The 2nd Doha Dialogue on Labor Mobility kicked off in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with Djibouti's Labor Minister Yonis Ali Guedi leading a delegation to the event. The dialogue, which stems from an agreement between Qatar and the African Union, brings together ministers and officials from countries of origin and destination of workers. The goal is to strengthen consultation between the two regions and develop equitable, safe, and sustainable labor mobility pathways.
The dialogue features discussions on fair recruitment, mobility of skilled workers, governance of labor mobility, and protection of migrants. Participants also share experiences on labor market trends, competency needs, recruitment practices, and protection of workers' rights. The agenda includes expanding social protection and health coverage for workers. An expert meeting was held on the first day to examine technical aspects of labor mobility.
The discussions aim to yield concrete cooperation proposals, which will be presented to high-level delegations and social partners. The outcomes are expected to lead to common orientations on labor mobility. Minister Guedi also held bilateral meetings with Fayez Ali Al-Mutairi, Director-General of the Arab Labor Organization, and Khumbula Ndaba, Regional Director of the International Labor Organization for East Africa.
The meetings focused on cooperation in employment, labor mobility, skills development, and protection of migrant workers. New partnerships were also explored for the benefit of Djiboutian workers. The Djiboutian delegation includes Kadir Omar Kalinleh, Technical Advisor to the Minister, Mahamoud Omar Guelleh, Director-General of ANEFIP, and Osman Ali Mohamed, Advisor for Arab Affairs.
The Doha Dialogue on Labor Mobility is an intergovernmental platform that brings together countries of origin and destination of workers. The event aims to address labor market needs and protect workers' rights. Djibouti's participation in the dialogue reflects its commitment to promoting fair and sustainable labor practices.
The dialogue also highlights the importance of cooperation between countries of origin and destination in addressing labor mobility challenges. The event provides a platform for sharing experiences and best practices in labor mobility and protection of workers' rights.
The Djiboutian delegation's participation in the dialogue is expected to enhance the country's cooperation with other countries and international organizations on labor mobility and employment issues. The outcomes of the dialogue will likely contribute to the development of more effective labor mobility policies and practices.
Key points
- Djibouti's Labor Minister Yonis Ali Guedi leads a delegation to the 2nd Doha Dialogue on Labor Mobility in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
- The dialogue aims to strengthen consultation between countries of origin and destination of workers and develop equitable, safe, and sustainable labor mobility pathways.
- The event features discussions on fair recruitment, mobility of skilled workers, governance of labor mobility, and protection of migrants.
