Zero One Zero One at the Regional Ministerial Forum on Migration (RMFM)

The Regional Ministerial Forum on Migration (RMFM) recently convened from February 26-29, 2024, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event united leaders and delegates from 11 East and Horn of Africa countries, including Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, the United Republic of Tanzania, and Uganda.
The forum, co-hosted by the Ethiopian Ministry of Labor and Skills and the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM), centered on the theme “Harnessing the Power of Regular Migration Pathways for Youth Employment, Skills Development, and Green Economy.”

Investing in the Future
A key focus of the RMFM was empowering the region’s nearly 60 million youth aged 15-24. The forum spotlighted strategies to maximize the development impacts of labor migration in the region, with discussions revolving around investing in skills development programs, promoting knowledge transfer between regions, and identifying in-demand skills.

Zero One Zero One’s Founder, Takes the Stage
Our very own Founder, Kidist, an Ethiopian diaspora entrepreneur, participated in a powerful panel discussion titled “From Global Vision to Local Impact.” She shared her inspiring journey, underscoring the immense potential of diaspora communities to drive innovation and contribute to the economic growth of their home regions.

Empowering a Generation
The RMFM shed light on the crucial role migration plays in shaping the future of the East and Horn of Africa. By fostering safe and regular migration pathways, investing in skills development, and promoting collaboration between countries, the region can empower its young population to become active agents of economic development and positive social change.

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