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

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

The Committee notes the detailed information supplied by the Government on the activities of the Ecuadorian Vocational Training Service (SECAP) during the biennium 1988-90. It notes with interest the emphasis given during that period to the training of workers in the informal sector and it requests the Government to continue to supply information on the implementation of the National Plan of People's Training. The Committee also notes the coming into force of the Act of 1991 on free zones, which provides that licensed enterprises should ensure training to their employees. It would be grateful if the Government would supply information in its next report on the results achieved through the application of these provisions, in addition to that requested in respect of this matter under Convention No. 122.

With reference to its previous requests, the Committee requests the Government to supply information on the effect given to the provisions of Article 3 of the Convention, with an indication of the measures which ensure comprehensive information and the broadest possible guidance are available to all children, young persons and adults. Please describe the type of information available for the purposes of vocational guidance and supply examples of the documentation available.