WHEREAS, it has become necessary to define the role of public and private employment agencies in employment exchange;

WHEREAS, it has particularly become necessary to further protect the rights, safety and dignity of Ethiopians going abroad for employment in pursuance to their qualification and ability;

WHEREAS, it has become necessary to revise the existing Private Employment Agency Proclamation No. 104/1998 to strengthen the mechanism for monitoring and regulating domestic and overseas employment exchange services;

NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with Article 55(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, it is hereby proclaimed as follows: