Supporting the Government of Mongolia to Improve Migration Management through Migration Management Policy and Training of Border Officials

With an estimated one in 11 Mongolians living abroad and 22,350 migrants from 95 countries working in Mongolia regularly in 2011, Mongolia is experiencing a surge in both internal and international migration.

Such dramatic increases in migration have brought about an array of new challenges for the Government of Mongolia and a corresponding restructure of key migration agencies necessitates enhanced technical support to develop appropriate policies and building of capacities for improved management of the country’s migration challenges.

Responding to direct requests for assistance from the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) and the newly established Immigration of Mongolia (IoM), this project will enhance policy coherence and build capacity for improved migration management in Mongolia. Training workshops and policy seminars for IoM will strengthen its capacity to make required institutional changes and strengthen knowledge and skills on international migration law, management of returns and enhancing bilateral cooperation to combat human trafficking.

This project will offer a capacity building approach to promote long-term systemic changes that support the new structure, and ultimately benefit internal and international migrants coming to and travelling within Mongolia. Specifically, the project will support improved migration management at the policy level and build capacity for improved border management and counter trafficking efforts.