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1. The Committee takes note of the Government's report for the period ending 30 June 1988. In reply to its previous direct request, the Government states that, owing to the lack of human and material resources, it has not been possible to conduct a proper analysis of the situation. The Committee notes that, according to the Government, the provisions of the Convention were taken into consideration in the 1982-84 economic and social development plan, in the National Orientation Act and in preparing the Government's economic and social policy. It also notes that the implementation of the plan and programmes is entrusted to the Ministry of Finance Directorate of Planning. It hopes the Government will be able to provide information in its next report, on plans and programmes being implemented or prepared, stating their employment objectives and indicating the extent to which they have been attained and drawing attention to any special difficulties encountered.

With regard to the report form on the Convention, the Committee recalls that the preparation of a full report may require consultation with other ministries or government agencies concerned, such as those responsible for planning, economic affairs and statistics. It hopes that the Government will be in a position to provide a full report in the near future on the application of the Convention, and that it will also contain indications on the following points:

(a) statistical data on the nature, extent and trends of employment, unemployment and underemployment;

(b) the employment situation with regard to particular categories of workers such as women, young people, disabled workers, and on the measures taken or under consideration to meet their needs;

(c) measures taken or contemplated with regard to education and vocational training and their co-ordination with the needs of the labour market;

(d) the activities of the Adult Vocational Training Centre and the action undertaken by the Manpower Service with regard to employment policy.

2. Furthermore, the Committee notes that the Government's report contains no information concerning the consultations required by Article 3 of the Convention. It would be grateful if, in its next report, the Government would give concrete examples of consultations with the representatives of the persons concerned, bearing in mind that the consultations provided for in the instruments should concern both the preparation and the implementation of employment policy.

3. Lastly, the Committee notes with interest the information concerning the ILO/UNDP technical co-operation projects now being implemented. It would be grateful if the Government would continue to provide information on the action undertaken as a result, indicating, where appropriate, any factors which may have hindered or delayed such action. The Committee hopes that the assistance or advice provided in the framework of these projects will not only further the application of the Convention but will also help the Government to provide information for the preparation of its report.