All project publications
Assessment of Private Recruitment Agencies (PrEAs) in Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda
This report assesses the regulation and operation of Private Recruitment Agencies in Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda, examining recruitment practices, oversight systems and key challenges affecting migrant workers. It provides recommendations to...
Gap Analysis and Review of the Domestic Worker Training in Tanzania: Study Report
This report assesses Tanzania’s domestic worker training system, including existing curricula, occupational standards, certification pathways and alignment with labour market needs. It recommends nationally recognised competency based training,...
Gap Analysis and Review of the Pre-Departure Orientation Programmes in Tanzania
This report reviews Tanzania’s current predeparture orientation system for migrant domestic workers and identifies gaps in its content, delivery, accessibility and oversight. It recommends a standardised national manual, longer and more practical...
Regulatory Guidelines and Legislative Regulation for Private Employment Agencies (PEAs)
This report outlines a comprehensive framework established by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia, with support from the International Labour Organization, to manage the licensing, operation, and oversight...
Private Employment Agencies in Somalia: Procedure and General Services
The document, titled "Private Employment Agencies in Somalia: Procedure and General Services," is a comprehensive regulatory framework prepared by the Somali Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and supported by the International Labour...
Social Protection Coverage in Ethiopia A Fact-Finding Report Based on the ILO-Social Security Inquiry (SSI) Data Collection Tool
This fact-finding report provides a comprehensive baseline of the country's social protection schemes, expenditures, and institutional frameworks by utilizing the International Labour Organization's (ILO) Social Security Inquiry (SSI) data...
ILO Practical Guide
Mapping and assessing sources for statistics of international labour migration and temporary labour mobility
Reliable data are essential for understanding international labour migration and mobility and for designing effective, evidence-based policies. This ILO Practical Guide provides a practical framework for identifying, mapping, and assessing the wide...
Assessment of the registration, licensing and inspection mechanisms of private employment agencies in Tanzania
This policy brief reviews how private employment agencies are registered, licensed, and inspected in Tanzania, and assesses how well the current system supports fair recruitment and the protection of migrant workers. It highlights recent progress,...
licensing and inspection mechanisms of private employment agencies in Ethiopia
This policy brief examines how private employment agencies are registered, licensed, and inspected in Ethiopia, and how the wider system governs overseas employment. It highlights major reforms, including the new Overseas Employment Proclamation and...
Assessment of the registration, licensing and inspection mechanisms of private employment agencies in Uganda
This policy brief reviews the registration, licensing, and inspection system for private employment agencies in Uganda and assesses how effectively it supports fair recruitment and migrant worker protection. It points to important progress in the...
Assessment of skills development and training needs of returnees in Mombasa and Nairobi counties
This report assesses the skills profiles, training needs, and reintegration challenges of returnee migrant workers in Mombasa and Nairobi counties. It examines gaps in skills recognition, access to training, job placement, business support, and...
Operations Manual for Migrant Workers Resource Centres in the East and Horn of Africa (EHoA)
This document is the official Operations Manual for Migrant Workers Resource Centres in the East and Horn of Africa (EHoA), published by the International Labour Organization (ILO). Developed under the UK Aid-funded Better Regional Migration...
Reporting on forced labour, fair recruitment and labour migration in the East and Horn of Africa (EHoA) regions: An ILO Toolkit for...
The report is a practical media toolkit developed by the ILO to strengthen accurate and responsible reporting on forced labour, fair recruitment, and labour migration in the East and Horn of Africa. It highlights the critical role of journalists in...
Labour Market Assessment And Skills Mapping for Reintegration of Returned Migrant Workers in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area
The International Labour Organization’s report, titled "Labour Market Assessment and Skills Mapping for Reintegration of Returned Migrant Workers in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area," provides a comprehensive analysis designed to improve the...
Practical Guide for the Implementation of an International Labour Migration and Labour Market Information System
The "Practical Guide for the Implementation of an International Labour Migration and Labour Market Information System" is an essential manual developed by the International Labour Organization (ILO) under the "Better Regional Migration Management"...
Thematic report on labour migration from the 2019 Kenya population and housing census Analytical Report on International Labour Migration
The "Thematic Report on Labour Migration from the 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census," published by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in collaboration with the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, serves as Kenya's first...
Enhancing Labour Migration Governance in Kenya: Assessment of the role of employersin supporting migrant workers and the existing gaps
The document assesses the role of employers in supporting migrant workers in Kenya, identifying significant gaps in governance, legal frameworks, and enforcement. It emphasizes the need for enhanced employer participation in policy-making, fair...
National Labour Migration Policy Implementation Strategy and Action Plan of Somalia
This book is the National Labour Migration Policy Implementation Strategy and Action Plan for Somalia, developed with the support of the International Labour Organization (ILO) BRMM Programme. It is Somalia's first comprehensive, rights-based...
National Labour Migration Policy of Somalia
This book contains the National Labour Migration Policy of Somalia, marking a historic milestone as the country's first dedicated national framework for managing labour mobility. Developed with technical support from the International Labour...
Situational Analysis Report for the Development of a Gender-Responsive and Rights-Based National Labour Migration Policy and Action Plan of...
This report is a Situational Analysis Report developed to serve as the foundation for creating a Gender-Responsive and Rights-Based National Labour Migration Policy and Action Plan for the Federal Republic of Somalia. Commissioned by the Ministry of...