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

Human Resources Development Convention, 1975 (No. 142) - Belarus (Ratification: 1979)

The Committee notes with interest the Government's detailed report and the information contained in its report on the application of Convention No. 122 for the period ending June 1992. It notes in particular the provisions of the Act of 30 May 1991 respecting the employment of the population, which concern vocational guidance and training. The Committee also notes the important role assigned to the employment services in these areas, at a time when unemployment is rising and the economy is being entirely restructured. It also notes with interest that efforts are being deployed in the area of the rehabilitation of the disabled, despite the limited financial resources available. The Government also refers to its programme to develop the vocational training system and adapt it to market economy conditions. The Committee would be grateful if in its next report the Government would supply detailed information on the implementation of this programme and on progress made in achieving the objectives set. Please also provide additional information on the following points:

1. The Committee notes the Government's projects for the development of new instruments and methods of vocational guidance. Please indicate the results obtained in this respect, describe the type of information available for the purposes of vocational guidance and specify the procedures to ensure that information on training, occupations and the employment market are kept up to date (Article 3 of the Convention);

2. Please indicate how cooperation with employers' and workers' organizations and, as appropriate, other bodies concerned is ensured in the formulation and application of policies and programmes of vocational guidance and training, in accordance with Article 5;

3. Please provide extracts of reports, studies, surveys or statistics concerning developments in the area of human resources development (Part VI of the report form).