Framework of Joint Programme on the Exchange of Young Workers Amongst EAC Partner States
In line with the vision of the East African Community (EAC) to promote deeper integration and collaboration among its Partner States, a Framework of a Joint Programme on the Exchange of Young Workers has been developed. This initiative aims to operationalize Article 10(8) of the EAC Common Market Protocol, which emphasizes the importance of facilitating the movement of young workers across Partner States.
Objectives of the Programme
The Joint Programme on the Exchange of Young Workers is designed to achieve the following objectives:
- Encourage and Facilitate Skills Exchange: Promote continuous skills exchange and development among young workers across the EAC Partner States;
- Strengthen Opportunities for Contribution: Enhance opportunities for young workers to meaningfully contribute to the integration process within the EAC; and
- Exposure to Diversity: Expose young workers to the diverse work environments, cultures, and ethos present in different Partner States, thereby accelerating, widening, and deepening the integration process.
By facilitating the exchange of young workers, this framework seeks to empower the future workforce of the East African Community. Through exposure to diverse experiences and opportunities, young workers will be better equipped to contribute effectively to the regional integration agenda.
While the framework is still undergoing legal drafting, efforts are underway to finalize and adopt it. Once adopted, the framework will serve as a guiding document for the implementation of the Joint Programme on the Exchange of Young Workers.