The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has launched a project to strengthen inter-regional cooperation for safe, orderly labour migration in Ethiopia. Funded by the European Union, the initiative aims to protect migrant workers and enhance skills. The launch event took place last week at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has launched a project to bolster inter-regional cooperation on safe, regular, and orderly labour migration in Ethiopia. Supported financially by the European Union, this initiative targets improvements in worker protections and skills training. The launch ceremony occurred last week at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Addis Ababa, as reported on January 31, 2026.
The project focuses on enhancing institutional capacities, professionalizing recruitment processes, and safeguarding the rights of migrant workers. It also emphasizes skills development and recognition to create better employment pathways for skilled and semi-skilled Ethiopian workers. Oversight is shared between the ILO and Ethiopia's Ministry of Labor and Skills.
Further efforts include fostering bilateral and multilateral partnerships while upgrading labour migration data systems. By addressing these areas, the program aims to promote more secure and structured migration opportunities, benefiting both migrants and the Ethiopian economy without introducing new risks.