Labour Clauses (Public Contracts) Convention, 1949 (No. 94) - Guinea (Ratification: 1966)

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2024, published 113rd ILC session (2025)

Article 2 of the Convention. Inclusion of labour clauses in public contracts. The Committee recalls that, for 40 years and despite repeated comments in this regard, no real progress has been made by the Government in the application of the Convention. In its 2023 report, the Government indicates that section 21 of the Transition Charter of 27 September 2021 provides that all citizens have the right to work and to fair remuneration and that no one may be discriminated against in employment on account of their origin, religion, sex or opinions. The Government considers that the Convention is being applied and refers to section 91(9) of the Public Procurement Code, adopted by decree of 17 December 2019, which sets out that all public contracts must specify the work arrangements; that the conditions applicable to a public contract may take considerations regarding the economy, innovation, the environment, the social sphere and employment into account; and that the enterprise’s policy on discrimination may also be taken into account. The Committee is nonetheless bound to recall, as it has already done on several occasions, that the mere fact of the national legislation being applicable to all workers, including those employed under public contracts, does not release the States which have ratified the Convention from the obligation to take the necessary steps to ensure that public contracts contain labour clauses specified in Article 2 of the Convention. The Committee considers that the Convention calls for the insertion of labour clauses of a very specific content (2008 General Survey on labour clauses in public contracts, paragraphs 41–46, 55 and 111–113). In this regard, the Committee once again draws the Government’s attention to the General Survey of 2008 and the practical guide on the Convention published by the Office in 2008, which proposes guidance and examples for aligning national legislation with the Convention. Noting with concern that, once again, the Government’s report does not provide any information on the measures taken or envisaged to give effect to the provisions of Article 2 of the Convention, the Committee urges the Government to, without delay, take all necessary measures to bring its national practice and legislation into full conformity with the basic requirements of the Convention. The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary steps in the near future. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that it has transmitted a draft of the Code to the Office and wishes to avail itself of technical assistance in this regard. The Committee hopes that such assistance may be provided shortly.

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

Article 2 of the Convention. Inclusion of labour clauses in public contracts. The Committee notes the Government’s report and the three texts implementing the Labour Code of 2014 sent by the Government, regulating the use of foreign labour, determining protected jobs in the private and related sectors, and setting fees for work permits in the Republic of Guinea. The Government indicates that other texts have been drawn up and will be submitted to the next session of the Labour and Social Legislation Advisory Committee. The Committee notes once again that the Government’s report does not contain any reply to its previous comments, only providing information that the Committee considers unrelated to the content of the Convention and the issue of its scope. It recalls that in ratifying this Convention the State undertakes, among other things, to guarantee that contracts awarded by a public authority involving the employment of workers by the other party to the contract shall include clauses ensuring to the workers concerned conditions of work which are not less favourable than those established for work of the same character in the trade or industry concerned in the same region. The Committee is once again bound to conclude that for the last 40 years no tangible progress has been made in applying the provisions of the Convention either in law or in practice. The Committee therefore expects that the Government will make a sincere effort to maintain a meaningful dialogue with the ILO supervisory bodies and once more urges the Government to take all necessary steps without further delay to bring its national law and practice into conformity with the specific terms and objectives of the Convention.

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

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

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

Repetition

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

Article 2 of the Convention. Insertion of labour clauses in public contracts. The Committee notes that the Government’s last report contained no reply to its previous comments, but essentially reproduced information already submitted in earlier reports which the Committee had considered to be strictly irrelevant to the scope and content of the Convention. The Committee is once again led to conclude that for the last 40 years there has been practically no progress in implementing the provisions of the Convention in either law or practice. Under the circumstances, the Committee hopes that the Government will make a sincere effort to maintain a meaningful dialogue with the ILO supervisory bodies and once more urges the Government to take all necessary measures without further delay in order to bring its national law and practice into conformity with the clear terms and objectives of the Convention.

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

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

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It expresses deep concern in this respect. It is therefore bound to repeat its previous comments.

Repetition

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

Article 2 of the Convention. Insertion of labour clauses in public contracts. The Committee notes that the Government’s last report contained no reply to its previous comments, but essentially reproduced information already submitted in earlier reports which the Committee had considered to be strictly irrelevant to the scope and content of the Convention. The Committee is once again led to conclude that for the last 40 years there has been practically no progress in implementing the provisions of the Convention in either law or practice. Under the circumstances, the Committee hopes that the Government will make a sincere effort to maintain a meaningful dialogue with the ILO supervisory bodies and once more urges the Government to take all necessary measures without further delay in order to bring its national law and practice into conformity with the clear terms and objectives of the Convention.

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

Observation (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). The Committee requests the Government to provide all implementing texts of the Code in view of a complete examination of the new legislation.

The Committee further notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous comments.

Article 2 of the Convention. Insertion of labour clauses in public contracts. The Committee notes that the Government’s last report contained no reply to its previous comments, but essentially reproduced information already submitted in earlier reports which the Committee had considered to be strictly irrelevant to the scope and content of the Convention. The Committee is once again led to conclude that for the last 40 years there has been practically no progress in implementing the provisions of the Convention in either law or practice. The Committee expresses its deep disappointment about the Government’s continued failure to apply the Convention despite the technical assistance provided by the Office in 1981 and the numerous commitments made by the Government ever since as regards the drafting and adoption of specific regulations or legislation concerning public contracts. Under the circumstances, the Committee hopes that the Government will make a sincere effort to maintain a meaningful dialogue with the ILO supervisory bodies and once more urges the Government to take all necessary measures without further delay in order to bring its national law and practice into conformity with the clear terms and objectives of the Convention.

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

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

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

Repetition

Article 2 of the Convention. Insertion of labour clauses in public contracts. The Committee notes that the Government’s last report contained no reply to its previous comments, but essentially reproduced information already submitted in earlier reports which the Committee had considered to be strictly irrelevant to the scope and content of the Convention. The Committee is once again led to conclude that for the last 40 years there has been practically no progress in implementing the provisions of the Convention in either law or practice. The Committee expresses its deep disappointment about the Government’s continued failure to apply the Convention despite the technical assistance provided by the Office in 1981 and the numerous commitments made by the Government ever since as regards the drafting and adoption of specific regulations or legislation concerning public contracts. Under the circumstances, the Committee hopes that the Government will make a sincere effort to maintain a meaningful dialogue with the ILO supervisory bodies and once more urges the Government to take all necessary measures without further delay in order to bring its national law and practice into conformity with the clear terms and objectives of the Convention.

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

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

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

Repetition

Article 2 of the Convention. Insertion of labour clauses in public contracts. The Committee notes that the Government’s last report contained no reply to its previous comments, but essentially reproduced information already submitted in earlier reports which the Committee had considered to be strictly irrelevant to the scope and content of the Convention. The Committee is once again led to conclude that for the last 40 years there has been practically no progress in implementing the provisions of the Convention in either law or practice. The Committee expresses its deep disappointment about the Government’s continued failure to apply the Convention despite the technical assistance provided by the Office in 1981 and the numerous commitments made by the Government ever since as regards the drafting and adoption of specific regulations or legislation concerning public contracts. Under the circumstances, the Committee hopes that the Government will make a sincere effort to maintain a meaningful dialogue with the ILO supervisory bodies and once more urges the Government to take all necessary measures without further delay in order to bring its national law and practice into conformity with the clear terms and objectives of the Convention.

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

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

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

Repetition

Article 2 of the Convention. Insertion of labour clauses in public contracts. The Committee notes that the Government’s last report contained no reply to its previous comments, but essentially reproduced information already submitted in earlier reports which the Committee had considered to be strictly irrelevant to the scope and content of the Convention. The Committee is once again led to conclude that for the last 40 years there has been practically no progress in implementing the provisions of the Convention in either law or practice. The Committee expresses its deep disappointment about the Government’s continued failure to apply the Convention despite the technical assistance provided by the Office in 1981 and the numerous commitments made by the Government ever since as regards the drafting and adoption of specific regulations or legislation concerning public contracts. Under the circumstances, the Committee hopes that the Government will make a sincere effort to maintain a meaningful dialogue with the ILO supervisory bodies and once more urges the Government to take all necessary measures without further delay in order to bring its national law and practice into conformity with the clear terms and objectives of the Convention.

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’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

Article 2 of the Convention. Insertion of labour clauses in public contracts. The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s last report contained no reply to its previous comments, but essentially reproduced information already submitted in earlier reports which the Committee had considered to be strictly irrelevant to the scope and content of the Convention. The Committee is once again led to conclude that for the last 40 years there has been practically no progress in implementing the provisions of the Convention in either law or practice. The Committee expresses its deep disappointment about the Government’s continued failure to apply the Convention despite the technical assistance provided by the Office in 1981 and the numerous commitments made by the Government ever since as regards the drafting and adoption of specific regulations or legislation concerning public contracts. Under the circumstances, the Committee hopes that the Government will make a sincere effort to maintain a meaningful dialogue with the ILO supervisory bodies and once more urges the Government to take all necessary measures without further delay in order to bring its national law and practice into conformity with the clear terms and objectives of the Convention.

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

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

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

Article 2 of the Convention. Insertion of labour clauses in public contracts. The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s last report contained no reply to its previous comments but essentially reproduced information already submitted in earlier reports which the Committee had considered to be strictly irrelevant to the scope and content of the Convention. The Committee is once again led to conclude that for the last 40 years there has been practically no progress in implementing the provisions of the Convention in either law or practice. The Committee expresses its deep disappointment about the Government’s continued failure to apply the Convention despite the technical assistance provided by the Office in 1981 and the numerous commitments made by the Government, ever since, as regards the drafting and adoption of specific regulations or legislation concerning public contracts. Under the circumstances, the Committee hopes that the Government will make a sincere effort to maintain a meaningful dialogue with the ILO supervisory bodies and once more urges the Government to take all necessary measures without further delay in order to bring its national law and practice into conformity with the clear terms and objectives of the Convention.

Finally, the Committee refers once again to its 2008 General Survey on labour clauses in public contracts which contains an overview of public procurement practices and procedures in so far as labour conditions are concerned and makes a global assessment of the impact and present-day relevance of Convention No. 94. It also refers to the Practical Guide, prepared by the Office principally on the basis of the abovementioned General Survey, to help better understand the requirements of the Convention and ultimately improve its application in law and practice.

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

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

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

The Committee regrets that the Government’s report of 2006 contained no reply to its previous comments but essentially reproduced information already submitted in earlier reports which the Committee had considered to be strictly irrelevant to the scope and content of the Convention. The Committee is once again led to conclude that for the last 40 years there has been practically no progress in implementing the provisions of the Convention in either law or practice. The Committee expresses its deep disappointment about the Government’s continued failure to apply the Convention despite the technical assistance provided by the Office in 1981 and the numerous commitments made by the Government, ever since, as regards the drafting and adoption of specific regulations or legislation concerning public contracts. Under the circumstances, the Committee hopes that the Government will make a sincere effort to maintain a meaningful dialogue with the ILO supervisory bodies and once more urges the Government to take all necessary measures without further delay in order to bring its national law and practice into conformity with the clear terms and objectives of the Convention.

Finally, the Committee takes this opportunity to refer to its 2008 General Survey on labour clauses in public contracts which contains an overview of public procurement practices and procedures in so far as labour conditions are concerned and makes a global assessment of the impact and present-day relevance of Convention No. 94.

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

For all useful purposes, the Committee attaches herewith a copy of a Practical Guide, prepared by the Office principally on the basis of the abovementioned General Survey, to help better understand the requirements of the Convention and ultimately improve its application in law.

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

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

The Committee regrets that the Government’s report of 2006 contained no reply to its previous comments but essentially reproduced information already submitted in earlier reports which the Committee had considered to be strictly irrelevant to the scope and content of the Convention. The Committee is once again led to conclude that for the last 40 years there has been practically no progress in implementing the provisions of the Convention in either law or practice. The Committee expresses its deep disappointment about the Government’s continued failure to apply the Convention despite the technical assistance provided by the Office in 1981 and the numerous commitments made by the Government, ever since, as regards the drafting and adoption of specific regulations or legislation concerning public contracts. Under the circumstances, the Committee hopes that the Government will make a sincere effort to maintain a meaningful dialogue with the ILO supervisory bodies and once more urges the Government to take all necessary measures without further delay in order to bring its national law and practice into conformity with the clear terms and objectives of the Convention.

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

Finally, the Committee seizes this opportunity to refer to this year’s General Survey which contains an overview of public procurement practices and procedures in so far as labour conditions are concerned and makes a global assessment of the impact and present-day relevance of Convention No. 94.

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

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report contains no reply to its previous comments but essentially reproduces information already submitted in earlier reports which the Committee has considered to be strictly irrelevant to the scope and content of the Convention. The Committee is once again led to conclude that for the last 40 years there has been practically no progress in implementing the provisions of the Convention in either law or practice. The Committee expresses its deep disappointment about the Government’s continued failure to apply the Convention despite the technical assistance provided by the Office in 1981 and the numerous commitments made by the Government, ever since, as regards the drafting and adoption of specific regulations or legislation concerning public contracts. Under the circumstances, the Committee hopes that the Government will make a sincere effort to maintain a meaningful dialogue with the ILO supervisory bodies and once more urges the Government to take all necessary measures without further delay in order to bring its national law and practice into conformity with the clear terms and objectives of the Convention.

[The Government is asked to report in detail in 2007.]

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

The Committee has been commenting for several years on the absence of specific legislation or regulations concerning public contracts. It has also been pointing out that the mere application of the general labour legislation to public procurement contracts does not produce the same legal effects as the insertion of labour clauses expressly required under the terms of the Convention. The Convention seeks to ensure that the workers engaged in the execution of public contracts enjoy labour conditions at least as favourable as those applicable to workers performing similar work in the same area. It may not be sufficient therefore to refer to legislation that only provides for minimum standards, if more favourable conditions are established by collective agreements, other recognized machinery of negotiation or arbitration. The underlying reason is that in making a contractual commitment for the expenditure of public funds, the State should act as a model employer and therefore should not apply conditions that are less favourable than the most favourable practised in the area and the sector concerned.

The Committee regrets that despite its previous detailed observations and the direct contacts mission undertaken by the International Labour Office in 1981, the conditions for applying the Convention are still not fulfilled. In order to assist ratifying States in devising measures to comply with the Convention, the Office has also drafted an explanatory note outlining the legislative amendments which may be needed to ensure the inclusion and application of labour clauses.

While recalling the Government’s earlier assurances that it plans to examine the existing provisions concerning public contracts and to draft measures to comply with the Convention, the Committee urges the Government to take appropriate action and to include in its next report full details on the steps effectively taken to this end.

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

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

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in its report to the effect that there are no legal or practical difficulties in implementing this Convention. The Committee recalls that States ratifying this Convention undertake, amongst other things, to ensure that contracts awarded by a public authority which involve the employment of workers by the other party to the contract include clauses ensuring for the workers concerned conditions of labour which are not less favourable than those established for work of the same character in the trade or industry concerned in the district where the work is carried on (Article 2 of the Convention), and that adequate sanctions are applied for failure to observe and apply such clauses (Article 5).

The Committee also notes that the Government again states that enterprises which are awarded public contracts are subject to the provisions of the Labour Code and of sectoral collective agreements. It recalls that the general application of national labour legislation to workers does not release the Government from its obligation to take the necessary steps to ensure the inclusion and application of labour causes, as required by the Convention. The Committee again expresses the hope that the Government will shortly take the necessary measures to ensure that such clauses are included in all the public contracts provided for in Article 1, paragraph 1(c), and thereby give effect to the Convention, on which the Committee has been commenting for several years.

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

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

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

        The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in its report to the effect that there are no legal or practical difficulties in implementing this Convention. The Committee recalls that States ratifying this Convention undertake, amongst other things, to ensure that contracts awarded by a public authority which involve the employment of workers by the other party to the contract include clauses ensuring for the workers concerned conditions of labour which are not less favourable than those established for work of the same character in the trade or industry concerned in the district where the work is carried on (Article 2 of the Convention), and that adequate sanctions are applied for failure to observe and apply such clauses (Article 5).

        The Committee also notes that the Government again states that enterprises which are awarded public contracts are subject to the provisions of the Labour Code and of sectoral collective agreements. It recalls that the general application of national labour legislation to workers does not release the Government from its obligation to take the necessary steps to ensure the inclusion and application of labour causes, as required by the Convention. The Committee again expresses the hope that the Government will shortly take the necessary measures to ensure that such clauses are included in all the public contracts provided for in Article 1, paragraph 1(c), and thereby give effect to the Convention, on which the Committee has been commenting for several years.

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

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

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

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in its report to the effect that there are no legal or practical difficulties in implementing this Convention. The Committee recalls that States ratifying this Convention undertake, amongst other things, to ensure that contracts awarded by a public authority which involve the employment of workers by the other party to the contract include clauses ensuring for the workers concerned conditions of labour which are not less favourable than those established for work of the same character in the trade or industry concerned in the district where the work is carried on (Article 2 of the Convention), and that adequate sanctions are applied for failure to observe and apply such clauses (Article 5).

The Committee also notes that the Government again states that enterprises which are awarded public contracts are subject to the provisions of the Labour Code and of sectoral collective agreements. It recalls that the general application of national labour legislation to workers does not release the Government from its obligation to take the necessary steps to ensure the inclusion and application of labour causes, as required by the Convention. The Committee again expresses the hope that the Government will shortly take the necessary measures to ensure that such clauses are included in all the public contracts provided for in Article 1, paragraph 1(c), and thereby give effect to the Convention, on which the Committee has been commenting for several years.

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

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

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in its report to the effect that there are no legal or practical difficulties in implementing this Convention. The Committee recalls that States ratifying this Convention undertake, amongst other things, to ensure that contracts awarded by a public authority which involve the employment of workers by the other party to the contract include clauses ensuring for the workers concerned conditions of labour which are not less favourable than those established for work of the same character in the trade or industry concerned in the district where the work is carried on (Article 2 of the Convention), and that adequate sanctions are applied for failure to observe and apply such clauses (Article 5).

The Committee also notes that the Government again states that enterprises which are awarded public contracts are subject to the provisions of the Labour Code and of sectoral collective agreements. It recalls that the general application of national labour legislation to workers does not release the Government from its obligation to take the necessary steps to ensure the inclusion and application of labour causes, as required by the Convention. The Committee again expresses the hope that the Government will shortly take the necessary measures to ensure that such clauses are included in all the public contracts provided for in Article 1, paragraph 1(c), and thereby give effect to the Convention, on which the Committee has been commenting for several year.

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

The Committee notes the Government's statement in its report that the State is not directly involved in the contracts between the enterprises which are awarded public contracts by the State and their workers. The Committee recalls that by ratifying this Convention, the State undertakes among others to ensure that the contracts awarded by a public authority involving the employment of workers by the other party, contain clauses guaranteeing to the workers concerned conditions of labour which are not less favourable than those established for work of the same character in the enterprises of the trade or industry concerned in the same district (Article 2 of the Convention) and that adequate sanctions will be applied for failure to observe and apply these clauses (Article 5).

The Committee also notes that the private enterprises which are awarded public contracts are obliged to comply with the legislative provisions such as the Labour Code in relation to the workers employed by them. It recalls that the application in general of the national labour legislation to the workers does not release the Government from the obligation to take the necessary measures to ensure the inclusion and application of labour clauses as required under the Convention. The Committee again hopes that the Government will take the necessary measures in the near future to ensure the inclusion of such clauses in all public contracts covered by Article 1, paragraph 1(c), and consequently to give effect to the Convention.

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

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

The Committee recalls there are no specific regulations or legislation concerning public contracts. It further notes the information contained in the report to the effect that there is an increase in the number of public contracts, which makes legislation applying the Convention increasingly necessary. The Government also indicates that the establishment of a specialised office may imply that such regulations and legislation could be implemented in the near future. In this connection, the Committee recalls that under Article 2 of the Convention read in conjunction with Article 1(1)(c), public contracts concluded between the Government and private enterprises shall include clauses ensuring to the workers concerned under these contracts, wages and conditions of labour which are not less favourable than those established for work of the same character in the trade or industry concerned. The Committee therefore hopes that the necessary steps will be taken in the near future to ensure the inclusion of these clauses in all public contracts, and consequently to give effect to the Convention.

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

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1987, published 74th ILC session (1987)

The Committee recalls there are no specific regulations or legislation concerning public contracts. It further notes the information contained in the report to the effect that there is an increase in the number of public contracts, which makes legislation applying the Convention increasingly necessary. The Government also indicates that the establishment of a specialised office may imply that such regulations and legislation could be implemented in the near future. In this connection, the Committee recalls that under Article 2 of the Convention read in conjunction with Article 1(1)(c), public contracts concluded between the Government and private enterprises shall include clauses ensuring to the workers concerned under these contracts, wages and conditions of labour which are not less favourable than those established for work of the same character in the trade or industry concerned. The Committee therefore hopes that the necessary steps will be taken in the near future to ensure the inclusion of these clauses in all public contracts, and consequently to give effect to the Convention.