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

Human Resources Development Convention, 1975 (No. 142) - Nicaragua (Ratification: 1977)

1. The Committee took note of the Government's report in reply to its previous request, and the additional information supplied by the Government in its report on the application of Convention No. 122. It notes in particular the creation of the National Technological Institute (INATEC) which is responsible for coordinating the planning, implementation and supervision of all programmes of vocational training and technical education and for assuring to this effect continued concerted action by the various competent ministries. The Committee also notes with interest the establishment within the INATEC of a tripartite advisory council which should permit, in accordance with Article 5 of the Convention, the cooperation of employers' and workers' organizations in the formulation and implementation of policies and programmes for the development of human resources.

2. The Government states in this respect that the advisory council of the INATEC prepared in December 1991 the guiding principles for the vocational training policy, which cover in particular the modernization of training and education structures, their extension to new activities and their adaptation to the needs expressed by the private sector. The Committee requests the Government to supply information in its next report on the results achieved in the implementation of these guidelines, with an indication of the skills imparted and the number of beneficiaries of the various training courses. Furthermore, it would be grateful if the Government would state whether measures have also been taken or are envisaged to extend the systems of vocational guidance, in accordance with Article 3.

3. The Committee notes with interest the information concerning ILO technical cooperation projects on the development of vocational training which are currently being carried out. The Government emphasizes in particular the importance of the components of these projects designed to promote the training of women. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would indicate the measures taken as a result of these projects (Part V of the report form).