Second Labour Migration Advisory Group

East and Horn of Africa

Better Regional Migration Management

The BRMM Programme funded by the UK-FCDO is focusing on strengthening the capacities of countries in East and Horn of Africa to govern labour migration by using evidence-based policies, enhancing migrant workers' qualifications and skills, and actively engaging the social partners.

Second Labour Migration Advisory Group - Group photo © ILO BRMM
Project details

1 July 2022 - 30 March 2026

UK - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)

RAF/21/10/GBR

East and Horn of Africa - Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania and Uganda

Ms Aida Awel, Chief Technical Advisor, [email protected]

News and stories

Private employment agencies in EHoA establish a Regional confederation to advance fair recruitment
Group photo of participants attending the regional meeting of private employment agencies in Mombasa, Kenya.

Kenya

Private employment agencies in EHoA establish a Regional confederation to advance fair recruitment

Journalists Across Eastern Africa Forge a Common Path on Migration Reporting
Panelists seated at the front during a regional media capacity building meeting on migration narratives and local opportunities

Journalists Across Eastern Africa Forge a Common Path on Migration Reporting

Tujibidiishe SACCO Creates New Pathways for Kenya's Returned Migrant Workers to Build Sustainable Livelihoods
Participants celebrate the launch of a SACCO with confetti, clapping and cheering during an event in Mombasa

Tujibidiishe SACCO Creates New Pathways for Kenya's Returned Migrant Workers to Build Sustainable Livelihoods

Publications and documents

Assessment of Private Recruitment Agencies (PrEAs) in Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda
Cover showing two professionals in a recruitment setting, reviewing documents in an office setting.

Assessment of Private Recruitment Agencies (PrEAs) in Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda

Gap Analysis and Review of the Domestic Worker Training in Tanzania: Study Report
A study reviewing domestic worker training in Tanzania and identifying opportunities to strengthen skills development and preparation for employment

Gap Analysis and Review of the Domestic Worker Training in Tanzania: Study Report

Gap Analysis and Review of the Pre-Departure Orientation Programmes in Tanzania
Cover showing a facilitator leading a predeparture orientation session with a group of women, with ILO, BRMM, Government of Tanzania and UK aid logos.

Gap Analysis and Review of the Pre-Departure Orientation Programmes in Tanzania

Publications

Guide opérationnel des centres de ressources pour travailleurs migrants en Afrique de l’Est et dans la Corne de l’Afrique
Illustrated cover showing a Migrant Resource Centre staff member assisting a migrant worker with information and documents.

Guide opérationnel des centres de ressources pour travailleurs migrants en Afrique de l’Est et dans la Corne de l’Afrique

Taarifa Muhimu kwa Wafanyakazi Wasio Waomani
Illustrated cover showing four workers from construction, hospitality, domestic work and service sectors against an Omani cityscape, with partner logos below 2

Taarifa Muhimu kwa Wafanyakazi Wasio Waomani

Guía Práctica para la implementación de un Sistema de Información de la migración laboral internacional y del mercado laboral
Portada de una publicación de color azul que muestra a una mujer trabajando en una computadora y tomando notas, con los logotipos de la OIT, BRMM y UK aid.

Guía Práctica para la implementación de un Sistema de Información de la migración laboral internacional y del mercado laboral

Shirkadaha Shaqosiinta Gaarka ah ee Soomaaliya: Habraaca iyo Adeegga Guud
Cover page of a report on private employment agencies in Somalia, written in Somali language, showing an office setting where a staff member explains a document to a client, with ILO, BRMM, and UK FCDO logos.

Shirkadaha Shaqosiinta Gaarka ah ee Soomaaliya: Habraaca iyo Adeegga Guud

Xeer-Nidaamiyaha Shirkadaha Shaqo-Siinta Gaarka Ah

Xeer-Nidaamiyaha Shirkadaha Shaqo-Siinta Gaarka Ah

Siyaasadda qaranka ee socdaalka shaqada: istiraatijiyadda hirgelinta iyo qorshaha waxqabadka

Siyaasadda qaranka ee socdaalka shaqada: istiraatijiyadda hirgelinta iyo qorshaha waxqabadka

Siyaasadda Qaran Ee Socdaalka Shaqada Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya Wasaaradda Shaqada Iyo Arrimaha Bulshada

Siyaasadda Qaran Ee Socdaalka Shaqada Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya Wasaaradda Shaqada Iyo Arrimaha Bulshada

Projet de guide pratique pour la mise en oeuvre d’un système d’information sur la migration internationale de main-d’oeuvre et le marché du...

Projet de guide pratique pour la mise en oeuvre d’un système d’information sur la migration internationale de main-d’oeuvre et le marché du...

MAPPING SKILL-BASED LABOUR MIGRATION PARTNERSHIPSBetween Countries of Origin and Destination
Cover page

MAPPING SKILL-BASED LABOUR MIGRATION PARTNERSHIPSBetween Countries of Origin and Destination

Approach to inclusive market systems assessment in Ethiopia
Cover_Approach to inclusive market systems assessment in Ethiopia

Approach to inclusive market systems assessment in Ethiopia

Comprehensive assessment of the state of Labour Market and Migration Information System in Ethiopia
Cover_Comprehensive assessment of the state of Labour Market and Migration Information System in Ethiopia

Comprehensive assessment of the state of Labour Market and Migration Information System in Ethiopia

Skills recognition mechanism for selected occupational profiles of migrant workers in Ethiopia, Kenya and South Africa
Cover_Skills recognition mechanism for selected occupational profiles of migrant workers in Ethiopia, Kenya and South Africa

Feasibility study

Skills recognition mechanism for selected occupational profiles of migrant workers in Ethiopia, Kenya and South Africa

Stories from the field

A Return, a Loan, and a Fresh Start

A Return, a Loan, and a Fresh Start

Adapting Traditional Craft to Modern Market Demand

Adapting Traditional Craft to Modern Market Demand

Turning Web Skills into TheSomero.com
Nicolas - ILO BRMM beneficiary

Turning Web Skills into TheSomero.com

Building Dreams from Small Beginnings
BRMM beneficiary 2

Building Dreams from Small Beginnings

Juliet’s Return from South Africa and Her Path to Business Growth
BRMM Beneficiary standing in her shop

Juliet’s Return from South Africa and Her Path to Business Growth

Returned Migrants Celebrate Graduation in Kampala After Intensive Skills and Business Training
SIYB training graduation ceremony in Uganda

Returned Migrants Celebrate Graduation in Kampala After Intensive Skills and Business Training

Baking Hope: How Amane found a new path to change her life
Amane Adem, a 29-year-old woman from Asella in Ethiopia's Oromia region

Empowering women

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

From Domestic Work Abroad to Successful entrepreneur at Home
BRMM beneficiary holding juice and smiling at the camera

From Domestic Work Abroad to Successful entrepreneur at Home

Aster Dosha’s Story of Courage and Entrepreneurship
ILO BRMM photo of a beneficary

Aster Dosha’s Story of Courage and Entrepreneurship

Turning Setbacks into a Thriving Business
ILO BRMM beneficiary in her work place, Nairobi Kenya

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa; Case Study

Turning Setbacks into a Thriving Business

Rebuilding Her Life After Migration Challenges
ILO BRMM beneficiary in her work place, Kenya

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa; Case Study

Rebuilding Her Life After Migration Challenges

From Domestic Worker to Business Owner
After returning to Ethiopia, Yehualashet heard about the Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) training program and enrolled

Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB)

From Domestic Worker to Business Owner

Fashioning her Future: Nebiyat's story
Young Ethiopian woman in her shop looking at the camera

BRMM Success Story

Fashioning her Future: Nebiyat's story

Turning Adversity into Opportunity: Seleshi Shegaw's Journey to Entrepreneurial Success

Turning Adversity into Opportunity: Seleshi Shegaw's Journey to Entrepreneurial Success

Strength in Struggle: Muluken Gebrewold’s Resilient Journey to Economic Independence

Strength in Struggle: Muluken Gebrewold’s Resilient Journey to Economic Independence

Charting New Horizons: Mary Wanjiru's Entrepreneurial Evolution

Charting New Horizons: Mary Wanjiru's Entrepreneurial Evolution

Resilience in Action: A Mother of Three Thrives with ILO's Assistance
Cover_Resilience in action_Testimonial BRMM

BRMM Success story

Resilience in Action: A Mother of Three Thrives with ILO's Assistance

A returnee raised her income and improved her skills
Cover_Testimonial BRMM

BRMM Success story

A returnee raised her income and improved her skills

COVID-19 impacted returnees' reintegration into the Ethiopian labour market
Cover_Testimonial BRMM 4

BRMM Success story

COVID-19 impacted returnees' reintegration into the Ethiopian labour market

Mitiku's unemployed struggle ended through entrepreneurship
Cover_BRMM Testimonial3

BRMM Success story

Mitiku's unemployed struggle ended through entrepreneurship

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