Simulizi
06 Oktoba 2026
Second Doha Dialogue in Dar es Salaam Advances Fair and Sustainable Labour Mobility
Dar es Salaam hosted the Second Doha Dialogue on 5–6 October 2026, bringing together representatives from more than 48 countries across Africa and the GCC+ region to strengthen cooperation on fair and sustainable labour mobility.Hosted by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania under the theme “From Commitment to Action: Advancing Fair and Sustainable Labour Mobility between Africa and GCC+,” the Dialogue brought together ministers, senior government officials, social partners and international organizations to discuss practical ways of improving labour migration governance and protecting migrant workers.The ILO participated through its Regional Offices for Africa and the Arab States, alongside colleagues from Ethiopia and the Dar es Salaam Country Office. The delegation included Coffi Agossou, ILO Deputy Regional Director for Africa, and Dr Ruba Jaradat, ILO Regional Director for Arab States. Discussions focused on fair recruitment, wage protection, skills development, access to justice, social protection and stronger cooperation between countries of origin and destination. The Dialogue also provided an opportunity to examine how bilateral labour agreements and regional partnerships can better respond to the needs of migrant workers and labour markets.The ILO's participation reaffirmed its commitment to supporting governments, employers and workers in strengthening labour migration governance and promoting decent work for migrant workers across the Africa–Gulf corridor.