Observación (CEACR) - Adopción: 2001, Publicación: 90ª reunión CIT (2002)

Further to comments in paragraph 152 of its General Report (71st Session, November-December 2000), the Committee notes with interest the various measures implemented by the Government to improve safety nets. The Government has expanded eligibility for benefit, prolonged the duration of benefit by 60 to 90 days, and extended the scope of coverage to include enterprises with as few as five workers, and temporary and part-time workers. Other safety net measures include extending medical insurance and providing loans and grants to the long-term unemployed.

In a direct request, the Committee raises other issues concerning employment promotion measures, the participation of women and older workers in the labour market, placement services and consultation with representatives of all groups affected by employment policies and programmes.