By Abdullahi Salad - Reporter
Dhibouti (Dawan) – Djibouti and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) discussed expanding the workforce mobility program, which provides young Djiboutians with access to international employment opportunities.
The talks followed the success of the SKILLS program, through which 16 Djiboutian drivers secured employment in Canada, according to the Djibouti News Agency (ADI).
Labor Minister Yonis Ali Guedi met with IOM officials to evaluate the pilot program’s outcomes and design new job opportunities. The discussions covered all stages of the program, from candidate identification to placement in host countries.
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Djibouti plans to expand employment opportunities abroad in sectors such as transportation, logistics, construction, services, and technical skills. The Ministry of Labor and IOM agreed to continue talks in the coming weeks to define the next phase and new opportunities for youth.
The program is a critical initiative to reduce youth unemployment, enhance national skills, and create safe, structured international work pathways that comply with global standards.