Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951 (No. 100) - Central African Republic (Ratification: 1964)

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2025, published 114th ILC session (2026)

In order to provide a comprehensive view of the issues relating to the application of ratified Conventions on equality, the Committee considers it appropriate to examine the Conventions Nos 100 (equal remuneration) and 111 (discrimination in employment and occupation) together.

Firstly, the Committee notes that the Government refers, in its report on these two Conventions, to the elaboration of a draft revised Labour Code. Recalling that in October 2023 the Office provided technical assistance within the framework of this exercise, the Committee requests the Government to provide information on progress made towards the adoption of the new Labour Code.

Convention No. 111 National policy on equality of opportunity and treatment in respect of employment and occupation

Articles 1(1)(a), 2 and 3(b). Prohibited grounds of discrimination. Legislation. Sex. Sexual harassment. The Committee notes the Government’s affirmation, in its report, that sections 17 to 19 of the draft revised Labour Code will effectively implement equality of opportunity and treatment. With regard to sexual harassment, the Government indicates the importance it accords this issue is clear from the September 2021 ratification of the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190), which was followed by an awareness-raising campaign aimed at socio-economic actors and various communities in the country. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the measures taken or envisaged, including within the framework of the revision of the Labour Code, to: (i) define and explicitly prohibit both quid pro quo and hostile work environment sexual harassment; (ii) ensure that victims are protected against retaliation and provide for sanctions against perpetrators thereof; and (iii) adopt practical measures to prevent sexual harassment, in collaboration with employers’ and workers’ organizations.

Article 1(1)(b). Other grounds for discrimination. Disability and HIV status. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that the draft Labour Code reinforces protection of persons living with HIV/AIDS. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on: (i) all practical measures taken, in collaboration with the employers and workers’ organizations, to prevent discrimination and stigmatization based on disability in employment and occupation; and (ii) implementation in the private sector of the requirement for employers employing more than 25 persons to employ five per cent of workers with disabilities that fulfil the recruitment criteria (section 265 of the Labour Code).

Articles 1 to 3. National policy for equality of opportunity and treatment in employment and occupation. Indigenous Peoples. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that activities have been organized in collaboration with the social partners and civil society organizations. The Government cites the seminar held in May 2024 by the National Authority for Good Governance on the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169), which made recommendations aiming at ensuring the implementation of promotional strategies for these vulnerable groups in various areas through a committee established for this purpose and the creation of an observatory on the issue. In this connection, the Committee notes the recommendations made by the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons following her visit to the country in November 2023, which are aimed at combating the trafficking of persons belonging to minorities and Indigenous Peoples for purposes of exploitation, in particular forced labour and slavery-like practices (United Nations Human Rights Council, A/HRC/56/60/Add.2, 15 May 2024, paras 66 and 113(aa), (gg) and (jj)). The Committee requests the Government to provide detailed information on the measures taken to ensure protection from discrimination and the promotion of equality of opportunity and treatment of the Indigenous Peoples, including the Mbororos and the Aka Pygmies, in education, vocational training and employment, and as regards the exercise of their traditional activities.

Convention No. 100 – Principle of equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value

Articles 1(b) and 2(2)(a). Principle of equal remuneration for men and women workers for work of equal value. Legislation. The Committee notes with interest the Government’s indication in its report that the drafting of section 10 of the draft revised Labour Code contains the terms “equal pay for work of equal value”. However, the Government gives no information on the text of section 222 of the Code, on which the Committee had made earlier comments. The Committee hopes that the reforms of the Labour Code will take its comments into account.

Articles 2(2)(c), and 4. Cooperation with employers’ and workers’ organizations. Awareness-raising measures and collective agreements. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that the draft Labour Code provides for the establishment of a National Council for Social Dialogue (CNDS) to replace the Standing National Labour Council which lack of resources prevented from functioning correctly. The Government maintains that this new tripartite structure will provide a better framework for relevant social issues such as the revision of certain collective labour agreements that are outdated or not adapted to social and economic realities. The Committee requests the Government: (i) to take concrete measures to raise the awareness of employers’ and workers’ organizations on the issue of wage disparities between men and women and of the way to reduce such disparities; (ii) to indicate the manner in which collective agreements take up the issue of equal remuneration for men and women, by communicating a copy of the relevant provisions of the agreements; and (iii) to provide information of the resources to be provided to the CNDS for the performance of its duties.

Article 3. Objective job evaluation. In response to its previous comment, the Committee notes that the Government refers to the preparation of a standard guide for the classification and evaluation of jobs in the public sector and indicates that for the private sector, titles and classification of jobs and evaluation methods are fixed by collective labour agreements or enterprise agreements. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on: (i) publication of the standard guide for the classification and evaluation of jobs in the public sector (please supply a copy); and (ii) other concrete measures taken or envisaged to encourage the development and use of objective methods of job evaluation, especially during the negotiation of collective agreements or enterprise agreements in the private sector.

Conventions Nos 100 and 111 – Application in practice

Enforcement. Labour inspection and specialized bodies. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government concerning: (1) the activities of the labour inspectorate; and (2) the adoption in 2017 of a national strategy for the development and modernization of the labour administration and inspectorate aimed at strengthening their capacities and enlarging their scope of operation better to protect workers, in particular workers from the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples, and to combat child labour. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the prevention and enforcement activities conducted by the labour inspectors specifically with regard to combating discrimination and promoting equality in employment and occupation. It again requests the Government to specify whether the mandates of the National Commission for Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms and of the National Equality Observatory include the task of preventing and combating discrimination in employment and occupation based on the grounds listed in the Convention.

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

Articles 1(b) and 2(2)(a) of the Convention. Equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value. Legislation. The Committee recalls that sections10 (equal wages under equal working conditions) and 222 (wages shall be equal for all workers regardless of … gender under equal working conditions, skills and output) of Act No. 09.004 of 29 January 2009 issuing the Labour Code, are more limited than the principle of the Convention and do not reflect the notion of “work of equal value”. In this respect, the Committee recalls that the notion of “work of equal value” permits a broad scope of comparison encompassing not only “equal”, “the same” or “similar” work, but also work of an entirely different nature that is nevertheless of equal value. In its report, the Government indicates that the determination of wage rates under the Labour Code is not based on any form of discrimination. The Government also refers to the hierarchy of standards under the Constitution of 30 March 2016, in accordance with which ratified treaties, including this Convention, prevail over national law. While noting this information, the Committee recalls that constitutional clauses which expressly provide that international agreements and treaties prevail over national law, while important, do not exempt States from adopting national legislation to implement the principles laid down in the Convention. The provisions of the Convention, even where prevailing over national law, may not be sufficient in themselves to provide effective legal protection from discrimination to workers (see General Survey of 2012 on the fundamental Conventions, paragraph 851). While recognizing the difficult situation in the country, the Committee once again requests the Government to take the necessary steps, on the occasion of the next revision of the Labour Code, to ensure that sections 10 and 222 of the Labour Code are amended so as to provide explicitly for equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value, and, in the meantime, to provide information on the progress made in the revision of these provisions.

Articles 2(2)(c) and 4. Application of the Convention through collective agreements. Cooperation with employers’ and workers’ organizations. Awareness-raising measures. The Committee recalls that collective agreements are a means of applying the principle of equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value and that collective bargaining is recognized as a determining factor in reducing wage gaps between men and women and can therefore play a crucial role in the application of the Convention. The Committee notes that the Government reiterates the general information it has already provided on several occasions indicating that collaboration with the social partners exists at two levels: consultation with workers’ organizations on any decision relating to public sector employees, and tripartite dialogue for the private sector within the Standing National Labour Council (CNPT). While acknowledging the difficult situation prevailing in the country, the Committee requests the Government to indicate the manner in which collective agreements address the issue of equal remuneration for men and women, by providing copies of the relevant provisions of collective agreements currently in force. The Committee also requests the Government to take specific steps to raise the awareness of the employers’ and workers’ organizations regarding the issue of wage disparities between men and women and how they can be reduced. It also requests the Government to specify whether this issue has been effectively addressed by the social partners in collective agreements, as well as in discussions held in the CNPT and, if so, to provide detailed information in this respect.

Article 3. Objective job evaluation. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that, for several decades, the following methods have been used to undertake the objective evaluation of jobs: a study has been carried out at government level and tripartite negotiations have been held to formulate collective agreements and enterprise agreements. Referring to its 2012 General Survey on the fundamental Conventions, the Committee recalls that the necessary measures for the objective evaluation of jobs can be taken at the enterprise, sectoral or national level, in the context of collective bargaining, as well as through wage-fixing mechanisms. The implementation of job evaluation exercises has been shown to have a measurable impact on gender pay differentials. Job evaluation is a formal procedure which, through analysing the content of jobs, gives a numerical value to each job. Two jobs that are found to have the same overall numerical value are entitled to equal remuneration. There are different methods of job evaluation. For the purpose of ensuring gender equality in the determination of remuneration, analytical methods of job evaluation have been found to be the most effective. The Committee once again recalls that the application of the principle of equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value, as established by the Convention, implies measuring and comparing the relative value of different jobs, by analysing the tasks to be performed on the basis of objective factors, such as skill, effort, responsibilities and working conditions (paragraphs 695–709). The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken or envisaged to encourage the development and use of appropriate methods for the objective evaluation of jobs, particularly during the analysis of job classifications and the determination of remuneration, whether through legislation, administrative action or in the context of the negotiation of collective agreements or enterprise agreements.

Application in practice. The Committee welcomes the Government’s indication that a recommendation has been adopted with a view to establishing, on the one hand, collaboration between labour inspectors and magistrates and, on the other, the communication of labour court decisions to labour inspectors. The Committee requests the Government to specify whether the envisaged collaboration is operational and whether it also covers the issue of wage disparities between men and women and the means of resolving them. The Committee also requests the Government to provide information on the prevention and control measures taken by labour inspectors to enforce equal remuneration for men and women.

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

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.

Repetition

Collective agreements. Noting the Government’s repeated statement that extracts from collective agreements or enterprise agreements incorporating the principle of the Convention will be communicated in the very near future, the Committee requests the Government to send the aforementioned information.

Objective job evaluation. The Committee recalls that the application of the principle of equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value, as established by the Convention, implies measuring and comparing the relative value of different jobs, by analysing the tasks to be performed on the basis of objective factors, such as skill, effort, responsibilities and working conditions. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken or contemplated to encourage the objective evaluation of jobs, particularly during analysis of job classifications in the context of the negotiation of collective agreements or enterprise agreements.

Cooperation with employers’ and workers’ organizations. Awareness-raising measures and monitoring of application. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that it is taking steps to raise the awareness of employers’ and workers’ organizations with regard to the need to promote the concept of “work of equal value” and that no cases of wage discrimination have been brought before the labour inspectorate or the courts. Recalling that the absence of any complaints for wage discrimination does not mean that such discrimination does not exist in practice, the Committee requests the Government to provide information on the measures taken to raise the awareness of employers, workers and their organizations, magistrates, labour inspectors and other officials with regard to the principle of equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value, as established by the Convention. Also referring to its observation, the Committee trusts that when the decree for the implementation of the Labour Code incorporating the principle of the Convention in the legislation is adopted, the Government will take the necessary steps to disseminate it among the relevant stakeholders. The Government is also requested to supply information on any cases of wage discrimination brought before the labour inspectorate and on any court decision issued in relation to equal pay for men and women.

Statistics. The Committee notes the Government’s statement that statistics on the remuneration of men and women in the public and private sectors will soon be available. The Committee encourages the Government to collect, compile and analyse these data and forward them as soon as they are available.

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

The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It is therefore bound to repeat its previous comments.

Repetition

The Committee notes the serious concerns expressed by the various bodies of the United Nations and the African Union Peace and Security Council regarding the human rights situation in the country and its specific effects on women, which the Committee considers may have a serious impact on the application of the principles of the Convention. In this regard, the Committee refers to its observation on the Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No. 111).

Article 1(b) of the Convention. Equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value. Legislation. The Committee recalls that sections 10 and 222 of Act No. 09.004 issuing the Labour Code limit the right to equal wages to jobs involving “equal working conditions, skills and output”. In its previous comments, the Committee asked the Government to amend these provisions to give full effect to the principle of equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value, thereby including not only jobs involving equal working conditions, skills and output but also work which involves different working conditions, skills and output but is nevertheless work of equal value overall. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that sections 10 and 222 will be amended by a decree implementing the Labour Code which is in the process of being adopted. The Committee requests the Government to take the necessary steps to ensure that sections 10 and 222 of the Labour Code are amended so as to provide explicitly for equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value, and to provide information on progress made regarding the procedure for the adoption of the abovementioned decree.

The Committee is raising other matters in a request addressed directly to the Government.

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

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

Collective agreements. Noting the Government’s repeated statement that extracts from collective agreements or enterprise agreements incorporating the principle of the Convention will be communicated in the very near future, the Committee requests the Government to send the aforementioned information.

Objective job evaluation. The Committee recalls that the application of the principle of equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value, as established by the Convention, implies measuring and comparing the relative value of different jobs, by analysing the tasks to be performed on the basis of objective factors, such as skill, effort, responsibilities and working conditions. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken or contemplated to encourage the objective evaluation of jobs, particularly during analysis of job classifications in the context of the negotiation of collective agreements or enterprise agreements.

Cooperation with employers’ and workers’ organizations. Awareness-raising measures and monitoring of application. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that it is taking steps to raise the awareness of employers’ and workers’ organizations with regard to the need to promote the concept of “work of equal value” and that no cases of wage discrimination have been brought before the labour inspectorate or the courts. Recalling that the absence of any complaints for wage discrimination does not mean that such discrimination does not exist in practice, the Committee requests the Government to provide information on the measures taken to raise the awareness of employers, workers and their organizations, magistrates, labour inspectors and other officials with regard to the principle of equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value, as established by the Convention. Also referring to its observation, the Committee trusts that when the decree for the implementation of the Labour Code incorporating the principle of the Convention in the legislation is adopted, the Government will take the necessary steps to disseminate it among the relevant stakeholders. The Government is also requested to supply information on any cases of wage discrimination brought before the labour inspectorate and on any court decision issued in relation to equal pay for men and women.

Statistics. The Committee notes the Government’s statement that statistics on the remuneration of men and women in the public and private sectors will soon be available. The Committee encourages the Government to collect, compile and analyse these data and forward them as soon as they are available.

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

The Committee notes the Government’s statement that the observations made by the Central African Workers’ Union (USTC), the Central African Workers’ Confederation (CSTC), the National Union of Central African Employers (UNPC) and the Central African Interoccupational Grouping (GICA) were incorporated in its report at a tripartite meeting on 29 May 2012 dealing with the updating of reports.

The Committee notes the serious concerns expressed by the various bodies of the United Nations and the African Union Peace and Security Council regarding the human rights situation in the country and its specific effects on women, which the Committee considers may have a serious impact on the application of the principles of the Convention. In this regard, the Committee refers to its observation on the Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No. 111).

Article 1(b) of the Convention. Equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value. Legislation. The Committee recalls that sections 10 and 222 of Act No. 09.004 issuing the Labour Code limit the right to equal wages to jobs involving “equal working conditions, skills and output”. In its previous comments, the Committee asked the Government to amend these provisions to give full effect to the principle of equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value, thereby including not only jobs involving equal working conditions, skills and output but also work which involves different working conditions, skills and output but is nevertheless work of equal value overall. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that sections 10 and 222 will be amended by a decree implementing the Labour Code which is in the process of being adopted. The Committee requests the Government to take the necessary steps to ensure that sections 10 and 222 of the Labour Code are amended so as to provide explicitly for equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value, and to provide information on progress made regarding the procedure for the adoption of the abovementioned decree.

The Committee is raising other points in a request addressed directly to the Government.

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

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:

Repetition

Article 2(2)(c) of the Convention. Collective agreements. The Committee notes the Government’s statement that there is effective application of the principle of equal remuneration by means of collective agreements. Noting the Government’s statement that extracts from collective agreements or enterprise agreements incorporating the principle in the Convention will be communicated, the Committee asks that these documents will be sent in the near future.

Article 3. Objective job evaluation. The Committee notes that, according to the Government, a study at government level has made an evaluation of jobs, concentrating on employment and training needs, and that this study will be communicated very shortly. The Committee asks the Government to send a copy of the study on employment and training needs and to provide information on any measures concerning job evaluation with a view to ensuring equal remuneration for men and women that have been taken or are envisaged on the basis of the findings of this study.

Article 4. Cooperation with employers’ and workers’ organizations. Awareness-raising measures and monitoring of the application. The Committee welcomes the setting up of a committee consisting of labour inspectors, which carried out, in partnership with the employers’ and workers’ organizations, activities in the country’s major cities to raise awareness about the provisions of the new Labour Code, including the principle of equal remuneration. Referring to its observation, the Committee nevertheless recalls that the new Labour Code does not give full effect to the principle of the Convention, because it limits equality of remuneration to “equal working conditions, skills and output”. The Committee therefore asks the Government to indicate the measures taken to facilitate a broader understanding of the principle of equal remuneration between men and women for work of equal value within the meaning of the Convention, and in particular of the concept “work of equal value”, by employers, workers and their organizations, magistrates, labour inspectors and other officials. The Government is also asked to provide information on the activities conducted by workers’ and employers’ organizations in the area of equal remuneration between men and women for work of equal value, as well as on any cases of wage discrimination dealt with by the labour inspectorate and any legal ruling on cases dealing with equal remuneration.

Statistics. The Committee takes note of the Government’s statement that statistics on the remuneration of men and women in the public and private sectors are not available for the moment. Given that sex-disaggregated statistics on the number of men and women in employment, in the various economic sectors and on their remuneration are essential to assess the application of the principle of equal remuneration as set out in the Convention, the Committee asks the Government to indicate the measures taken or envisaged to collect and analyse this information.

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

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

Repetition

Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. Application in law of the principle of equal remuneration between men and women for work of equal value. The Committee refers to its previous observation in which it noted with regret that the new Labour Code (Act No. 09.004), because it limited equal wages to jobs involving “equal working conditions, skills and output”, did not give full effect to the principle of equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value. It had therefore asked the Government to amend the relevant provisions of the Labour Code. Noting that the Government’s report does not contain any information on measures envisaged or taken in this respect, the Committee asks the Government once again to take the necessary steps to amend sections 10 and 222 of Act No. 09.004 issuing the Labour Code so as to provide explicitly for equal remuneration between men and women for work of equal value, and to provide information on any measures taken to this end.

The Committee is raising other points in a request addressed directly to the Government.

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

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

Article 2(2)(c) of the Convention. Collective agreements. The Committee notes the Government’s statement that there is effective application of the principle of equal remuneration by means of collective agreements. Noting the Government’s statement that extracts from collective agreements or enterprise agreements incorporating the principle in the Convention will be communicated, the Committee asks that these documents will be sent in the near future.

Article 3. Objective job evaluation. The Committee notes that, according to the Government, a study at government level has made an evaluation of jobs, concentrating on employment and training needs, and that this study will be communicated very shortly. The Committee asks the Government to send a copy of the study on employment and training needs and to provide information on any measures concerning job evaluation with a view to ensuring equal remuneration for men and women that have been taken or are envisaged on the basis of the findings of this study.

Article 4. Cooperation with employers’ and workers’ organizations. Awareness-raising measures and monitoring of the application. The Committee welcomes the setting up of a committee consisting of labour inspectors, which carried out, in partnership with the employers’ and workers’ organizations, activities in the country’s major cities to raise awareness about the provisions of the new Labour Code, including the principle of equal remuneration. Referring to its observation, the Committee nevertheless recalls that the new Labour Code does not give full effect to the principle of the Convention, because it limits equality of remuneration to “equal working conditions, skills and output”. The Committee therefore asks the Government to indicate the measures taken to facilitate a broader understanding of the principle of equal remuneration between men and women for work of equal value within the meaning of the Convention, and in particular of the concept “work of equal value”, by employers, workers and their organizations, magistrates, labour inspectors and other officials. The Government is also asked to provide information on the activities conducted by workers’ and employers’ organizations in the area of equal remuneration between men and women for work of equal value, as well as on any cases of wage discrimination dealt with by the labour inspectorate and any legal ruling on cases dealing with equal remuneration.

Statistics. The Committee takes note of the Government’s statement that statistics on the remuneration of men and women in the public and private sectors are not available for the moment. Given that sex-disaggregated statistics on the number of men and women in employment, in the various economic sectors and on their remuneration are essential to assess the application of the principle of equal remuneration as set out in the Convention, the Committee asks the Government to indicate the measures taken or envisaged to collect and analyse this information.

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

Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. Application in law of the principle of equal remuneration between men and women for work of equal value. The Committee refers to its previous observation in which it noted with regret that the new Labour Code (Act No. 09.004), because it limited equal wages to jobs involving “equal working conditions, skills and output”, did not give full effect to the principle of equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value. It had therefore asked the Government to amend the relevant provisions of the Labour Code. Noting that the Government’s report does not contain any information on measures envisaged or taken in this respect, the Committee asks the Government once again to take the necessary steps to amend sections 10 and 222 of Act No. 09.004 issuing the Labour Code so as to provide explicitly for equal remuneration between men and women for work of equal value, and to provide information on any measures taken to this end.

The Committee is raising other points in a request addressed directly to the Government.

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

Article 2, paragraph 2(c), of the Convention. Applying the principle of equal remuneration by means of collective agreements. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would provide samples of collective agreements or enterprise agreements with wage clauses incorporating the principle of equal remuneration between men and women for work of equal value.

Article 3. Objective job evaluation. The Committee notes that, according to the Government, the methods used in conducting an objective evaluation of jobs on the basis of the work involved are: “the carrying out of studies at government level which may be the subject of government decisions through the publication of decrees and orders”; and tripartite negotiations for the purpose of framing collective agreements and enterprise agreements. The Committee asks the Government to provide copies of any studies carried out at government level that concern job evaluation and to specify the job evaluation methods used where wage clauses and collective agreements are negotiated between the social partners, in order to compare the various jobs and determine whether they are of equal value.

Article 4. Cooperation with employers’ and workers’ organizations. The Committee notes that, according to the Government, collaboration with the social partners exists at two levels: consultation with workers’ unions on any decision regarding wage earners in the public sector and tripartite collaboration for the private sector. Recalling that the active participation of employers’ and workers’ organizations is essential for the effective application of the principle of equal remuneration between men and women for work of equal value, the Committee asks the Government to provide information on the manner in which cooperation with the social partners takes place in practice and on the awareness-raising activities carried out or planned to facilitate greater understanding and more effective application of the principle of equal remuneration within the meaning of the Convention, and in particular of the concept “work of equal value”, by employers, workers and their organizations.

Statistics. In the absence of a reply from the Government on this matter, the Committee again asks it to indicate the measures taken to ensure that statistics are gathered on the remuneration of men and women in the public and private sectors, such data being essential to assessing the application of the principle of equal remuneration as set out in the Convention. Please also send any available statistical data allowing a comparison of the remuneration of men and women in the same branch of activity and in different branches of activity.

Labour inspection. The Committee notes from the Government’s report that, following a seminar for judges and labour inspectors, a recommendation was adopted with a view to initiating cooperation between them. The Committee hopes that it will be possible for this cooperation to begin in the near future and asks the Government to send information on the measures taken to this end and on the results obtained. The Committee furthermore strongly encourages the Government to provide labour inspectors with the resources and tools they need in order to identify and deal with wage discrimination. The Government is asked to keep the Committee informed of measures taken in this regard. Please also provide information on the work done by labour inspectors in connection with equal remuneration (e.g. awareness raising among employers and workers and their organizations, and supervision of workplaces), and on any judicial decisions in cases involving equal remuneration issues.

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

Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. Application in law of the principle of equal remuneration between men and women for work of equal value. In its previous comments, the Committee drew the Government’s attention to the fact that section 9 of the draft Labour Code which concerns equal remuneration was not conform with the Convention because it required equal wages for equal working conditions. Noting the enactment on 29 January 2009 of Act No. 09.004 issuing the Labour Code, the Committee observes that section 10, relating to equal remuneration reproduces the terms of the abovementioned draft and provides for “equal wages for equal working conditions”. The Committee further observes that according to section 222 of the Labour Code, “for equal conditions of work, skills and output, wages shall be the same for all workers, regardless of their origin, sex and age …”. The Committee points out that by limiting equal wages to jobs involving equal working conditions, skills and output, rather than to “work of equal value”, sections 10 and 222 of the new Labour Code lay down a narrower principle than the one enshrined in the Convention. It reminds the Government that work done by a man and by a woman may involve different working conditions or require entirely different skills and yet still be of equal value, and that accordingly the Convention requires that it must be remunerated at the same level. The Committee would also draw the Government’s attention to the fact that experience shows that “insistence on equal conditions as regards work, skill and output can be taken as a pretext for paying women lower wages than men” (General Survey on equal remuneration, 1986, paragraph 54). Consequently, the focus should be on the nature of the work performed so that the tasks involved can be compared and evaluated on the basis of objective criteria, an objective evaluation being essential to effective elimination of the undervaluation of jobs traditionally done by women. The Committee notes with regret that the Government failed to take the opportunity afforded by the adoption of a new Labour Code to give full effect in law to the principles set forth in the Convention. The Committee trusts that the Government will take the necessary steps to amend sections 10 and 222 of Act No. 09.004 issuing the Labour Code in the near future so as to provide expressly for equal remuneration between men and women for work of equal value. The Government is asked to provide information on measures taken to this end.

The Committee is raising other points in a request addressed directly to the Government.

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

1. Article 3 of the Convention. Objective job appraisal. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that in the public sector it is the immediate superior of the worker who is charged with evaluating his or her performance, while in the private sector reference shall be made to the relevant provisions included in the collective agreements or other relevant contracts. The Committee notes that there appears to be a misunderstanding as to the actual scope of Article 3. In that regard, the Committee refers to its 2006 general observation, in particular paragraph 5, and recalls that objective job evaluation methods are utilized to establish whether different jobs are of equal value and thus ensure gender equality in the determination of remuneration. To that purpose, such methods are used to analyse and classify jobs on the basis of objective factors, such as skill, effort, responsibilities and working conditions. Objective job evaluation in the sense of Article 3 of the Convention thus is concerned with comparing specific jobs or position rather than the performance of an individual employee. The Committee invites the Government to provide information in its next report on the measures taken or envisaged in order to promote objective job evaluation methods free from gender bias.

2. Statistical information. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that the statistical data on remuneration of men and women workers in both public and private sectors are not yet available. Please indicate the steps taken to collect statistical information on the earnings of men and women in the private and public sectors and provide such data as soon as it is available.

3. Labour inspection. The Committee notes from the Government’s report that the implementation of the principle of equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value is to be ensured through controls to be performed by labour inspectors. However, the Government has not yet been able to provide labour inspectors with adequate means so as to carry out such controls effectively. The Committee invites the Government to keep it informed of any measures which may have been taken to strengthen the role of the labour inspection service in monitoring the implementation of the Convention.

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

Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. Application of the Convention’s principle in law. The Committee recalls its previous comments concerning section 96 of Act No. 61/221 of 6 June 1961, issuing the Labour Code, which does not fully reflect the principle of equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value, as enshrined in the Convention. In this regard, the Committee notes from the Government’s report that section 9 of the draft Labour Code, which is to replace the existing section 96, provides that “Under equal working conditions, remuneration is equal. The law guarantees equality of opportunity and treatment in employment and at work for all, without any discrimination.” The Committee draws the Government’s urgent attention to the fact that section 9 of the draft Labour Code is not in conformity with the Convention. Under the Convention, it is not sufficient to require equal remuneration in the case of equal working conditions, as is set out in the first sentence of section 9. The Government’s attention is drawn to the Committee’s 2006 general observation which further explains this point. The Committee asks the Government to take the necessary measures to amend section 9 of the draft Labour Code with a view to giving full legislative expression to the principle of equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value. The Committee reminds the Government of  the possibility to seek technical assistance from the ILO on this matter. The Committee asks the Government to keep it informed of any developments which may occur in this regard.

The Committee is raising other points in a request addressed directly to the Government.

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

1. Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. Work of equal value. The Committee recalls that section 96 of Act No. 61/221 of 6 June 1961 issuing the Labour Code provides that for equal conditions of work, occupational qualifications and output, wages shall be equal for all workers regardless of their sex. The Commission considers that this provision does not fully reflect the principle of equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value, as it may not allow a comparison of the remuneration received by men and women performing different work, which is nevertheless work of equal value. The Committee therefore once again expresses its hope that the Labour Code revision to which the Government previously referred to will be taken as an opportunity to bring section 96 of the Labour Code in full conformity with the Convention.

2. Article 3. Objective job appraisal. The Committee recalls that the Convention envisages the use of objective job evaluation methods as a means to ensure equal remuneration for work of equal value. The use of objective job evaluation is particularly important where men and women perform different types of work. Noting that the Government has not yet provided information in reply to its previous request concerning this issue, the Committee asks the Government once again to provide information on the methods used to evaluate jobs in the public sector for the purpose of grading, and on any measures taken to promote the use of objective job evaluation in the private sector, including in the context of collective bargaining.

3. Parts II and V of the report form. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that the collection of statistical information would start in January 2006. The Committee asks the Government to supply statistical information on earnings levels on men and women in the private and public sectors, as soon as such information becomes available. The Committee also asks the Government to indicate any progress made in strengthening the labour inspection services with a view to ensuring adequate supervision of the application of the Convention’s principle.

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

1. Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. Principle of equal value and legislation. The Committee recalls that section 96 of Act No. 61/221 of 6 June 1961 issuing the Labour Code provides that the same wage rates are applicable to men and women workers employed in equal and similar posts. Noting from the Government’s report under Convention No. 111 that there exists a proposed new Labour Code, the Committee hopes that the new Labour Code will ensure the full application of the principle of equal remuneration for men and women workers for work of equal value, as set out in the Convention. The Committee asks the Government to provide information with its next report on the progress made on the adoption of the new Labour Code and to supply a copy of it once it has been enacted.

2. Minimum wages. The Committee notes the Government’s statement that Decree No. 91.190 of 19 July 1991 and Decision No. 002/MFPTSS/CAB/DGSFP/DERE of 26 August 1991, establish the guaranteed minimum inter-occupational wage (SMIG) and the guaranteed minimum wage in agriculture (SMAG), in sectors not covered by collective agreements. It asks the Government to provide copies of collective agreements ensuring the application of the principle of equal remuneration for men and women workers for work of equal value, with an indication of the sectors and the numbers of workers covered by such collective agreements.

3. Objective job appraisal. The Committee notes the Government’s statement that all objective job appraisals ensure equal remuneration for men and women workers, particularly when the work carried out is identical. The Committee is bound to reiterate that the principle of the Convention calls for equal remuneration for men and women workers for work of equal value, which also covers situations where men and women in fact perform jobs that are different, but are of equal value. The Committee therefore asks the Government to provide information on the methodology used, the appraisal of jobs for purposes of fixing wage rates and on other allowances in the public sector. Please also provide information on job appraisals that have been undertaken in the private sector.

4. Part III of the report form. Application of the provisions giving effect to the Convention. The Committee notes the Government’s statement that the application of the Convention is ensured by labour inspection. Recalling that in its comments in relation to Convention No. 81, the Committee has expressed concern as to the lack of material resources available for the labour inspection services; it trusts that the Government will make every effort to obtain assistance to strengthen the labour inspection services.

5. Part V of the report form. Statistical information. The Committee notes the statement in the Government’s report that the archives of statistical information were destroyed during the recent unrest in the country. It hopes that the Government will soon be in a position to collect statistical information on wage levels, disaggregated by sex, and that it will soon be able to provide the available data so that the Committee can evaluate adequately the nature, extent and causes of wage differentials between men and women workers.

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

The Committee notes the brief information contained in the Government’s report.

1. The Committee notes the Government’s statement that remuneration for the public service is determined in accordance with section 96 of the Labour Code, which also applies to workers in the private sector not covered by collective agreements. It notes the statement that the same wage rates are applicable to men and women workers employed in equal and similar posts. The Committee understands that the Ministry of the Public Service, Employment and Training has, by Order No. 242/MEFPFP/CAB/SG of 25 May 1999, appointed a technical committee to revise Act No. 61/221 of 6 June 1961 issuing the Labour Code and it hopes that the revision will ensure the full application of the principle of equal remuneration for men and women workers for work of equal value, as set out in the Convention. The Committee asks the Government to provide information with its next report on the progress made in the adoption of the new legislation and to supply copies of it when it has been enacted.

2. The Committee reiterates its earlier request to the Government to provide detailed information on the public service classification system, copies of negotiated collective agreements, minimum wages and detailed information respecting labour inspection activities relating to the application of the Convention, as well as information on any measures adopted or envisaged to improve the skill levels of women and their access to decision-making positions.

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

The Committee notes the Government’s report.

The Committee regrets that once again the Government’s report does not contain a reply to its previous comments. Indeed, it contains only general information, which does not enable the Committee to assess the extent to which the principle of equal remuneration for men and women workers for work of equal value, as set out in the Convention, is applied in practice. The Committee therefore reiterates its request to the Government to provide more detailed information with its next report on the application of the Convention in national law and practice, including information on the public service classification system, negotiated collective agreements, minimum wages and labour inspection activities relevant to the Convention and any measures taken to improve the skill development of women and their access to decision-making jobs.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2000, published 89th ILC session (2001)

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 reads as follows:

1.  The Committee notes the Government’s statement that substantial progress has been made in the application of the principle of equality by the Government of the Central African Republic and that many positions of responsibility are currently occupied by women on the basis of uniform remuneration. However, it is bound to note that the Government’s report does not contain a reply to its previous comments. Indeed it only contains general information, which does not enable the Committee to assess the extent to which the principle of equal remuneration for work of equal value, as set out in the Convention, is applied in practice. It hopes that the Government will make every effort to provide more detailed information in its next report.

2.  The Committee once again requests the Government to indicate the criteria used by the National Manpower Office for the objective evaluation of jobs based on their nature and requirements. It notes the collective agreement for construction, public works and industries, concluded on 2 March 1981. Although noting section 14, which states that, for equal work and output, the wages of women shall be the same as those of men, the Committee wishes to draw the Government’s attention to the fact that the concept of equality of remuneration set out in the Convention is broader than that. It requests the Government to refer in this respect to paragraphs 19 to 21 of its 1986 General Survey on equal remuneration and to paragraphs 44 to 78 concerning concepts of equality. The Committee requests the Government to provide copies of collective agreements (those parts dealing with the determination of wage rates might be sufficient), and if possible those agreements applicable to activities in which a large number of women are occupied, and also to provide details on the role of labour administration officials in the free negotiation of wages with regard to the principle of equal remuneration for work of equal value.

3.  The Committee notes that the reports of the inspection services are not currently available. The Committee hopes that the Government will supply, as soon as it is available, information on the activities of the inspection services and particularly on any cases of violations of the principle of equal remuneration, and on any penal and administrative measures taken as a consequence.

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

The Committee notes the information provided in the Government's report.

1. The Committee notes the Government's statement that substantial progress has been made in the application of the principle of equality by the Government of the Central African Republic and that many positions of responsibility are currently occupied by women on the basis of uniform remuneration. However, it is bound to note that the Government's report does not contain a reply to its previous comments. Indeed it only contains general information, which does not enable the Committee to assess the extent to which the principle of equal remuneration for work of equal value, as set out in the Convention, is applied in practice. It hopes that the Government will make every effort to provide more detailed information in its next report.

2. The Committee once again requests the Government to indicate the criteria used by the National Manpower Office for the objective evaluation of jobs based on their nature and requirements. It notes the collective agreement for construction, public works and industries, concluded on 2 March 1981. Although noting section 14, which states that, for equal work and output, the wages of women shall be the same as those of men, the Committee wishes to draw the Government's attention to the fact that the concept of equality of remuneration set out in the Convention is broader than that. It requests the Government to refer in this respect to paragraphs 19 to 21 of its 1986 General Survey on equal remuneration and to paragraphs 44 to 78 concerning concepts of equality. The Committee requests the Government to provide copies of collective agreements (those parts dealing with the determination of wage rates might be sufficient), and if possible those agreements applicable to activities in which a large number of women are occupied, and also to provide details on the role of labour administration officials in the free negotiation of wages with regard to the principle of equal remuneration for work of equal value.

3. The Committee notes that the reports of the inspection services are not currently available. The Committee hopes that the Government will supply, as soon as it is available, information on the activities of the inspection services and particularly on any cases of violations of the principle of equal remuneration, and on any penal and administrative measures taken as a consequence.

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

1. The Committee notes that the Government's report contains only brief information in reply to the comments it has been making for several years on the application in practice of the principle enshrined in the Convention. In this regard, the Committee wishes to draw the Government's attention to its 1984 general observation to the effect that, in the absence of detailed reports from governments, it has considerable difficulty in drawing conclusions about the real situation as respects equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value. It therefore hopes that the Government will do everything possible to supply the information and documents requested below in its next report.

2. Noting that the National Manpower Office has a monopoly on placing workers and is also responsible for the objective evaluation of jobs on the basis of the work to be performed, the Committee has been requesting the Government since 1990 to indicate the criteria used by the Manpower Office to assess the qualifications of jobseekers and to evaluate the requirements of the employer and the nature of the work to be performed when it determines the remuneration of those concerned. The Committee must therefore reiterate its request for information on the manner in which the Manpower Office ensures application of the Convention in practice.

3. The Committee recalls that it has been asking the Government since 1983 to supply copies of collective agreements, if possible those applicable to activities employing a large number of women. It notes that, according to the Government's report, the Government makes every effort to promote and encourage collective bargaining for determining wages and that the commissions responsible for negotiating such agreements or Conventions are chaired by labour administration officials. It would be grateful if the Government would supply details on the role of the labour administration officials in the free negotiation of wages in regard to the principle of equal remuneration for work of equal value as well as supplying copies of collective agreements (the sections concerning the determination of wage rates may be sufficient).

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 with interest the statement that the objective evaluation of jobs on the basis of the work to be performed is carried out by the National Manpower Office, which also has a monopoly on placing workers. The Committee requests the Government to supply information on the criteria used by this Office to assess the qualifications of jobseekers and to evaluate the requirements of the employer and the nature of the work to be performed when it determines the remuneration of those concerned. The Committee would also be grateful if the Government would indicate how the application is ensured of the principle of equal remuneration for work of equal value, as set out in the Convention, particularly where men and women in practice perform work of a different nature but of equal value. (Please refer in this connection to paragraphs 20 to 23 and 52 to 70 of the Committee's General Survey of 1986 on equal remuneration.)

2. With reference to its previous requests that copies be supplied of certain collective agreements - particularly those applicable to activities employing a large proportion of women - the Committee notes that the Government has not supplied the requested copies. It therefore trusts that the Government will supply them with the next report (for example, copies of collective agreements that are in force applying to banks, businesses, the Central African Agricultural Development Society (SOCADA) and the African Society for International Telecommunications (SOCATI); the sections of these agreements concerning the determination of wage rates may be sufficient).

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

The Committee notes with regret that the Government's report contains no reply to its comments. It hopes that the next report will include full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows.

1. The Committee notes with interest the statement that the objective evaluation of jobs on the basis of the work to be performed is carried out by the National Manpower Office, which also has a monopoly on placing workers. The Committee requests the Government to supply information on the criteria used by this Office to assess the qualifications of jobseekers and to evaluate the requirements of the employer and the nature of the work to be performed when it determines the remuneration of those concerned. The Committee would also be grateful if the Government would indicate how the application is ensured of the principle of equal remuneration for work of equal value, as set out in the Convention, particularly where men and women in practice perform work of a different nature but of equal value. (Please refer in this connection to paragraphs 20 to 23 and 52 to 70 of the Committee's 1986 General Survey on Equal Remuneration.)

2. With reference to its previous requests that copies be supplied of certain collective agreements - particularly those applicable to activities employing a large proportion of women - the Committee notes that the Government has not supplied the requested copies. It therefore trusts that the Government will supply them with the next report (for example, copies of collective agreements that are in force applying to banks, businesses, the Central African Agricultural Development Society (SOCADA) and the African Society for International Telecommunications (SOCATI); the sections of these agreements concerning the determination of wage rates may be sufficient).

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 82nd ILC session (1995)

The Committee notes that the Government's report contains no reply to its comments. It hopes that the next report will include full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

1. The Committee notes with interest the statement that the objective evaluation of jobs on the basis of the work to be performed is carried out by the National Manpower Office, which also has a monopoly on placing workers. The Committee requests the Government to supply information on the criteria used by this Office to assess the qualifications of jobseekers and to evaluate the requirements of the employer and the nature of the work to be performed when it determines the remuneration of those concerned. The Committee would also be grateful if the Government would indicate how the application is ensured of the principle of equal remuneration for work of equal value, as set out in the Convention, particularly where men and women in practice perform work of a different nature but of equal value. (Please refer in this connection to paragraphs 20 to 23 and 52 to 70 of the Committee's 1986 General Survey on Equal Remuneration.)

2. With reference to its previous request that copies be supplied of certain collective agreements - particularly those applicable to activities employing a large proportion of women - the Committee notes that the Government has not supplied the requested copies. It therefore trusts that the Government will supply them with the next report (for example, copies of collective agreements that are in force applying to banks, businesses, the Central African Agricultural Development Society (SOCADA) and the African Society for International Telecommunications (SOCATI); the sections of these agreements concerning the determination of wage rates may be sufficient).

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

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 notes with interest the statement that the objective evaluation of jobs on the basis of the work to be performed is carried out by the National Manpower Office, which also has a monopoly on placing workers. The Committee requests the Government to supply information on the criteria used by this Office to assess the qualifications of jobseekers and to evaluate the requirements of the employer and the nature of the work to be performed when it determines the remuneration of those concerned. The Committee would also be grateful if the Government would indicate how the application is ensured of the principle of equal remuneration for work of equal value, as set out in the Convention, particularly where men and women in practice perform work of a different nature but of equal value. (Please refer in this connection to paragraphs 20 to 23 and 52 to 70 of the Committee's 1986 General Survey on Equal Remuneration.)

2. With reference to its previous request that copies be supplied of certain collective agreements - particularly those applicable to activities employing a large proportion of women - the Committee notes that the Government has not supplied the requested copies. It therefore trusts that the Government will supply them with the next report (for example, copies of collective agreements that are in force applying to banks, businesses, the Central African Agricultural Development Society (SOCADA) and the African Society for International Telecommunications (SOCATI); the sections of these agreements concerning the determination of wage rates may be sufficient).

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

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 notes with interest the statement that the objective evaluation of jobs on the basis of the work to be performed is carried out by the National Manpower Office, which also has a monopoly on placing workers. The Committee requests the Government to supply information on the criteria used by this Office to assess the qualifications of jobseekers and to evaluate the requirements of the employer and the nature of the work to be performed when it determines the remuneration of those concerned. The Committee would also be grateful if the Government would indicate how the application is ensured of the principle of equal remuneration for work of equal value, as set out in the Convention, particularly where men and women in practice perform work of a different nature but of equal value. (Please refer in this connection to paragraphs 20 to 23 and 52 to 70 of the Committee's 1986 General Survey on Equal Remuneration.)

2. With reference to its previous request that copies be supplied of certain collective agreements - particularly those applicable to activities employing a large proportion of women - the Committee notes that the Government has not supplied the requested copies. It therefore trusts that the Government will supply them with the next report (for example, copies of collective agreements that are in force applying to banks, businesses, the Central African Agricultural Development Society (SOCADA) and the African Society for International Telecommunications (SOCATI); the sections of these agreements concerning the determination of wage rates may be sufficient).

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

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:

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in reply to its previous comments.

1. The Committee notes with interest the statement that the objective evaluation of jobs on the basis of the work to be performed is carried out by the National Manpower Office, which also has a monopoly on placing workers. The Committee requests the Government to supply information on the criteria used by this Office to assess the qualifications of jobseekers and to evaluate the requirements of the employer and the nature of the work to be performed when it determines the remuneration of those concerned. The Committee would also be grateful if the Government would indicate how the application is ensured of the principle of equal remuneration for work of equal value, as set out in the Convention, particularly where men and women in practice perform work of a different nature but of equal value. (Please refer in this connection to paragraphs 20 to 23 and 52 to 70 of the Committee's 1986 General Survey on Equal Remuneration.)

2. With reference to its previous request that copies be supplied of certain collective agreements - particularly those applicable to activities employing a large proportion of women - the Committee notes that the Government has not supplied the requested copies. It therefore trusts that the Government will supply them with the next report (for example, copies of collective agreements that are in force applying to banks, businesses, the Central African Agricultural Development Society (SOCADA) and the African Society for International Telecommunications (SOCATI); the sections of these agreements concerning the determination of wage rates may be sufficient).

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1990, published 77th ILC session (1990)

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in reply to its previous comments.

1. The Committee notes with interest the statement that the objective evaluation of jobs on the basis of the work to be performed is carried out by the National Manpower Office, which also has a monopoly on placing workers. The Committee requests the Government to supply information on the criteria used by this Office to assess the qualifications of jobseekers and to evaluate the requirements of the employer and the nature of the work to be performed when it determines the remuneration of those concerned. The Committee would also be grateful if the Government would indicate how the application is ensured of the principle of equal remuneration for work of equal value, as set out in the Convention, particularly where men and women in practice perform work of a different nature but of equal value. (Please refer in this connection to paragraphs 20 to 23 and 52 to 70 of the Committee's 1986 General Survey on Equal Remuneration.)

2. With reference to its previous request that copies be supplied of certain collective agreements - particularly those applicable to activities employing a large proportion of women - the Committee notes that the Government has not supplied the requested copies. It therefore trusts that the Government will supply them with the next report (for example, copies of collective agreements that are in force applying to banks, businesses, the Central African Agricultural Development Society (SOCADA) and the African Society for International Telecommunications (SOCATI); the sections of these agreements concerning the determination of wage rates may be sufficient).