Mapping on Irregular Migration in Central Asia

The overall objective of the regional migration mapping is to enhance the capacity of the Central Asian (CA) governments to better manage irregular migration flows in, from and through their territory. The main output of the project will be the report “Mapping on Irregular Migration in Central Asia”, a regional analysis on irregular migration flows and recommendations on regional cooperation in the fight against irregular migration. The Migration Mapping will assess and evaluate the measures and actions currently implemented on national and regional level in regard to irregular migration, assess their compatibility with international standards and best practices, and map out irregular migration trends, in order to: (a) identify perspectives for regional cooperation in the field of combating irregular migration; (b) define and outline thematic priorities, as well as review the extent of institutional coherence of migration policies to better coordinate and facilitate the implementation of future interventions; and (c) specify the factors contributing to or impeding the successful implementation of existing and future migration strategies and action plans. A final report will be presented to the Central Asian authorities in the framework of the “The Almaty Process” at a regional meeting in Almaty or Astana in spring 2014, providing foundation for further dialogue on concrete actions to be undertaken within “the Almaty Process".