Ghana Reviews Labour Migration Policy to Strengthen Worker Protection
Ghana has begun reviewing its National Labour Migration Policy (2020–2024) and developing a revised framework for 2027–2032 to strengthen migrant worker protection, promote ethical recruitment and maximise the economic benefits of labour migration.
The review process commenced with an inception meeting held at the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment in Accra, bringing together members of the National Labour Migration Technical Working Group, development partners, consultants and representatives of relevant government institutions.
The exercise will assess the implementation of the existing policy, identify challenges and draw lessons to guide the development of a more responsive framework for managing labour migration.
In opening the meeting, the Director of Policy, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PPME), Mrs Gloria Bortele Noi, emphasised the importance of evidence-based assessment, effective institutional coordination and reliable data in strengthening Ghana’s labour migration governance.
The Director urged participating institutions to provide accurate implementation reports and supporting records to establish the extent of progress made and identify areas requiring improvement.
The revised policy is expected to address emerging labour market needs, safeguard migrant workers’ rights and establish measurable priorities supported by clear institutional responsibilities, timelines and financing arrangements.
Initiatives such as the Ghana Labour Exchange Programme and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) are also expected to inform the new policy, particularly in skills matching, ethical recruitment, pre-departure preparation and worker protection.
The Ministry acknowledged the support of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the European Union and participating institutions, stressing that their collaboration would be critical to developing a coordinated labour migration system that promotes decent work and enhances the development benefits of labour mobility.
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