General Survey on employment
instruments
International Labour Conference
99th Session, 2010
Report III (Part 1B)
Convention
No.122
122
Convention No.
Convention No. 122, a significant instrument
from the viewpoint of governance, serves as
a blueprint for member States to apply as
they implement active employment policies
in their efforts to recover from the global
economic crisis.
Convention No. 122
Convention No. 122
Convention No. 122, a significant instrument from the viewpoint of
governance, serves as a blueprint for member States to apply as they
implement active employment policies in their efforts to recover from the
global economic crisis.
The realization of the right to work as a basic human right can be attained
through the promotion of full, productive and freely chosen employment as
the cornerstone of economic and social policies.
The realization of the right to work as a
basic education
humanandright
can
beshould
attained
through
Innovative
training
policies
be designed,
adopted and
targeted at all jobseekers with the aim of better preparing them for those
the promotion of full, productive and freely
employment opportunities that will arise when the global economy recovers.
chosen
employment
as
the
cornerstone
of
Consultation with the social partners both at the earliest stages of policy
formulation
and during
implementation
process is essential and will
economic
andthesocial
policies.
enable governments to fully take into account their experience and views.
Convention No. 122
Convention No. 122
Convention No. 122, a significant instrument from the viewpoint of
governance, serves as a blueprint for member States to apply as they
implement active employment policies in their efforts to recover from the
global economic crisis.
The realization of the right to work as a basic human right can be attained
through the promotion of full, productive and freely chosen employment as
the cornerstone of economic and social policies.
Innovative education and training policies
should be designed, adopted and targeted
Innovative education and training policies should be designed, adopted and
at allat jobseekers
aim
of better
targeted
all jobseekers withwith
the aimthe
of better
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employment opportunities that will arise when the global economy recovers.
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Consultation with the social partners both at the earliest stages of policy
opportunities that will arise when the global
formulation and during the implementation process is essential and will
enable
governments
to fully take into account their experience and views.
economy
recovers.
ConventionNo.
No.122
122
Convention
Convention No. 122, a significant instrument from the viewpoint of
governance, serves as a blueprint for member States to apply as they
implement active employment policies in their efforts to recover from the
global economic crisis.
The realization of the right to work as a basic human right can be attained
through the promotion of full, productive and freely chosen employment as
the cornerstone of economic and social policies.
Consultation with the social partners both at
the earliest
policy
formulation
andand
Innovative
education stages
and trainingof
policies
should
be designed, adopted
targeted at all jobseekers with the aim of better preparing them for those
during the implementation process is
employment opportunities that will arise when the global economy recovers.
essential
and
will
enable
governments
to
Consultation with the social partners both at the earliest stages of policy
formulation
and during
implementation
process
is essential and
will
fully take
intothe
account
their
experience
and
enable governments to fully take into account their experience and views.
views.
Convention No. 122
Convention No. 122, a significant instrument from the viewpoint of
governance, serves as a blueprint for member States to apply as they
implement active employment policies in their efforts to recover from the
global economic crisis.
The realization of the right to work as a basic human right can be attained
through the promotion of full, productive and freely chosen employment as
the cornerstone of economic and social policies.
Innovative education and training policies should be designed, adopted and
targeted at all jobseekers with the aim of better preparing them for those
employment opportunities that will arise when the global economy recovers.
Consultation with the social partners both at the earliest stages of policy
formulation and during the implementation process is essential and will
enable governments to fully take into account their experience and views.
Convention No. 122
108 Countries out of 182 answered the questionaire -
68
Ratified the Convention
ratified the Convention
6
No reply or
reply contains
no indication on
prospects of
ratification
4
8
Do not consider,
defer or refuse
ratification
3
Convention presents
divergences with national
legislation and practice
19 Prospects of
ratification
Ratification process
initiated
Convention No. 142
Convention No. 142, as complemented by
Recommendation No. 195, is critically
related to the attainment of full employment
and decent work, and to the realization of
the right to education for all. Convention
No. 142 also plays an important role in
combating discrimination.
Convention No. 142
Convention No. 142, as complemented by Recommendation No. 195, is
critically related to the attainment of full employment and decent work, and
to the realization of the right to education for all. Convention No. 142 also
plays an important role in combating discrimination.
Member States should pursue the implementation of human resources
development policies by developing open, flexible and complementary
systems of education and training.
Member States should pursue the
The provision and efficient management of vocational training and
vocational
guidance through employment
services
is critical to the
implementation
of human
resources
implementation of the Convention, thereby reinforcing its close links with
Conventions
Nos 88 and 181.
development
policies by developing open,
Consultation
the social
partners in both the design
and implementation
flexible with
and
complementary
systems
of
of training policies and programmes is imperative for the full application of
Convention
No. 142.and training.
education
The involvement of local communities and the private sector, including
through public–private partnerships, is key to the successful design and
delivery of effective training policies and programmes.
Convention No. 142
Convention No. 142, as complemented by Recommendation No. 195, is
critically related to the attainment of full employment and decent work, and
to the realization of the right to education for all. Convention No. 142 also
plays an important role in combating discrimination.
Member States should pursue the implementation of human resources
development policies by developing open, flexible and complementary
systems of education and training.
The provision and efficient management of
vocational training and vocational guidance
through employment services is critical to
Consultation with the social partners in both the design and implementation
the
implementation
the Convention,
of
training
policies and programmes of
is imperative
for the full application of
Convention No. 142.
thereby reinforcing its close links with
The involvement of local communities and the private sector, including
Conventions
Nos 88isand
181.
through
public–private partnerships,
key to the
successful design and
The provision and efficient management of vocational training and
vocational guidance through employment services is critical to the
implementation of the Convention, thereby reinforcing its close links with
Conventions Nos 88 and 181.
delivery of effective training policies and programmes.
Convention No. 142
Convention No. 142, as complemented by Recommendation No. 195, is
critically related to the attainment of full employment and decent work, and
to the realization of the right to education for all. Convention No. 142 also
plays an important role in combating discrimination.
Member States should pursue the implementation of human resources
development policies by developing open, flexible and complementary
systems of education and training.
The provision and efficient management of vocational training and
vocational guidance through employment services is critical to the
implementation of the Convention, thereby reinforcing its close links with
Conventions Nos 88 and 181.
Consultation with the social partners in both
the design
implementation
ofimplementation
training
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with theand
social partners
in both the design and
of training policies and programmes is imperative for the full application of
policiesNo.and
programmes is imperative for
Convention
142.
theinvolvement
full application
of and
Convention
No. 142.
The
of local communities
the private sector, including
through public–private partnerships, is key to the successful design and
delivery of effective training policies and programmes.
Convention No. 142
Convention No. 142, as complemented by Recommendation No. 195, is
critically related to the attainment of full employment and decent work, and
to the realization of the right to education for all. Convention No. 142 also
plays an important role in combating discrimination.
Member States should pursue the implementation of human resources
development policies by developing open, flexible and complementary
systems of education and training.
The provision and efficient management of vocational training and
vocational guidance through employment services is critical to the
implementation of the Convention, thereby reinforcing its close links with
Conventions Nos 88 and 181.
The involvement of local communities and
the private sector, including through public–
Consultation with the social partners in both the design and implementation
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partnerships,
key fortothethe
of
training policies
and programmes is is
imperative
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Convention No. 142.
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The involvement of local communities and the private sector, including
training
policies
andisprogrammes.
through
public–private
partnerships,
key to the successful design and
delivery of effective training policies and programmes.
Convention No. 142
Convention No. 142, as complemented by Recommendation No. 195, is
critically related to the attainment of full employment and decent work, and
to the realization of the right to education for all. Convention No. 142 also
plays an important role in combating discrimination.
Member States should pursue the implementation of human resources
development policies by developing open, flexible and complementary
systems of education and training.
The provision and efficient management of vocational training and
vocational guidance through employment services is critical to the
implementation of the Convention, thereby reinforcing its close links with
Conventions Nos 88 and 181.
Consultation with the social partners in both the design and implementation
of training policies and programmes is imperative for the full application of
Convention No. 142.
The involvement of local communities and the private sector, including
through public–private partnerships, is key to the successful design and
delivery of effective training policies and programmes.
Convention No. 142
108 Countries out of 182 answered the questionaire -
2
Ratification process
initiated
46 Ratified the Convention
30
Prospects of
ratification
11
No reply or reply contains no
indication on prospects of
ratification
14
Do not consider, defer or
refuse ratification
5
Convention presents
divergences with national
legislation and practice
Conventions Nos 88 and 181
Convention No. 88 and Convention No. 181
complement one another. Public
employment services and private agencies
both contribute to optimal labour market
functioning and to the realization of the right
to work.
Conventions Nos 88 and 181
Convention No. 88 and Convention No. 181 complement one another. Public
employment services and private agencies both contribute to optimal labour market
functioning and to the realization of the right to work.
Consultation with the social partners is to be prioritized in the formulation and
implementation of labour market policies.
Consultation with the social partners is to
be prioritized in the formulation and
Private
employment services exist
inlabour
most member
States. However,
some countries
implementation
of
market
policies.
have not yet adopted an appropriate legal framework regulating them.
The essential duty of public employment services is to take action to achieve and
maintain full employment. Public authorities retain the final responsibility for
formulating labour market policy.
Of those countries that have authorized the operation of private employment
agencies, national practice shows that cooperation with public employment services
exists and should be further encouraged.
Action at national and international levels is essential to eradicate abuses by
intermediaries engaging in human trafficking or otherwise violating rights enshrined
in the fundamental Conventions.
Conventions Nos 88 and 181
Convention No. 88 and Convention No. 181 complement one another. Public
employment services and private agencies both contribute to optimal labour market
functioning and to the realization of the right to work.
Consultation with the social partners is to be prioritized in the formulation and
implementation of labour market policies.
The essential duty of public employment services is to take action to achieve and
maintain full employment. Public authorities retain the final responsibility for
formulating labour market policy.
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Action at national and international levels is essential to eradicate abuses by
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intermediaries
engaging in human
trafficking or otherwise violating rights enshrined
in the fundamental Conventions.
Conventions Nos 88 and 181
Convention No. 88 and Convention No. 181 complement one another. Public
employment services and private agencies both contribute to optimal labour market
functioning and to the realization of the right to work.
Consultation with the social partners is to be prioritized in the formulation and
implementation of labour market policies.
The essential duty of public employment services is to take action to achieve and
maintain full employment. Public authorities retain the final responsibility for
formulating labour market policy.
Private employment services exist in most
member States. However, some countries
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agencies, national practice shows that cooperation with public employment services
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encouraged. an appropriate legal
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Private employment services exist in most member States. However, some countries
have not yet adopted an appropriate legal framework regulating them.
intermediaries engaging in human trafficking or otherwise violating rights enshrined
in the fundamental Conventions.
Conventions Nos 88 and 181
Convention No. 88 and Convention No. 181 complement one another. Public
employment services and private agencies both contribute to optimal labour market
functioning and to the realization of the right to work.
Consultation with the social partners is to be prioritized in the formulation and
implementation of labour market policies.
The essential duty of public employment services is to take action to achieve and
maintain full employment. Public authorities retain the final responsibility for
formulating labour market policy.
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trafficking or otherwise violating rights enshrined
in the fundamental Conventions.
Conventions Nos 88 and 181
Convention No. 88 and Convention No. 181 complement one another. Public
employment services and private agencies both contribute to optimal labour market
functioning and to the realization of the right to work.
Consultation with the social partners is to be prioritized in the formulation and
implementation of labour market policies.
The essential duty of public employment services is to take action to achieve and
maintain full employment. Public authorities retain the final responsibility for
formulating labour market policy.
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Private employment services exist in most member States. However, some countries
have
not yet adopted
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regulating
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employment services and private agencies both contribute to optimal labour market
functioning and to the realization of the right to work.
Consultation with the social partners is to be prioritized in the formulation and
implementation of labour market policies.
The essential duty of public employment services is to take action to achieve and
maintain full employment. Public authorities retain the final responsibility for
formulating labour market policy.
Private employment services exist in most member States. However, some countries
have not yet adopted an appropriate legal framework regulating them.
Of those countries that have authorized the operation of private employment
agencies, national practice shows that cooperation with public employment services
exists and should be further encouraged.
Action at national and international levels is essential to eradicate abuses by
intermediaries engaging in human trafficking or otherwise violating rights enshrined
in the fundamental Conventions.
Convention No. 88
108 Countries out of 182 answered the questionaire -
60
ratified the Convention
3
Convention
denounced
19
10
No reply to question or reply
contains no indication on
prospects of ratification
12
Do not consider,
defer or refuse
ratification
4
Convention presents
divergences with national
legislation and practice
Prospects of
ratification
Convention No. 181
108 Countries out of 182 answered the questionaire Do not consider, defer or
23 refuse ratification
14
No reply or reply
contains no indication on
prospects of ratification
16 Ratified the Convention
16
1
Convention presents
divergences with national
legislation and practice
38
Ratification process
initiated
Prospects of
ratification
Recommendation No. 189
Recommendation No. 189 provides a
specific framework to ensure that small
and medium-sized enterprises, as well as
micro-enterprises, create jobs in
compliance with international labour
standards.
Recommendation No. 189
Recommendation No. 189 provides a specific framework to ensure that
small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as micro-enterprises,
create jobs in compliance with international labour standards.
Consultation with the social partners and other stakeholders operating
in the micro-enterprises and SME sector facilitates the adoption of
policies and measures conducive to economic growth and job creation.
Consultation with the social partners and
Policies and programmes designed to promote full employment and to
encourage
the creation of productive
and sustainable
jobs inmicroSMEs
other stakeholders
operating
in the
should be adopted in line with the ratified international instruments.
enterprises and SME sector facilitates the
The promotion of an enterprise culture, and the adoption of measures
that
ease the burden
of starting upand
a business,
as indicated in
adoption
of policies
measures
Recommendation No. 189, are valuable means of integrating more
workers
into the formal
economy.
conducive
to economic
growth and job
creation.
Access
to credit and other incentives should be improved to enable
people to set up micro-enterprises.
Recommendation No. 189
Recommendation No. 189 provides a specific framework to ensure that
small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as micro-enterprises,
create jobs in compliance with international labour standards.
Consultation with the social partners and other stakeholders operating
in the micro-enterprises and SME sector facilitates the adoption of
policies and measures conducive to economic growth and job creation.
Policies and programmes designed to
Policies and programmes designed to promote full employment and to
encourage
the creation
of productive and sustainable
promote
full employment
and to jobs in SMEs
should be adopted in line with the ratified international instruments.
encourage the creation of productive and
The promotion of an enterprise culture, and the adoption of measures
that
ease the burden of
starting
a business,
as indicated
sustainable
jobs
inupSMEs
should
bein
Recommendation No. 189, are valuable means of integrating more
workers
into thein
formal
adopted
lineeconomy.
with the ratified
international
instruments.
Access
to credit and other
incentives should be improved to enable
people to set up micro-enterprises.
Recommendation No. 189
Recommendation No. 189 provides a specific framework to ensure that
small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as micro-enterprises,
create jobs in compliance with international labour standards.
Consultation with the social partners and other stakeholders operating
in the micro-enterprises and SME sector facilitates the adoption of
policies and measures conducive to economic growth and job creation.
The promotion of an enterprise culture,
Policies and programmes designed to promote full employment and to
encourage
the adoption
creation of productive
and sustainable
jobs in
SMEs
and the
of measures
that
ease
should be adopted in line with the ratified international instruments.
the burden of starting up a business, as
The promotion of an enterprise culture, and the adoption of measures
that
ease the burden
starting up a business, as indicated
in
indicated
in ofRecommendation
No. 189,
are
Recommendation No. 189, are valuable means of integrating more
workers
into themeans
formal economy.
valuable
of integrating more
workers
theincentives
formalshould
economy.
Access
to creditinto
and other
be improved to enable
people to set up micro-enterprises.
Recommendation No. 189
Recommendation No. 189 provides a specific framework to ensure that
small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as micro-enterprises,
create jobs in compliance with international labour standards.
Consultation with the social partners and other stakeholders operating
in the micro-enterprises and SME sector facilitates the adoption of
policies and measures conducive to economic growth and job creation.
Policies and programmes designed to promote full employment and to
encourage the creation of productive and sustainable jobs in SMEs
should be adopted in line with the ratified international instruments.
The promotion of an enterprise culture, and the adoption of measures
that ease the burden of starting up a business, as indicated in
Recommendation No. 189, are valuable means of integrating more
workers into the formal economy.
Access to credit and other incentives
should be improved to enable people to
Access
to credit
and other incentives should be improved to enable
set
up
micro-enterprises.
people to set up micro-enterprises.
Recommendation No. 189
Recommendation No. 189 provides a specific framework to ensure that
small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as micro-enterprises,
create jobs in compliance with international labour standards.
Consultation with the social partners and other stakeholders operating
in the micro-enterprises and SME sector facilitates the adoption of
policies and measures conducive to economic growth and job creation.
Policies and programmes designed to promote full employment and to
encourage the creation of productive and sustainable jobs in SMEs
should be adopted in line with the ratified international instruments.
The promotion of an enterprise culture, and the adoption of measures
that ease the burden of starting up a business, as indicated in
Recommendation No. 189, are valuable means of integrating more
workers into the formal economy.
Access to credit and other incentives should be improved to enable
people to set up micro-enterprises.
Recommendation No. 193
Recommendation No. 193 provides a
specific framework for the creation and
maintenance of cooperatives, which create
jobs and contribute to income generation.
Recommendation No. 193
Recommendation No. 193 provides a specific framework for the
creation and maintenance of cooperatives, which create jobs and
contribute to income generation.
Cooperatives, controlled by their members, are democratically
structured on the principle “one member, one vote”.
Cooperatives, controlled by their
The Committeeare
emphasizes
the importance structured
of combating on
members,
democratically
“pseudo cooperatives”, which are mainly intended to gain
the
principle
“one
one vote”.
access
to tax benefits
andmember,
to avoid the application
of labour
legislation.
Recommendation No. 193
Recommendation No. 193 provides a specific framework for the
creation and maintenance of cooperatives, which create jobs and
contribute to income generation.
Cooperatives, controlled by their members, are democratically
structured on the principle “one member, one vote”.
The Committee emphasizes the
importance of combating “pseudo
The Committee emphasizes the importance of combating
“pseudo
cooperatives”,which
which are
mainly
intended
to gain
cooperatives”,
are
mainly
intended
access to tax benefits and to avoid the application of labour
to gain access to tax benefits and to avoid
legislation.
the application of labour legislation.
Recommendation No. 193
Recommendation No. 193 provides a specific framework for the
creation and maintenance of cooperatives, which create jobs and
contribute to income generation.
Cooperatives, controlled by their members, are democratically
structured on the principle “one member, one vote”.
Policies and programmes designed to
The
Committeecooperation
emphasizes the importance
of combating
promote
should enhance
“pseudo cooperatives”, which are mainly intended to gain
cooperative-specific
management,
access
to tax benefits and to avoid
the application of labour
legislation.
marketing skills and good governance.
Recommendation No. 193
Recommendation No. 193 provides a specific framework for the
creation and maintenance of cooperatives, which create jobs and
contribute to income generation.
Cooperatives, controlled by their members, are democratically
structured on the principle “one member, one vote”.
The Committee emphasizes the importance of combating
“pseudo cooperatives”, which are mainly intended to gain
access to tax benefits and to avoid the application of labour
legislation.
Policies and programmes designed to promote cooperation
should enhance cooperative-specific management, marketing
skills and good governance.
Suggestions for standard-setting action
108 Countries out of 182 answered the questionaire -
93
Made no suggestions
15
Made suggestions
Support by the ILO
(number of countries out of 108 countries' reports received)
Further
international
cooperation
No need
13
3
26
No reply
15
37
Requested
14
Provided
Envisaged
End of presentation
Convention No. 88
Bangladesh
Benin
Cameroon
Chile
Côte d'Ivoire
Eritrea
Estonia
Jordan
Latvia
Mali
Mongolia
Myanmar
Nepal
Rwanda
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
South Africa
Sudan
United Arab Emirates
Uruguay
19
Prospects of
ratification
back
Convention No. 88
Kuwait
Morocco
Saudi Arabia
United States
4
Convention presents divergences with
national legislation and practice
back
Convention No. 88
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Malawi
Mexico
Namibia
Poland
Saint Lucia
Seychelles
Trinidad and Tobago
Ukraine
Yemen
Zimbabwe
12
Do not consider,
defer or refuse
ratification
back
Convention No. 88
Antigua and Barbuda
Armenia
Bahrain
China
Croatia
Haiti
Honduras
Qatar
Senegal
Tanzania , United Republic of
10
No reply or reply contains
no indication on prospects
of ratification
back
Convention No. 88
3
Convention
denounced
Bulgaria
Italy
United Kingdom
back
Convention No. 88
Algeria
Angola
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Belarus
60 Ratified the Convention
Belgium
Belize
San Marino
Bolivia
Greece
Brazil
Guatemala
Canada
Hungary
Central African Republic
India
Colombia
Indonesia
Costa Rica
Iraq
Cuba
Israel
Cyprus
Japan
Czech Republic
Korea, Republic of
Ecuador
Lebanon
Egypt
Lithuania
Finland
Madagascar
France
Malaysia
Germany
Mauritius
Montenegro
Mozambique
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Nigeria
Norway
Panama
Peru
Philippines
Portugal
Serbia
Singapore
Slovenia
Spain
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Syrian Arab Republic
Thailand
Tunisia
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
Romania
back
Convention No. 122
Côte d'Ivoire
Rwanda
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
4
Ratification process
initiated
back
Convention No. 122
Argentina
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Belize
Benin
Burundi
Egypt
Eritrea
Mali
Myanmar
Nepal
Nigeria
San Marino
Singapore
Switzerland
Syrian Arab Republic
United Arab Emirates
United States
Zimbabwe
19
Prospects of
ratification
back
Convention No. 122
Kuwait
Mexico
Saudi Arabia
3
Convention presents divergences
with national legislation and
practice
back
Convention No. 122
Colombia
Indonesia
Malawi
Malaysia
Mauritius
Namibia
Saint Lucia
Seychelles
8
Do not consider, defer or
refuse ratification
back
Convention No. 122
Angola
Bahrain
Haiti
Qatar
South Africa
Tanzania , United Republic of
6
No reply or reply contains no indication
on prospects of ratification
back
Convention No. 122
Algeria
Antigua and Barbuda
Armenia
Japan
Australia
Jordan
Austria
Korea, Republic of
Belarus
Latvia
Belgium
Lebanon
68 Ratified the Convention
Bolivia
Lithuania
Brazil
Madagascar
Bulgaria
Mongolia
Ecuador
Burkina Faso
Estonia
Cameroon
Finland
Canada
France
Central African Republic
Germany
Chile
Greece
China
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Honduras
Croatia
Hungary
Cuba
India
Cyprus
Iraq
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Norway
Panama
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Senegal
Serbia
Slovenia
Spain
Sudan
Suriname
Sweden
Thailand
Tunisia
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Uruguay
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
Yemen
Czech Republic
Israel
Italy
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Romania
Rwanda
2
Ratification
process initiated
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Nepal
Nigeria
Bangladesh
Panama
Belgium
Peru
Belize
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Benin
Singapore
Bolivia
Sudan
Cameroon
Suriname
Costa Rica
Syrian Arab Republic
Côte d'Ivoire
United Arab Emirates
Eritrea
United States
Estonia
Uruguay
Honduras
Zimbabwe
Madagascar
Malawi
Mauritius
Mongolia
Mozambique
Myanmar
30
Prospects of ratification
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Canada
Kuwait
Mali
Morocco
Saudi Arabia
5
Convention presents divergences with
national legislation and practice
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Bahamas
Bulgaria
Burundi
Chile
Colombia
Guatemala
Indonesia
Trinidad and Tobago
Malaysia
Namibia
New Zealand
14
Saint Lucia
Seychelles
Do not consider, defer or
refuse ratification
Thailand
Trinidad and Tobago
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No reply or reply contains no indication
on prospects of ratification
Angola
Armenia
Bahrain
11
China
Croatia
Haiti
Philippines
Qatar
Senegal
South Africa
Yemen
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Algeria
Mexico
Antigua and Barbuda
Montenegro
Argentina
Nicaragua
Australia
Norway
Austria
46 Ratified the Convention
Belarus
Poland
Portugal
Brazil
San Marino
Burkina Faso
Serbia
Central African Republic
Slovenia
Cuba
Spain
Cyprus
India
Sweden
Iraq
Switzerland
Israel
Tanzania , United Republic of
Italy
Tunisia
Japan
Ukraine
Jordan
United Kingdom
Korea, Republic of
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
Czech Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Latvia
Hungary
Lebanon
Lithuania
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Seychelles
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Ratification process initiated
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Bangladesh
Malawi
Belize
Mongolia
Benin
Montenegro
Bolivia
Mozambique
Brazil
Myanmar
Cameroon
Nepal
Central African Republic
Nigeria
Chile
Peru
Côte d'Ivoire
Rwanda
Egypt
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Eritrea
Serbia
Estonia
Sudan
France
Sweden
Honduras
Syrian Arab Republic
Israel
Tunisia
Jordan
Ukraine
Lebanon
38
United Arab Emirates
Prospects of ratification
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
Yemen
Zimbabwe
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Canada
Cuba
Germany
Greece
Korea, Republic of
Kuwait
Latvia
Mali
Mauritius
Norway
16
Romania
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Convention presents
divergences with national
legislation and practice
Slovenia
Switzerland
United States
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Argentina
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Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Belarus
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Do not consider, defer or
refuse ratification
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Colombia
Costa Rica
Ecuador
Guatemala
India
Indonesia
Iraq
Malaysia
Mexico
Namibia
New Zealand
Saint Lucia
Singapore
Thailand
Trinidad and Tobago
United Kingdom
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Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
14
No reply or reply contains no
indication on prospects of
ratification
Armenia
Bahrain
China
Croatia
Cyprus
Haiti
Nicaragua
Philippines
Qatar
Senegal
South Africa
Tanzania , United Republic of
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Belgium
Bulgaria
Czech Republic
Finland
Hungary
Italy
Japan
16 Ratified the Convention
Lithuania
Morocco
Panama
Poland
Portugal
Spain
Suriname
Uruguay
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Suggestions for standard-setting action
Angola
Belarus
Benin
Croatia
Iraq
Israel
Kuwait
Malaysia
Montenegro
Mozambique
Myanmar
Serbia
Seychelles
Spain
United Arab Emirates
15
Made suggestions
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Brazil
Egypt
Kuwait
Malaysia
Mauritius
Morocco
Romania
Rwanda
Saint Lucia
Saudi Arabia
Switzerland
Syrian Arab Republic
15
Tunisia
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
Envisaged
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(number of countries out of 108 countries' reports received)
Argentina
Bolivia
Hungary
India
Iraq
Madagascar
Mali
Nepal
Poland
Serbia
Ukraine
Uruguay
Zimbabwe
14
Provided
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(number of countries out of 108 countries' reports received)
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Belize
Benin
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
China
Malawi
Mongolia
Montenegro
Mozambique
Namibia
Nicaragua
Nigeria
Panama
Colombia
Costa Rica
Côte d'Ivoire
Croatia
Ecuador
Eritrea
Guatemala
Honduras
Indonesia
37
Requested
Jordan
Lebanon
Peru
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Senegal
Seychelles
South Africa
Sudan
Tanzania , United Republic of
Thailand
Trinidad and Tobago
United Arab Emirates
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Support by the ILO
(number of countries out of 108 countries' reports received)
Belarus
13
Belgium
Bulgaria
Cuba
No need
Czech Republic
Estonia
France
Germany
Latvia
New Zealand
Norway
Singapore
United States
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(number of countries out of 108 countries' reports received)
Further international
cooperation
Chile
3
Japan
Slovenia
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Angola
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Support by the ILO
(number of countries out of 108 countries' reports received)
Canada
Central African Republic
Cyprus
Finland
Greece
Haiti
26
No reply
Israel
Italy
Korea, Republic of
Lithuania
Mexico
Myanmar
Philippines
Portugal
Qatar
San Marino
Spain
Suriname
Sweden
United Kingdom
Yemen
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