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Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa

Strengthening the Capacity of Key Migration Actors in Africa on Labour Migration

Capacity building in small businesses

Youth and women recount their inspiring journeys into agribusiness with support from the ILO ProAgro Ethiopia

The ILO ProAgro Ethiopia project is transforming small businesses through innovative initiatives in the Sidama region. From empowering women in agribusiness with modern equipment to supporting youth in poultry processing and eco-friendly ventures,...

International Year of Cooperatives

ILO advances dairy value chain in Ethiopia by strengthening cooperatives

In Ethiopia's Somali region, the ILO, in collaboration with VSF Suisse, is empowering dairy cooperatives through capacity building, improved access to veterinary services, innovative feed solutions, and water resource development, to address...

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa

Kenya Advances Migrant Workers Welfare Fund Development through Stakeholder Consultations

Reviewing the findings of an actuarial and costings study for the Kenyan Migrant Workers Welfare Fund (KMWWF) and the draft regulations for its establishment under the Labour Migration Management Bill.

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa

Improving Labour Statistics for Informed Decision Making in Djibouti

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

ILO skills project aims to uplift environmental sustainability and waste management in Ethiopia

The International Labour Organization (ILO), through its Global Programme on Skills and Lifelong Learning (GPSL3), conducted a three-day training initiative in Arba Minch, Ethiopia, from 12 to 14 November. This training focused on equipping...

PROSPECTS Partnership in Ethiopia

ILO Ethiopia’s Youth Network Committee members recommit to advancing meaningful youth participation

Young leaders from across Ethiopia gathered in Jigjiga for the ILO PROSPECTS Youth Network Committee (YNC) meeting and engaged in awareness sessions and knowledge exchange, reflecting the collective commitment to making youth leaders active...

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa

Ethiopia Successfully Developed RPL Assessment Tools in Prioritised Occupations

Voices from ILO PROSPECTS

Trader to a visionary leader: Story of Habiba who aims to launch a livestock cooperative

Habiba Moghe Hussain, a Somali refugee, transformed her cattle business after winning Ethiopia's Business Plan Competition, now aiming to establish a women's livestock cooperative to empower her community.

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa

Towards a Rights-Based Labour Migration Framework for South Sudan

South Sudan validated the situational analysis of South Sudan’s labour migration context and developed guiding principles, vision, and mission for the National Labour Migration Policy and Action Plan.

Country Office for the Horn of Africa

ILO CO Addis Ababa: Annual Report 2023

The ILO Country Office for Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan’s Annual Report for 2023 highlights significant achievements in promoting social justice, decent work, and inclusive growth across the region. Key milestones include...

PROSPECTS Impact

Vocational skills boost economic integration of Ethiopia's refugee and host youth

Seventy-five youth from refugee and host communities in Ethiopia graduate from the Jigjiga Polytechnic College through an ILO-supported vocational program, empowering them for employment and self-reliance.

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa

Validation of the gap analysis for Private Employment Agencies Convention, 1997 (No. 181) in Kenya

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa

A Unified Approach to Labour Migration in Kenya

A validation w/shop to validate Enhancing Labour Migration Governance in Kenya: Assessing Employers' Role and Identifying Gaps in Migrant Worker Support report.

ILO Voices | Care economy

Workplace childcare facilities allowed me to thrive

Meseret Tamru, an employee in a garment factory in Ethiopia, had to stop working when she had children. An ILO-supported childcare centre at her workplace has allowed her to return to employment and helped contribute to the family finances.

ILO PROSPECTS news

PROSPECTS Partners in Ethiopia review achievements and strengthen course ahead

A three-day monitoring evaluation and learning session evaluated PROSPECTS Phase One’s impact in Ethiopia and outlined goals for the program’s next phase, including expanded inclusion.

Upgrading skills for Ethiopian workforce in four key sectors

The ILO through the Better Regional Migration Management (BRMM) project successfully harmonized occupational standards (OS) and developed training curriculums, Training, Teaching, and Learning Materials (TTLM) and occupational competency assessment...

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa; Case Study

Rebuilding Her Life After Migration Challenges

"Some days, I barely had enough to eat, and it affected my health. I began to lose weight, and there were days I felt too weak to continue,”

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa; Case Study

Turning Setbacks into a Thriving Business

"I was working non-stop with little rest, and my legs were swelling up because I was standing for long hours"

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa

Enhancing Labour Migration Governance: Somalia validates the Private Employment Agencies regulation

A validation workshop of the regulations for Private Employment Agencies (PrEAs)