Ramatoulaye Camara was officially installed as Minister of Employment, Labor, and Social Protection on October 28, 2026, by the Guinean government. In her inaugural speech, she outlined her vision for the ministry, emphasizing the need to address employment challenges, guarantee workers' rights, and improve access to social protection. Camara expressed her gratitude to President Mamadi Doumbouya for entrusting her with the role and reaffirmed her commitment to contributing to the country's development vision.
Camara highlighted the importance of the Simandou 2040 program, a development framework aimed at transforming Guinea's resources into economic and social opportunities. She stressed the need to anticipate labor needs, enhance national skills, and ensure the quality of jobs created by large investments. The minister also mentioned several achievements during her previous tenure, including the update of the 2026 operational action plan and the development of the first medium-term expenditure framework for 2027-2029.
The minister reported progress in social dialogue, citing ongoing consultations with trade unions, worker organizations, and employers' associations. These discussions have contributed to resolving a strike at a mining company in Mandiana and resuming its activities. Camara also announced that the Labor Inspectorate had recovered nearly 800 million Guinean francs in penalties and conducted inspections in private companies, public establishments, and port facilities.
Camara discussed initiatives to promote employment, including a capacity-building program for 1,300 young people in ten locations, implemented through the Guinean Agency for Employment and Entrepreneurship (AGUIPE). She also announced preparations for a national project to formalize the informal economy, aiming to improve workers' access to rights and social protection.
The minister outlined five priority areas for her ministry, including employment and professional insertion, decent work and social dialogue, expansion and sustainability of social protection, administrative effectiveness, and partnership strengthening. She emphasized the need to modernize the legal framework, improve the governance of social protection institutions, and extend coverage to workers excluded from these systems.
Camara stressed the importance of translating commitments into concrete results and ensuring accountability. She called for clear responsibility definitions, resource mobilization, and rigorous execution monitoring. The minister also highlighted the need for rigor in managing public resources, integrity, and respect for administrative procedures.
The minister's priorities also include encouraging companies to contribute to practical training, apprenticeships, and recruitment. She emphasized the importance of tripartite dialogue between the government, employers, and workers to drive progress. Camara concluded by affirming that the success of public action depends on clear responsibilities, resource mobilization, and rigorous execution monitoring.
Key points
- Ramatoulaye Camara outlines five priorities to boost employment and strengthen social protection in Guinea.
- The priorities include employment and professional insertion, decent work and social dialogue, and expansion and sustainability of social protection.
- The minister emphasizes the need for accountability and translating commitments into concrete results.
