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1. The Committee takes note of the information provided by the Government in reply to its earlier comments. It notes in particular that the Government is still committed to consolidating the employment functions of the Labour Division. It also notes that after consultation with the social partners it has been agreed that a draft policy on employment development centres should embody all the employment services' functions provided for in the Convention.

2. According to the Government's report, the Human Resources Development Act No. 6 of 1983 establishes the framework for the operation of employment service on the mainland of the United Republic of Tanzania. The information supplied indicates that several requirements of the Convention are implemented to a certain extent, with difficulties due to the economic situation. At present, the main focus of employment offices is in the informal sector which employs a high percentage of the labour force.

3. Having noted this information, the Committee expresses the hope that the Government will continue to supply information on measures taken or envisaged to ensure full application of Article 6 of the Convention (the activities to be performed in order to carry out effectively the employment service's functions provided for in this Article), Article 7 (measures to be taken to facilitate within the various employment offices specialisation by occupations and by industries, and to meet adequately the needs of particular categories of applicants for employment, such as disabled persons) and Article 8 (special arrangements for juveniles made within the framework of the employment and vocational guidance services).

4. The Committee would also be grateful if the Government would continue to describe any consultations taking place with representatives of employers and workers, either in the National Human Resources Deployment Advisory Committee or in the tripartite Labour Advisory Board, concerning the organisation and operation of the employment services and the development of employment service policy (Articles 4 and 5).

5. The Committee notes the Government's statement to the effect that it has prepared, with the assistance of the ILO, UNDP and NGOs, programmes for youth, mainly for the self-employed in both rural and urban areas. It was also informed that an ILO project on labour market information and labour studies programme is now under way in the United Republic of Tanzania, which concerns, among other things, consultancy in labour administration, training and establishment of employment promotion offices. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would indicate in due time the action taken as a result.

6. Finally, the Committee once again expresses its hope that the Government will provide statistical information requested in conformity with point IV of the report form.