Tanzania Strengthens Fair Recruitment Standards for Private Recruitment Agencies

On 17–18 February 2026, the ILO BRMM Programme, funded by the UK FCDO, in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Office – Labour, Employment and Relations, convened a training workshop in Tanzania to strengthen regulatory compliance and fair recruitment practices among Private Recruitment Agencies (PrEAs). The workshop brought together 40 licensed recruitment agencies to review overseas employment regulations, clarify compliance requirements, and strengthen professional recruitment standards. Private Recruitment Agencies play a key role in facilitating overseas employment and protecting migrant workers from deceptive recruitment practices. Strengthening operational compliance is therefore critical to improving transparency, accountability, and migrant protection within the labour migration system.

The two-day training focused on the implementation of Tanzania’s newly launched PrEAs Guideline in line with national legislation and international labour standards. Discussions covered licensing requirements, inspection mechanisms, approved employment contracts, documentation procedures, and record-keeping obligations. Participants also reviewed the ILO General Principles and Operational Guidelines for Fair Recruitment, with discussions emphasizing ethical recruitment practices throughout the migration cycle — from job advertisement and selection to deployment and post-placement monitoring. The workshop further strengthened dialogue and coordination between government institutions, recruitment agencies, and social partners to support more effective implementation of fair recruitment standards in Tanzania.