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Employment Service Convention, 1948 (No. 88) - Lebanon (Ratification: 1977)

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Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2022, published 111st ILC session (2023)

The Committee notes with deep concern that the Government’s report has not been received. It expects that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments. The Committee informs the Government that, if it has not supplied replies to the points raised by 1 September 2023, then it may proceed with the examination of the application of the Convention on the basis of the information at its disposal at its next session.

Repetition
Articles 1 and 3 of the Convention. Contribution of the employment service to employment promotion. The Government indicates in its report that, in addition to the main employment office in Beirut, two employment offices were inaugurated by the National Employment Agency in Tripoli and Saida. It adds that the Tripoli and Saida offices are not conveniently located, as required under Article 3(1)of the Convention, and that access to these offices is difficult due to a number of reasons, including visibility and security reasons. The Committee notes, moreover, that no new employment offices have been established since 2004 due to a lack of resources. During the period from 1 January to 1 August 2015, 225 employment applications were received, 85 vacancies were notified and 40 jobseekers were placed in employment. Moreover, the Government points out that employment in the private sector has encountered special difficulties during the reporting period due to the ongoing crisis in the Syrian Arab Republic, which has led to an influx of Syrian migrants to Lebanon, who compete with national workers for jobs. In addition, the Government indicates that 65 per cent of Lebanese jobseekers try to secure their jobs through their private networks rather than through the public employment offices.The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on the steps taken to ensure that employment offices are sufficient in number to serve each geographical area of the country and that they are conveniently located and accessible for employers and for workers. It also requests the Government to provide information on the measures adopted or envisaged to secure effective cooperation between the public employment service and private employment agencies (Article 11).
Articles 4 and 5. Cooperation with the social partners. The Government indicates that the administrative board of the National Employment Agency is composed of representatives of the tripartite constituents. It highlights the need to amend Decree No. 80 of 1977 to reduce the number of members of the administrative executive board by half. The Government further indicates that the mandate of the administrative board ended in 2015. In this respect, the Committee recalls that Article 4(3)of the Convention requires the appointment of representatives of employers and workers in equal numbers after consultations with representative organizations of employers and workers.The Committee once again requests the Government to provide more detailed information on the cooperation of the social partners in the organization, operation and development of the National Employment Agency, and in the development of an employment service policy. It further requests the Government to provide information in its next report on progress made in amending Decree No. 80 and to communicate a copy of the amended decree once it becomes available.
Article 6(b). Measures to protect migrant workers. In reply to the Committee’s previous comments, the Government indicates that there are no public employment offices for migrant workers.The Committee once again reminds the Government of the need for the employment service to take appropriate measures to facilitate the movement of migrant workers (Article 6(b)(iv) of the Convention). Referring to its previous comments, the Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken or envisaged to ensure the protection of categories of migrant workers other than domestic workers working in its territory.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2021, published 110th ILC session (2022)

The Committee notes with deep concern that the Government’s report has not been received. It expects that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments. The Committee informs the Government that, if it has not supplied replies to the points raised by 1 September 2022, then it may proceed with the examination of the application of the Convention on the basis of the information at its disposal at its next session.

Repetition

Articles 1 and 3 of the Convention. Contribution of the employment service to employment promotion. The Government indicates in its report that, in addition to the main employment office in Beirut, two employment offices were inaugurated by the National Employment Agency in Tripoli and Saida. It adds that the Tripoli and Saida offices are not conveniently located, as required under Article 3(1) of the Convention, and that access to these offices is difficult due to a number of reasons, including visibility and security reasons. The Committee notes, moreover, that no new employment offices have been established since 2004 due to a lack of resources. During the period from 1 January to 1 August 2015, 225 employment applications were received, 85 vacancies were notified and 40 jobseekers were placed in employment. Moreover, the Government points out that employment in the private sector has encountered special difficulties during the reporting period due to the ongoing crisis in the Syrian Arab Republic, which has led to an influx of Syrian migrants to Lebanon, who compete with national workers for jobs. In addition, the Government indicates that 65 per cent of Lebanese jobseekers try to secure their jobs through their private networks rather than through the public employment offices. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on the steps taken to ensure that employment offices are sufficient in number to serve each geographical area of the country and that they are conveniently located and accessible for employers and for workers. It also requests the Government to provide information on the measures adopted or envisaged to secure effective cooperation between the public employment service and private employment agencies (Article 11).

Articles 4 and 5. Cooperation with the social partners. The Government indicates that the administrative board of the National Employment Agency is composed of representatives of the tripartite constituents. It highlights the need to amend Decree No. 80 of 1977 to reduce the number of members of the administrative executive board by half. The Government further indicates that the mandate of the administrative board ended in 2015. In this respect, the Committee recalls that Article 4(3) of the Convention requires the appointment of representatives of employers and workers in equal numbers after consultations with representative organizations of employers and workers. The Committee once again requests the Government to provide more detailed information on the cooperation of the social partners in the organization, operation and development of the National Employment Agency, and in the development of an employment service policy. It further requests the Government to provide information in its next report on progress made in amending Decree No. 80 and to communicate a copy of the amended decree once it becomes available.

Article 6(b). Measures to protect migrant workers. In reply to the Committee’s previous comments, the Government indicates that there are no public employment offices for migrant workers. The Committee once again reminds the Government of the need for the employment service to take appropriate measures to facilitate the movement of migrant workers (Article 6(b)(iv) of the Convention). Referring to its previous comments, the Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken or envisaged to ensure the protection of categories of migrant workers other than domestic workers working in its territory.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2020, published 109th ILC session (2021)

The Committee notes with concern 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

Articles 1 and 3 of the Convention. Contribution of the employment service to employment promotion. The Government indicates in its report that, in addition to the main employment office in Beirut, two employment offices were inaugurated by the National Employment Agency in Tripoli and Saida. It adds that the Tripoli and Saida offices are not conveniently located, as required under Article 3(1) of the Convention, and that access to these offices is difficult due to a number of reasons, including visibility and security reasons. The Committee notes, moreover, that no new employment offices have been established since 2004 due to a lack of resources. During the period from 1 January to 1 August 2015, 225 employment applications were received, 85 vacancies were notified and 40 jobseekers were placed in employment. Moreover, the Government points out that employment in the private sector has encountered special difficulties during the reporting period due to the ongoing crisis in the Syrian Arab Republic, which has led to an influx of Syrian migrants to Lebanon, who compete with national workers for jobs. In addition, the Government indicates that 65 per cent of Lebanese jobseekers try to secure their jobs through their private networks rather than through the public employment offices. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on the steps taken to ensure that employment offices are sufficient in number to serve each geographical area of the country and that they are conveniently located and accessible for employers and for workers. It also requests the Government to provide information on the measures adopted or envisaged to secure effective cooperation between the public employment service and private employment agencies (Article 11).

Articles 4 and 5. Cooperation with the social partners. The Government indicates that the administrative board of the National Employment Agency is composed of representatives of the tripartite constituents. It highlights the need to amend Decree No. 80 of 1977 to reduce the number of members of the administrative executive board by half. The Government further indicates that the mandate of the administrative board ended in 2015. In this respect, the Committee recalls that Article 4(3) of the Convention requires the appointment of representatives of employers and workers in equal numbers after consultations with representative organizations of employers and workers. The Committee once again requests the Government to provide more detailed information on the cooperation of the social partners in the organization, operation and development of the National Employment Agency, and in the development of an employment service policy. It further requests the Government to provide information in its next report on progress made in amending Decree No. 80 and to communicate a copy of the amended decree once it becomes available.

Article 6(b). Measures to protect migrant workers. In reply to the Committee’s previous comments, the Government indicates that there are no public employment offices for migrant workers. The Committee once again reminds the Government of the need for the employment service to take appropriate measures to facilitate the movement of migrant workers (Article 6(b)(iv) of the Convention). Referring to its previous comments, the Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken or envisaged to ensure the protection of categories of migrant workers other than domestic workers working in its territory.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2019, published 109th ILC session (2021)

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

Articles 1 and 3 of the Convention. Contribution of the employment service to employment promotion. The Government indicates in its report that, in addition to the main employment office in Beirut, two employment offices were inaugurated by the National Employment Agency in Tripoli and Saida. It adds that the Tripoli and Saida offices are not conveniently located, as required under Article 3(1) of the Convention, and that access to these offices is difficult due to a number of reasons, including visibility and security reasons. The Committee notes, moreover, that no new employment offices have been established since 2004 due to a lack of resources. During the period from 1 January to 1 August 2015, 225 employment applications were received, 85 vacancies were notified and 40 jobseekers were placed in employment. Moreover, the Government points out that employment in the private sector has encountered special difficulties during the reporting period due to the ongoing crisis in the Syrian Arab Republic, which has led to an influx of Syrian migrants to Lebanon, who compete with national workers for jobs. In addition, the Government indicates that 65 per cent of Lebanese jobseekers try to secure their jobs through their private networks rather than through the public employment offices. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on the steps taken to ensure that employment offices are sufficient in number to serve each geographical area of the country and that they are conveniently located and accessible for employers and for workers. It also requests the Government to provide information on the measures adopted or envisaged to secure effective cooperation between the public employment service and private employment agencies (Article 11).

Articles 4 and 5. Cooperation with the social partners. The Government indicates that the administrative board of the National Employment Agency is composed of representatives of the tripartite constituents. It highlights the need to amend Decree No. 80 of 1977 to reduce the number of members of the administrative executive board by half. The Government further indicates that the mandate of the administrative board ended in 2015. In this respect, the Committee recalls that Article 4(3) of the Convention requires the appointment of representatives of employers and workers in equal numbers after consultations with representative organizations of employers and workers. The Committee once again requests the Government to provide more detailed information on the cooperation of the social partners in the organization, operation and development of the National Employment Agency, and in the development of an employment service policy. It further requests the Government to provide information in its next report on progress made in amending Decree No. 80 and to communicate a copy of the amended decree once it becomes available.

Article 6(b). Measures to protect migrant workers. In reply to the Committee’s previous comments, the Government indicates that there are no public employment offices for migrant workers. The Committee once again reminds the Government of the need for the employment service to take appropriate measures to facilitate the movement of migrant workers (Article 6(b)(iv) of the Convention). Referring to its previous comments, the Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken or envisaged to ensure the protection of categories of migrant workers other than domestic workers working in its territory.

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

Articles 1 and 3 of the Convention. Contribution of the employment service to employment promotion. The Government indicates in its report that, in addition to the main employment office in Beirut, two employment offices were inaugurated by the National Employment Agency in Tripoli and Saida. It adds that the Tripoli and Saida offices are not conveniently located, as required under Article 3(1) of the Convention, and that access to these offices is difficult due to a number of reasons, including visibility and security reasons. The Committee notes, moreover, that no new employment offices have been established since 2004 due to a lack of resources. During the period from 1 January to 1 August 2015, 225 employment applications were received, 85 vacancies were notified and 40 jobseekers were placed in employment. Moreover, the Government points out that employment in the private sector has encountered special difficulties during the reporting period due to the ongoing crisis in the Syrian Arab Republic, which has led to an influx of Syrian migrants to Lebanon, who compete with national workers for jobs. In addition, the Government indicates that 65 per cent of Lebanese jobseekers try to secure their jobs through their private networks rather than through the public employment offices. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on the steps taken to ensure that employment offices are sufficient in number to serve each geographical area of the country and that they are conveniently located and accessible for employers and for workers. It also requests the Government to provide information on the measures adopted or envisaged to secure effective cooperation between the public employment service and private employment agencies (Article 11).

Articles 4 and 5. Cooperation with the social partners. The Government indicates that the administrative board of the National Employment Agency is composed of representatives of the tripartite constituents. It highlights the need to amend Decree No. 80 of 1977 to reduce the number of members of the administrative executive board by half. The Government further indicates that the mandate of the administrative board ended in 2015. In this respect, the Committee recalls that Article 4(3) of the Convention requires the appointment of representatives of employers and workers in equal numbers after consultations with representative organizations of employers and workers. The Committee once again requests the Government to provide more detailed information on the cooperation of the social partners in the organization, operation and development of the National Employment Agency, and in the development of an employment service policy. It further requests the Government to provide information in its next report on progress made in amending Decree No. 80 and to communicate a copy of the amended decree once it becomes available.

Article 6(b). Measures to protect migrant workers. In reply to the Committee’s previous comments, the Government indicates that there are no public employment offices for migrant workers. The Committee once again reminds the Government of the need for the employment service to take appropriate measures to facilitate the movement of migrant workers (Article 6(b)(iv) of the Convention). Referring to its previous comments, the Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken or envisaged to ensure the protection of categories of migrant workers other than domestic workers working in its territory.

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

The Committee notes with regret 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
Contribution of the employment service to employment promotion. The Committee notes the Government’s report received in October 2009, in reply to the 2005 direct request and also the attached documentation. The Government indicates that the National Employment Agency has opened three employment offices in Beirut, Saida and Tripoli. It also indicates that tripartite negotiations are in progress with regard to the opening of four new offices, which will cover other parts of the country. The Government also points out that, with regard to statistics on the activities of regional offices, no data are available at present. The Committee requests the Government to continue to supply information on the progress made in creating a network of employment offices sufficient in number to meet the specific requirements of jobseekers and employers throughout the country (Article 3 of the Convention). It hopes that the next report will also contain statistical information on the number of public employment offices established, the number of applications for employment received, the number of vacancies notified and the number of persons placed in employment by such offices.
Participation of the social partners. The Government indicates that the administrative board of the National Employment Agency is the decision-making body responsible for establishing the Agency’s work programmes. The board is chaired by the Minister of Labour and includes representatives of the employers and workers. The Committee requests the Government to provide more detailed information on the cooperation of the social partners in the organization, operation and development of the National Employment Agency, and in the development of an employment service policy.
Measures to protect migrant workers. The Government provides information on the adoption of a set of measures aimed at protecting migrant workers, including a guide for migrant domestic workers, Decree No. 38/1 of 16 March 2009 concerning the establishment of a single model contract for migrant workers, and Decree No. 52/1 of 28 April 2009 concerning the extension of health insurance to all migrant workers. A working party was established by means of Memorandum No. 8/1 of 20 January 2008, whose tasks include monitoring the activities of agencies involved in the placement of migrant workers and investigating complaints lodged by domestic workers. The Government indicates that the activities of employment agencies are restricted to the placement of migrant domestic workers and that Decree No. 13/1 of 22 January 2009 regulates the activities of employment agencies specialized in the recruitment of domestic workers. The Government also indicates that, in the context of labour exchange and in order to guarantee the protection of the migrant workers’ rights, bilateral agreements with a number of governments have been concluded and an agreement and draft protocol are in the process of being concluded with the Government of the Philippines. The Committee reminds the Government of the need for the employment service to take appropriate measures to facilitate the movement of migrant workers (Article 6(b)(iv) of the Convention). The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to ensure the protection of categories of migrant workers other than domestic workers working in its territory.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2014, published 104th ILC session (2015)

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 comments.

Repetition
Contribution of the employment service to employment promotion. The Committee notes the Government’s report received in October 2009, in reply to the 2005 direct request and also the attached documentation. The Government indicates that the National Employment Agency has opened three employment offices in Beirut, Saida and Tripoli. It also indicates that tripartite negotiations are in progress with regard to the opening of four new offices, which will cover other parts of the country. The Government also points out that, with regard to statistics on the activities of regional offices, no data are available at present. The Committee requests the Government to continue to supply information on the progress made in creating a network of employment offices sufficient in number to meet the specific requirements of jobseekers and employers throughout the country (Article 3 of the Convention). It hopes that the next report will also contain statistical information on the number of public employment offices established, the number of applications for employment received, the number of vacancies notified and the number of persons placed in employment by such offices.
Participation of the social partners. The Government indicates that the administrative board of the National Employment Agency is the decision-making body responsible for establishing the Agency’s work programmes. The board is chaired by the Minister of Labour and includes representatives of the employers and workers. The Committee requests the Government to provide more detailed information on the cooperation of the social partners in the organization, operation and development of the National Employment Agency, and in the development of an employment service policy.
Measures to protect migrant workers. The Government provides information on the adoption of a set of measures aimed at protecting migrant workers, including a guide for migrant domestic workers, Decree No. 38/1 of 16 March 2009 concerning the establishment of a single model contract for migrant workers, and Decree No. 52/1 of 28 April 2009 concerning the extension of health insurance to all migrant workers. A working party was established by means of Memorandum No. 8/1 of 20 January 2008, whose tasks include monitoring the activities of agencies involved in the placement of migrant workers and investigating complaints lodged by domestic workers. The Government indicates that the activities of employment agencies are restricted to the placement of migrant domestic workers and that Decree No. 13/1 of 22 January 2009 regulates the activities of employment agencies specialized in the recruitment of domestic workers. The Government also indicates that, in the context of labour exchange and in order to guarantee the protection of the migrant workers’ rights, bilateral agreements with a number of governments have been concluded and an agreement and draft protocol are in the process of being concluded with the Government of the Philippines. The Committee reminds the Government of the need for the employment service to take appropriate measures to facilitate the movement of migrant workers (Article 6(b)(iv) of the Convention). The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to ensure the protection of categories of migrant workers other than domestic workers working in its territory.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2010, published 100th ILC session (2011)

Contribution of the employment service to employment promotion. The Committee notes the Government’s report received in October 2009, in reply to the 2005 direct request and also the attached documentation. The Government indicates that the National Employment Agency has opened three employment offices in Beirut, Saida and Tripoli. It also indicates that tripartite negotiations are in progress with regard to the opening of four new offices, which will cover other parts of the country. The Government also points out that, with regard to statistics on the activities of regional offices, no data are available at present. The Committee requests the Government to continue to supply information on the progress made in creating a network of employment offices sufficient in number to meet the specific requirements of jobseekers and employers throughout the country (Article 3 of the Convention). It hopes that the next report will also contain statistical information on the number of public employment offices established, the number of applications for employment received, the number of vacancies notified and the number of persons placed in employment by such offices.

Participation of the social partners. The Government indicates that the administrative board of the National Employment Agency is the decision-making body responsible for establishing the Agency’s work programmes. The board is chaired by the Minister of Labour and includes representatives of the employers and workers. The Committee requests the Government to provide more detailed information on the cooperation of the social partners in the organization, operation and development of the National Employment Agency, and in the development of an employment service policy.

Measures to protect migrant workers. The Government provides information on the adoption of a set of measures aimed at protecting migrant workers, including a guide for migrant domestic workers, Decree No. 38/1 of 16 March 2009 concerning the establishment of a single model contract for migrant workers, and Decree No. 52/1 of 28 April 2009 concerning the extension of health insurance to all migrant workers. A working party was established by means of Memorandum No. 8/1 of 20 January 2008, whose tasks include monitoring the activities of agencies involved in the placement of migrant workers and investigating complaints lodged by domestic workers. The Government indicates that the activities of employment agencies are restricted to the placement of migrant domestic workers and that Decree No. 13/1 of 22 January 2009 regulates the activities of employment agencies specialized in the recruitment of domestic workers. The Government also indicates that, in the context of labour exchange and in order to guarantee the protection of the migrant workers’ rights, bilateral agreements with a number of governments have been concluded and an agreement and draft protocol are in the process of being concluded with the Government of the Philippines. The Committee reminds the Government of the need for the employment service to take appropriate measures to facilitate the movement of migrant workers (Article 6(b)(iv) of the Convention). The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to ensure the protection of categories of migrant workers other than domestic workers working in its territory.

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

The Committee notes the detailed information and statistical tables contained in the Government’s report received in November 2004.

1. Contribution of the employment service to employment promotion. In its direct request of 1999, the Committee noted the Government’s decision to create five new employment offices in all the departments of the country. In this regard, the Government states in its latest report that, following a decision by the National Employment Agency in December 2002 determining the geographical areas to be covered by these offices, the Agency stated that the above offices were on the point of being established as the legal measures, staff and media coverage issues had all been addressed. The Committee requests the Government to keep it informed as to the operation of these regional offices in practice and to supply it with statistics concerning their respective activities (Article 3 of the Convention).

2. Participation of the social partners. With regard to cooperation with representatives of employers and workers in the organization and operation of the employment service, the Government states that this cooperation essentially takes the form of the presence of the social partners on the administrative council of the National Employment Agency and their participation in discussions, the exchange of information and decision-making with regard to the development of employment policy. The Committee requests the Government to continue to supply it with information on the active participation of representatives of employers and workers in the operation of the employment service (Articles 4 and 5).

Measures to protect migrant workers. With regard to cooperation between the public employment service and private employment agencies not conducted with a view to profit, the Government states that, in light of Legislative Decree No. 80/77, all cooperation with private employment agencies is forbidden, as the latter are profit-making organizations. Furthermore, following the establishment of the National Employment Agency, the creation of any private employment agency, or the renewal of licences granted to existing agencies, is forbidden (Article 11). While noting this information, the Committee draws the Government’s attention to the need for the employment service to take appropriate measures to facilitate the movement of migrant workers (Article 6(b)(iv)). It requests the Government to state, in its next report, whether measures have been envisaged in this regard in order to ensure the protection of migrant workers sent to Lebanon by recruitment agencies operating in other countries.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1999, published 88th ILC session (2000)

The Committee notes the information contained in the Government's detailed report for the period ending September 1998. Further to its previous comments, the Committee notes the Government's statement that the National Employment Agency was re-established by Act No. 379/94 and that it is responsible for the application of the Convention.

Article 3 of the Convention. The Committee also notes that the first free-of- charge employment office opened in Beirut in early 1998 and that following an examination by an expert of the ILO, it was hoping to open a further five offices. The Committee requests the Government to provide updated information on the progress of the establishment of these further five offices, or of any others which the Government intends to establish.

Articles 4 and 5. The Committee notes that the Governing Body of the National Employment Agency has five employer representatives and three union representatives. The Government states that the National Employment Agency wishes to achieve coordination between employers and workers in a more efficient manner. The Committee would appreciate receiving further information on the Government's plans to improve coordination.

Article 11. The Government states that there is no cooperation or supervision of private employment agencies. The Committee requests further information on measures taken or envisaged to secure effective cooperation between the public employment service and private employment agencies not conducted with a view to profit.

The Government states that the National Employment Agency has published some statistics. The Committee asks the Government to supply a copy of these statistics, as requested in Part IV of the report form. The Government, with reference to the ILO evaluation of the Employment Office in Beirut adds that a tripartite study of the labour market was also undertaken by the National Employment Agency with assistance from the ILO and UNDP. The Committee asks the Government to provide further information on what follow-up measures were taken, as requested in Part VI of the report form.

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

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in reply to its previous comments. It notes in particular that the National Employment Agency, established in accordance with Legislative Decree No. 80 of 27 June 1977, has been abolished and that its responsibilities have been included in the planned reorganization of the Ministry of Labour, the examination of which will be completed in the near future. The Government indicates that the functions of the Employment Service of the Ministry, and those of the regional offices of the Ministry in the Governerates are limited by virtue of Decree No. 8352 of 30 December 1961. The Committee also notes the adoption of Order No. 213-1, of 3 June 1992, respecting private employment agencies and private establishments which deal with the placement in employment of Lebanese citizens and foreigners, whose activities will be controlled by the labour inspection services.

The Committee also notes that the Government also stated in its reply to the general direct request of 1992 concerning the application of ratified international labour Conventions, that a special commission has been established to examine the domestic legislative provisions required to be taken to give effect to ratified Conventions.

The Committee therefore hopes that the appropriate measures will be taken with a view to giving full effect to this Convention, which lays down the obligation to maintain a free public employment service, and that the Government will supply information in its next report on any progress achieved in this respect. The Committee requests the Government to supply the text of the draft reorganization of the Ministry of Labour referred to above, as soon as it is adopted, and refers the Government to the comments made by the Committee on the application of the Employment Policy Convention (No. 122).

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:

The Committee took note of the first report of the Government, which indicated that the Ministry of Labour has an official placement service whose activities remained limited; at the same time, private placement offices functioned without supervision. The national employment agency was supposed to be in a position to start its activities once the situation in the country stabilizes. The Committee hopes that this agency will be established in the near future and that it will carry out the functions provided for by the Articles of the Convention. The Committee asks the Government to provide the text of Decree No. 80 of 27 June 1977 setting up the National Employment Agency and a detailed report on the application of the Convention, in accordance with the report form approved by the Governing Body.

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

The Committee took note of the first report of the Government, which indicated that the Ministry of Labour has an official placement service whose activities remained limited; at the same time, private placement offices functioned without supervision. The national employment agency was supposed to be in a position to start its activities once the situation in the country stabilises. The Committee hopes that this agency will be established in the near future and that it will carry out the functions provided for by the Articles of the Convention. The Committee asks the Government to provide the text of Decree No. 80 of 27 June 1977 setting up the National Employment Agency and a detailed report on the application of the Convention, in accordance with the report form approved by the Governing Body.

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

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 took note of the first report of the Government, which indicated that the Ministry of Labour has an official placement service whose activities remained limited; at the same time, private placement offices functioned without supervision. The national employment agency was supposed to be in a position to start its activities once the situation in the country stabilises. The Committee hopes that this agency will be established in the near future and that it will carry out the functions provided for by the Articles of the Convention. The Committee asks the Government to provide the text of Decree No. 80 of 27 June 1977 setting up the National Employment Agency and a detailed report on the application of the Convention, in accordance with the report form approved by the Governing Body.