Murtaza Khan’s Post

IOM Mauritius and Seychelles' Chief of Mission recently met with H.E Ms. Elizabeth Nyantakyi, Consul-General of the Republic of Ghana. The discussions focused on the Bilateral Labour Migration Agreement (BLMA) and the ongoing Technical Exchange on labour migration. This meeting is a testament to our commitment to fostering strong international partnerships and addressing the challenges and opportunities in labor migration. We believe that through collaboration, we can develop effective strategies and policies that benefit both countries. Looking forward to our continued work together in this important field. #IOM | #LaborMigration | #BLMA | #TechnicalExchange | #InternationalCooperation | #Ghana

🎯 Are we doing enough to ensure effective migration #governance? 🌏 In #Thailand, the Royal Thai Government and the IOM - UN Migration recently hosted the inaugural national #consultation on #migration. The event aimed to review and enhance Thailand's migration policies, aligning them with the Global Compact for Migration #GCMchampion 🚀 Using IOM’s Migration Governance Indicators #MGI assessment as a foundation, the consultation gathered over 150 stakeholders from government, civil society, the private sector, academia, and migrant communities. Together, they discussed priorities and identified key areas for improvement. Link to the report: https://lnkd.in/dYKd4mvP ❗Stay tuned for more updates as we work towards a more effective and humane migration governance framework.

3/4 🔦 MMD Unpacked: A Closer Look at the Khartoum Process After the JVAP Follow-up and the Rabat Process, in this part three of our MMD Unpacked series we are diving into another pillar of the Migration and Mobility Dialogue (MMD) Support Programme: the Khartoum Process. An essential objective of our Grant Facility is to generate insights, research inputs, and policy recommendations that contribute to the Dialogues’ discussions and priority-setting, so let's explore this regional collaboration platform! 📍 Established in 2014 during the Ministerial Conference in Rome, the EU-Horn of Africa Migration Route Initiative, better known as Khartoum Process, is a regional migration dialogue bringing together countries along the migration route between the Horn of Africa and Europe, and key partners.  🌍 The Khartoum Process serves as a platform for consultation for 40 participating states and key stakeholders, including the European Union (EU), the African Union (AU), and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). It regularly organises meetings at the political and technical level. 💡 Following the Rome Declaration, the dialogue initially focused on tackling  human trafficking and smuggling of people. Since then, the dialogue has expanded its scope to address issues related to the five domains of the JVAP (and beyond!) due to the ever-changing nature of migration challenges. ✅ It has established a continuous regional dialogue to enhance cooperation on migration and mobility between countries of origin, transit, and destination, and supports participating states in identifying and implementing concrete projects. Several regional initiatives also contribute to the implementation of the priorities and objectives of the KP, such as the Better Migration Management (BMM) programme and the Regional Operational Centre in support of the Khartoum Process and the AU-Horn of Africa Initiative (ROCK). ⏬ To learn more, check out the Khartoum Process page and its website https://lnkd.in/d9xqibm8! #MMD #migration #mobility #dialogue #development  #Africa  #Europe  #partnership #hornofafrica

How does the Grant Facility fit within the larger migration and mobility governance frameworks existing within Africa and between Africa and the EU? 🌍 Since the 2000s, the #EU and #Africa have been engaging in an extensive and comprehensive #dialogue on migration and mobility, making it a fundamental pillar of their longstanding #partnership. ✅ At the 6th EU-AU Summit in February 2022, the EU and the AU reaffirmed their commitment to improving governance, management and cooperation on #migration and #mobility, both within Africa and between Africa and the EU as part of their Joint Vision for 2030. 🤝 To sustain a stronger and mutually beneficial partnership, it is crucial to establish and foster dialogue with different actors that promote a comprehensive understanding of migration issues. These include regional government institutions, local authorities, #cities and #municipalities as well as non-governmental actors, such as #CSOs, #diaspora organizations, migrant associations, community groups, and #academia as put forward by the AU Migration Policy Framework for Africa and Plan of Action (2018 – 2030). ⬇ Here's a closer look at the key milestones of the EU-Africa partnership on migration and mobility at both the regional and continental levels! #Migration #Mobility #CivilSociety #Africa #EU #Partnership #Cooperation #MMD #Grants #CallForProposals International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) European Commission AfricanUnion Rabat Process Khartoum Process

The European Union initiates a significant step in collaboration with Sri Lanka, announcing the release of funds under a migration pact. This financial support underscores the commitment to addressing migration challenges effectively, fostering stability, and promoting sustainable development. The funds will be directed towards initiatives such as enhanced border management and livelihood support, contributing to long-term solutions. This partnership reflects the EU's dedication to cooperative strategies, aiming to address root causes and create positive impacts on migration patterns. The release of funds emphasizes a collaborative approach to building resilience and prosperity in Sri Lanka, reinforcing the importance of international cooperation. . . . #EUMigrationAid #EUAssistanceforSriLanka #MigrationPactFunding #FinancialSupportforSriLanka #EUSriLankaPartnership #MigrationAidInitiative #EUCommitmenttoSriLanka #EconomicSupport #EUandSriLankaCollaboration #MigrationPactImplementation #thepathfindervisa

IOM Ghana reports on its activities in Q1 of 2024, collaborating with the Government, United Nations in Ghana, our Goodwill Ambassadors and other migration stakeholders to promote safe migration and improve migration governance. Check out our latest newsletter: https://bit.ly/3Qn1C72 Kofi Kinaata Ama K Abebrese IOM - UN Migration in West and Central Africa

After upgrading relations between the European Union and the Arab Republic of Egypt last March, this conference comes to confirm the size of the strategic partnership in an effort to make Egypt’s economy more stable and reduce refugee flows in Egypt and immigration to Europe by establishing digital and technological training centers and a number of projects between European companies and Egyptian companies alike. Public sector or private sector.

The Mediterranean Migration Outlook 2024 is out now! We continue our series of regional outlooks on migration with the Mediterranean Migration Outlook, providing a regional perspective focusing on North Africa and the Middle East. Discover eight migration issues to look out for in the Mediterranean: 1. The upward trend of migratory pressure 2. New waves of refugees from Sudan 3. The securitisation of migration narratives and policies 4. Shockwaves from Gaza 5. The polycrisis wears on 6. The operationalisation of partnerships 7. The overlooked potential of labour migration from the region 8. The modernisation of migration governance   Find more details on emerging migration trends in our publication: https://lnkd.in/dpS_-zNf   ICMPD Mediterranean #MigrationOutlook #Mediterranean 

ON MANAGING MIGRATION IN KENYA AND ETHIOPIA: An interesting and important article that demonstrates how other African countries (that are much more effected by migration than Sough Africa) are approaching migration management. https://lnkd.in/d9qbWyFj