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Article 2 of the Convention. Employment programmes. Education and training policies. The Committee notes the Government’s reference to the National Vocational Training Plan. The Government indicates that the organization of vocational training for jobseekers takes into account the momentum and perspective of the labour market, as well as the individual options and aptitudes of the person concerned. The Government also indicates that the apprenticeship and appraisal arrangements have been included in the National Vocational Training Programme since 2014. Moreover, the National Employment Agency submits to the Ministry of Labour and Social Justice a monthly report on the situation of the vocational training, appraisal and apprenticeship programmes. The Committee notes the statistic information provided by the Government on the implementation of the Plan. As of 31 July 2018, 7,014 persons belonging to disadvantaged groups have benefited from vocational training, including 1,248 long-term unemployed persons, 5,481 unemployed persons from rural areas, 11 unemployed persons with disabilities, 145 unemployed members of the Roma community, 22 persons released from detention and 107 persons released in detention. The Committee also notes that, according to the report on the status of implementation of the national vocational training plan for 2020, there were 10,391 beneficiaries, including 7,281 unemployed persons and 22 persons of other categories who received vocational training, and 3,088 persons who obtained apprenticeship contracts. The Committee requests the Government to continue providing detailed information, including disaggregated statistical data, on the impact of its education and training policies and programmes in terms of job opportunities created, particularly for the unemployed, young persons, members of the Roma community minority and other vulnerable groups.

Promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SME). The Committee notes the Government’s indication that the Department for SME Business and Tourism Measures provides incentives to encourage young entrepreneurs to develop microenterprises, leading to the establishment of 15,253 microenterprises and the creation of 8,576 new jobs. The Committee requests the Government to continue providing information on the measures taken to support the creation of small and medium-sized enterprises and on their impact in terms of stimulating employment and creation of decent jobs.