CAIRO — Somalia’s Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Prof. Salim Aliyow Ibrow, took part in significant high-level ministerial meetings in Cairo this week. Hosted by the International Labour Organization (ILO), the summit brought together essential labor officials to harmonize regional employment strategies with strict international standards.
Working alongside officials from Sudan and South Sudan, Minister Salim Aliyow leveraged the diplomatic forum to actively promote cross-border collaboration and the sharing of technical expertise. This three-way initiative concentrated on creating unified labor policies specifically designed to tackle the economic and demographic challenges common to the Horn of Africa and adjacent regional areas.
Advancing the Decent Work Agenda
The ministerial teams participated in extensive discussions regarding the ILO’s strategic leadership and the practical implementation of its core initiatives. Leaders critically examined the organization’s decision-making structure to confirm that future frameworks efficiently support both workers and employers in growing economies.
To accomplish these shared objectives, the summit’s strategic plan highlighted several key operational priorities. Officials aimed to promptly advance the Decent Work agenda and set firm guidelines for improving workplace safety and health across various industries. Additionally, the development of stable regulatory frameworks for labor migration received considerable attention, along with structured approaches to extend social protection systems, encourage constructive social communication, and completely eradicate child labor practices in the region.
Commitment to Labor Market Reform
In closing his address, Minister Salim Aliyow reconfirmed Mogadishu’s strong commitment to carrying out these global labor commitments. He stressed that the Federal Government remains highly focused on building a transparent and strong labor market.
By effectively safeguarding workers’ rights, formally managing labor migration, and creating sustainable job possibilities, the government intends to speed up its wider national economic revival and lay the groundwork for long-term inclusive growth.
