Employment Policy Convention, 1964 (No. 122) - Guinea (Ratification: 1966)

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2020, published 109th ILC session (2021)

The Committee notes the supplementary information provided by the Government in light of the decision adopted by the Governing Body at its 338th Session (June 2020). The Committee has examined the application of the Convention on the basis of the supplementary information received from the Government in October 2020.

COVID-19 pandemic. Socio-economic impact. Response and recovery measures. The Committee notes the serious social and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic at both the national and global levels and the measures adopted by the Government to mitigate it. According to the ILO Monitor on national policy responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in Guinea, a three-pronged national economic response plan has been decided upon, comprising a health component, a social component and support for the private sector. According to the Government, the component of support for the private sector consists of significant support, in particular for the most affected sectors: tourism, hotels and artisans. In this regard, the Committee recalls the detailed guidance provided in international labour standards and wishes to draw the Government’s attention to the Employment and Decent Work for Peace and Resilience Recommendation, 2017 (No. 205), which provides guidance on the drafting and implementation of effective, consensual and inclusive responses to the deep-rooted socio-economic consequences of the pandemic. The Committee invites the Government to provide in its next report updated information on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the implementation of the measures adopted or envisaged with a view to achieving the objectives of the Convention.

Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. Coordination of employment policy with poverty reduction. In its previous comments, the Committee invited the Government to provide information on the progress made in the formulation and implementation of a national employment promotion policy and on the results achieved, particularly with respect to young people and women, through measures to promote employment and improve the supply of vocational and technical training. The Committee notes the Government’s view that the development of a clear employment policy not only constitutes a major tool for improving incomes and reducing poverty, but also enables the coordination and coherence of responses. The Committee previously noted the Government’s indications that the national employment policy, which was formulated in 2003, was obsolete and that in 2015 it was decided to update the policy. In this regard, the Committee notes the Government’s repeated indication that, with assistance from the ILO and the United Nations Development Programme, it has developed a new national employment policy, under the coordination of a tripartite national steering committee. The Government indicates that an interim version is available, which was revised during a workshop organized for this purpose. The Committee requests the Government to continue providing information on the progress made in the formulation and implementation of a national employment promotion policy. It also requests the Government to send a copy of the new policy, once it has been adopted. Moreover, the Committee reiterates its request to the Government to provide information, including statistics disaggregated by sex and age, on the results achieved by the measures to promote employment and improve the supply of vocational and technical training, and refers in this regard to its comments on the Human Resources Development Convention, 1975 (No. 142), in which it requested the Government to provide information on the measures taken to ensure coordination between the various bodies responsible for developing comprehensive and concerted vocational guidance and training policies and programmes.

Article 2. Employment trends. The Committee requests the Government to provide statistical information on the labour market with regard to the situation, level and trends of employment, unemployment and underemployment, disaggregated by age and sex, including information on changes in the trends as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Article 3. Participation of the social partners in the formulation and implementation of employment policies. In its previous comments, the Committee noted that, in the context of the Programme of support for the acceleration of inclusive growth in Guinea (PAACIG), with technical support from the ILO office in Dakar, the Government had formulated the main components of the national employment policy on the basis of the results of initial consultations with the social partners, but that, according to the Government, there were no specific measures for the participation of rural workers or workers in the informal economy in the formulation of employment policy. The Committee notes that, in its report, the Government indicates that the formulation of the new national employment policy is coordinated by a tripartite national steering committee, but does not state whether rural workers or workers in the informal economy are participating in the process. The Committee once again draws the Government’s attention to the importance of the participation of representatives of the persons affected in the formulation and implementation of the national employment policy. The Committee once again requests the Government to provide further information on the consultation of the social partners in the process of formulating and implementing the employment policy. It hopes that the Government will take all the necessary measures to ensure the consultation of the representatives of rural workers and workers in the informal economy in the formulation and implementation of the policy. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the role played by the social partners in the formulation and implementation of the employment policy measures adopted in response to the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2019, published 109th ILC session (2021)

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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Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. Coordination of employment policy with poverty reduction. In its previous comments, the Committee asked the Government to provide information on progress made in the formulation and implementation of a national employment promotion policy and on the results achieved, particularly for young persons and women, through measures to promote employment and improve the supply of vocational and technical training. The Government indicates in its report that the national employment policy, which was formulated in 2003, is obsolete. It adds that in 2015 it was decided to update it to take account of the current situation in the country. Accordingly, the Government indicates that an initial policy document is available, having been prepared with assistance from the ILO. It states that the aim of the national employment promotion policy is to expand job opportunities. The Government has chosen to focus on sectors displaying strong growth and high capacity for job creation. The Committee requests the Government to continue providing information on progress made regarding the formulation and implementation of a national employment promotion policy. It also requests the Government to send a copy of the new policy, once it has been adopted. Moreover, the Committee reiterates its request to the Government to provide information, including statistics disaggregated by sex and age, on the results achieved by measures to promote employment and improve the supply of vocational and technical training, referring in this regard to its comments on the Human Resources Development Convention, 1975 (No. 142), in which it requests the Government to provide information on the measures taken to ensure coordination between the various bodies responsible for developing comprehensive and concerted vocational guidance and training policies and programmes.

Article 3. Participation of the social partners in the formulation and implementation of policies. The Government indicates that in the context of the “Programme of support for the acceleration of inclusive growth in Guinea” (PAACIG), with technical support from the ILO office in Dakar, it has formulated the main components of the national employment policy on the basis of the results of initial consultations with the social partners. The Government indicates that there are no specific measures enabling rural workers or workers in the informal economy to participate in the formulation of employment policies. However, it adds that their case will be examined when the members of the steering committee are appointed. The Committee once again reminds the Government of the importance of consultations with representatives of the persons affected when formulating and implementing a national employment policy. The Committee requests the Government to provide detailed information on the consultation of the social partners in the process of formulating and implementing employment policies. It hopes that the Government will take all necessary steps to enable the consultation of the representatives of rural workers and workers in the informal economy in the formulation and implementation of employment policy. The Committee recalls that the Government may avail itself of the technical assistance from the ILO in this regard.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2017, published 107th ILC session (2018)

Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. Coordination of employment policy with poverty reduction. In its previous comments, the Committee asked the Government to provide information on progress made in the formulation and implementation of a national employment promotion policy and on the results achieved, particularly for young persons and women, through measures to promote employment and improve the supply of vocational and technical training. The Government indicates in its report that the national employment policy, which was formulated in 2003, is obsolete. It adds that in 2015 it was decided to update it to take account of the current situation in the country. Accordingly, the Government indicates that an initial policy document is available, having been prepared with assistance from the ILO. It states that the aim of the national employment promotion policy is to expand job opportunities. The Government has chosen to focus on sectors displaying strong growth and high capacity for job creation. The Committee requests the Government to continue providing information on progress made regarding the formulation and implementation of a national employment promotion policy. It also requests the Government to send a copy of the new policy, once it has been adopted. Moreover, the Committee reiterates its request to the Government to provide information, including statistics disaggregated by sex and age, on the results achieved by measures to promote employment and improve the supply of vocational and technical training, referring in this regard to its comments on the Human Resources Development Convention, 1975 (No. 142), in which it requests the Government to provide information on the measures taken to ensure coordination between the various bodies responsible for developing comprehensive and concerted vocational guidance and training policies and programmes.

Article 3. Participation of the social partners in the formulation and implementation of policies. The Government indicates that in the context of the “Programme of support for the acceleration of inclusive growth in Guinea” (PAACIG), with technical support from the ILO office in Dakar, it has formulated the main components of the national employment policy on the basis of the results of initial consultations with the social partners. The Government indicates that there are no specific measures enabling rural workers or workers in the informal economy to participate in the formulation of employment policies. However, it adds that their case will be examined when the members of the steering committee are appointed. The Committee once again reminds the Government of the importance of consultations with representatives of the persons affected when formulating and implementing a national employment policy. The Committee requests the Government to provide detailed information on the consultation of the social partners in the process of formulating and implementing employment policies. It hopes that the Government will take all necessary steps to enable the consultation of the representatives of rural workers and workers in the informal economy in the formulation and implementation of employment policy. The Committee recalls that the Government may avail itself of the technical assistance from the ILO in this regard.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2016, published 106th ILC session (2017)

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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Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. Coordination of employment policy with poverty reduction. The Government indicates that there are several initiatives to improve the supply of vocational training, including the establishment in 2014 of the Ministry of Technical Education, Vocational Training, Employment and Labour (MET-FP-ET); the introduction of new competency-based programmes in eight pilot institutions; the introduction of new training courses feeding directly into employment in vocational training centres; the formalization of partnerships between the MET-FP-ET, international vocational training institutes, schools and the world of work. With regard to the programme training young persons in highly labour-intensive techniques implemented by the Guinean Agency for Work of Public Interest (AGETIP), the Government says that it has led to the creation of 1,340 direct jobs and 1,777 indirect jobs throughout the production chain. Lastly, in the context of the implementation of the National Fund for the Integration of Young Persons (FONIJ), 1,000 young persons were trained in 18 trades, 870 young persons qualified for employment or self-employment, and 1,200 families benefited from improved incomes for nine months. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the progress made in the formulation and implementation of a national employment promotion policy. It also requests the Government to continue providing information on the results achieved, particularly for young persons and women, by measures to promote employment and improve the supply of vocational and technical training, with reference in this regard to its comments on the Human Resources Development Convention, 1975 (No. 142).

Article 3. Participation of the social partners in the formulation and implementation of policies. The Committee draws the Government’s attention to the importance of consultations with representatives of the persons affected when formulating and implementing employment policy. The Committee requests the Government to provide detailed information on the consultation of the social partners in the process of the formulation and implementation of employment policies. Please provide information on the manner in which the representatives of rural workers and workers in the informal economy participate in the formulation and implementation of employment policy.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2015, published 105th ILC session (2016)

Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. Coordination of employment policy with poverty reduction. In its report, the Government refers to many activities to promote employment as part of a poverty reduction initiative. The Government considers that the multiplicity of initiatives may raise issues of coherence and duplication of effort. For this reason, the implementation and oversight of training and employment policies are coordinated by the Prime Minister’s Office. The Government indicates that there are several initiatives to improve the supply of vocational training, including the establishment in 2014 of the Ministry of Technical Education, Vocational Training, Employment and Labour (MET-FP-ET); the introduction of new competency-based programmes in eight pilot institutions; the introduction of new training courses feeding directly into employment in vocational training centres; the formalization of partnerships between the MET-FP-ET, international vocational training institutes, schools and the world of work. With regard to the programme training young persons in highly labour-intensive techniques implemented by the Guinean Agency for Work of Public Interest (AGETIP), the Government says that it has led to the creation of 1,340 direct jobs and 1,777 indirect jobs throughout the production chain. Lastly, in the context of the implementation of the National Fund for the Integration of Young Persons (FONIJ), 1,000 young persons were trained in 18 trades, 870 young persons qualified for employment or self-employment, and 1,200 families benefited from improved incomes for nine months. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the progress made in the formulation and implementation of a national employment promotion policy. It also requests the Government to continue providing information on the results achieved, particularly for young persons and women, by measures to promote employment and improve the supply of vocational and technical training, with reference in this regard to its comments on the Human Resources Development Convention, 1975 (No. 142).

Article 3. Participation of the social partners in the formulation and implementation of policies. The Committee draws the Government’s attention to the importance of consultations with representatives of the persons affected when formulating and implementing employment policy. The Committee requests the Government to provide detailed information on the consultation of the social partners in the process of the formulation and implementation of employment policies. Please provide information on the manner in which the representatives of rural workers and workers in the informal economy participate in the formulation and implementation of employment policy.

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

The Committee takes note of the adoption of the new Labour Code (Act No. L/2014/072/CNT of 10 January 2014). It requests the Government to provide all implementing texts of the Code in view of a complete review of the new legislation.

The Committee further notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments.

Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. Coordination of employment policy with poverty reduction. The Committee notes the Government’s report received in July 2012. The Government indicates that employment is at the heart of the socio-economic development process and in 2007 it incorporated this dimension into the second poverty reduction strategy paper (PRSP). In this context, the Government undertook to create better conditions for the effective implementation of programmes and projects to achieve full employment for all. To this end, the Ministry of Youth and Youth Employment and the Ministry of Employment, Technical Education and Vocational Training were established. The Government indicates various measures in its report intended to promote youth employment and women’s employment, including the formulation of the National Support Programme for Youth Employment (2007), the setting up of the National Fund for the Integration of Young People (FONIJ), the establishment of two support funds (30 billion Guinean francs for young people and 100 billion Guinean francs for women) for employment promotion and poverty reduction and the implementation, in partnership with the World Food Programme, of the “food for apprentices” programme for 1,000 disadvantaged young persons (2010). It also refers to the measures to improve the provision of vocational and technical training, including the establishment of a programme for the rehabilitation and equipment of vocational and technical training centres and the training of young persons in labour-intensive techniques by the Guinean Agency for Work in the Public Interest (AGETIP). The Government indicates that the plan of action for the implementation of the national employment promotion policy in Guinea of December 2003 has not yet been put into effect because of the social unrest experienced by the country since that time. The Committee further notes that, according to the PRSP 2011–12, the unemployment rate increased from 10.2 per cent to 15 per cent in Conakry and fell from 6.7 per cent to 3.2 per cent in the other cities between 2002 and 2007. Overall, underemployment affected 9.1 per cent of the active population in 2007 compared with 11.8 per cent in 2002. Women are worse affected by underemployment than men (7.5 per cent for men and 10.5 per cent for women). The proportion of the active population which is underemployed is higher in rural areas (11.1 per cent) than in urban areas (5.4 per cent). The Committee invites the Government to provide information in its next report on the results achieved, particularly for young persons and women, by the measures for employment promotion and for better provision of vocational and technical training. It also invites the Government to provide information on progress made on putting into effect the plan of action for the implementation of the national employment promotion policy.

Article 3. Participation of the social partners in the formulation and implementation of policies. The Government indicates that it includes the social partners in all stages of conception, formulation and implementation of employment policies. The Committee invites the Government to provide detailed information in its next report on consultation of the social partners in the process of formulation and implementation of employment policies.

ILO technical assistance. The Committee notes the request for technical assistance relating to implementation of the national employment policy made by the Government in its report. In view of the difficulties faced by the Government in recent years in meeting its obligation to submit reports on the application of the Convention, the Committee notes that the preparation of a detailed report containing the information required in the present observation and by the report form will certainly give the Government and the social partners the opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of the employment policy in achieving the objectives of full and productive employment which are set out in the Convention. The Committee considers that technical assistance from the competent units of the ILO might be useful to help the Government with bridging the gaps in the implementation of an active employment policy in accordance with the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2013, published 103rd ILC session (2014)

The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its 2012 observation which read as follows:

Repetition

Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. Coordination of employment policy with poverty reduction. The Committee notes the Government’s report received in July 2012. The Government indicates that employment is at the heart of the socio-economic development process and in 2007 it incorporated this dimension into the second poverty reduction strategy paper (PRSP). In this context, the Government undertook to create better conditions for the effective implementation of programmes and projects to achieve full employment for all. To this end, the Ministry of Youth and Youth Employment and the Ministry of Employment, Technical Education and Vocational Training were established. The Government indicates various measures in its report intended to promote youth employment and women’s employment, including the formulation of the National Support Programme for Youth Employment (2007), the setting up of the National Fund for the Integration of Young People (FONIJ), the establishment of two support funds (30 billion Guinean francs for young people and 100 billion Guinean francs for women) for employment promotion and poverty reduction and the implementation, in partnership with the World Food Programme, of the “food for apprentices” programme for 1,000 disadvantaged young persons (2010). It also refers to the measures to improve the provision of vocational and technical training, including the establishment of a programme for the rehabilitation and equipment of vocational and technical training centres and the training of young persons in labour-intensive techniques by the Guinean Agency for Work in the Public Interest (AGETIP). The Government indicates that the plan of action for the implementation of the national employment promotion policy in Guinea of December 2003 has not yet been put into effect because of the social unrest experienced by the country since that time. The Committee further notes that, according to the PRSP 2011–12, the unemployment rate increased from 10.2 per cent to 15 per cent in Conakry and fell from 6.7 per cent to 3.2 per cent in the other cities between 2002 and 2007. Overall, underemployment affected 9.1 per cent of the active population in 2007 compared with 11.8 per cent in 2002. Women are worse affected by underemployment than men (7.5 per cent for men and 10.5 per cent for women). The proportion of the active population which is underemployed is higher in rural areas (11.1 per cent) than in urban areas (5.4 per cent). The Committee invites the Government to provide information in its next report on the results achieved, particularly for young persons and women, by the measures for employment promotion and for better provision of vocational and technical training. It also invites the Government to provide information on progress made on putting into effect the plan of action for the implementation of the national employment promotion policy.

Article 3. Participation of the social partners in the formulation and implementation of policies. The Government indicates that it includes the social partners in all stages of conception, formulation and implementation of employment policies. The Committee invites the Government to provide detailed information in its next report on consultation of the social partners in the process of formulation and implementation of employment policies.

ILO technical assistance. The Committee notes the request for technical assistance relating to implementation of the national employment policy made by the Government in its report. In view of the difficulties faced by the Government in recent years in meeting its obligation to submit reports on the application of the Convention, the Committee notes that the preparation of a detailed report containing the information required in the present observation and by the report form will certainly give the Government and the social partners the opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of the employment policy in achieving the objectives of full and productive employment which are set out in the Convention. The Committee considers that technical assistance from the competent units of the ILO might be useful to help the Government with bridging the gaps in the implementation of an active employment policy in accordance with the Convention.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2012, published 102nd ILC session (2013)

Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. Coordination of employment policy with poverty reduction. The Committee notes the Government’s report received in July 2012. The Government indicates that employment is at the heart of the socio-economic development process and in 2007 it incorporated this dimension into the second poverty reduction strategy paper (PRSP). In this context, the Government undertook to create better conditions for the effective implementation of programmes and projects to achieve full employment for all. To this end, the Ministry of Youth and Youth Employment and the Ministry of Employment, Technical Education and Vocational Training were established. The Government indicates various measures in its report intended to promote youth employment and women’s employment, including the formulation of the National Support Programme for Youth Employment (2007), the setting up of the National Fund for the Integration of Young People (FONIJ), the establishment of two support funds (30 billion Guinean francs for young people and 100 billion Guinean francs for women) for employment promotion and poverty reduction and the implementation, in partnership with the World Food Programme, of the “food for apprentices” programme for 1,000 disadvantaged young persons (2010). It also refers to the measures to improve the provision of vocational and technical training, including the establishment of a programme for the rehabilitation and equipment of vocational and technical training centres and the training of young persons in labour-intensive techniques by the Guinean Agency for Work in the Public Interest (AGETIP). The Government indicates that the plan of action for the implementation of the national employment promotion policy in Guinea of December 2003 has not yet been put into effect because of the social unrest experienced by the country since that time. The Committee further notes that, according to the PRSP 2011–12, the unemployment rate increased from 10.2 per cent to 15 per cent in Conakry and fell from 6.7 per cent to 3.2 per cent in the other cities between 2002 and 2007. Overall, underemployment affected 9.1 per cent of the active population in 2007 compared with 11.8 per cent in 2002. Women are worse affected by underemployment than men (7.5 per cent for men and 10.5 per cent for women). The proportion of the active population which is underemployed is higher in rural areas (11.1 per cent) than in urban areas (5.4 per cent). The Committee invites the Government to provide information in its next report on the results achieved, particularly for young persons and women, by the measures for employment promotion and for better provision of vocational and technical training. It also invites the Government to provide information on progress made on putting into effect the plan of action for the implementation of the national employment promotion policy.

Article 3. Participation of the social partners in the formulation and implementation of policies. The Government indicates that it includes the social partners in all stages of conception, formulation and implementation of employment policies. The Committee invites the Government to provide detailed information in its next report on consultation of the social partners in the process of formulation and implementation of employment policies.

ILO technical assistance. The Committee notes the request for technical assistance relating to implementation of the national employment policy made by the Government in its report. In view of the difficulties faced by the Government in recent years in meeting its obligation to submit reports on the application of the Convention, the Committee notes that the preparation of a detailed report containing the information required in the present observation and by the report form will certainly give the Government and the social partners the opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of the employment policy in achieving the objectives of full and productive employment which are set out in the Convention. The Committee considers that technical assistance from the competent units of the ILO might be useful to help the Government with bridging the gaps in the implementation of an active employment policy in accordance with the Convention.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2011, published 101st ILC session (2012)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government has not provided any information on the application of the Convention since its last report received in February 2004. The Committee trusts that the Government will be able to provide a detailed report on the application of the Convention, including information in reply to the points raised in the Committee’s 2004 observation, which set forth the following matters:

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Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. Coordination of employment policy with poverty reduction. In its report received in February 2004, the Government provided information on the establishment of the “employment” component of the poverty reduction strategy approved in 2002, including its plans to enhance the range of vocational and technical training available, promote small and medium-sized enterprises, promote labour-intensive work and improve access to employment for women. The Committee also noted the objectives of the Labour and Employment Statistical Information Network (RISET), the establishment of which was already noted in its previous comments. The Committee requests the Government to provide up to date information on the measures taken to guarantee that employment, as a key component in poverty reduction, is at the heart of macroeconomic and social policies. It asks the Government in particular to provide information on the results achieved by group, such as for young people and for women, by the measures taken to improve the range of vocational and technical training available, on the promotion of small and micro-enterprises and on the jobs created by labour-intensive programmes.

Article 3. Participation of the social partners in the formulation and application of policies. The Committee recalled in 2008 that Article 3 of the Convention requires consultations with all interested parties – in particular, representatives of employers and workers – in the establishment and implementation of employment policies. It is the joint responsibility of the Government and the representative organizations of employers and workers to ensure that representatives of the most vulnerable and marginalized groups of the active population are associated as closely as possible with the formulation and implementation of measures of which they should be the prime beneficiaries. The Committee trusts that the Government will include detailed information in this regard.

Part V of the report form. ILO technical assistance. The Committee once again asks the Government to indicate the actions taken to implement an active employment policy within the meaning of the Convention, further to the technical assistance received from the ILO.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the near future.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2010, published 100th ILC session (2011)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government has not provided any information on the application of the Convention since its last report received in February 2004. The Committee trusts that the Government will be able to provide a detailed report on the application of the Convention, including information in reply to the points raised in the Committee’s 2004 observation, which set forth the following matters:

Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. Coordination of employment policy with poverty reduction. In its report received in February 2004, the Government provided information on the establishment of the “employment” component of the poverty reduction strategy approved in 2002, including its plans to enhance the range of vocational and technical training available, promote small and medium-sized enterprises, promote labour-intensive work and improve access to employment for women. The Committee also noted the objectives of the Labour and Employment Statistical Information Network (RISET), the establishment of which was already noted in its previous comments. The Committee requests the Government to provide up to date information on the measures taken to guarantee that employment, as a key component in poverty reduction, is at the heart of macroeconomic and social policies. It asks the Government in particular to provide information on the results achieved by group, such as for young people and for women, by the measures taken to improve the range of vocational and technical training available, on the promotion of small and micro-enterprises and on the jobs created by labour-intensive programmes.

Article 3. Participation of the social partners in the formulation and application of policies. The Committee recalled in 2008 that Article 3 of the Convention requires consultations with all interested parties – in particular, representatives of employers and workers – in the establishment and implementation of employment policies. It is the joint responsibility of the Government and the representative organizations of employers and workers to ensure that representatives of the most vulnerable and marginalized groups of the active population are associated as closely as possible with the formulation and implementation of measures of which they should be the prime beneficiaries. The Committee trusts that the Government will include detailed information in this regard.

Part V of the report form. ILO technical assistance. The Committee once again asks the Government to indicate the actions taken to implement an active employment policy within the meaning of the Convention, further to the technical assistance received from the ILO.

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

The Committee notes with regret that the Government has not provided any information on the application of the Convention since its last report received in February 2004. The Committee trusts that the Government will be able to provide a detailed report on the application of the Convention, including information in reply to the points raised in the Committee’s 2004 observation, which set forth the following matters.

Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. Coordination of employment policy with poverty reduction. In its report received in February 2004, the Government provided information on the establishment of the “employment” component of the poverty reduction strategy approved in 2002, including its plans to enhance the range of vocational and technical training available, promote small and medium-sized enterprises, promote labour-intensive work and improve access to employment for women. The Committee also noted the objectives of the Labour and Employment Statistical Information Network (RISET), the establishment of which was already noted in its previous comments. The Committee requests the Government to provide up to date information on the measures taken to guarantee that employment, as a key component in poverty reduction, is at the heart of macroeconomic and social policies. It asks the Government in particular to provide information on the results achieved by group, such as for young people and for women, by the measures taken to improve the range of vocational and technical training available, on the promotion of small and micro-enterprises and on the jobs created by labour-intensive programmes.

Article 3. Participation of the social partners in the formulation and application of policies. The Committee recalled in 2008 that Article 3 of the Convention requires consultations with all interested parties – in particular, representatives of employers and workers – in the establishment and implementation of employment policies. It is the joint responsibility of the Government and the representative organizations of employers and workers to ensure that representatives of the most vulnerable and marginalized groups of the active population are associated as closely as possible with the formulation and implementation of measures of which they should be the prime beneficiaries. The Committee trusts that the Government will include detailed information in this regard.

Part V of the report form. ILO technical assistance. The Committee once again asks the Government to indicate the actions taken to implement an active employment policy within the meaning of the Convention, further to the technical assistance received from the ILO.

[The Government is asked to reply in detail to the present comments in 2010.]

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2008, published 98th ILC session (2009)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government has not provided any information on the application of the Convention since its last report received in February 2004. The Committee trusts that the Government will be able to provide a detailed report on the application of the Convention, including clear and up to date information, in reply to the points raised in the Committee’s 2004 observation, which read as follows:

Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. Coordination of employment policy with poverty reduction. In its report received in February 2004, the Government provided information on the establishment of the “employment” component of the Poverty Reduction Strategy approved in 2002. It was planned to enhance the range of vocational and technical training available, promote small and medium-sized enterprises, promote labour-intensive work and improve access to employment for women (conclusions of the workshop held in Conakry in September 2003 for approving the framework document for employment policy in Guinea). The Government also pointed out the distinct trend towards self-employment in the informal economy, resulting in the urgent need to set up a genuine micro-enterprise development programme. The Committee noted the objectives of the Labour and Employment Statistical Information Network (RISET), the establishment of which was already noted in its previous comments. The Committee requests the Government to provide up to date information on the measures taken to guarantee that employment, as a key component in poverty reduction, is at the heart of macroeconomic and social policies. It asks the Government in particular to provide information on the results achieved, by group such as for young people and for women, by the measures taken to improve the range of vocational and technical training available, on the promotion of small and micro-enterprises and on the jobs created by labour-intensive programmes.

Article 3. Participation of the social partners in the formulation and application of policies. The Committee recalls that Article 3 of the Convention requires consultations with all interested parties – in particular representatives of employers and workers – in the establishment and implementation of employment policies. It is the joint responsibility of the Government and the representative organizations of employers and workers to ensure that representatives of the most vulnerable and marginalized groups of the active population are associated as closely as possible with the formulation and implementation of measures of which they should be the prime beneficiaries (see paragraph 493 of the 2004 General Survey on promoting employment). The Committee trusts that the Government will include detailed information in this regard.

Part V of the report form. ILO technical assistance. Furthermore, the Committee once again asks the Government to indicate the actions taken to implement an active employment policy within the meaning of the Convention, further to the technical assistance received from the ILO.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2007, published 97th ILC session (2008)

1. The Committee notes with regret that the Government has not provided any information on the application of the Convention since its last report received in February 2004. The Committee trusts that the Government will be able to provide a detailed report on the application of the Convention, including clear and up to date information, in reply to the points raised in the Committee’s 2004 observation, which read as follows.

2. Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. Coordination of employment policy with poverty reduction. In its report received in February 2004, the Government provided information on the establishment of the “employment” component of the Poverty Reduction Strategy approved in 2002. It was planned to enhance the range of vocational and technical training available, promote small and medium-sized enterprises, promote labour-intensive work and improve access to employment for women (conclusions of the workshop held in Conakry in September 2003 for approving the framework document for employment policy in Guinea). The Government also pointed out the distinct trend towards self-employment in the informal economy, resulting in the urgent need to set up a genuine micro-enterprise development programme. The Committee once again noted the objectives of the Labour and Employment Statistical Information Network (RISET), the establishment of which was already noted in its previous comments. The Committee requests the Government to provide up to date information on the measures taken to guarantee that employment, as a key component in poverty reduction, is at the heart of macroeconomic and social policies. It asks the Government in particular to provide information on the results achieved, by group such as for young people and for women, by the measures taken to improve the range of vocational and technical training available, on the promotion of small and micro-enterprises and on the jobs created by labour-intensive programmes.

3. Article 3. Participation of the social partners in the formulation and application of policies. The Committee recalls that Article 3 of the Convention requires consultations with all interested parties – in particular representatives of employers and workers – in the establishment and implementation of employment policies. It is the joint responsibility of the Government and the representative organizations of employers and workers to ensure that representatives of the most vulnerable and marginalized groups of the active population are associated as closely as possible with the formulation and implementation of measures of which they should be the prime beneficiaries (see paragraph 493 of the 2004 General Survey on promoting employment). The Committee trusts that the Government will include detailed information in this regard.

4. Part V of the report form. ILO technical assistance. Furthermore, the Committee once again asks the Government to indicate the actions taken to implement an active employment policy within the meaning of the Convention, further to the technical assistance received from the ILO.

[The Government is asked to reply in detail to the present comments in 2008.]

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2006, published 96th ILC session (2007)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It is therefore bound to repeat its 2004 observation, which read as follows:

1. Coordination of employment policy with poverty reduction. The Committee notes the report received in February 2004 containing information on the establishment of the “employment” component of the Poverty Reduction Strategy approved in 2002. It is planned to enhance the range of vocational and technical training available, promote small and medium-sized enterprises, promote labour-intensive work and improve access to employment for women (conclusions of the workshop held in Conakry in September 2003 for approving the framework document for employment policy in Guinea). The Government also points out the distinct trend towards self-employment in the informal economy, resulting in the urgent need to set up a genuine micro-enterprise development programme. The Committee once again notes the objectives of the Labour and Employment Statistical Information Network (RISET), the establishment of which was already noted in its previous comments. It requests the Government to provide up-to-date information in its next report on the measures taken to guarantee that employment, as a key component in poverty reduction, is at the heart of macroeconomic and social policies. The Committee asks the Government in particular to provide information on the results achieved, by group such as for young people and for women, by the measures taken to improve the range of vocational and technical training available, on the promotion of small and micro-enterprises and on the jobs created by labour-intensive programmes (Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention).

2. Participation of the social partners in the formulation and application of policies. The Committee recalls that Article 3 of the Convention requires consultations with all interested parties – in particular representatives of employers and workers – in the establishment and implementation of employment policies. It is the joint responsibility of the Government and the representative organizations of employers and workers to ensure that representatives of the most vulnerable and marginalized groups of the active population are associated as closely as possible with the formulation and implementation of measures of which they should be the prime beneficiaries (see paragraph 493 of the 2004 General Survey on promoting employment). The Committee trusts that the Government will include detailed information in this regard in its next report.

3. Finally, it once again asks the Government to describe in its next report the action taken to implement an active employment policy within the meaning of the Convention further to the technical assistance received from the ILO.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2005, published 95th ILC session (2006)

The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its 2004 observation, which read as follows:

1. Coordination of employment policy with poverty reduction. The Committee notes the report received in February 2004 containing information on the establishment of the "employment" component of the Poverty Reduction Strategy approved in 2002. It is planned to enhance the range of vocational and technical training available, promote small and medium-sized enterprises, promote labour-intensive work and improve access to employment for women (conclusions of the workshop held in Conakry in September 2003 for approving the framework document for employment policy in Guinea). The Government also points out the distinct trend towards self-employment in the informal economy, resulting in the urgent need to set up a genuine micro-enterprise development programme. The Committee once again notes the objectives of the Labour and Employment Statistical Information Network (RISET), the establishment of which was already noted in its previous comments. It requests the Government to provide up-to-date information in its next report on the measures taken to guarantee that employment, as a key component in poverty reduction, is at the heart of macroeconomic and social policies. The Committee asks the Government in particular to provide information on the results achieved, by group such as for young people and for women, by the measures taken to improve the range of vocational and technical training available, on the promotion of small and micro-enterprises and on the jobs created by labour-intensive programmes (Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention).

2. Participation of the social partners in the formulation and application of policies. The Committee recalls that Article 3 of the Convention requires consultations with all interested parties - in particular representatives of employers and workers - in the establishment and implementation of employment policies. It is the joint responsibility of the Government and the representative organizations of employers and workers to ensure that representatives of the most vulnerable and marginalized groups of the active population are associated as closely as possible with the formulation and implementation of measures of which they should be the prime beneficiaries (see paragraph 493 of the 2004 General Survey on promoting employment). The Committee trusts that the Government will include detailed information in this regard in its next report.

3. Finally, it once again asks the Government to describe in its next report the action taken to implement an active employment policy within the meaning of the Convention further to the technical assistance received from the ILO.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2004, published 93rd ILC session (2005)

1. Coordination of employment policy with poverty reduction. The Committee notes the report received in February 2004 containing information on the establishment of the "employment" component of the Poverty Reduction Strategy approved in 2002. It is planned to enhance the range of vocational and technical training available, promote small and medium-sized enterprises, promote labour-intensive work and improve access to employment for women (conclusions of the workshop held in Conakry in September 2003 for approving the framework document for employment policy in Guinea). The Government also points out the distinct trend towards self-employment in the informal economy, resulting in the urgent need to set up a genuine micro-enterprise development programme. The Committee once again notes the objectives of the Labour and Employment Statistical Information Network (RISET), the establishment of which was already noted in its previous comments. It requests the Government to provide up-to-date information in its next report on the measures taken to guarantee that employment, as a key component in poverty reduction, is at the heart of macroeconomic and social policies. The Committee asks the Government in particular to provide information on the results achieved, by group such as for young people and for women, by the measures taken to improve the range of vocational and technical training available, on the promotion of small and micro-enterprises and on the jobs created by labour-intensive programmes (Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention).

2. Participation of the social partners in the formulation and application of policies. The Committee recalls that Article 3 of the Convention requires consultations with all interested parties - in particular representatives of employers and workers - in the establishment and implementation of employment policies. It is the joint responsibility of the Government and the representative organizations of employers and workers to ensure that representatives of the most vulnerable and marginalized groups of the active population are associated as closely as possible with the formulation and implementation of measures of which they should be the prime beneficiaries (see paragraph 493 of the 2004 General Survey on promoting employment). The Committee trusts that the Government will include detailed information in this regard in its next report.

3. Finally, it once again asks the Government to describe in its next report the action taken to implement an active employment policy within the meaning of the Convention further to the technical assistance received from the ILO.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2003, published 92nd ILC session (2004)

1. The Committee notes the report received in June 2003, which in some respects is similar to the Government’s previous report. In its observation of 2001, the Committee noted that employment promotion was among the Government’s priorities and that a national employment policy was still in the process of being drawn up. It noted that a programme entitled "Component of the formulation of the national employment policy (CFPN)", a steering committee and a National Employment Promotion Agency (AGUIPE) had been established, and that a framework document for employment policy had been prepared with ILO assistance. The Committee further recalls that in February 2000 the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund were of the view that Guinea could apply for a debt reduction plan under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) initiative. It once again asks the Government to provide information in its next report on the measures taken as a result of the assistance received from the ILO in relation to employment policy, and to indicate any particular difficulties that have been encountered in achieving the established employment objectives, in the framework of a coordinated social and economic policy and in consultation with the representatives of the persons affected, in accordance with Articles 1, 2 and 3 of the Convention.

2. The Committee notes that in January 2002 the Government approved the final version of its Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP). The specific objectives of the PRSP include increased income, broader access to high-quality basic services and the reduction of inequalities between regions and between socio-economic groups. To attain these objectives a strategy has been devised which consists of three components: acceleration of economic growth; development of and equitable access to basic social services; improvement of governance and strengthening of institutions and human resources. The Committee notes that the measures envisaged include the adoption of a law on the privatization of public enterprises which provides for the winding-up of enterprises deemed to be non-viable, and the restructuring and privatization of those that can be made profitable. It asks the Government to specify in its next report how the strategy to combat poverty contributes to the creation of productive employment in the context of a coordinated economic and social policy, conducted in consultation with representatives of the persons affected. Please also provide copies of any such reports, studies or surveys and other detailed statistics that will facilitate an assessment of the situation, level and trends of employment.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2002, published 91st ILC session (2003)

The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its 2001 observation which read as follows:

In reply to the comments that the Committee has been making for several years, the Government states in a brief report received in August 2000 that, once the process of implementing the national employment policy has been completed, it will report on the declaration and pursuit of an employment promotion policy. It also indicates that, following an ILO mission, a number of areas have been identified for concentration of policies. The ILO Office and the Multidisciplinary Advisory Team in Dakar indicate that a programme entitled "Component of the formulation of the national employment policy" (CFPN), a steering committee and a National Employment Promotion Agency (AGUIPE) have been established. Despite the difficulties of implementation, a framework document for employment policy has also been drawn up. In addition, the ILO has provided the Government with assistance for the establishment of an investment unit for labour-intensive projects (HIMO unit). The Labour and Employment Statistical Information Network (RISET) has undertaken a diagnostic study of the system of information on employment and training. Moreover, the Committee notes that in December 2000, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund decided that Guinea could apply for a debt reduction plan under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative. The resulting resources will have to be allocated to priority areas defined by the Government in a detailed strategic framework to combat poverty, which has to be established after broad consultation with civil society. The Committee therefore requests that the Government describe in its next report the action taken as a result of the assistance received from the ILO in relation to employment policy and to indicate any particular difficulties which have been encountered in achieving the established employment objectives, in the framework of a coordinated social policy and in consultation with the representatives of the persons affected, in accordance with Articles 1, 2 and 3 of the Convention. Please also provide copies of reports, studies or surveys, as well as detailed and disaggregated statistics such as to facilitate the evaluation of the situation, level and trends of employment, unemployment and underemployment. The Committee would appreciate receiving any other information on the extent to which the employment objectives established by the programmes implemented with the cooperation of the ILO and within the detailed strategic framework to combat poverty have been achieved.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2001, published 90th ILC session (2002)

In reply to the comments that the Committee has been making for several years, the Government states in a brief report received in August 2000 that, once the process of implementing the national employment policy has been completed, it will report on the declaration and pursuit of an employment promotion policy. It also indicates that, following an ILO mission, a number of areas have been identified for concentration of policies. The ILO Office and the Multidisciplinary Advisory Team in Dakar indicate that a programme entitled "Component of the formulation of the national employment policy" (CFPN), a steering committee and a National Employment Promotion Agency (AGUIPE) have been established. Despite the difficulties of implementation, a framework document for employment policy has also been drawn up. In addition, the ILO has provided the Government with assistance for the establishment of an investment unit for labour-intensive projects (HIMO unit). The Labour and Employment Statistical Information Network (RISET) has undertaken a diagnostic study of the system of information on employment and training. Moreover, the Committee notes that in December 2000, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund decided that Guinea could apply for a debt reduction plan under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative. The resulting resources will have to be allocated to priority areas defined by the Government in a detailed strategic framework to combat poverty, which has to be established after broad consultation with civil society. The Committee therefore requests that the Government describe in its next report the action taken as a result of the assistance received from the ILO in relation to employment policy and to indicate any particular difficulties which have been encountered in achieving the established employment objectives, in the framework of a coordinated social policy and in consultation with the representatives of the persons affected, in accordance with Articles 1, 2 and 3 of the Convention. Please also provide copies of reports, studies or surveys, as well as detailed and disaggregated statistics such as to facilitate the evaluation of the situation, level and trends of employment, unemployment and underemployment. The Committee would appreciate receiving any other information on the extent to which the employment objectives established by the programmes implemented with the cooperation of the ILO and within the detailed strategic framework to combat poverty have been achieved.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1999, published 88th ILC session (2000)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

1. The Committee observes that employment promotion is listed as one of the Government's priorities and that a national employment policy is being prepared. The Committee notes, in particular, that a steering committee for the formulation of the employment policy has been set up and that with the ILO's assistance a workshop was held to make the necessary assessments and analyses prior to the formulation of such policy. The Committee hopes that the work conducted will shortly enable the Government to submit a complete and detailed report on the formulation and application of a policy of promoting full, productive and freely chosen employment, within the framework of a coordinated economic and social policy and in consultation with the representatives of the persons affected, in accordance with Articles 1, 2 and 3 of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide, as far as possible, the information required in the report form.

2. In this respect, the Committee recalls that the employment policy being prepared should take account of its previous comments in which it emphasized the need to take measures to guarantee that the effects on employment of global development and structural adjustment policies are taken into consideration. It reiterates its particular interest in obtaining any information on the results achieved in terms of net sustainable jobs created, retraining schemes for public sector workers affected by staff reductions, rural development programmes, labour-intensive public works programmes and the employment promotion policy for the informal urban sector. Please indicate also the way in which the education and training policies are coordinated with employment policy. Finally, the Committee reiterates its particular interest in obtaining any information relating to the advisory or technical cooperation activities of the ILO from which the Government thinks it might benefit with a view to applying the Convention more effectively (Part V of the report form).

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1998, published 87th ILC session (1999)

The Committee notes that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

1. The Committee takes note of the Government's report in response to its previous request. It observes that employment promotion is listed as one of the Government's priorities and that a national employment policy is being prepared. The Committee notes, in particular, that a steering committee for the formulation of the employment policy has been set up and that with the ILO's assistance a workshop was held to make the necessary assessments and analyses prior to the formulation of such policy. The Committee hopes that the work conducted will shortly enable the Government to submit a complete and detailed report on the formulation and application of a policy of promoting full, productive and freely chosen employment, within the framework of a coordinated economic and social policy and in consultation with the representatives of the persons affected, in accordance with Articles 1, 2 and 3 of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide, as far as possible, the information required in the report form.

2. In this respect, the Committee recalls that the employment policy being prepared should take account of its previous comments in which it emphasized the need to take measures to guarantee that the effects on employment of global development and structural adjustment policies are taken into consideration. It reiterates its particular interest in obtaining any information on the results achieved in terms of net sustainable jobs created, retraining schemes for public sector workers affected by staff reductions, rural development programmes, labour-intensive public works programmes and the employment promotion policy for the informal urban sector. Please indicate also the way in which the education and training policies are coordinated with employment policy. Finally, the Committee reiterates its particular interest in obtaining any information relating to the advisory or technical cooperation activities of the ILO from which the Government thinks it might benefit with a view to applying the Convention more effectively (Part V of the report form).

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1997, published 86th ILC session (1998)

1. The Committee takes note of the Government's report in response to its previous request. It observes that employment promotion is listed as one of the Government's priorities and that a national employment policy is being prepared. The Committee notes, in particular, that a steering committee for the formulation of the employment policy has been set up and that with the ILO's assistance a workshop was held to make the necessary assessments and analyses prior to the formulation of such policy. The Committee hopes that the work conducted will shortly enable the Government to submit a complete and detailed report on the formulation and application of a policy of promoting full, productive and freely chosen employment, within the framework of a coordinated economic and social policy and in consultation with the representatives of the persons affected, in accordance with Articles 1, 2 and 3 of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide, as far as possible, the information required in the report form.

2. In this respect, the Committee recalls that the employment policy being prepared should take account of its previous comments in which it emphasized the need to take measures to guarantee that the effects on employment of global development and structural adjustment policies are taken into consideration. It reiterates its particular interest in obtaining any information on the results achieved in terms of net sustainable jobs created, retraining schemes for public sector workers affected by staff reductions, rural development programmes, labour-intensive public works programmes and the employment promotion policy for the informal urban sector. Please indicate also the way in which the education and training policies are coordinated with employment policy. Finally, the Committee reiterates its particular interest in obtaining any information relating to the advisory or technical cooperation activities of the ILO from which the Government thinks it might benefit with a view to applying the Convention more effectively (Part V of the report form).

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1996, published 85th ILC session (1997)

The Committee notes that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

1. The Committee notes the Government's report for the periods ending in 1993 and 1994 respectively and the reply to its previous comments. While it appreciates the Government's efforts to supply the information requested, the Committee regrets that the succinct and partial nature of the replies does not allow it to fully assess the effect given to the provisions of the Convention. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would indicate the objectives of its employment policy, how this is determined and reviewed in the framework of a coordinated economic and social policy, the measures which are taken to ensure that the effects regarding employment are taken into consideration in the implementation of global policies for development and structural adjustment. The replies to these questions will entail the Government's formulating a full report, following the indications contained on the report form under Articles 1, 2 and 3 of the Convention. The Committee hopes that the forthcoming reports will, as far as possible, contain the information required.

2. More specifically, moreover, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would continue to supply information on the points raised earlier, specifying as far as possible the impact in terms of net creation of lasting employment, of measures taken, particularly with a view to retraining public sector workers affected by staff reductions, rural sector development programmes and labour-intensive public works programmes, or again, the policy for promoting employment in the informal urban sector. Finally, please give more detailed indications on the coordination of training programmes with employment policies and on the activity of the tripartite consultative commissions established for this purpose, as a follow-up to the recommendations in the ILO technical cooperation project in support of occupational training and employment (GUI/88/003).

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 83rd ILC session (1996)

1. The Committee notes the Government's report for the periods ending in 1993 and 1994 respectively and the reply to its previous comments. While it appreciates the Government's efforts to supply the information requested, the Committee regrets that the succinct and partial nature of the replies does not allow it to fully assess the effect given to the provisions of the Convention. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would indicate the objectives of its employment policy, how this is determined and reviewed in the framework of a coordinated economic and social policy, the measures which are taken to ensure that the effects regarding employment are taken into consideration in the implementation of global policies for development and structural adjustment. The replies to these questions will entail the Government's formulating a full report, following the indications contained on the report form under Articles 1, 2 and 3 of the Convention. The Committee hopes that the forthcoming reports will, as far as possible, contain the information required.

2. More specifically, moreover, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would continue to supply information on the points raised earlier, specifying as far as possible the impact in terms of net creation of lasting employment, of measures taken, particularly with a view to retraining public sector workers affected by staff reductions, rural sector development programmes and labour-intensive public works programmes, or again, the policy for promoting employment in the informal urban sector. Finally, please give more detailed indications on the coordination of training programmes with employment policies and on the activity of the tripartite consultative commissions established for this purpose, as a follow-up to the recommendations in the ILO technical cooperation project in support of occupational training and employment (GUI/88/003).

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1994, published 81st ILC session (1994)

The Committee refers to its observation. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee would be grateful if the Government would supply additional information in its next report on the following points:

1. The Government indicates that despite the removal of obstacles to the promotion of private investment, it has not managed to resolve the problems of unemployment and underemployment. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the employment policy objectives set out within the framework of the Economic and Financial Recovery Programme (PREF) and the measures that have been adopted or are envisaged within the framework of a coordinated economic and social policy in order to achieve these objectives (Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention). Please also describe the measures that have been taken in order to ensure that employment policy decisions are based on a sufficient level of knowledge of labour-market trends and problems.

2. The Committee notes that, according to the Government, the Office for Assisting the Retraining of Public Officials (BARAF) and the National Employment and Labour Office (ONEMO) have not been able to play their part in the process of reducing staff in the public sector. Please provide details on the nature of the specific difficulties that have been encountered in the retraining of public sector employees and the creation of productive employment through the promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises.

3. Please supply information on the measures that have been taken or are envisaged to promote rural employment. Please supply, as previously requested, a copy of Decree No. 079/PRG/86 of 25 March 1986 to institute a new territorial organization of the Republic of Guinea.

4. The Committee notes the information concerning the development of labour-intensive public works programmes, which are the object of renewed interest by the Government. Please continue supplying information on the activities undertaken in this field in coordination with the various ILO technical cooperation projects that are under examination or are currently being implemented.

5. The Committee notes that following the survey undertaken by IL0/JASPA on the proportion of urban employment accounted for by the informal sector, the Government has started to examine the factors that can promote the development of that sector. Please indicate the policy that has been adopted in this respect and the measures that have been taken or are envisaged in order to create conditions that favour the growth of employment in the informal sector.

6. The Committee notes the activities undertaken by the National Vocational Training Office (ONFPP) to coordinate and plan training. It would be grateful if the Government would indicate the manner in which it is proposed to give effect to the recommendations for the strengthening of the ONFPP and the ONEMO and for the establishment of tripartite advisory committees to coordinate between the productive sector and the vocational training system, which were formulated within the framework of the ILO technical cooperation project (GUI/88/003) to support vocational training and employment. The Committee also notes that training courses are organized for young graduates in order to help them overcome their difficulties in gaining access to the labour market and that employers are obliged when recruiting personnel to reserve a certain proportion of vacancies for them. Please supply further information on the implementation of this measure relating to "first jobs" and its impact on the employment of young graduates. Please continue to supply information on the measures that have been adopted in order to coordinate education and training policies with prospective employment opportunities.

7. The Committee notes that the ONEMO is run by a tripartite administrative board which is responsible for guiding and coordinating employment promotion activities. It would be grateful if the Government would supply a copy of texts relating to the duties, composition and operation of the above body. Please indicate the manner in which the representatives of all the persons affected, including representatives of those working in the rural sector and the informal sector, are consulted concerning employment policies (Article 3 of the Convention).

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1994, published 81st ILC session (1994)

In its previous request addressed directly to the Government, the Committee took note of a communication from the General Union of Workers of Guinea (UGTG), dated 8 October 1992, which emphasized the gravity of the difficulties encountered by graduates and public servants who had lost their jobs, and alleged that there was no government policy to retrain them and reintegrate them into employment. The Committee, which notes that the Government has not responded to the invitation to make its own observations concerning the points raised by the UGTG, notes with regret that the report on the application of the Convention, due in 1992 and requested again in 1993, has not been received. It trusts that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session, and that it will contain full information in response to its direct request, of which several points concern questions referred to in the allegations of the UGTG.

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

The Committee notes a communication from the General Union of Workers of Guinea (UGTG), dated 8 October 1992, which emphasizes the gravity of the difficulties encountered by graduates and public servants who have lost their jobs, and it alleges that there is no Government policy to retrain them and reintegrate them into employment. The Committee, which notes that the Government has not responded to the invitation to make its own observations concerning the points raised by the UGTG, notes that the report on the application of the Convention due in 1992 has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session. It trusts that this report will contain full information in reply to its previous direct request, points 2 and 6 of which, in particular, concerned questions referred to in the allegations of the UGTG, and which read as follows:

The Committee notes the Government's report for the period ending June 1990 and the information supplied in reply to its previous direct request. It would be grateful if the Government would supply additional information in its next report on the following points:

1. The Government indicates that despite the removal of obstacles to the promotion of private investment, it has not managed to resolve the problems of unemployment and underemployment. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the employment policy objectives set out within the framework of the Economic and Financial Recovery Programme (PREF) and the measures that have been adopted or are envisaged within the framework of a coordinated economic and social policy in order to achieve these objectives (Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention). Please also describe the measures that have been taken in order to ensure that employment policy decisions are based on a sufficient level of knowledge of labour-market trends and problems.

2. The Committee notes that, according to the Government, the Office for Assisting the Retraining of Public Officials (BARAF) and the National Employment and Labour Office (ONEMO) have not been able to play their part in the process of reducing staff in the public sector. Please provide details on the nature of the specific difficulties that have been encountered in the retraining of public sector employees and the creation of productive employment through the promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises.

3. Please supply information on the measures that have been taken or are envisaged to promote rural employment. Please supply, as previously requested, a copy of Decree No. 079/PRG/86 of 25 March 1986 to institute a new territorial organization of the Republic of Guinea.

4. The Committee notes the information concerning the development of labour-intensive public works programmes, which are the object of renewed interest by the Government. Please continue supplying information on the activities undertaken in this field in coordination with the various ILO technical cooperation projects that are under examination or are currently being implemented.

5. The Committee notes that following the survey undertaken by IL0/JASPA on the proportion of urban employment accounted for by the informal sector, the Government has started to examine the factors that can promote the development of that sector. Please indicate the policy that has been adopted in this respect and the measures that have been taken or are envisaged in order to create conditions that favour the growth of employment in the informal sector.

6. The Committee notes the activities undertaken by the National Vocational Training Office (ONFPP) to coordinate and plan training. It would be grateful if the Government would indicate the manner in which it is proposed to give effect to the recommendations for the strengthening of the ONFPP and the ONEMO and for the establishment of tripartite advisory committees to coordinate between the productive sector and the vocational training system, which were formulated within the framework of the ILO technical cooperation project (GUI/88/003) to support vocational training and employment. The Committee also notes that training courses are organized for young graduates in order to help them overcome their difficulties in gaining access to the labour market and that employers are obliged when recruiting personnel to reserve a certain proportion of vacancies for them. Please supply further information on the implementation of this measure relating to "first jobs" and its impact on the employment of young graduates. Please continue to supply information on the measures that have been adopted in order to coordinate education and training policies with prospective employment opportunities.

7. The Committee notes that the ONEMO is run by a tripartite administrative board which is responsible for guiding and coordinating employment promotion activities. It would be grateful if the Government would supply a copy of texts relating to the duties, composition and operation of the above body. Please indicate the manner in which the representatives of all the persons affected, including representatives of those working in the rural sector and the informal sector, are consulted concerning employment policies (Article 3 of the Convention).

[The Government is asked to report in detail for the period ending 30 June 1993.]

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1992, published 79th ILC session (1992)

The Committee notes the Government's report for the period ending June 1990 and the information supplied in reply to its previous direct request. It would be grateful if the Government would supply additional information in its next report on the following points:

1. The Government indicates that despite the removal of obstacles to the promotion of private investment, it has not managed to resolve the problems of unemployment and underemployment. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the employment policy objectives set out within the framework of the Economic and Financial Recovery Programme (PREF) and the measures that have been adopted or are envisaged within the framework of a coordinated economic and social policy in order to achieve these objectives (Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention). Please also describe the measures that have been taken in order to ensure that employment policy decisions are based on a sufficient level of knowledge of labour-market trends and problems.

2. The Committee notes that, according to the Government, the Office for Assisting the Retraining of Public Officials (BARAF) and the National Employment and Labour Office (ONEMO) have not been able to play their part in the process of reducing staff in the public sector. Please provide details on the nature of the specific difficulties that have been encountered in the retraining of public sector employees and the creation of productive employment through the promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises.

3. Please supply information on the measures that have been taken or are envisaged to promote rural employment. Please supply, as previously requested, a copy of Decree No. 079/PRG/86 of 25 March 1986 to institute a new territorial organisation of the Republic of Guinea.

4. The Committee notes the information concerning the development of labour-intensive public works programmes, which are the object of renewed interest by the Government. Please continue supplying information on the activities undertaken in this field in coordination with the various ILO technical cooperation projects that are under examination or are currently being implemented.

5. The Committee notes that following the survey undertaken by ILO/JASPA on the proportion of urban employment accounted for by the informal sector, the Government has started to examine the factors that can promote the development of that sector. Please indicate the policy that has been adopted in this respect and the measures that have been taken or are envisaged in order to create conditions that favour the growth of employment in the informal sector.

6. The Committee notes the activities undertaken by the National Vocational Training Office (ONFPP) to coordinate and plan training. It would be grateful if the Government would indicate the manner in which it is proposed to give effect to the recommendations for the strengthening of the ONFPP and the ONEMO and for the establishment of tripartite advisory committees to coordinate between the productive sector and the vocational training system, which were formulated within the framework of the ILO technical cooperation project (GUI/88/003) to support vocational training and employment. The Committee also notes that training courses are organised for young graduates in order to help them overcome their difficulties in gaining access to the labour market and that employers are obliged when recruiting personnel to reserve a certain proportion of vacancies for them. Please supply further information on the implementation of this measure relating to "first jobs" and its impact on the employment of young graduates. Please continue to supply information on the measures that have been adopted in order to coordinate education and training policies with prospective employment opportunities.

7. The Committee notes that the ONEMO is run by a tripartite administrative board which is responsible for guiding and coordinating employment promotion acivities. It would be grateful if the Government would supply a copy of texts relating to the duties, composition and operation of the above body. Please indicate the manner in which the representatives of all the persons affected, including representatives of those working in the rural sector and the informal sector, are consulted concerning employment policies (Article 3 of the Convention).

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1991, published 78th ILC session (1991)

The Committee notes that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

1. The Committee notes the Government's report and the information supplied in reply to its previous direct request. The Government indicates in its report that the recovery programme for the public and semi-public sectors that was introduced in April 1984 gives no prospect of a substantial improvement in the employment market in the short term. According to the Government, opportunities for job creation depend upon the success of the policies of privatisation and development of the agricultural sector. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would include information in its next report on the national recovery programme for 1987-90, and particularly the employment objectives that have been set out and the extent to which they are being attained, the specific difficulties encountered and the extent to which they have been overcome (Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention).

2. With reference to its previous direct request, the Committee requests the Government to continue supplying detailed information on the staff reductions that have been made in the public and semi-public sectors, which should amount to a total of 20 per cent according to the objectives set out by the Government. Please specify the effect on the creation of productive employment of the measures taken by the Office for Assisting the Retraining of Public Officials (BARAF) and by the Office for the Promotion of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (ONPPME).

3. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would include in its next report the information requested previously on the measures taken to promote rural employment, including a copy of Decree No. 079/PRG/86, of 25 March 1986 to institute a new territorial organisation of the Republic of Guinea. It also requests the Government to supply information on the effect that it has been able to give to the ILO advisory mission concerning the promotion of handicrafts within the context of the integrated rural development programme for Fouta-Djallon.

4. In its previous reports, the Government indicated that high labour-intensive public works programmes were being re-examined. The Committee notes that a technical assistance project is under preparation in this respect and requests the Government to supply information on any developments in this connection.

5. The Committee notes the activities of the National Vocational Training and Further Training Office. It requests the Government to supply details on the measures that have been taken or are envisaged for the co-ordination of education and training policies with employment prospects. Please, in particular, supply information on the problems that may be encountered by young graduates who come onto the employment market, and the measures taken in this respect, in the context of the withdrawal of the State from the public and semi-public sectors.

6. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would supply information on the consultation of the representatives of the various persons affected by employment policy, including persons employed in the rural sector and in the informal, or unstructured, sector (Article 3).

7. The Committee notes with interest the information supplied by the Government concerning the technical assistance provided by the ILO through the JASPA Office in Addis-Ababa, particularly regarding the survey carried out on the unstructured sector in four large cities, and the survey on apprenticeship in Conakry. Please supply, in general, information on the steps taken to follow up the technical co-operation projects and the factors which may have prevented or delayed such action (Part V of the report form).

8. The Committee also hopes that the Government will be able to supply in future reports the available information referred to in Part VI of the report form.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1989, published 76th ILC session (1989)

1. The Committee notes the Government's report and the information supplied in reply to its previous direct request. The Government indicates in its report that the recovery programme for the public and semi-public sectors that was introduced in April 1984 gives no prospect of a substantial improvement in the employment market in the short term. According to the Government, opportunities for job creation depend upon the success of the policies of privatisation and development of the agricultural sector. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would include information in its next report on the national recovery programme for 1987-90, and particularly the employment objectives that have been set out and the extent to which they are being attained, the specific difficulties encountered and the extent to which they have been overcome (Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention).

2. With reference to its previous direct request, the Committee requests the Government to continue supplying detailed information on the staff reductions that have been made in the public and semi-public sectors, which should amount to a total of 20 per cent according to the objectives set out by the Government. Please specify the effect on the creation of productive employment of the measures taken by the Office for Assisting the Retraining of Public Officials (BARAF) and by the Office for the Promotion of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (ONPPME).

3. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would include in its next report the information requested previously on the measures taken to promote rural employment, including a copy of Decree No. 079/PRG/86, of 25 March 1986 to institute a new territorial organisation of the Republic of Guinea. It also requests the Government to supply information on the effect that it has been able to give to the ILO advisory mission concerning the promotion of handicrafts within the context of the integrated rural development programme for Fouta-Djallon.

4. In its previous reports, the Government indicated that high labour-intensive public works programmes were being re-examined. The Committee notes that a technical assistance project is under preparation in this respect and requests the Government to supply information on any developments in this connection.

5. The Committee notes the activities of the National Vocational Training and Further Training Office. It requests the Government to supply details on the measures that have been taken or are envisaged for the co-ordination of education and training policies with employment prospects. Please, in particular, supply information on the problems that may be encountered by young graduates who come onto the employment market, and the measures taken in this respect, in the context of the withdrawal of the State from the public and semi-public sectors.

6. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would supply information on the consultation of the representatives of the various persons affected by employment policy, including persons employed in the rural sector and in the informal, or unstructured, sector (Article 3).

7. The Committee notes with interest the information supplied by the Government concerning the technical assistance provided by the ILO through the JASPA Office in Addis-Ababa, particularly regarding the survey carried out on the unstructured sector in four large cities, and the survey on apprenticeship in Conakry. Please supply, in general, information on the steps taken to follow up the technical co-operation projects and the factors which may have prevented or delayed such action (Part V of the report form).

8. The Committee also hopes that the Government will be able to supply in future reports the available information referred to in Part VI of the report form.