WHEREAS, the Government’s commitment to create a favorable domestic condition for promoting employment opportunities for those who are able to work is intact, it has been found necessary to protect the rights, safety and dignity of Ethiopians who are willing to take-up overseas employment in pursuance of their qualifications and ability;

WHEREAS, it is believed that bilateral agreements with receiving countries may strengthen lawful overseas employment and could prevent human trafficking;

WHEREAS, it has become necessary to define the role of the private sector in overseas
employment exchange services;

WHEREAS, it has become essential to enhance the role of the Government in the
follow-up and monitoring of overseas employment exchange services;

WHEREAS, it has become necessary to replace existing Employment Exchange Services
Proclamation with new Overseas Employment Proclamation;

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