Examines the functioning of the National Employment service, ways of strengthening its current activities and facing now roles, followed by key recommendations. Provides details about the consultations with policy makers, planners, implementers and social partners, visits to selected employment exchanges in various sectors of the economy, and contacts with relevant resource institutions for training and vocational guidance. Includes the text of the "Employment exchanges (compulsory notification of vacancies) Act 1959, as amended up to 1986."