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Building a better future for migrant workers in Tanzania

ILO, stakeholders from government institutions, and private sector representatives discussed to address critical issues related to labour migration, focusing on the movement of Tanzanian workers to countries of destination, the role of private...

ILO and IOM agree to collaborate for evidence-based policy development in Tanzania

ILO partners with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to support the United Republic of Tanzania to develop a monograph on labour migration based on the data from the 2022 Population and Housing Census.

Aligning Tanzania’s labour laws with ILO standards

Tripartite discussion in Tanzania outlines steps to harmonise national laws with international standards, promote fair recruitment practices, and ensure safe and dignified working conditions for all workers, particularly migrants. 

International Youth Day

International Youth Day 2024: Tanzania unveils amended National Youth Development Policy

Social Justice, Human Development and Child Labour

Country Office Dar Es Salaam Director: Why the future of work in Tanzania is promising

The EAC Regional Meeting of Experts

East African Community strengthens regional response to social vulnerabilities

The EAC Regional Meeting of Experts on the Draft Social Protection Policy involved experts from various sectors who reviewed and provided input on the draft policy. Key recommendations included updating the policy, developing an Implementation...

Better Regional Migration Management

ILO virtual workshop evaluates skills mapping for equitable labour migration

Enhancing Social Protection for Migrant Workers: Challenges and Strategies in the East and Horn of Africa

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Stakeholders discussed on skills partnerships for demand-driven labour migration

This webinar hosted by the ILO in collaboration with the African Union Commission and African Union Development Agency, AUDA-NEPAD, discussed skills partnerships for labour migration.

Collaborative Pathways for Labour Migration Governance in East and Horn of Africa

"Strengthening the Common Approach on BLMA and Skills Development Among Labour Migration Advisory Group (LMAG) in East and Horn of Africa."

Social Partners from 39 African Countries Gather to Chart Course for the Future of Work in the continent

The International Labour Organization took part in the event in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania on promotion of social dialogue on employment.

"Promotion of Decent Work in the Cotton Value Chain in Tanzania" Project

Tanzania, Brazil and International Labour Organization collaborate to tackle child labour and promote social justice and decent work in...

The Promotion of Decent Work in the Cotton Value Chain in Tanzania project seeks to strengthen the labour inspection system, promote occupational safety and health, and expand social security coverage in the Tanzanian cotton-producing areas.

ILO Assistant Director General and Regional Director for Africa on official visit to The United Republic of Tanzania

The International Labour Organization (ILO) Assistant Director General and Regional Director for Africa is expected to visit the United Republic of Tanzania from Wednesday 6 February to Friday 9 February 2024.

MRC Implementation Agreement Signing and Motorbike's Handover Ceremony

The ILO, through the BRMM programme, is collaborating with the Government of South Sudan to establish the first MRC in Juba, aiming to provide accurate information and timely support to potential migrants, returnees, and their families, fostering...

Advancing Labour Migration Governance and Protecting Workers' Rights in Africa

Contributing to improved labour migration governance and the protection of migrant workers' rights through enhanced social dialogue, trade union cooperation, and advocacy

ILO shares highlights on statistics of cooperatives and the social and solidarity economy from the 21st ICLS

At the December 14, 2023 webinar on statistics concerning cooperatives and the social and solidarity economy, the ILO shared highlights from the 21st International Conference of Labour Statisticians with 80 participants.

Governments, workers’ and employers’ organizations validate the AU-ILO youth employment strategy for Africa

A collaborative effort between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the African Union Commission (AUC), YES-Africa is a guiding framework to shape the future world of work for the continent's youth.

From Challenges to Opportunities: Entrepreneurship Training for Kenya's Returned Migrant Workers

Reinforcing the entrepreneurial and business management skills of 660 vulnerable returned migrants in Nairobi and Mombasa cities.

ILO partners with the African Union to spearhead transformative macroeconomic policy framework for employment generation in Africa

The International Labour Organization (ILO) in partnership with the International Training Centre, Turin conducted a capacity development and planning workshop on pro-employment macroeconomic and sectoral policies for African Union (AU) member...

Unveiling Trends, Practices, and Opportunities in Skills Development Across Southern, East, and Horn of Africa

Addressing the need for more reliable information on the skills dimensions of labour migration by establishing an information hub within the Knowledge Sharing Portal on Skills and Labour Migration (ASPYEE) platform.