments referred to above on the application of Convention No. 81, the Committee hopes that the draft conditions of service of labour inspectors and administrators will soon be adopted and that they will determine the conditions for recruitment and service, with particular reference to the conditions relating to remuneration and career progression, to enable the personnel assigned to the system of labour administration to discharge their functions effectively and independently of any improper external influences.

According to the information available to the Office, the Government is envisaging, in the context of the 2009 budget, to “unblock” the remuneration of labour administration officials and employees which, in the same way as those of all public officials and employees in the country, have been blocked since 1986 for economic reasons. The Government is requested to provide information on developments in the situation with regard to the remuneration of the personnel in the labour administration system and to provide a copy of any wage scale adopted during the period covered by the next report.

Staff training. The Committee notes that the technical memorandum of 2004 on the strengthening of labour administration recommended the reinforcement of the capacities of the personnel through the updating of their knowledge. It notes with interest that, according to the DGTPS report of 2008, the staff of the labour administration participated in training seminars, particularly in the context of ILO technical assistance projects, but also through CRADAT and the ILO’s Turin Centre. The report adds that activities were undertaken in 2008 to raise the awareness of staff concerning ethical issues and it indicates that the restoration of professionalism will be a priority for 2009. The Committee encourages the Government to continue its efforts to improve the competence of the staff engaged in the labour administration system and requests it to continue providing information on the training activities undertaken for this purpose and their impact.

Articles 4, 5 and 6. Organization and functions of the system of labour administration. Coordination of its activities and responsibilities. Tripartite consultations, cooperation and negotiations. The Committee notes that labour administration functions are carried out at the central level by the DGTPS, which includes four divisions (Studies and External Relations, Labour and Social Insurance, Employment and Vocational Training, Occupational Medicine), the activities of which are coordinated by the Labour Director. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would provide information on the regional and local structures of the labour administration and on the manner in which their functions and responsibilities are coordinated.

Employment policy. With reference to its 2008 comments on the application of the Employment Policy Convention, 1964 (No. 122), the Committee requests the Government to indicate the progress achieved in the formulation of a national employment policy and, where appropriate, its implementation, and to provide information on the establishment of the National Employment Forum, its composition and activities.

The Committee also requests the Government to indicate the bodies responsible for studying and keeping under review the situation of employed, unemployed and underemployed persons, taking into account national laws and regulations and national practice concerning conditions of work and working life and terms of employment, with a view to drawing attention to defects and abuses identified in this field and submitting proposals on means to overcome them. It would be grateful if it would indicate whether the compilation of statistics on unemployment and employment is envisaged, with the Office’s assistance, as the activity report of the DGTPS would appear to indicate.

Noting that this report refers to the formulation of two projects for studies, one on employment promotion for ethnic minority groups and the other concerning the promotion of employment for young girls in Bangui, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would keep the Office informed concerning the preparation of these studies and their findings.

Provision of technical advice to employers and workers. Please indicate the methods by which the labour administration responds to requests for technical advice from employers and workers and their respective organizations.

Tripartite consultation, cooperation and negotiation. According to the information contained in the DGTPS report for 2008, the Committee notes that since 2005 all of the members of the Cabinet of the Public Service and of the two general directorates of the Ministry of the Public Service, Labour, Social Security and Vocational Integration have benefited from awareness-raising activities on the subject of social dialogue. Noting that the creation of social dialogue focal points in ministerial departments is envisaged in 2009, the Committee requests the Government to provide information on their establishment and their activities in relation to national labour policy.

Noting the Government’s indications that the most representative trade unions are present in advisory committees, such as the Standing National Labour Council, the Committee requests the Government to provide information on the constitution of this Council and on its activities in practice, with an indication in particular of its composition, the procedures for holding meetings, its responsibilities and the issues that it has examined. It would be grateful if the Government would provide extracts from reports on its work, as well as any document indicating the action taken as a result of the consultations held in the Council and the views expressed.

The Government is requested to provide information on the responsibilities of the other advisory committees to which it refers in its report, and on any measures adopted at the national, regional or local levels, as well as at the sectoral level, with a view to securing, within the system of labour administration, consultation, cooperation and negotiation between the public authorities and the most representative organizations of employers and workers or, where appropriate, their respective representatives.

The Committee also requests the Government to indicate whether the social partners participate in the administration of the Central African Agency for Vocational Training and Employment and the National Social Security Fund.

Article 3 of the Convention. Activities regulated through direct negotiations between the social partners. The Committee requests the Government to indicate precisely the activities in the field of national labour policy which are regarded as being matters that are regulated through direct negotiations between employers’ and workers’ organizations. It would be grateful if it would provide copies, where appropriate, of one or more collective labour agreements.

Article 7(b). Extension of the functions of the system of labour administration. Noting the Government’s indications that the system of labour administration, in the context of subcontracting, also covers workers who are not, in law, employed persons, the Committee requests it to provide further information on the categories of workers concerned.

Part V of the report form. Labour administration and ILO technical assistance. With reference to its 2008 comments on the application of Convention No. 81 in relation to the recommendations of the 2004 technical memorandum, referred to above, the Committee notes that the Government has benefited from ILO technical assistance in the context, on the one hand, of the PAMODEC project and, on the other, the ILO/ADMITRA project for the modernization of the labour administration and inspection since 2008. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would provide detailed information on the action undertaken and the measures adopted or envisaged in the context of these projects, and on their impact.