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Strengthened coordination for improved labour migration governance in South Sudan
ILO stakeholders meeting South Sudan underscored the importance of strengthening labour migration governance through policy development, skills recognition, and promoting regular pathways.
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.
Stakeholders in Kenya came together to advance labour migration strategy
Key stakeholders in Kenya discussed to position Kenya to better harness the benefits of labour migration by focusing on key areas like skills transfer, worker mobility, and labour migration data, along with strengthening policy frameworks.
Labour migration
Labour migration agreement between Kenya and Germany nears completion
Kenya and Germany are finalising a labour migration agreement. This will create a system for skilled workers to move between the countries, while protecting Kenyan workers' rights. The agreement is expected to be signed in September 2024.
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...
Promoting Safe and Empowering Migration
Progress in Labour Migration Governance: Insights from Kenya and Ethiopia
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) team visited Kenya and Ethiopia to assess the BRMM programmes activities. The BRMM Programme helps migrants with skills training, business startup, and financial resources. They met with...
Somalia Advances Towards Safe Migration with Successful National Consultation Workshop and TWG Meeting
The National Consultation Workshop on the Development of Labour Migration Policy and Action Plan for Somalia validated a situational analysis report and gathered insights for creating Somalia's first comprehensive labour migration policy. This...
Bridging Continents for the Protection of Migrant Workers
The Doha Dialogue Paves the Way for Improved Labor Mobility Governance Between Africa and the Middle East
The "Doha Dialogue" on Labour Mobility marked a key milestone in enhancing labour mobility governance and protecting migrant workers' rights between the GCC and AU, by bringing together ministers and representatives from African and Middle Eastern...
Informed Decision-Making in Djibouti
Djibouti Strengthened Labour Market Data with Standardised Information Framework
Djibouti held a workshop to improve data collection on labour markets, especially for migration. The workshop addressed challenges like data reliability and lack of standardized classifications. A task force was created to implement these...
Empowering Ethiopian Migrant Workers
Ethiopia Strengthens Skills Framework for Migrant Workers with Harmonised Standards and Curricula
Ethiopia held a workshop to improve training standards for migrant workers in security, caregiving, hairdressing, and welding. This training will make the migrant workers more employable both at home and abroad. The new standards include...
A returnee raised her income and improved her skills
Migrant workers who lack proper information usually end up extending their stay, despite their visas having expired, putting them in danger of being classified as irregular/undocumented migrants. Migrants are even more vulnerable in such situations...
Building Partnerships to Advance Rights-Based Approach to Labour Migration in Somalia
A Knowledge Sharing workshop on ratification, domestication, and reporting of International Labour Standards social dialogue & tripartism
Fair Recruitment Practices in Ethiopia
Enhancing the capacity of Private employment agencies (PrEA) in Ethiopia
Bridging Perspectives and Building Solutions: Towards Inclusive Labour Migration in East & Horn of Africa
"Opportunities and challenges on Labour Migration: An Experience-Sharing Forum among East African Countries"