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

Labour Inspection Convention, 1947 (No. 81) - Mali (Ratification: 1964)

Articles 6, 10, 11 and 16 of the Convention. The Committee notes the Government's reply to its previous comments. It notes with interest the Government's frank critical assessment of the insufficiency of the strength of the inspectorate, the insufficient training provided to inspectors, the poor and precarious conditions of employment undermining their employment security and independence, and their lack of financial, material and transportation means resulting in general in inspection visits which are both irregular and inadequate. At the same time, the Committee finds some encouragement in the new administrative arrangements referred to in the report; and in the holding of a national tripartite seminar on labour inspection, with ILO participation, in 1992. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would communicate information about any measures it finds possible to improve the situation and it trusts the Government will endeavour to maintain contacts with the competent services of the ILO in this connection.

Articles 20 and 21. The Committee notes that annual inspection reports for the years 1987-91 have not reached the Office. It hopes in future progress may be made in preparing reports containing information on all subjects enumerated in Article 21 and publishing and communicating them within the time-limits set by Article 20. It would be glad if the Government would also supply copies of Ordinance No. 90-63/PRM, Decrees Nos. 90-421, 90-422 and Order No. 90-0598 concerning administration of the labour inspection service.