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

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2023, published 112nd ILC session (2024)

Previous comment

Articles 1 to 5 of the Convention. Contribution of the employment service to employment promotion. Cooperation with the social partners. In its report dated August 2022, the Government indicates that, between 2005 and 2014, the Government implemented several programs for the promotion of employment including: (i) the development of a Labour Market Observatory to support the digitalization of the nominal register and the implementation of the migrant labour information system; (ii) the development of Pre-Professional Traineeships; and (iii) the implementation of the Employment and Vocational Training Strategy. In terms of statistical data, the Government indicates that, in the same period 2005-2014: (i) 17,035 individuals benefited from pre-professional traineeships; (ii) twenty National Institute for Employment and Vocational Training (INEFP) employment offices were established in the 11 provinces of Mozambique; (iii) 2,444,434 jobs were “created” (including 531,620 for women); and (iv) 163,806 “job vacancies were recorded” at the INEFP employment offices, all of which were filled. The Committee notes that, aside from a plan of action approved in 2018 and revised in 2021 at the fourth session of the Council of Ministers, the Government essentially provides information for the period 2005–14. Moreover, the Government fails to provide any data on the number of applications for employment received. The Committee therefore requests the Government to provide updated detailed information on the activities carried out by public employment services with a view to promoting full employment. It also requests the Government to provide complete updated statistical data on the number of applications for employment received, the number of vacancies notified, the number of persons placed in employment by public employment offices, and the number of such offices. The Committee further requests the Government to provide updated detailed information on: (i) the powers and functions of the national authority responsible for the direction of the national system of employment offices; and (ii) the consultations held with the employers’ and workers’ organizations with a view to securing their cooperation in the organization and functioning of the public employment service.

Articles 7 and 8. Measures for particular categories of jobseekers. The Government indicates that the following measures have been taken to improve the services provided by employment services to young people and other particular categories of jobseekers: (i) the Decree No. 35/2013 on Pre-professional Traineeships; (ii) the Act No. 12/2009 on the Protection of Workers Living with HIV/AIDS were adopted; (iii) the PROJOVEM programme; and (iv) the Youth Initiative Support Fund (FAIJ) were introduced. The Government specifies that these measures had the following impact: (i) the pre-professional traineeships benefited 17,035 individuals; (ii) through the PROJOVEM program, 260 individuals received training on entrepreneurial spirit and the basic tools to develop a business plan, 92 projects were funded, corresponding to 450 job positions created; and (iii) through the FAIJ, 13,359 young entrepreneurs received financing, contributing to the creation of jobs, self-employment and income-generating initiatives. With regard to the implementation of the Employment and Vocational Training Strategy, the Government indicates that, in the period 2005–14, (i) 633,971 citizens benefited from vocational training interventions; (ii) vocational training centres were constructed in several provinces of Mozambique; and (iii) nine mobile units were acquired. Moreover, between 2006 and 2015, over 50,000 students graduated from vocational technical education courses (including 15,103 women) and 431 students graduated from courses in labour economics. The Committee requests the Government to provide updated information on the measures that have been taken between 2015 and 2022 to meet the needs of young people, persons with disabilities and other particular categories of jobseekers, as well as updated information on their impact.

Article 9. Staff of the employment service.The Committee requests the Government to provide updated information on the status, conditions of service, methods of recruitment, selection and training of staff of the employment service.

Article 10. Encouraging full use of employment service facilities. According to the Government, visits have been organized to encourage private companies to have recourse to public employment services to recruit workers and to provide information on fields where there is a high demand for workers. The Committee requests the Government to continue providing updated information on the measures adopted, in collaboration with the employers’ and workers’ organizations, to encourage full use of the employment service by employers and workers on a voluntary basis, as well as information on the impact of such measures.

Article 11. Cooperation with private employment agencies. The Committee notes with interest that following the adoption of the Decree No. 6/2018 of 23 April, which amended Decree No. 36/2016 of 31 August: (i) entities that intend to operate as private employment agencies must file an application with the Ministry of Labour, together with a report of inspection from a public employment office; (ii) every three months, the registered private employment agencies must provide “provincial employment authorities” with data on the jobs created; and (iii) employment officers regularly visit private employment agencies to monitor their activities and issue reports with recommendations for improvement, if needed. The Government specifies that, in the period 2019–21, 12 private employment agencies obtained licenses. The Committee requests the Government to continue providing detailed information on the measures taken to ensure effective cooperation between the public employment service and private employment agencies, as well as information on the implementation and impact of such measures.

Furthermore, noting that private employment agencies can, in collaboration with a well-functioning public employment service, play a critical role in improving labour market efficiency, the Committee wishes to draw attention to the ILO Campaign to promote the joint ratification of Convention No. 88 and the Private Employment Agencies Convention, 1997 (No. 181). The Committee therefore invites the Government to consider ratifying also Convention No. 181, as it represents the most up-to-date instrument in the area of private employment services which recognizes the role of these agencies to complement and contribute to achieving the effective implementation of the objectives of Convention No. 88.

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.

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Articles 1 to 5 of the Convention. Contribution of the employment service to employment promotion. Cooperation with the social partners. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in reply to the 2009 direct request. The Government indicates that the operation of employment services is supervised in the context of the implementation of its five-year programme and that the social partners are involved, particularly in the context of drawing up draft legislation respecting employment services. Moreover, a skills framework for technicians, wage-earners and employees (Qualificador Comum de Técnicos, Operários e Empregados), which has been favourably received by the social partners, is reported to be in the final stages of preparation. The Committee requests the Government to provide more detailed information on the activities carried out by employment services with a view to promoting full employment. It also requests the Government to provide statistical data 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.

Articles 7 and 8. Measures for particular categories of jobseekers. The Government indicates that recently qualified young people account for the majority of beneficiaries of the Employment and Vocational Training Strategy (2006–15). The Committee also notes that the Government has placed emphasis on measures to improve the services provided by employment services through, among other steps, the consolidation of the Support Fund for initiatives by young people, the provision of training to young entrepreneurs and the organization of employment grants for young people in coordination with the private sector. The Committee requests the Government to report the measures that have been taken to meet the needs of young people, persons with disabilities and other particular categories of jobseekers, and their impact, particularly in the framework of the implementation of the Employment and Vocational Training Strategy (2006–15).

Article 11. Cooperation with private employment agencies. The Government reports the visits carried out to encourage private enterprises to have recourse to public employment services. The Committee requests the Government to provide more detailed information on the measures taken to ensure effective cooperation between the public employment service and private employment agencies.

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 to 5 of the Convention. Contribution of the employment service to employment promotion. Cooperation with the social partners. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in reply to the 2009 direct request. The Government indicates that the operation of employment services is supervised in the context of the implementation of its five-year programme and that the social partners are involved, particularly in the context of drawing up draft legislation respecting employment services. Moreover, a skills framework for technicians, wage-earners and employees (Qualificador Comum de Técnicos, Operários e Empregados), which has been favourably received by the social partners, is reported to be in the final stages of preparation. The Committee requests the Government to provide more detailed information on the activities carried out by employment services with a view to promoting full employment. It also requests the Government to provide statistical data 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.

Articles 7 and 8. Measures for particular categories of jobseekers. The Government indicates that recently qualified young people account for the majority of beneficiaries of the Employment and Vocational Training Strategy (2006–15). The Committee also notes that the Government has placed emphasis on measures to improve the services provided by employment services through, among other steps, the consolidation of the Support Fund for initiatives by young people, the provision of training to young entrepreneurs and the organization of employment grants for young people in coordination with the private sector. The Committee requests the Government to report the measures that have been taken to meet the needs of young people, persons with disabilities and other particular categories of jobseekers, and their impact, particularly in the framework of the implementation of the Employment and Vocational Training Strategy (2006–15).

Article 11. Cooperation with private employment agencies. The Government reports the visits carried out to encourage private enterprises to have recourse to public employment services. The Committee requests the Government to provide more detailed information on the measures taken to ensure effective cooperation between the public employment service and private employment agencies.

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 to 5 of the Convention. Contribution of the employment service to employment promotion. Cooperation with the social partners. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in reply to the 2009 direct request. The Government indicates that the operation of employment services is supervised in the context of the implementation of its five-year programme and that the social partners are involved, particularly in the context of drawing up draft legislation respecting employment services. Moreover, a skills framework for technicians, wage-earners and employees (Qualificador Comum de Técnicos, Operários e Empregados), which has been favourably received by the social partners, is reported to be in the final stages of preparation. The Committee requests the Government to provide more detailed information on the activities carried out by employment services with a view to promoting full employment. It also requests the Government to provide statistical data 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.

Articles 7 and 8. Measures for particular categories of jobseekers. The Government indicates that recently qualified young people account for the majority of beneficiaries of the Employment and Vocational Training Strategy (2006–15). The Committee also notes that the Government has placed emphasis on measures to improve the services provided by employment services through, among other steps, the consolidation of the Support Fund for initiatives by young people, the provision of training to young entrepreneurs and the organization of employment grants for young people in coordination with the private sector. The Committee requests the Government to report the measures that have been taken to meet the needs of young people, persons with disabilities and other particular categories of jobseekers, and their impact, particularly in the framework of the implementation of the Employment and Vocational Training Strategy (2006–15).

Article 11. Cooperation with private employment agencies. The Government reports the visits carried out to encourage private enterprises to have recourse to public employment services. The Committee requests the Government to provide more detailed information on the measures taken to ensure effective cooperation between the public employment service and private employment agencies.

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

Articles 1 to 5 of the Convention. Contribution of the employment service to employment promotion. Cooperation with the social partners. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in reply to the 2009 direct request. The Government indicates that the operation of employment services is supervised in the context of the implementation of its five-year programme and that the social partners are involved, particularly in the context of drawing up draft legislation respecting employment services. Moreover, a skills framework for technicians, wage-earners and employees (Qualificador Comum de Técnicos, Operários e Empregados), which has been favourably received by the social partners, is reported to be in the final stages of preparation. The Committee requests the Government to provide more detailed information on the activities carried out by employment services with a view to promoting full employment. It also requests the Government to provide statistical data 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.

Articles 7 and 8. Measures for particular categories of jobseekers. The Government indicates that recently qualified young people account for the majority of beneficiaries of the Employment and Vocational Training Strategy (2006–15). The Committee also notes that the Government has placed emphasis on measures to improve the services provided by employment services through, among other steps, the consolidation of the Support Fund for initiatives by young people, the provision of training to young entrepreneurs and the organization of employment grants for young people in coordination with the private sector. The Committee requests the Government to report the measures that have been taken to meet the needs of young people, persons with disabilities and other particular categories of jobseekers, and their impact, particularly in the framework of the implementation of the Employment and Vocational Training Strategy (2006–15).

Article 11. Cooperation with private employment agencies. The Government reports the visits carried out to encourage private enterprises to have recourse to public employment services. The Committee requests the Government to provide more detailed information on the measures taken to ensure effective cooperation between the public employment service and private employment agencies.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2009, published 99th ILC session (2010)

1. The Committee notes the brief information provided in the Government’s report received in September 2009. The Government indicates that, in 2008, the employment centres operating throughout the country under the National Institute of Employment and Vocational Training (INEFP) ensured the placement of 11,059 registered jobseekers (1,617 of them being women) in various companies active in several economic sectors. The Committee notes that the Employment and Vocational Training Strategy (EEFP) 2006–15, adopted by the Government, aims, inter alia, to enhance the efficiency of public employment services and private agencies to improve labour market management. The Committee asks the Government to provide, in its next report, more details on the activities that have been undertaken by the employment services to promote full employment (Articles 1–3 of the Convention). Please also provide statistical and other information on the activities of the employment services.

2. Articles 4 and 5. Cooperation with the social partners. With reference to previous comments, the Committee asks the Government to provide detailed information on the measures taken to establish the tripartite administrative council of the INEFP, and on whether suitable arrangements have been made through this body for the cooperation of representatives of employers and workers in the organization and operation of the employment service and in the development of employment service policy.

3. Articles 7 and 8. Vulnerable workers. The Committee notes that the EEFP 2006–15 includes among its strategic objectives the provision of support for bringing into work the special target groups (including women and persons with disabilities). In this connection, it invites the Government to indicate if any measures have been taken in the employment service to adequately meet the needs of juveniles, people with disabilities and other categories of vulnerable workers.

4. Article 11. Cooperation with private employment agencies. The Government indicates, in its reply to the questionnaire for the 2010 General Survey on employment, that the regulations currently governing private employment agencies reflect the principles set forth in the Private Employment Agencies Convention, 1997 (No. 181), but that they need to be reviewed. The Committee notes that the Government requests the technical assistance of the ILO in the drafting of new regulations. The Committee asks the Government to continue providing information on the measures adopted to secure effective cooperation between the public employment service and private employment agencies, as well as on whether steps have been taken to initiate the ratification process for Convention No. 181, and, if so, to provide information on these steps.

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

1. The Committee takes note of the Government’s reports received in September 2004 and January 2005. The Government indicates that the employment services provide a free placement service, aim to respond to the requests of the jobseekers and employers: in 2004, 3,949 demands for employment were received and 603 placements were made in the country. It asks the Government to provide, in its next report, more details on the activities that have been undertaken by the employment services to promote full employment and the use of productive resources (Articles 1 to 3 of the Convention). It also asks the Government to provide additional information on the following points in its next report.

2. Articles 4 and 5 of the Convention. Cooperation with the social partners. The Committee notes that the tripartite administrative council of the National Institute of Employment and Professional Training (INEFP) has not yet been set up. The Government states that the participation of employers and workers on matters concerning employment service programmes is guaranteed by permanent consultations as part of the process of drawing up instruments to regulate the activities of the employment services at meetings for conciliation and prior discussion between INEFP, trade unions and employers’ organizations, and by submitting these regulatory instruments to the Consultative Labour Council for its consideration before they are approved by the competent state bodies. The Committee hopes that the tripartite administrative council of the National Institute of Employment and Professional Training will be established in the near future and that suitable arrangements will be made through this body for the cooperation of representatives of employers and workers in the organization and operation of the employment service and in the development of employment service policy.

3. Articles 7 and 8. The Committee notes with interest the information contained in the report on measures taken or envisaged in relation to people with disabilities. It would appreciate continuing to receive details on the achievements concerning the placement of persons with disabilities. It also asks the Government to indicate if any measures have been taken in the employment service to meet adequately the needs of juveniles and other categories of vulnerable workers.

4. Article 11. The Government states in its report that employment services have been extended to the private sector with a view to guarantee that private agencies and public employment services complement each other. It further indicates that, in order to ensure that activities of private employment agencies conform with ILO Conventions and Recommendations, activity statistics are being sent by private agencies to the public employment services and monitoring visits are being carried out. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would continue providing detailed information on the measures that are adopted to secure effective cooperation between the public employment service and these agencies.

5. Part IV of the report form. The Committee notes that the employment services have promoted alternative programmes aimed at self-employment through centres for employment and professional training. The Government also indicates that compensation is considered when a particular job requires candidates with qualifications that are not offered by the centre advertising the post. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would continue to supply statistical and other information on the activities of the employment services.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2003, published 92nd ILC session (2004)

The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in September 2003 regarding its direct request of 1998. The Government approved an integrated national programme of social action for the mobilization of resources for the more remote rural areas. The National Institute for Employment and Vocational Training actively participated in the training of unemployed persons. One activity carried out with ILO support enabled some 1,350 persons to benefit from vocational training for the creation of micro-enterprises in the Chókwe region. The Committee hopes that the Government’s next report will contain updated information on the manner in which the employment services contribute to full employment and the use of productive resources, in accordance with Articles 1 to 3 of the Convention, in particular in the framework of the Plan of Action for the Reduction of Absolute Poverty (PARPA 2002-04). Please provide additional information on the following points in the next report.

Articles 4 and 5. The Government indicates that a number of draft legislative texts have been submitted to the social partners (protection of persons with disabilities, placement of foreign workers, strategy for employment and vocational training). Please indicate how the cooperation of employers’ and workers’ representatives is ensured in the organization and operation of the employment service and specify whether a tripartite administrative board has been established for the National Institute for Employment and Vocational Training (INEFP).

Articles 7 and 8. Please continue to describe the progress made as a result of cooperation with the ILO and international aid with regard to the vocational guidance and placement activities of the employment services to meet the special needs of demobilized military personnel, persons with disabilities, young persons and other categories of workers.

Article 11. In its report, the Government refers to the adoption of Decree No. 6/2001 of 20 February 2001 establishing rules governing the activities of private employment agencies and the creation of 13 agencies for the placement of workers in the national territory and of an agency for the placement of workers abroad. The Committee requests the Government to specify how effective cooperation is ensured between public employment services and private employment agencies. In this respect, the Government may find it useful to refer to the provisions of the Private Employment Agencies Convention (No. 181) and Recommendation (No. 188), 1997, adopted by the International Labour Conference at its 88th Session (June 1997).

Part IV of the report form. Please provide any available statistical information on the nature and volume of the activities of existing employment centres, including the number of job applications received, the number of vacancies posted and the number of persons placed in employment by these centres. The Committee would be particularly grateful if the Government would provide information on the manner in which the effectiveness of the recruitment and placement of workers is ensured through the referral of applicants and vacancies from one employment office to another, as well as the manner in which the centres cooperate in the administration of measures to assist the unemployed (Article 6(a)(iv) and (d) of the Convention).

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1998, published 87th ILC session (1999)

The Committee notes the Government's report as well as the programme for the employment sector established under the Council of Ministers' Resolution No. 6/97 of 4 March 1997, appended to the Government's report. The Committee notes the priority given to the services which assist workers in seeking employment and employers in recruiting staff. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information with regard to the manner in which employment services contribute to full employment and the development and use of productive resources, in conformity with Articles 1 to 3 of the Convention. The Committee also requests the Government to provide additional information in its next report on the following points.

Articles 4 and 5. Please indicate whether the governing body of the National Institute of Employment and Occupational Training (INEFP) has been established and the manner in which it is consulted in respect of the organization and operation of the employment service and the general policy of this service.

Articles 7 and 8. Please describe the progress made as a consequence of cooperation with the ILO and international aid with regard to the activities of the occupational guidance and the employment placement services to meet the special needs of demobilized personnel, disabled persons, young persons and other such categories of workers.

Part IV of the report form. Please provide any available statistical information relative to the nature and volume of activities of the 22 employment centres in existence, with regard to, in particular, the number of applications for employment received, the number of vacancies notified and the number of persons placed in employment by these centres. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would provide, in particular, information relative to the manner in which it ensures effective recruitment and placement of workers when referring applicants and vacancies from one employment office to another, as well as the manner in which these centres cooperate in the administration of measures to assist unemployed persons (Article 6(a)(iv) and (d) of the Convention).

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1996, published 85th ILC session (1997)

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government and observes that the report contains no reference to Decree No. 9/89 of 3 June 1989 setting up a "system to regulate human resources". With reference to its previous comments, it would be grateful if the Government would indicate the measures taken to implement that Decree and the provisions of Article 3 of the Convention (establishment of a network of local offices, review of the organization of this network and, where necessary, revision of the system).

Articles 4 and 5. The Committee notes with interest the adoption of Decree No. 37/92 of 27 October 1992 creating the National Institute of Employment and Vocational Training (INEFP), a tripartite body responsible for ensuring that employers' and workers' representatives participate in formulating national employment policy. It would be grateful if the Government would indicate in greater detail the functions of the INEFP in regard to recruitment and placement of workers and, more particularly, to specify whether the INEFP is consulted on the organization and operation of the employment service and on the development of employment service policy.

Article 6. The Committee once again requests the Government to provide information on the measures taken by the employment service to: refer applicants and vacancies from one employment office to another ((a)(iv)); cooperate in the implementation of measures taken in connection with the "Employment Promotion Fund" ((d)); and assist, as necessary, other public and private bodies in social and economic planning to ensure a favourable employment situation. While noting the information supplied by the Government on movement of workers from one country to another, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would specify whether the employment service plays a role in this field ((b)(iv)).

Articles 7 and 8. The Committee notes that the vocational training measures intended for demobilized military personnel and disabled persons were adopted and implemented in 1994 and 1995. It would be grateful if the Government would continue to supply information on all measures taken in the employment service to meet adequately the needs of particular categories of applicants for employment and, in particular, for juveniles.

The Committee suggests that the Government should remain in contact with the competent services of the ILO if it feels that they could provide technical assistance in the above-mentioned fields.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 82nd ILC session (1995)

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 takes note of the Government's report. It notes with interest that the Government, taking account of the objectives of the Convention, has adopted Decree No. 9/89 of 3 June 1989 setting up a system to "regulate human resources" (sistema de controlo dos recursos laborais). With reference to its previous comments, it would be grateful if the Government would provide information on the measures taken to give effect to Decree No. 9/89 and to the provisions of Article 3 of the Convention. It trusts that the Government's next report will also contain information on the following points:

1. Articles 4 and 5. The Committee notes that Decree 9/89 makes no reference to the arrangements to be made through advisory committees for the consultation and cooperation of representatives of employers and workers in the organisation and operation of the employment service and in the development of employment service policy. Please indicate the measures planned to give effect to these provisions of the Convention which have been the subject of the Committee's comments for several years.

2. Article 6. Please provide information on the measures taken by the employment service to: refer applicants and vacancies from one employment office to another ((a)(iv)); facilitate any movement of workers from one country to another, which may have been approved by the governments concerned ((b)(iv)); cooperate in the implementation of measures taken in connection with the "Employment Promotion Fund" (Fundo de Promoçao de Emprego) ((d)); assist, as necessary, other public and private bodies in social and economic planning calculated to ensure a favourable employment situation ((e)).

3. Articles 7 and 8. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee asks the Government to provide additional information on the measures taken to facilitate specialisation by occupation and by industry within the system to regulate human resources, and to meet adequately the needs of particular categories of applicants for employment, such as disabled persons, and on the special arrangements for juveniles.

4. Lastly, the Committee notes that Decree No. 9/89 (second preambular paragraph) provides that the Government may envisage requesting technical cooperation so that better use is made of available human resources in order to meet the country's development needs. It would be grateful if the Government would provide information, as appropriate, on any developments in this respect.

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

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 takes note of the Government's report. It notes with interest that the Government, taking account of the objectives of the Convention, has adopted Decree No. 9/89 of 3 June 1989 setting up a system to "regulate human resources" (sistema de controlo dos recursos laborais). With reference to its previous comments, it would be grateful if the Government would provide information on the measures taken to give effect to Decree No. 9/89 and to the provisions of Article 3 of the Convention. It trusts that the Government's next report will also contain information on the following points:

1. Articles 4 and 5. The Committee notes that Decree 9/89 makes no reference to the arrangements to be made through advisory committees for the consultation and cooperation of representatives of employers and workers in the organisation and operation of the employment service and in the development of employment service policy. Please indicate the measures planned to give effect to these provisions of the Convention which have been the subject of the Committee's comments for several years.

2. Article 6. Please provide information on the measures taken by the employment service to: refer applicants and vacancies from one employment office to another ((a)(iv)); facilitate any movement of workers from one country to another, which may have been approved by the governments concerned ((b)(iv)); cooperate in the implementation of measures taken in connection with the "Employment Promotion Fund" (Fundo de Promoçao de Emprego) ((d)); assist, as necessary, other public and private bodies in social and economic planning calculated to ensure a favourable employment situation ((e)).

3. Articles 7 and 8. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee asks the Government to provide additional information on the measures taken to facilitate specialisation by occupation and by industry within the system to regulate human resources, and to meet adequately the needs of particular categories of applicants for employment, such as disabled persons, and on the special arrangements for juveniles.

4. Lastly, the Committee notes that Decree No. 9/89 (second preambular paragraph) provides that the Government may envisage requesting technical cooperation so that better use is made of available human resources in order to meet the country's development needs. It would be grateful if the Government would provide information, as appropriate, on any developments in this respect.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1990, published 77th ILC session (1990)

The Committee takes note of the Government's report. It notes with interest that the Government, taking account of the objectives of the Convention, has adopted Decree No. 9/89 of 3 June 1989 setting up a system to "regulate human resources" (sistema de controlo dos recursos laborais). With reference to its previous comments, it would be grateful if the Government would provide information on the measures taken to give effect to Decree No. 9/89 and to the provisions of Article 3 of the Convention. It trusts that the Government's next report will also contain information on the following points:

1. Articles 4 and 5. The Committee notes that Decree 9/89 makes no reference to the arrangements to be made through advisory committees for the consultation and co-operation of representatives of employers and workers in the organisation and operation of the employment service and in the development of employment service policy. Please indicate the measures planned to give effect to these provisions of the Convention which have been the subject of the Committee's comments for several years.

2. Article 6. Please provide information on the measures taken by the employment service to: refer applicants and vacancies from one employment office to another ((a)(iv)); facilitate any movement of workers from one country to another, which may have been approved by the governments concerned ((b)(iv)); co-operate in the implementation of measures taken in connection with the "Employment Promotion Fund" (Fundo de Promoóao de Emprego) ((d)); assist, as necessary, other public and private bodies in social and economic planning calculated to ensure a favourable employment situation ((e)).

3. Articles 7 and 8. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee asks the Government to provide additional information on the measures taken to facilitate specialisation by occupation and by industry within the system to regulate human resources, and to meet adequately the needs of particular categories of applicants for employment, such as disabled persons, and on the special arrangements for juveniles.

4. Lastly, the Committee notes that Decree No. 9/89 (second preambular paragraph) provides that the Government may envisage requesting technical co-operation so that better use is made of available human resources in order to meet the country's development needs. It would be grateful if the Government would provide information, as appropriate, on any developments in this respect.