Govt rolls out labour, disability empowerment systems
DODOMA: THE government has launched new guidelines and digital systems aimed at enhancing the coordination and management of labour, youth development, employment and the empowerment of persons with disabilities.
Speaking during the launching in Dodoma yesterday, Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office (Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disabilities), Mr Ridhiwani Kikwete said the new frameworks are set to promote inclusive dialogue, safeguard the rights of persons with disabilities, enhance oversight of private employment agencies and modernise labour market data management.
“The launch of these tools comes at a crucial time when the government has rolled out the National Development Vision 2050, which aspires to build an inclusive, prosperous, just and self-reliant nation.
It specifically aims at eradicating all forms of poverty and fully empowering people, especially women, youth and persons with disabilities, to attain upper middle-income status with a strong, resilient and inclusive economy,” he said.
The new guidelines include the 2025 Tripartite Social Dialogue Guideline, the 2025 Guideline for Coordination of Organisations of Persons with Disabilities and the 2025 Private Employment Agencies Guideline.
Moreover, the government has introduced the National Labour Market Information System (NLMIS 2025) and the Online Case Management System (OCMS 2025).
According to the minister, the NLMIS was developed to solve the challenge of accessing accurate and reliable labour market information.
He explained that previously, employment data was scattered across institutions, often outdated or inconsistent with actual market demands, creating bureaucracy and widening the gap between training institutions and employers.
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“Through this system, the government seeks to provide a digital platform that collects, analyses and disseminates labour market information transparently and efficiently. It will link all key stakeholders, employers, employees, graduates, training institutions and recruitment agencies while enabling the government to craft evidencebased policies and strategies,” he said.
Mr Ridhiwani further explained that the OCMS is part of government reforms to improve access to labour justice through the Commission for Mediation and Arbitration (CMA).
He recalled that President Samia Suluhu Hassan unveiled the system as a solution to long-standing challenges in handling labour disputes during May Day celebrations in Singida this year.
“This system will reduce costs and eliminate the burden of long-distance travel for claimants, allowing them to focus on productive activities while accelerating economic growth,” he said.
On the guidelines, the minister said the tripartite social dialogue guideline provides a platform for government, trade unions and employers to resolve issues on freedom of association and decent employment standards, while the Guideline for Coordination of Organisations of Persons with Disabilities seeks to strengthen institutional capacity and ensure sustainable development of disability organisations nationwide.
