Twenty countries have ratified the Convention and ILO has received a number of requests to assist national governments develop legal frameworks to regulate PEA. The Guide is rich in many examples of country legislation and has collated specific provisions from both developed and developing countries.
It is a useful resource for national legislators and social partners to identify possible gaps in their legislation and to find appropriate solutions. The Guide provides an overview of regulatory and institutional requirements, so that countries can be free to adapt aspects of the legislation applicable to their own national situations.