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

Labour Clauses (Public Contracts) Convention, 1949 (No. 94) - Egypt (Ratification: 1960)

Article 2 of the Convention. Insertion of labour clauses in public contracts. In its previous comments, the Committee requested the Government to make every effort to take all appropriate measures to ensure the effective application of the Convention in practice. It also expressed the hope that the Ministry of Manpower and Migration would provide the necessary instructions so that the two new bidding terms set out in General Circular No. 8 of 2008 could be incorporated as standard clauses into all future public procurement contracts (whether for construction works, supply of goods or performance of services) concluded between public authorities and private contractors. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that, in 2015, the Ministry of Manpower and Migration promulgated Decision No. 329 which issued the Financial and Administrative Regulation for the employment and welfare of informal workers, including those employed in construction work and similar workers. The Government indicates that all government entities, as well as public and private bodies, are required to comply with the provisions of the Regulation, including by adopting all measures necessary to protect and ensure the welfare of such workers, especially with respect to wages, health care and a safe working environment. The Committee requests the Government to provide a copy of the Financial and Administrative Regulation issued by Decision No. 329 of 2015, and to indicate the manner in which this Regulation is applied. The Committee further requests the Government to continue to provide updated information on measures taken and envisaged to ensure the effective application of the Convention.