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Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa

CETU and EOEAF Join Forces to Safeguard Ethiopian Migrant Workers' Rights

Protecting the rights of Ethiopian migrant workers between Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Union (CETU) and the Ethiopian Overseas Employment Agencies Federation (EOEAF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) marking a step toward

Skills, Jobs, and Sustainability

Asella TVET College’s impact on skills development

Skills strategy launched in Kenya

National Skills Strategy that aligns with the constitutional mandate of the right to education and aims to help Kenya transition from being primarily a source of low-skilled labour to a provider of skilled workers was launched.

Empowering women

Baking Hope: How Amane found a new path to change her life

The ILO Better Regional Migration Management (BRMM) Programme's Generate Your Business Idea (GYB), Start Your Business (SYB), Life Skills, and Financial Literacy trainings not only equipped Amane with valuable business skills but also boosted her...

Better Regional Migration Management in East and Horn of Africa

Innovative steps for migrant workers' success in Kenya

Better Regional Migration Management programme monitoring mission in Kenya underscored the need for stronger coordination among implementing partners, enhanced support for returned migrants, and improved data management practices.

Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) training by the ILO BRMM Programme

Fashioning her Future: Nebiyat's story

When Nebiyat was accepted into the Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) training program, her life changed drastically. Initially, her motivation was a mix of curiosity and a desire to learn more about starting a business. The orientation session...

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.

Towards a comprehensive migration framework for Somalia

A two-day workshop in Somalia validated the draft situational analysis report and established a solid foundation for a Labour Migration Policy that addresses Somalia’s unique challenges.

Skills partnerships for Africa’s labour migration and economic growth

African origin countries to leverage demographic dividends and skilled labour shortages in other nations, alongside the perspective of employers on skills partnerships in labour migration.

Enhancing legal frameworks and social dialogue in South Sudan

ILO in partnership with the South Sudan Workers Trade Union Federation (SSWTUF) conducted workshop to enhance the capacity of trade union leaders to understand, advocate for, and protect the rights of migrant workers.

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...