Capacity and Coordination among key Stakeholders in Tanzania involved in Labour Migration Strengthened
A Tripartite Dialogue on Labour and Mixed Migration
26 July 2023
The Prime Minister's Office - Labour, Youth, Employment & Persons with Disability of the United Republic of Tanzania in partnership with the ILO Better Regional Migration Management (BRMM), and Southern Africa Migration Management (SAMM) project organised a Tripartite Dialogue on Labour and Mixed Migration from 8 – 12 May 2023 in Arusha, Tanzania. Through enhanced coordination and capacity building, key stakeholders came together to address the complex challenges surrounding migration in the region and marked a resounding success, showcasing remarkable achievements and forging a path towards transformative change. This laid the groundwork for more effective collaboration and decision-making, enabling a concerted effort to tackle migration issues.
The dialogue brought together a diverse group of 45 participants from various Ministries, (Labour, Home Affairs, Education, Foreign Affairs, and Justice) workers and employers’ organizations, as well as UN agencies, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration. Accordingly, a National Labour and Mixed Migration Consultative Committee was established, ensuring a cohesive and synchronised approach to policy formulation and implementation related to labour migration. The participants collectively developed a comprehensive roadmap for 2023-2024, outlining key priorities in various thematic areas, including gender-responsive labour migration strategy, skills mobility, and fair recruitment.
Emphasising the importance of synergy and harmonisation, the tripartite dialogue shed light on the need for coordination among various committees focused on labour migration. Participants recognised the value of aligning activities and efforts across platforms to maximise the impact and avoid duplication.
Accordingly, Prof. Jamal Adam Katundu, Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister's Office- Labour, Youth, Employment & Persons with Disability, emphasised on the need to streamline implementation and recommendations. He proposed to select a maximum of two priorities from each thematic area for implementation to ensure a focused and feasible approach, enhancing the chances of successful outcomes.
The meeting concluded with valuable recommendations, emphasising the importance of selecting feasible activities for implementation in partnership with development partners. This event marks a significant milestone for Tanzania towards effective coordination for labour migration management.
The dialogue brought together a diverse group of 45 participants from various Ministries, (Labour, Home Affairs, Education, Foreign Affairs, and Justice) workers and employers’ organizations, as well as UN agencies, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration. Accordingly, a National Labour and Mixed Migration Consultative Committee was established, ensuring a cohesive and synchronised approach to policy formulation and implementation related to labour migration. The participants collectively developed a comprehensive roadmap for 2023-2024, outlining key priorities in various thematic areas, including gender-responsive labour migration strategy, skills mobility, and fair recruitment.
Emphasising the importance of synergy and harmonisation, the tripartite dialogue shed light on the need for coordination among various committees focused on labour migration. Participants recognised the value of aligning activities and efforts across platforms to maximise the impact and avoid duplication.
Accordingly, Prof. Jamal Adam Katundu, Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister's Office- Labour, Youth, Employment & Persons with Disability, emphasised on the need to streamline implementation and recommendations. He proposed to select a maximum of two priorities from each thematic area for implementation to ensure a focused and feasible approach, enhancing the chances of successful outcomes.
The meeting concluded with valuable recommendations, emphasising the importance of selecting feasible activities for implementation in partnership with development partners. This event marks a significant milestone for Tanzania towards effective coordination for labour migration management.