Year,"Project Title",Description,"Project Type","Benefiting Member States","Other Countries Benefiting at Time of Allocation",Region,"Project Status",Budget
2018,"Strengthening Migration Management in the Border of Tumbes, Peru","The border with the largest number of land entries in Peru is located in the north, in the Tumbes region. However, precisely in this region, there is a lack of reliable data related to migrants’ profiles and protection and referral mechanisms are weak, which poses a challenge to the Government of Peru to: 1) fulfill its responsibilities to protect migrants’ human rights; and 2) preserve the integrity of its border. 
Therefore, the Government of Peru requested support from the IOM Development Fund to revise, in a participatory and collaborative approach with national and local authorities, civil society organizations, and international organizations, the current protection and referral mechanisms in place in the Tumbes region. 
In addition, the project will also strengthen the border management capacities in the region to ensure protection of migrants’ rights.
More concretely, the project will aim to:
•	Identify the limitations of the current protection mechanisms;
•	Based on the findings, design and implement a more inclusive protection mechanism, taking into consideration the needs of migrants in vulnerable situations;
•	Contribute to gender equality through the analysis of migrants’ needs, with special attention to children, adolescents and women;
•	Strengthen the capacities of the national and local authorities, committed to ensure the protection of migrants’ rights;
•	Strengthen the efforts made towards the prevention of gender-based violence and trafficking in persons.","Protection and Assistance to Vulnerable Migrants",Peru,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Active,150000
2018,"Asia Region: Promoting Ethical Recruitment and Decent Work Among Private Sector Partners by Strengthening Company Policies to Protect Domestic Workers","In Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), China, the number of business operations continues to grow rapidly, leading to increased employment opportunities for the population. In order to enable both men and women to enter the workforce, the society in Hong Kong heavily depends on domestic workers (DWs) who are hired to take care of children and the elderly. A recent study has shown that DWs in Hong Kong are vulnerable to exploitation and often subjected to a range of unethical recruitment and abusive employment practices. 
Recognizing the potential of the private sector as a driver for change and in line with IOM’s Private Sector Partnership Strategy 2016-2020, CREST Operational Framework and IRIS principles, the overall objective of the proposed project is to contribute to eliminating and preventing exploitation and human trafficking by providing private sector partners with practical guidelines and solutions for the implementation of ethical recruitment and decent work practices. In pursuit of the objective, the project will work together with Hong Kong-based private sector partners, in particular multinational enterprises (MNEs), to enhance their employment contract and code of conduct to ensure compliance of their employees with ethical recruitment and decent work principles. Additionally, the project will engage private recruitment agencies (PRAs) in Hong Kong and their partner agencies in countries of origin (Bangladesh and Philippines) to promote ethical recruitment principles as well as strengthen the capacity of respective governments and their consulates in Hong Kong in improving responses to unethical recruitment practices and agency misconduct.","Labour Migration","China, Philippines, Bangladesh",,"Asia and Oceania",Active,300000
2018,"Capacity Building Support for the Government of Kenya to Develop a Labour Migration Policy and Labour Bill to Enhance Protection of Kenyans Working Abroad","Through consultations with the National Coordination Mechanism on Migration (NCM) and technical working group meetings, IOM will work closely with relevant stakeholders to develop the Labour Migration Policy and Labour Bill in such a way that ensures streamlining of government approach to labour migration. The policy and bill will align with international instruments including the 1990 UN International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families; the ILO Multilateral Framework on Labour Migration (ILO, 2006); the Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (ILO Convention No. 189), etc.
To align with IOM’s institutional gender mainstreaming policies, the policy and bill will incorporate gender considerations, taking into account gender components and addressing them to respond to the needs of both men and women migrant workers. Relevant tools will be used throughout the project cycle, and capacity building training and other project activities will promote equitable participation of women and men. The inception planning meeting will include briefing on gender sensitivity and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.
Key partners will include Ministries of Labour, Immigration, Foreign Affairs, the National Employment Authority, the National Institute of Training Authority (NITA), the Federation of Kenya Employers, the Association of Skilled Migrants Agencies of Kenya, and civil society organizations will be key stakeholders engaged in strategic activities.","Labour Migration",Kenya,,Africa,Active,150000
2018,"Support to Migration Management in Benin","Presently, except at the airport, migration-related data at the land and lagoon-maritime borders of the country are collected manually and controls of travel documents are carried out with the naked eye. Consequently, it is extremely challenging to obtain accurate and reliable data to allow evidence- based policy making and planning.
The objective of this project is therefore to provide technical and logistical support to the Emigration and Immigration Direction in order to strengthen its capacity to collect, analyse and utilize migration data — ultimately aiming to enhance Benin’s migration management capacities. This effort will also allow IOM to highlight critical data gaps and propose ways to address long-term data collection and management practices.
More concretely, this project will equip the border post of Igolo and the Immigration Directorate with the Migration Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS), as well as solar panels to address the lack of electricity in this area. In addition, the project will provide capacity-building to immigration officials on the use of MIDAS.
In the long term, this project will support evidence-based policy making in Benin and will include support to mainstreaming migration data into migration and related policymaking and planning processes.","Immigration and Borders",Benin,,Africa,Active,200000
2018,"Capacity Building of Georgian Authorities in Migration Data Analysis","The main objective of the project is to contribute to building the migration data governance framework of Georgia. The Unified Migration Analytical System (UMAS), an up-to-date national infrastructure for migration data analysis, is currently functioning in test regime and has secured, received, and processed multiple datasets from the main administrative data sources in the country. Despite the modern technical solutions, a lack of analytical capacities impedes execution of the main purpose of the system, the actual analysis of technically sorted and processed migration data.
The project plans to address challenges at the strategic and executive levels and achieve the objective through the following specific outcome and related outputs. The expected outcome of the project is “the Georgian migration authorities have advanced their capacity to develop sound migration policies based on advanced data analysis in line with modern methodologies and standards”. This outcome will be enabled through delivering related outputs: a) UMAS data analysts at the PSDA, analysts and mid-level managers at the UMAS user state agencies are capacitated with advanced data analytical tools; b) the comprehensive migration data management and analysis strategy is designed, and serves for a uniform approach to administer data; and c) the PSDA analysts are trained as trainers to provide ad hoc targeted training to the respective staff of the UMAS user government agencies in data analytical tools and methods.","Migration Research and Publication",Georgia,,Europe,Active,150000
2018,"Strengthening Migration Management Capacities in the Republic of Cuba","In 2017, there were 4.7 million people visiting Cuba and close to 10 million border transactions. In this regard, the Government of Cuba expressed the need to strengthen its capacities in order to manage migration more effectively and address the current and future border management challenges.  
The objective of this project is to support immigration practitioners in carrying out their tasks and duties in an efficient way, with regards to border procedures, passport examination, and detection of fraud and organised crimes such as trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants. 
This objective will be achieved through the following products:
1)	Training of border officials who have a direct role in movement processing and the management and operations of a border check point;
2)	Patterns of smuggling and trafficking in persons identified;
3)	Technical equipment provided;
4)	Improved data collection methods and therefore, increased effectiveness in the detection of fraud, organized crimes and falsification of documents;
5)	Technical and information exchanges on migration issues, with countries of the Latin America and the Caribbean region.","Immigration and Borders",Cuba,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Active,200000
2018,"Strengthening Regional Efforts against Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants in Central America and Mexico","North America (the United States and Canada) has constituted a region of destination, many from Mesoamerica, especially from Mexico, for several decades. While migration flows from most Central American and many Caribbean countries to the United States increased in 2011, this same year, the Regional Coalition Against Trafficking in Persons (TIP) and Smuggling of Migrants (SOM), was also established. This alliance includes Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic, and was created to unite efforts to combat trafficking in persons and related crimes in Central America and Mexico.  
In this respect, the proposed project aims to contribute to strengthening the regional coordination efforts against trafficking in persons and improve the protection of victims in this region. 
More specifically, this project will provide technical assistance and specialized advisory to the relevant governments that constitute the Regional Coalition against TIP and SOM, involving relevant stakeholders: immigration authorities, public prosecutors and the national police, among others. 
The main components of this project will aim to: 1) improve the regional capacity to plan and articulate joint counter-trafficking actions; 2) standardize regional strategies that contribute to the prevention of human trafficking and smuggling of migrants in accordance with international instruments; and finally, 3) promote inter-agency coordination in the relevant countries to ensure the protection and care of victims during the investigation and persecution of the crime of trafficking in persons.","Protection and Assistance to Vulnerable Migrants","Belize, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Active,200000
2018,"Enhancing Migration Governance in Brazil","In Brazil, there is a need to inform and strengthen the capacity of local authorities with regard to migration governance. Most local authorities are not familiar with migration policy processes, posing a challenge for adequate migration governance. In the same vein, there is a growing need to build coordination mechanisms to allow for policy monitoring and approval.
In partnership with the National School of Public Administration (ENAP), this project aims to achieve the following three objectives:
(i)	Formulate a set of 10 indicators of good migration governance at the local level, which are adapted to the Brazilian socio-economic context and legislation;
(ii)	Create a handbook for policy development related to the above-mentioned indicators;
(iii)	Conduct a pilot training with a group of local authorities from five different states and ENAP, which will then be able to reproduce the training to multiple authorities and to apply the newly created indicators.
Finally, the indicators will be created bearing in mind Brazil’s recent engagement in the Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) exercise, with a gender-sensitive focus based on the development of institutional capacities and tools for policy implementation.","Migration Policy Activities",Brazil,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Active,100000
2018,"Myanmar: Strengthening Migrant Protection in Domestic and International Labour Supply Chains","According to the 2014 census, more than 2 million Myanmar nationals are working abroad, mostly in Thailand, Malaysia, Republic of Korea and China. Many workers migrate using irregular channels and remain unregistered and undocumented, thus exposing themselves to potential risks of abuse, extortion and exploitation. Effective management of highly complex bilateral processes and their associated administrative procedures - which need to be constantly adapted to changing government regulations and migrant flows - is crucial and requires continued investment in strengthening government capacities both in Myanmar and in destination countries in the region. 
The objective of the project is to contribute to the reduction of abuse, extortion and exploitation experienced by Myanmar migrants in destination countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, China and Republic of Korea.” In support of this objective, the outcomes to be achieved by the project are:
•	“The Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population (MOLIP), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement (MSWRR) consistently apply effective protection-oriented and gender-sensitive policies in support of Myanmar migrant workers” (Outcome 1).  Key activities include the development of protection-oriented and gender-sensitive guidelines to support the development of Myanmar’s future bilateral labour agreements and creation of new pre-departure information content. 
•	“Myanmar diplomatic personnel, including consular officials, labour attachés and Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) counsellors, respond consistently and effectively to protection concerns, complaints and requests for assistance of migrant workers abroad, including victims of human trafficking and associated forms of exploitation and abuse” (Outcome 2). Key activities will include a review of existing practices of Myanmar diplomatic personnel and MRC counsellors, and development of and mentoring on formal protection-oriented and gender-sensitive operational guidelines for them.","Protection and Assistance to Vulnerable Migrants",Myanmar,,"Asia and Oceania",Active,200000
2018,"Engage and Empower the Diaspora for the Development of Grenada","With a population of approximately 107,000 inhabitants, estimates and anecdotal evidence suggest that the Grenadian diaspora outnumbers its domestic population. As a small island developing state, the population size constrains the country’s development, hence the importance of engaging the diaspora to support the government in its development efforts. The Government of Grenada recognizes that the willingness and enthusiasm of its diaspora to contribute towards development are contingent on well managed and organized efforts that will build trust with its diaspora. 
Therefore, in collaboration with the Grenadian diaspora, the private sector of Grenada and technical support provided by IOM, this project aims to engage and empower the diaspora for the development of Grenada. 
More specifically, the project will:
1)	Strengthen the capacities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on diaspora engagement;
2)	Conduct a diaspora mapping exercise and develop an exchange platform to understand the socio-economic profile of the diaspora, in view of addressing the local needs and filling existing gaps;
3)	Establish a diaspora unit to coordinate related services; 
4)	Engage with the private sector and diaspora associations in North America and the Caribbean;
5)	Finalize the diaspora engagement policy, currently in draft form, and finally;
6)	Develop an action plan to implement the above-mentioned policy.","Community and Economic Development",Grenada,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Active,200000
2018,"Enhancing Counter Smuggling and Trafficking Capacities of National Institutions in Montenegro","Recent changes in migratory movement in the Western Balkans (WB) and the emergence of a new coastal route through Albania, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina towards EU countries have revealed needs for enhanced capacities of the Government of Montenegro as well as strengthened regional cooperation for identifying and investigating new forms of smuggling of migrants (SOM) and trafficking in human beings (THB). 
The overall objective of the project is to contribute to improved rates in identification and investigation of SOM/THB cases in Montenegro. The expected outcome “relevant governmental authorities successfully identify THB and SOM victims and vulnerable migrants, investigate and prosecute perpetrators of criminal offences with elements of THB and SOM, using a victim centred and gender sensitive approach” will be enabled by increasing inter-institutional cooperation, knowledge and skills of national law enforcement and criminal justice authorities engaged in combating THB/SOM, as well as enhancing regional cooperation in joint investigations particularly through exchange of best practices and lessons learned. 
The proposed activities will contribute towards enhancement of strategic and operational cooperation among Ministry of Interior (MoI), more specifically Criminal Police and its Special Anti-Trafficking and Smuggling Investigation Unit, Border Police and Public Order Police, and Supreme Prosecutor’s Office, while effectively fostering regional cooperation. The project plans to support the establishment of the Special Anti-Trafficking and Smuggling Investigation Unit within the MoI through capacity building activities and provision of technical equipment.","Protection and Assistance to Vulnerable Migrants",Montenegro,,Europe,Completed,100000
2018,"Strengthening Guatemalan Consular Assistance Capacity","In October 2016, the Guatemalan Congress adopted the Migration Code which includes several components such as strengthening the capacity of consulates and providing government officials with training in order to reinforce the assistance and protection services offered to Guatemalans abroad.
However, in addition to the high number of Guatemalans abroad and their growing need for assistance, the resources of the consulate are still limited. In view of these challenges, the objective of this project is to strengthen the capacity of the consulates to enhance and improve the attention to Guatemalan migrants, with an emphasis on migrants in vulnerable situations.
In coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this project will strive to reach the above-mentioned objective by delivering three main outputs: 
•	The Directorate General of Consular Affairs is refurbished;
•	Guatemalan consulates have increased knowledge and new tools are available to facilitate the registration of Guatemalans assisted; and
•	The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has more information on migrant communities transiting and residing in the United States thanks to the development of communication and outreach activities.","Immigration and Visas",Guatemala,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Active,100000
2018,"Migration Profile: Timor-Leste","The objective of the proposed project is to contribute to good migration governance that enhances national programming, planning and policymaking in Timor-Leste. The development of a migration profile will increase awareness of migration information and data as a national resource, and its potential to be effectively utilized and mainstreamed for national actions in the area of migration, mobility and development. The migration profile will contribute to a better understanding of current internal and international migration trends through the collection and analysis of age- and gender-disaggregated migration data, and improve the knowledge base of how population mobility impacts social and economic dynamics. 
The project’s main outcome is 'stakeholders strengthen national programming, planning and policymaking through improved collection and management of migration information and data'. The migration profile will adequately incorporate various dimensions of migration to provide an overview addressing trends and key features, the impact of migration, labour migration and economic development, international and regional cooperation, and identify key findings, policy implications and recommendations. Throughout this process, capacity building activities will be conducted with key government actors and other relevant stakeholders involved in migration governance to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to utilize the migration profile’s findings and recommendations.","Migration Research and Publication","Timor Leste",,"Asia and Oceania",Active,200000
2018,"Mainstreaming Human Rights and Cross-Cutting Themes in the Essentials of Migrations Management (EMM2.0)","As actors who govern and manage migration, government officials play a significant role in ensuring that migration occurs in an orderly, safe and regular manner. Thus, the objective of this project is to strengthen the capacity of government officials to manage their migration realities more effectively, in line with international governance frameworks through the Essentials of Migration Management 2.0 Programme (emm2.0), which comprises of an online handbook and e-Library that synthesizes IOM’s expertise on migration management, as well as a training programme that customizes and delivers trainings (both face-to-face and online) based on this handbook. The expected outcome of this project is that emm2.0 online handbook and training modules enhance government officials’ knowledge on migration management by exposing them to the full scope of considerations and key resources they should consult when developing migration policies or capacity development strategies. Emm2.0’s modules synthesize issues currently underpinning specific areas of migration management in a way that is up-to-date, theoretically sound and directly applicable to government officials' work; articulate the interlinkages between different areas of migration management while highlighting cross-cutting issues such as human rights, as well as highlighting linkages to global governance frameworks. Furthermore, emm2.0 modules are accompanied with online resources that facilitate ongoing usage and efficient training design. As a result, emm2.0 supports governments in their efforts to ensure that national policies manage migration realities effectively.
Note: This project is part of the overall programme expected to roll-out in 2020. The IOM Development Fund portion of the funding will be utilized towards the development of six (out of 30) training modules and their adaptation into e-learning formats. The remaining emm2.0 modules as well as other accompanying resources and features will fall beyond the scope of this particular project.  Once finalized, all emm2.0 outputs will be tested through several pilot implementations and hosted on the online Platform via separate funding sources.","Migration Management Support","Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt",,Global,Completed,100000
2018,"Burundi: Supporting the Development of a National Labour Migration Policy and Negotiation of Bilateral Labour Agreements (BLAs)","In 2010, Burundi signed the Common Market Protocol, aimed at framing and regulating labour migration in the East African Community (EAC). The protocol calls for free movement of workers across the Member States for formal labour markets in approved categories of workers. However, Burundi has some restrictions in terms of categories.  In 2015, there were 284,187  Burundian emigrants and their main destination countries were Tanzania, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, Canada, Malawi, South Africa, Sweden, Belgium and the Netherlands. In the same year, there were 286,810  immigrants in Burundi originating from DRC, Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Belgium and France
This project aims at supporting the Labour Ministry in putting in place the necessary policy and legal framework to provide longer-term protection and good governance for migrant workers. To that end, the project will commence with a situation analysis followed by data collection from the major stakeholders (migrant workers’ associations, national institutions, trade unions, employers’ associations, etc.). 
Furthermore, national authorities will receive technical assistance on labour migration policy development and in techniques on negotiating bilateral labour agreements. Combined, these actions will facilitate the development of a national labour migration policy that will help national authorities in general and the Ministry of Labour in particular to have a better understanding of the flows and dynamics of migrant workers (including female migrants). Furthermore, it is anticipated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will embark upon negotiations for bilateral agreements for Burundian male and female migrant workers with selected Gulf States during the course of this project.","Labour Migration",Burundi,,Africa,Active,200000
2018,"Building the Capacity of the Mauritian Government to Strengthen Linkages with the Mauritian Diaspora","As the custodians of a country’s cultural heritage abroad, diaspora networks contribute to its global visibility and often represent valuable development partners, through targeted investments, acts of goodwill, and civic engagement. Mauritius is a country marked by emigration and has much to gain from strengthening ties with its diaspora. Indeed, emigration has been a recurring phenomenon since independence in 1968, with Mauritians seeking job opportunities abroad and establishing diaspora communities in the U.K., France, Australia, Canada and South Africa. However, IOM’s Migration in Mauritius: A Country Profile 2013 and the new ‘Migration and Development Policy’ for Mauritius have emphasized that there is a need for more data on the size of diaspora communities, their skills, aspirations, and (unmet) needs to fully realise the Mauritian diaspora’s potential. 
As such, the project seeks to support the setting up of a Diaspora Cell, under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade (MFA) and in collaboration with Missions abroad. As part of the implementation of the new Migration and Development National Policy, the IOM in partnership with the MFA will achieve this objective by building the capacity of the Diaspora Cell and dedicated staff to fully and effectively deliver on its mandate of facilitating the outreach and engagement of the diaspora as well as coordinating diaspora activities.","Community and Economic Development",Mauritius,,Africa,Active,200000
2018,"Strengthening Migration Data Collection and Analysis in Botswana, Lesotho, South Africa, Malawi and Zimbabwe","Southern Africa is home to different types of migration, consisting of countries of origin such as Lesotho, Malawi and Zimbabwe and destination countries such as South Africa and Botswana, with South Africa being the biggest recipient country. Despite the high volume of population mobility within the region, there is dearth of data on the number of international migrants in SADC. In countries where data on international migration is available, the data are fragmented, and non-comparable between the countries. The lack of data on migration in the region has made it difficult to formulate evidence-based migration policy development, design and evaluation in the region. The proposed project aims to support the ongoing efforts to strengthen migration data at the national and regional level.
This overall objective will be achieved through the implementation of several components to strengthen the capacities of national institutions in the areas of migration data collection and management. National consultations will take place in each of the 5 countries to ensure early engagement of national actors and create the space for these actors to determine the scope of the project and the development of subsequent components. A short assessment will then be carried out focusing on good practices in migration data capacity building based on a literature review as well as interviews in situ. The assessment report will be shared with the concerned national focal points and serve as a basis for subsequent components.
Thirdly, a roadmap will be developed on how to improve the evidence base for migration-related policy. These will cover how to collect and make better use of existing migration data for informing policies and further actions.
A regional workshop will convene 2 or 3 representatives from each of the five governments from the lead or relevant institutions regarding migration data in addition to NSOs; moreover, SADC and African Union representatives will also be invited. The purpose of the workshop will be to train the participants, collect feedback from them for finalization of the handbook and training manuals and propose a SADC level roadmap for future action.","Migration Research and Publication","Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, South Africa, Zimbabwe",,Africa,Active,150000
2018,"Strengthening the Capacity of the Dominica Youth Business Trust to Foster Youth Entrepreneurs’ Engagement in the Development of Dominica","Despite the development efforts undertaken by the Government of Dominica following the 2017 hurricane Maria, labour opportunities remain scarce. This prevailing situation specifically impacts young entrepreneurs from disadvantaged areas.
Currently, the chances for local entrepreneurs to contribute to the development of the island are slim and Dominica presents a challenging environment for female entrepreneurs, who are often excluded and antagonized from the business scene. 
In this regard, the project aims to strengthen the capacity of the Government of Dominica, specifically of the Dominica Youth Business Trust (DYBT), a subsidiary of the Youth Development Division, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Sports and Constituency Empowerment. 
More concretely, this project intends to strengthen and expand the capacity of the DYBT, its operations and programmes, with the aim of boosting Dominica’s entrepreneurial community. In addition, the project will strive to foster the engagement of local youth entrepreneurs, ensuring equal participation from different gender groups, including youth, families, the elderly, and the LGBTI community, among others.
The project will strive to achieve the two following outcomes:
1) The DYBT develops new initiatives and implements entrepreneurship training and employment support programmes;
2) Young entrepreneurs from disadvantaged backgrounds and different gender groups have developed successful and sustainable businesses thanks to the knowledge and capacities acquired through the pilot mentoring sessions.","Community and Economic Development",Dominica,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Active,200000
2018,"STRENGTHENING CONSULAR AND IMMIGRATION ATTENTION OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF GUATEMALA: IMPROVING THE ATTENTION AND PROTECTION OF GUATEMALAN MIGRANTS""","The migration issue is a priority in the work agenda of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, MINEX. The creation of the Vice Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2005) to care for its population abroad, denotes the relevance for the State of Guatemala in the attention of migrant populations, especially the most vulnerable, through its consular network.
This vice ministry provides services to immigrant and transmigrant communities through the Directorate of Consular and Migratory Affairs. The main strategic lines of migration are the care and protection of its population abroad, always maintaining a line of constant information that encourages regular migration. It should be noted that with the recent approval of the new Migration Code, it will be a priority for consulates to reinforce their daily tasks.
However, despite the commitment assumed by MINEX and its vice-ministry, it must be recognized that they have limited conditions for the implementation of effective actions and mechanisms for identifying vulnerabilities and attention that protect the human rights of Guatemalan migrants abroad and in his return That is why the objective of this project is to contribute to strengthening the capacities of the Government of Guatemala for the identification, attention and protection of migrants in transit and destination, as well as returnees, with special emphasis on cases of special vulnerability.
Specifically, the IOM Mission in Guatemala will implement this initiative in coordination with the national counterparts involved through three key components: (1) Strengthening of the facilities for the monitoring, analysis and attention of Guatemalan migratory flows; (2) Strengthening of technical and knowledge capacities of consular network officials; (3) Improve communication lines with the Guatemalan diaspora for the benefit of the migrant population.
With the collection of reference information on the migrant population and the improvement of the technical capacity of the different government agencies involved, it is expected to improve the coverage of the identified urgent needs of Guatemalans through consular assistance and protection.",TCMMCB,Guatemala,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",,106547
2018,"Enhancing Regional Cooperation for Improved Migration Governance in Southern Africa through the Development of a Regional Migration Policy Framework","The proposed Regional Migration Policy Framework (RMPF) will serve as a blueprint to provide the necessary guidelines and principles to assist governments in the formulation of their own national migration policies as well as, their implementation, in accordance with their own priorities and resources. The policy framework is therefore expected to serve as a comprehensive and integrated reference document and hence non-binding in nature, scope and content. 
The RMPF document will provide a broad range of recommendations on various migration issues. In this regard, Member States can borrow elements as they deem fit, appropriate and applicable to the country-specific migration challenges and situations.","Migration Policy Activities","Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe",,Africa,Active,100000
2018,"Philippines: Direct Hiring of Overseas Filipino Workers - Policy Research and Development of a Risk Assessment and Due Diligence Guidelines","In spite of the ban on direct hiring of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the 1979 Philippine Labour Code, demands for the method of direct hiring by employers have been consistent for finding eligible migrant workers. Almost no evidence is available as of today to substantiate potential impacts – both positive and negative – of direct hiring. Job seekers often do not have access to sufficient information on different recruitment practices as well as their rights and risks associated with them. 
The objective of the proposed project is to contribute to improved labour recruitment practices for OFWs. The project will conduct a policy research on the benefits and risks of direct hiring as well as possible impacts of the direct hiring ban on migrant workers, which will inform the Government’s policy process on labour migration and the recruitment of outbound OFWs. Further, the Risk Assessment and Due Diligence Guidelines (RADDG) for workers and foreign direct employers will be developed in order to enable both groups to make informed decisions based on the opportunities and risks of direct hiring. The project will also aim to have the RADDG for foreign direct employers incorporated into the existing Foreign Employers Orientation (FEO).
With a view to maximising the long-term impacts of the proposed project, IOM Philippines will work closely with government partners including the Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE), and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).","Labour Migration",Philippines,,"Asia and Oceania",Active,200000
2018,"My Great Story: Integrated Communications Campaign for Greater Understanding on Migration Issues - Pilot in the Philippines","With migration gaining an increasing media coverage across the world, it is evident that awareness raising and promotion of good understanding of migration is increasingly important. It is recognised that very often, prejudice, discrimination, anti-migrant sentiment and xenophobia are often originated from misconception and lack of understanding about realities of migration and people on the move for various reasons. Even in the Philippines, the world’s major migrant worker-sending country, there is an evident gap or disconnect between migrants and general public (those who are not migrants).
Piloting in the Philippines, the proposed project aims to bridge this gap by increasing awareness of Filipino people on migration related issues. It will be done by an integrated communications campaign named ‘My Great Story’, which is centered around enhanced social media contents and supported by interactive public events. Illustrating realities of migrants and the environments they live in, the ‘My Great Story’ theme aims to bring forward personal accounts and experiences of migrants, internally displaced persons (IDPs), the people on the move, and convey them to the wider public in an engaging way.","Media and Communications",Philippines,,Global,Completed,36834
2018,"Mainstreaming Gender Into Local Migration and Development Priorities In Kyrgyzstan","In 2016, IOM together with UN Women and United Nations Population Fund conducted a nationwide study in Kyrgyzstan on Gender in Society Perceptions (GSPS), which revealed how migrant women are perceived in the society and how this perception further stigmatizes returning migrant women. This clearly highlighted needs of gender mainstreaming in migration and development priorities at the local level and strengthened understanding of local actors including local authorities and community-based organizations on the important role of migrant women in socio-economic development. Further, particular gender issues such as reintegration needs of migrant women need to be sufficiently addressed in local development planning.
The ultimate objective of the project is to contribute to local authorities in Kyrgyzstan mainstreaming gender into local migration and development priorities. This will be achieved through carrying out capacity building activities for local authorities, community-based organizations and community leaders and developing draft programmes on mainstreaming gender into local migration and development priorities. Within the project, two pilot districts in Kyrgyzstan will be identified for project activity implementation and local actors will serve as voices for addressing challenges and vulnerabilities of migrant women and combatting stigmatization and discrimination at the local level.","Mainstreaming Migration into Development",Kyrgyzstan,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,100000
2018,"Building Resilience of Communities Affected by Climate Change and Environmental Degradation in Viet Nam","Viet Nam is one of the nations most affected by climate change and is facing increasing challenges from environmental degradation, both of which contribute to increasing levels of displacement from sudden-onset (e.g. tropical storms, typhoons, flash flooding and landslides) together with slow-onset events (e.g. sea-level rise, coastal erosion, salinization and droughts).
The objective of this project is to enhance protection of migrants and those who may be vulnerable to forced migration as a consequence of climate change and environmental degradation in Viet Nam. In order to achieve this, IOM will support government agencies to actively engage in preventing and mitigating risks of climate change related forced migration. This will be accomplished through two outcomes. Under the first outcome, provincial, district and commune level officials in the target provinces will have increased knowledge and understanding of the nexus of migration, environment and climate change. Under the second outcome, these officials will have improved skills to plan, target and deliver appropriate services and assistance to communities affected by climate change.
The proposed project will help beneficiaries better understand the migration dynamics arising from climate change and environmental degradation – examining migration both as an adaptive response and as an indicator of vulnerability.  This project will inform provincial governments and empower them to engage in a process at the district and commune levels to link national policies and priorities to local efforts in developing the capacity of individuals, households, and communities to assess their situation, and effectively adapt themselves to climate change and environmental degradation.","Migration, Environment and Climate Change","Viet Nam",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2018,"Supporting the National Counter-Trafficking Programme in Argentina","In 2012, the Government of Argentina increased law enforcement efforts to combat trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants through Law 26.842. Nevertheless, further efforts still need to be made to prevent human-trafficking and hold traffickers criminally accountable.
In this regard, the project aims to strengthen the capacity of the government to contribute to the prevention and prosecution of the crime as well as reinforce the assistance to the victims.
The project will strive to achieve the three following outcomes:
1) The provincial security forces have increased knowledge on human trafficking related crimes and register information in a Federal Database for Information on the Crime of Human Trafficking (SISTRATA);
2) The Ministry of Social Development (SENNAF), responsible for identifying and assisting victims, is uploading and systematizing both qualitative and quantitative data, optimizing the implementation of the 2008 Protocol for Victims of Human Trafficking;
3) The anti-trafficking prosecutor’s office (PROTEX) implements a prosecution procedure that includes differentiation of human trafficking and smuggling, based on a pilot project developed in Argentina's north-western region, within the framework of this project.","Protection and Assistance to Vulnerable Migrants",Argentina,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Active,150000
2018,"Safe Labour Migration from Rwanda","In recent years, the positive links between migration and development have received increased attention in Rwanda, due in part to the substantial rise in migrant remittances and employment opportunities. This project proposal is embedded in the guiding framework of the Ministry of Public Service and Labour (MIFOTRA), “Rwanda National Labour Mobility Guiding Framework” (LMGF) of 2015, which aims to ensure that well-regulated labour migration contributes to building and strengthening the nation. The Guiding Framework aims to address the following five key areas: Governance of Labour Migration, Protection and Empowerment of male and female Migrant Workers, Harmonizing Labour Migration for Development, Migration Data (disaggregated by gender, age, profession), and Developing and Maintaining Skills. This project aims to contribute to the protection and empowerment of male and female migrant workers from Rwanda and the development and maintenance of their skills.
This project intends to support the operationalization of the National Labour Mobility Policy and its Guiding Framework through the strengthening of national human and institutional capacities such as: upgrading the national Labour Market Information System (LMIS) database to include disaggregated data and information on Rwandan migrant workers; and, providing technical support to the government in the negotiation of Bilateral Labour Agreements (BLAs) for labour mobility.","Labour Migration",Rwanda,,Africa,Active,200000
2018,"Enhancing Development through Diaspora Engagement in Armenia","Armenia benefits from a large and vibrant diaspora community with strong associations in many countries across the world. These associations (both formal and informal) support one another and new Armenian immigrants by providing integration assistance and unique networks. They also contribute to sustainable economic development of Armenia, through remittances, philanthropy, as well as non-financial contributions such as business networking and skills transfer. Estimates of the size of the broader Armenian diaspora reach approximately seven million, with major concentrations in Middle East, Western Europe, US, Canada, Russia and Australia.
While Armenia already benefits from the contributions of its diaspora population, these contributions are often carried out in an ad hoc and informal manner, thus limiting their impact and sustainability. The Government of Armenia (GoA) recognizes, through better communicating and coordinating with the large and diverse Armenian diaspora communities, Armenia can better harness and maximize diaspora contributions in a sustainable manner that aligns with national and local development strategies and contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In order to develop a sustainable long-term approach to diaspora engagement that creates a true partnership between the diaspora communities and the GoA, the project aims to strengthen the development impacts of the Armenian diaspora through a) mapping and better understanding different segments of the diaspora population in terms of their demographics, skills, networks, and interests and b) developing the framework for an effective and sustainable diaspora communications strategy that takes account of the capacities and interests both of the GoA and of the Armenian diaspora.","Community and Economic Development",Armenia,,Europe,Active,200000
2018,"Strengthening the National Capacities in Counter Trafficking in Human Beings in North Macedonia","The Balkan Route is the fastest sub-route towards Europe with well-developed road infrastructure and relatively fewer border crossings, making the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia a source and a transit country for human trafficking and smuggling of migrants. The country is in a process of developing new legislative frameworks in the area of migration, asylum and trafficking in human beings.  In light of these circumstance, specific needs have been identified to enhance national stakeholders’ capacities in the area of identification, referral and sheltering of victims of trafficking (VoTs) and resocialization and reintegration of VoTs.
The main goal of the project is to contribute to the national efforts to effectively counter human trafficking and strengthen its efforts in protecting trafficked persons and vulnerable migrants through providing capacity building training for 450 professionals from relevant national institutions and civil society organizations. The training program will be developed based on a training needs assessment in close cooperation with the national authorities, and the programme will aim to support the stakeholders in implementing the new legislation and relevant operational documents related to human trafficking. Additionally, it will strengthen the capacities of the relevant stakeholders to effectively identify migrants vulnerable to trafficking in human beings and other exploitative practices. 
The project complements the efforts of the on-going EU Delegation funded project “Strengthening the national capacities in the area of asylum, migration and trafficking in human beings”, which is currently implemented by IOM Skopje.","Counter Trafficking Projects","North Macedonia",,Europe,Completed,90000
2018,"Supporting the Turkish Gendarmerie in Building the Capacity of the Department of Counter Trafficking and Smuggling","In 2016, the Turkish Gendarmerie General Command established the Department of Counter Trafficking and Smuggling under the Ministry of Interior to respond to the heightened trafficking and smuggling risks posed by the Syrian crisis and related conflicts in the region surrounding Turkey. Despite the large-scale humanitarian assistance provided to refugees in recent years in Turkey, the issue of human trafficking has so far been largely overlooked and the lack of a comprehensive nationwide identification framework places vulnerable groups such as women, children and refugees at a risk of exploitation. 
To respond to these gaps, the proposed project aims to build the capacity of the Gendarmerie’s newly-established Department of Counter Trafficking and Smuggling to combat human trafficking and smuggling and identify, protect and assist all vulnerable migrants including victims of trafficking (VoTs). This aim will be achieved through the development and delivery of a training of trainers (TOT) program, to be subsequently incorporated into the Gendarmerie’s internal training program and rolled-out to frontline officers around the country within the project timeframe; training on interview techniques and victim identification; and facilitation of an inter-agency forum on trafficking to consolidate and strengthen the role of the Gendarmerie in the national referral mechanism, with the participation of the Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM), Ministry of Justice and NGOs. In doing so, the project will therefore support Turkey’s efforts to ensure effective implementation of the National Referral Mechanism and 2016 Regulation on Combating Human Trafficking and Protecting Victims, as well as its alignment with the Council of Europe Convention Against Trafficking in Human Beings.","Protection and Assistance to Vulnerable Migrants",Turkey,,Europe,Completed,200000
2018,"CAPACITY BUILDING IN THE GOVERNANCE OF TRANSIT MIGRATION IN MAURITANIA IN RESPECT OF THE RIGHTS OF MIGRANTS","Since 2009, Mauritanian authorities have made enormous progress in managing challenges related to transit migration. The establishment of new border posts, as well as an integrated system for collecting information on entry and exit in Mauritania, enhanced capacity in terms of border management, but also an awareness of migrants' rights and obligations States are among the priority projects for the country. Since 2006, IOM has been operating in Mauritania to support the Government in the aforementioned activities. However, challenges remain especially in the city of Nouadhibou, a city on the border between Mauritania and Morocco and at 1000km from the Canary Islands and Nouakchott, where migrants transit to continue their journey.
Since the beginning of 2018, the Mauritanian navy has intercepted several canoes bound for the Spanish coast, carrying more than 350 migrants, which indicates a resumption of irregular migration in the Atlantic Ocean.
The overall objective of this project is to strengthen the governance of transit migration in Mauritania, specifically in the cities of Nouadhibou and Nouakchott. This objective will be achieved through four main axes:
1) Capacity building of national authorities (police, gendarmerie, navy, coast guards, etc.) on obligations and practices of rescue at sea, humanitarian aid and assistance and protection of migrants;
2) Profiling of migrants living in Nouadhibou for a better understanding of their migration path, living conditions, needs and types of vulnerabilities;
3) Analysis of the national legislation on the issue of residence and work permits and identification of practical recommendations;
4) Development of a mechanism for coordinating issues related to the protection and assistance of migrants in the cities of Nouadhibou and Nouakchott for a better dialogue between the actors of the government, the civil society and the United Nations Agencies to maximize the effectiveness of support to the Mauritanian authorities in direct assistance to vulnerable migrants.","Migration Management Support",Mauritania,,Africa,,200000
2018,"Engaging the Djiboutian Diaspora through the Development of a National Strategy and Diaspora Mapping","Since the 1980s, the Republic of Djibouti has experienced increased emigration flows of its nationals. Today, the Djiboutian diaspora is estimated at around 50,000 individuals, residing mostly in Europe, Canada and North America. On 21 December 2017, for the first time, the Government of Djibouti, in collaboration with the United Nations Migration Agency (IOM) and supported by the World Bank, initiated a day dedicated to the diaspora, under the theme of ""Strengthening the Role of Djiboutians Abroad in the Development of Djibouti"". The day provided an opportunity to facilitate dialogue between the diaspora and members of national institutions. 
In order to leverage the benefits that these migrants can bring to the development of their home country, the Republic of Djibouti intends to institutionalize their engagement with the diaspora through the development of a diaspora engagement strategy. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in its role as main focal point concerning diaspora engagement, has requested IOM Djibouti's support to develop a national diaspora strategy (as well as technical support in the development of pilot initiatives for the diaspora, which is not included in this application).
This project aims to meet the expectations of Djibouti and its diaspora through the development of a strategy and a diaspora mapping exercise. Pilot diaspora initiatives are not within the scope of this project.  The project is in line with Djibouti’s Accelerated Development and Employment Promotion Strategy (SCAPE), which mentions diaspora’s contribution to Djibouti's development and poverty reduction. The project is also linked to (a) IOM’s Regional Strategy (2016-2019) which sets out in Objective 1 the need to advance socio-economic wellbeing of migrants and society (b) IOM Djibouti Country Strategy (2017-2020). The baseline study on remittances in Djibouti that started in January 2018 will also feed into the strategy; and (c) IGAD’s priority to develop a regional diaspora strategy.","Community and Economic Development",Djibouti,,Africa,Active,200000
2018,"Diaspora Engagement in Support of the Health Sector in Guinea","For more than a decade, the shortage of qualified health professionals, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, has constituted a major constraint to the overall development of the region and impedes the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, especially goal number three, related to good health and well-being.
Being one of the poorest countries in Africa, Guinea is particularly affected by this shortage, which, in addition, has worsened due to the crisis of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).
The objective of this project is therefore to support the Government of Guinea in order to develop and implement a diaspora engagement strategy in the public health care sector.
More specifically, the project aims to:
•	Set up an institutional framework involving the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, among others, through the establishment of a Steering Committee;
•	Train key ministries and relevant actors on migration and health as well as strengthen their awareness on the importance of mobilizing the diaspora;
•	Conduct a study tour in a sub-Saharan country to exchange best practices; and finally,
•	Develop and validate a road map which will pave the way to engage and mobilize the Guinean diaspora in the development of the country’s health sector.","Community and Economic Development",Guinea,,Africa,Active,100000
2018,"Supporting the Implementation of an e-Residence Platform in Cabo Verde","From 2000 to 2013, the number of foreigners living in Cabo Verde tripled, representing 2.9 per cent of the country’s inhabitants. Studies indicate that the development of the tourism sector and political stability are the main reasons for this foreign demographic growth. Migrants continue to choose Cabo Verde as their final destination, for work, business implementation and education.
Data from the Directorate of Foreigners and Border (DEF) confirms this exponential growth. However, it is important to note the large discrepancy between the numbers registered by the General Census of Population and Housing (RGPH) as foreign residents and the number of residence permits issued annually by the DEF.
In view of these discrepancies, this project intends to contribute to the Government of Cabo Verde’s commitment to introduce an upgraded, reliable e-residence platform, and in turn, enable them to more efficiently process legitimate applications for residence permits and renewal.
Specifically, to achieve this objective, the project will:
•	Provide a technical step by step review and analysis of the operational, administrative, information and technology needs; and relevant recommendations;
•	Propose solutions based on international standards towards the development of an e-resident platform;
•	Digitize the migration-related physical archive;
•	Support the development of a campaign to raise awareness on the new resident permit card and corresponding requirements.","Immigration and Borders","Cabo Verde",,Africa,Active,86544
2018,"Brazil: Strengthening Capacities on Human Mobility Management in Emergency Situations","Strengthening the capacities of the Brazilian government institutions in human mobility in emergency situations is paramount due to the increasing inflow of Venezuelans through the northern border. GoB announced a strategy to relocate Venezuelan migrants to other Brazilian states, which would require a wide and comprehensive capacity building intervention in the points of destination. On top of that, Brazil has a significant number of Internally Displaced People (IDP) due to natural disasters, violence and development projects. This project aims to enhance the capacity of civil servants and also civil society leaders to manage human mobility in emergency situations by using the guidelines and principles of CCCM and MICIC, in the course of 15 months. To achieve the main objective it propose two outcomes: 1. strengthen civil servants and community leaders’ capacity to manage human mobility in emergencies. 2. CCCM and MICIC principles and guidelines mainstreamed into Brazilian institutional practice. The project’s main partner is the National School of Public Administration (ENAP), a governmental entity of the Federal Executive Branch, under the Ministry of Planning, Budget and Management. ENAP has the mission to train civil servants in the Federal, States and Municipal governments and improving the institutional capacity of the Brazilian State. The proposed activities will be developed in close coordination with ENAP’s team of public policy specialists and professors, especially the adaptation of CCCM and MICIC tools to the school’s curriculum, ensuring its sustainability in the long term. Estimated budget to project development is US 150,000.",,Brazil,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",,150000
2018,"Strengthening State-Civic Capacities and Dialogue on Internal Trafficking in Tajikistan","Research conducted by IOM in 2017 revealed that internal trafficking is a prevalent problem in Tajikistan. There is an increase in victim referral between victim support organizations and law enforcement, but there is a lack of an adequate referral system for internal trafficking cases among state bodies and civil society organizations (CSOs). While having good expertise in the areas of human rights abuses, transnational trafficking and domestic violence, CSOs still have capacity-building needs in combating internal trafficking and the dialogue between state bodies and CSOs needs to be strengthened.
The goal of this project is to contribute to improved services available for victims of internal trafficking provided by state agencies and CSOs. This will be done through building the capacity of CSOs in order to reinforce their role as one of the main actors within the National Act Plan.  The expected outcomes of the project are: i) State agencies and CSOs deliver enhanced referral and protection support to victims of internal trafficking through the establishment of a robust cooperation mechanism; and ii) Enhanced understanding on internal trafficking by the general public will reduce the risk of vulnerability to internal trafficking. 
To enable these outcomes IOM will make sure: i) CSOs, state agencies and other stakeholders have the skills and knowledge to identify and refer cases of internal trafficking and provide psycho-social support to victims of internal trafficking (Output 1.1) by organizing a number of training sessions for CSOs on internal labour and sexual exploitation, victims of trafficking rights protection, and referral mechanisms; ii) CSOs will obtain international expertise in identifying cases of internal trafficking (Output 1.2) through an international study tour; a Working Group (WG) in charge of the development of a multi-year National Action Plan will be established (Output 1.3); and, the general public is sensitized to internal trafficking and sexual and labour exploitation (Output 2.1) through NGO-led information campaigns.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Tajikistan,,"Asia and Oceania",Active,200000
2018,"Bangladesh: Debt Mediation for Returnee Migrants","Debt is one of the most significant barriers to sustainable return and reintegration for returnees and potential migrants. However, its significance remains largely underreported and related challenges are often not addressed by reintegration and development programming. Bangladesh has some of the most expensive labour migration corridors in the world. In order to finance labour migration, a large number of migrants in Bangladesh take loans from local money lenders with land as collateral, which may result in a debt bondage relationship including forced labour. 
The objective of this project is to contribute to improved reintegration approaches for returnees in Bangladesh through building capacity of the Government of Bangladesh (GoB) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in addressing challenges relating to debt liabilities of returnees. The project aims to sensitize the GoB and CSOs on the subject of debt liabilities and highlight debt mediation as an effective alternative for achieving sustainable reintegration (Outcome 1). This will be enabled through conducting a research study and sharing with relevant GoB officials and CSOs its findings as well as recommended measures to improve reintegration programming (Output 1.1). The project will also carry out a pilot debt mediation initiative, which would contribute to improved loan and repayment systems (Outcome 2). This can be achieved through ensuring the availability of tailor made services and advice for participating returnees, particularly female returnees, to improve their debt management and response (Output 2.1). Additionally, the project will develop a policy brief on debt mediation on the basis of lessons learned from the pilot activities and undertake a set of advocacy initiatives with relevant GoB officials and development partners in order to effectively address the issue of debt liabilities of returnees, potential migrants and their families.","Return and Reintegration Assistance for Migrants and Governments",Bangladesh,,"Asia and Oceania",Active,200000
2018,"Strengthening ECCAS' capacities to better manage migration and promote regional free movement","The main objective of this project is to foster intra regional migration in Central Africa through promoting Policy makers'  knowledge of the principles and objectives of Migration Governance and the identification of specific challenges linked to the implementation of the regional Free movement protocol . The project has two main components:
1) Capacity Building component: Training of Trainers  on the Migration Governance Framework for ECCAS staff and selected individuals from ECCAS and CEMAC Member States, including officials responsible for migration data collection;
2) Research component: Support the appropriate implementation of the free mouvement protocol through the production of a study that highlights challenges and recommendations for the way forward.","Migration Policy Activities","Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, Chad, Burundi, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Gabon, Central African Republic, Sao Tome And Principe",,Africa,,100000
2018,"Bosnia and Herzegovina: Strengthening Government Capacities in Integrated Border Management","The objective of this project is to contribute to strengthening migration and border management in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in line with EU standards and best practices. This will be achieved through ensuring that national border management strategic documents and legislation include appropriate measures to address the current migration situation and are further aligned with EU standards, particularly EU 2016/1624 Regulation on the European Border and Coast Guard and the upcoming EU Integrated Border Management (IBM) Strategy. 
The expected outcome of the project is that national institutions adopt new/revised instruments to address migration and border management challenges, in line with the EU IBM concept and humane migration management principles. To enable this outcome, IOM will support the development and adoption of the new national IBM Strategy and Action Plan for the period 2019-2021 by providing technical expertise, supporting an inclusive consultation process, and disseminating and launching the two documents at the regional level (Output 1.1).  IOM will further develop a mapping of existing national border management relevant legislation, comparing it against EU IBM standards (Output 1.2). The recommendations of the mapping exercise will be used to guide further alignment of national legal framework with the EU acquis (Output 1.3). IOM will initiate this process by facilitating consultations among relevant actors and providing expertise to amend/draft a selected number of laws and/or by-laws. Planned activities will be implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Security and in cooperation with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).","Immigration and Borders","Bosnia and Herzegovina",,Europe,Active,100000
2018,"Supporting the Government of Thailand to Improve Migration and Border Management Structures in the Midst of Rapid ASEAN Integration","The establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015 marked a major milestone for the regional economic integration agenda in ASEAN and has driven significant change in the job market and economic landscape for all countries in the region, including Thailand. It is simultaneously anticipated that the enhanced economic connectivity of neighbouring countries will render the region more vulnerable to the threats of transnational organized crime, including human trafficking and people smuggling. 
This project has been borne from the knowledge that threats of people and goods smuggling aided by transnational crime networks are processes that will continue to pose challenges to the Thai Immigration Bureau (TIB) and related agencies. Such threats continue to evolve as a direct impact of the AEC facilitating greater interconnectivity, cohesion and transport links within ASEAN. 
In response to the aforementioned challenges, the project proposes to conduct a rigorous, context-driven border and migration management assessment, to provide a complete overview of the migration management structure of Thailand and enable the development and delivery of productive capacity-building activities based upon identified needs and requirements. The assessment will encompass tailored recommendations for the TIB and will serve as an evidence-based platform from which pragmatic and relevant interventions will be conceptualized and implemented by the Government of Thailand to better refine border operations and inter/intra agency cooperation to combat transnational organized crime.","Immigration and Borders",Thailand,,"Asia and Oceania",Active,200000
2018,"Enhancing Capacities in Disaster Risk Reduction in Burkina Faso and Mali","The West and Central African region has been experiencing recurrent flooding, causing significant material destruction and human casualties. In Burkina Faso and Mali, around 42,000 people were affected by floods during last year’s rainy season. However, despite the widespread impacts caused by natural hazards upon communities in a situation of vulnerability, comprehensive disaster risk reduction initiatives have not yet been effectively implemented. Both countries have placed this issue as one of their priorities and have therefore requested IOM’s assistance to enhance their capacity with regards to disaster risk reduction.
The proposed project will contribute to strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Education and the Directorate General of Civil Protection, particularly in the areas of education, early warning systems and public awareness.
More specifically, the project will seek to achieve the two following outcomes:
•	The Ministry of Education of both Burkina Faso and Mali integrate disaster risk reduction into school curriculum;
•	The National Directorate of Civil Protection of both countries adequately and efficiently coordinate disaster preparedness and response actions through strengthened early warning systems.
The overall objective is to mitigate disaster risks in the respective countries, thereby ultimately reducing forced displacement.","Disaster Risk Reduction","Mali, Burkina Faso",,Africa,Active,200000
2018,"Botswana Migration Profile: Supporting Evidence-Based Migration-Related Policymaking and Planning in Botswana","Improving migration management, through the use of reliable and timely data for policy making and development planning has been identified as a priority for the Government of Botswana. Currently, the limited available migration data is fragmented in multiple documents across different ministries and departments, and accessibility has proven to be a challenge.  In view of this limitation, the Government of Botswana has requested assistance from IOM to develop a National Migration Profile (MP) in order to collect, analyse and report on migration related data which is to be collected across ministries, departments and agencies. Through this project, IOM seeks to work with Statistics Botswana, relevant government line ministries such as Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs, Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, local academic institutions (i.e. University of Botswana), and other stakeholders to strengthen mechanisms of data collection, analysis and utilization for policy making, development planning and programme, and project implementation. 
The overall objective of the project is to contribute to evidence-based policy making and development planning in Botswana, through improved data collection, analysis and dissemination.  The project will support the assessment of data collection tools and systems in identified key ministries and institutions, and information sharing between different stakeholders through capacity building interventions. An inter-ministerial and multi-disciplinary Technical Working Group (TWG) will be established and trained to provide technical guidance and oversight during the project implementation.","Migration Research and Publication",Botswana,,Africa,Active,100000
2018,"Enhancing Coordination and Strengthening Institutional Capacity to Effectively Engage with Basotho Diaspora","It is a timely opportunity for the Government of Lesotho (GoL) to engage Basotho diaspora abroad. The eighth (8th) Constitutional amendment to allow dual citizenship for Basotho approved by Parliament in 2018 is a significant step towards better engagement with Basotho diaspora abroad. The Citizenship and Immigration Bill, 2018, which was drawn from on the draft migration and development policy (2013) indicates a dynamic policy change in Lesotho’s migration management towards forward-looking and development-oriented migration management.
Despite the above, there has been limited or fragmented coordination among various stakeholders in Lesotho and until now, there is no single Ministry, sub-Ministry or independent institute with a mandate of coordination and harmonization of dealing with Basotho diaspora abroad. The diaspora outreach should be conducted in a harmonized manner, and should have a clear message or relevant information to the targeted diaspora members. Lastly, Lesotho does not have a diaspora policy. Development of a Lesotho National Diaspora Policy with an inclusive and participatory manner, and fully considering the unique diaspora profile for Lesotho, using the gender mainstreaming approach is of critical importance.
The overall objective of the proposed project is to contribute towards an increased contribution of the Basotho diaspora in the socio-economic development of the Kingdom of Lesotho. In order to realize this objective, the project aims to strengthen the Government of Lesotho’s institutional capacity to fully coordinate diaspora affairs and mobilize the Basotho diaspora. The expected outcomes for the project are; Outcome 1: Newly established Diaspora Directorate is engaging effectively with diaspora members; and Outcome 2: Active presence and participation of government, diaspora representatives and key private sector actors during the diaspora outreach forum; and Outcome 3: Lesotho National Diaspora Policy is in place.","Community and Economic Development",Lesotho,,Africa,Active,200000
2018,"Strengthening the Capacities of Local Authorities in Burkina Faso to Mainstream Migration, the Environment and Climate Change into Local Planning","The Mané and Bokin municipalities, located in the central-northern and northern regions of Burkina Faso, are concrete examples of migration, environment and climate change related challenges faced by the country. In addition, since 2012, no local development plans to address the above issues these municipalities are facing have been developed. 
With this in mind, the objective of this project is to support the Government of Burkina Faso to strengthen the capacities of local authorities in both Bokin and Mané municipalities (as pilot municipalities) in the areas related to migration, environment and climate change, with the overall objective of mainstreaming the above-mentioned themes into local planning. 
This objective will be achieved through the following main outputs:
1)	Increased awareness and strengthened capacities of local authorities in relation to the migration, environment and climate change nexus;
2)	Development of a guide and programming tools for the authorities, which take into consideration the needs of the population in vulnerable situations, especially those of women and youth;
3)	Provision of technical equipment to further support both Bokin and Mané municipalities in the related tasks. 
Through the delivery of the three above-mentioned outputs, it is expected that local authorities and relevant stakeholders will be better equipped to mitigate the risks linked to climate induced migration. Similarly, the awareness sessions will also foster the dialogue between the government and the communities on the challenges faced related to migration and environment in order to be able to replicate activities in other regions.","Migration, Environment and Climate Change","Burkina Faso",,Africa,Active,200000
2018,"Enhancing Migration Management in Mauritania, in compliance with International Human Rights","Since 2009, the Government of Mauritania has made tremendous progress to enhance its migration management capacities, nonetheless, many challenges remain. The country’s main priorities include the establishment of new border posts, the development of an integrated system to collect migration-related data, the organization of migration management capacity-building activities, and the better protection of migrants’ right.
Migration flows are particularly complex in the cities of Nouadhibou and Nouakchott, where migrants transit before continuing their journey to Morocco, and beyond. 
The objective of this project is therefore to strengthen the migration management capacities of the Government of Mauritania, in compliance with international human rights, to: 1) better address migration flows in the above-mentioned cities; and 2) enhance the protection of migrant’s rights.
This objective will be achieved through the following three main axes:
1)	Capacity-building of national authorities (national police, navy and coast guards) in relation to the assistance and protection of migrants;
2)	Migration profile in the city of Nouadhibou in order to map and understand the migration routes, migrants’ social status, their gender, age, needs and vulnerabilities, if any;
3)	Mechanism to enhance the coordination and foster the dialogue among local authorities from Nouadhibou and Nouakchott, the civil society and United Nations agencies with regards to the protection and assistance of migrants in vulnerable situations.","Protection and Assistance to Vulnerable Migrants",Mauritania,,Africa,Active,200000
2018,"Creative Space Pilot Initiative: Access to Technology and Livelihoods for Returning Migrants in Djibouti","Extreme poverty in Djibouti has declined in the last fifteen years but remains high with about one fifth of the population continuing to live below the international poverty line. Having few opportunities at home leaves many in the country vulnerable to irregular migration and the risks associated with it. IOM supports Djiboutian migrant returnees to return home voluntarily from other countries around the world. Enabling migrants to (re-)establish economic self-sufficiency, reach social stability within their communities and achieve psycho-social well-being are at the core of IOM’s approach to reintegration and are key to support sustainability. In particular, learning new skills in sustainable industries and entrepreneurship are vital in the context of Djibouti to ensure economic independence and foster returnees empowerment and participation in the social and economic life.  Many of Djibouti’s young people, in particular young women, need support to gain expertise in sustainable industries and entrepreneurship – giving them a real option to stay and work at home.  
The primary objective of the “Creative Space” is twofold: to support the empowerment of two groups - potential irregular migrants aged 18-26 and migrant returnees - so that they can develop innovative micro businesses and to communicate effectively about the Creative Space Initiative to external audiences. The longer-term objective of the project is to provide young people in Djibouti with a real choice about whether to migrate.","Return and Reintegration Assistance for Migrants and Governments",Djibouti,,Global,Completed,200000
2018,"Migration Data Literacy Enhancement Advance Non-Discrimination in North Africa (M-LEARN)","Following an increasing awareness of migration in the international arena, it has become imperative to disseminate accurate and unbiased migration information, which is built on a correct understanding and interpretation of migration data. This in turn fosters an environment of non-discrimination, that is inclusive of diversity in gender, background and migration status, in ever-changing and increasingly heterogeneous communities. Important enablers of such environments include universities and academic institutions, together with the expression of civil society members, as these are well-trusted transmitters of important information into the public sphere. As the UN Migration Agency, IOM aims to support such dissemination through the Migration Literacy Enhancement Advance Non-Discrimination (M-LEARN) project.
M-LEARN aims at embedding migration data guidance into higher educational systems. A new curriculum on migration data and statistics will be developed and rolled out. This will be achieved through the production of a university course on migration data, including a course handbook, which will be taught for the first time-ever in French in Morocco and Tunisia, and of a related online module which will be rolled out to a wider audience.","Migration Research and Publication","Tunisia, Morocco",,Africa,Active,250000
2018,"Nepal Migration Profile: Promoting Strategic and Evidence Based Policy Making","Migration plays an important role in Nepal’s economic and social development. In recent years, due to the significant contribution of remittances to GDP and labor migration as a livelihoods strategy, migration has risen to the top of the policy agenda in Nepal. The Government of Nepal is increasingly realizing the importance to leverage the link between migration and development. However, reliable data on migration are often scarce, making it difficult for decision-makers to develop effective migration policies. Where migration statistics do exist, policy-makers do not make full use of them since the majority of relevant institutions and policy makers are not aware of how it could be analyzed and used for decision making and planning. 
The overall objective of this project is to promote and support evidence-based policy making and to call attention to the benefits of mainstreaming migration into the policy planning process through the development and dissemination of a migration profile. In order to enhance coordination among relevant stakeholders and ensure the ownership, the project will establish an Inter-ministerial Working Group, and the Migration Profile will be prepared in full consultation with the Working Group members. Additionally, the project will widely disseminate the findings of the Migration Profile and train policy makers and practitioners on how to collect, analyze and utilize migration data for policy making so as to ensure that migration data are actively incorporated into and used for policy development. Based on the gaps and priorities identified during the migration profile development process, the project through policy discussion sessions will support the government in developing policy recommendations and action plans aimed at leveraging the benefits of migration for development and addressing its negative consequences.","Migration Research and Publication",Nepal,,"Asia and Oceania",Active,200000
2018,"Facilitating Migrant and Diaspora Investment in Ukraine","In 2014-2015, Ukrainian migrant workers were the biggest external contributors to the Ukrainian economy, having transferred approximately USD 2.8 billion through remittances. It is noteworthy that 22% of migrant workers stated interest in investing these funds in businesses and development projects in Ukraine. Considering present economic and financial challenges, these resources could become an alternative source of financing for Ukrainian entrepreneurs and state institutions with development needs. However, migrant and diaspora investment is currently conditioned by the availability of targeted incentives and mechanisms in the context of the labour migration policy, such as tax exemption, preferential loans and transnational bank accounts.
The overall objective of the project is to contribute to the Government of Ukraine’s efforts to boost economic development through attracting and facilitating investments by Ukrainian migrant workers and diaspora into local businesses. In pursuit of this objective, IOM will implement the proposed action which consists of the following two components.
The first component foresees conducting a targeted assessment of the current legal and regulatory framework in Ukraine from the perspective of facilitating migrant and diaspora investment in local businesses. This feasibility study will result in (i) concrete practical recommendations and plan of action for enabling migrant investments and (ii) identification of the most suitable migrant and diaspora investment scheme/mechanism for the Ukrainian context, followed by targeted training sessions for government and other stakeholders on the implementation of the investment scheme identified by the study.
The second component aims to improve Ukrainian government stakeholders’ knowledge and ability to manage labour migration through providing training sessions in (i) labour migration management and fostering development, as well as in (ii) mainstreaming migration into local development planning.","Community and Economic Development",Ukraine,,Europe,Completed,200000
2018,"Strengthening the Capacity of the Bolivian Government to Effectively Implement Policies to Combat Human-Trafficking and Smuggling of Migrants","In Bolivia, Law 263 to combat trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants was approved in 2012, nevertheless, further efforts need to be made to prevent human-trafficking and hold traffickers criminally accountable. 
One of the main challenges identified by the Government of Bolivia is the absence of an information system that collects and systematizes data related to the victims and the type of crimes. 
In this regard, the project aims to strengthen the capacity of the government to generate accurate and reliable data in order to effectively implement the policy. 
The project will deliver the two following outputs: 
1)	A study, which will aim to provide the government with a baseline on the current status of human-trafficking and smuggling of migrants as well as the institutional response to combat these crimes; 
2)	An information system, based on the results of the above-mentioned study, which will collect, systematize and generate accurate gender-sensitive data related to human-trafficking and smuggling of migrants.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Bolivia (Plurinational State of)",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Active,200000
2018,"Enhancing Knowledge on Remittances and Diaspora Engagement in South Sudan","The focus in South Sudan is moving towards stabilization and resilience of the economy. IOM has a wealth of experience in diaspora engagement for public sector reform, knowledge transfer and promotion of affordable remittance flows for development through its programmes such as Migration for Development in Africa (MIDA) and initiatives to reduce money transfer costs for migrants. The project aims to use IOM’s expertise to: conduct a study on remittance flows to and out of the country; support draft policy initiating legal reforms to better regulate the sector; and, make money transfer costs for remittances more affordable. A mapping exercise of diaspora remittances for investments will be useful for establishing or revising the foreign investment promotion policies and diaspora investment. The findings can then be used for the establishment of a diaspora investment fund that could be managed by the diaspora associations through an agreed framework supported by the government. IOM will collaborate with relevant government agencies, the diaspora and money transfer institutions to ensure ownership.","Community and Economic Development","South Sudan",,Africa,Active,100000
2018,"Mapping and Profiling Malawian Diaspora in South Africa, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America","The Government of Malawi (GoM) has now recognized more than ever the need for a structured mechanism on mapping, profiling and engaging members of the diaspora. As an initial step, the government has prioritized mapping the Malawian diaspora and has additionally requested IOM to provide technical and financial support in formulating and implementing such extensive mapping studies. 
The overall objective of this initiative is to engage the Malawian Diasporas to contribute to the socio-economic development of Malawi. The mapping exercise will also ensure the integration of a gender-based analysis to assess the possible impact that gender might have on remittances and engagement modalities, as well as assessing how diasporas’ skills and expertise might vary by gender. This will be achieved through conducting an in-depth, gender sensitive skills need and investment opportunities assessment in consultation with the Government of Malawi and the private sector. Attention will be paid to ensuring that male and female diaspora resources are utilized; and a road map for future action regarding the mobilization of diaspora resources will be developed.","Community and Economic Development",Malawi,,Africa,Active,200000
2018,"Migration Profile in Fiji: Building the Capacity for Evidence-Based Policy","As a regional hub in the Pacific, Fiji is considered as an origin, transit and destination country in the context of international migration. Migration dynamics are becoming increasingly complex with growing impacts of both slow-onset and rapid-onset climate change. Efforts in addressing intersecting issues such as trafficking in persons (TIP) and a renewed focus on promoting sustainable labour mobility in the country through seasonal worker programmes with Australia and New Zealand highlight that well-managed migration is a priority for the Government of Fiji. 
The objective of the proposed project is to contribute to good migration governance in Fiji. This will be achieved by promoting evidence-based migration policy and contributing to the mainstreaming of migration throughout government policy. This focus has been chosen due to the critical lack of comprehensive migration data in Fiji, which hinders the Government of Fiji in developing evidence-based policy. The project’s key outcome is “the Government of Fiji utilizes reliable and comprehensive migration data to inform policies and programmes to better manage migration” and a Migration Profile will be developed in order to ensure migration data and analysis is available to relevant stakeholders. Capacity building activities will also be delivered to enhance the knowledge and skills of government officials and relevant stakeholders in the collection, management and analysis of migration related data. This project aligns with Principle 2 of IOM’s Migration Governance Framework (MiGOF) which is “Migration and related policies are best formulated using evidence and whole-of government approaches.”","Migration Research and Publication",Fiji,,"Asia and Oceania",Active,100000
2018,"Diaspora Engagement in Agroecology Development in Morocco","Nowadays migration is globally recognized as an adaptation strategy to climate change and it is well-known that the diaspora contribution is important for reconstruction, post natural catastrophes. However, it is rare to acknowledge the role that the diaspora can play in terms of sustainable development and consequently climate change mitigation.
In Morocco the commitment of some members of the Moroccan diaspora in income generating sustainable agriculture, that can create employment as well as respecting the environment, offers a good opportunity to analyze the role of the diaspora in sustainable development and climate change. This project seeks to contribute to address issues related to development and climate change, that might be faced also but other countries with a similar profile.
The project foresees a threefold initiative based on the following axes:
(1) Analysis of migration paths and profiles of Moroccan returnees involved in agro-ecology projects in order to better understand the reasons and the factors that have motivated them to undertake these kinds of initiatives;
(2) Economic and agronomic analysis of the projects will be carried on in order to demonstrate their economic potential as well as the social impact of these activities on their environment (clients, employees and neighbours);
(3) Development of targeted pedagogical and technical tools and the organization of a final conference in order to share good practices with decision makers, diaspora associations and other stakeholders.","Migration, Environment and Climate Change",Morocco,,Africa,Active,200000
2018,"ENHANCING REGIONAL COOPERATION FOR IMPROVED MIGRATION GOVERNANCE IN THE SADC REGION: DEVELOPMENT OF A REGIONAL MIGRATION POLICY FRAMEWORK","The SADC region has had a long history of intra-regional human mobility. The mining sector - backbone of the major economies in the region - benefitted from the movement of labour which was a defining feature of migration in Southern Africa. The SADC Regional Labour Migration Framework was adopted in 2014 with the aim of improving the management of labour mobility within the region. In recent times, middle income countries in the SADC region - such as South Africa - have become a magnet also attracting an increasing number of migrants from other regions of the continent (notably the Horn of Africa) and beyond. Hence, managing mixed migration flows into and within the region is one of the issues SADC Member States have tried to address collectively, through the adoption of the Regional Action Plan on mixed migration . Whilst some progress has been made in addressing specific aspects of migration through these initiatives (labour migration and irregular migration in particular), a more holistic approach which takes into consideration the cross-sectoral and multifaceted nature of the phenomenon needs to be bolstered in order to enhance a solid regional cooperation on migration in Southern Africa.","Migration Policy Activities","Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe",,Africa,,250000
2018,"Contributing to Mainstreaming Human Mobility in the Economic Development Policies of the Dominican Republic","Human mobility in general, and diasporas in particular, often play an important role in the social and economic development of their countries of origin, and the Dominican Republic is no exception in that regard.   
Human mobility is addressed in the Dominican Republic’s 2030 National Development Strategy in its second strategic axis that seeks to achieve ""a society with equal rights and opportunities, in which the entire population is guaranteed education, health, decent housing and services of quality, and that promotes the progressive reduction of poverty and social and territorial inequality."" However, most sectorial and territorial policies and plans do not incorporate an analysis of the impact of human mobility, nor do they mainstream the issue with a gender and human-rights based approach. Moreover, the inclusion of human mobility within development planning is missing. This element is crucially absent in the policies related to the economic development of border areas and diaspora. 
Therefore, the objective of this project is to contribute to the recognition of inward and outward human mobility in the Dominican Republic as a key factor towards the achievement of the 2030 National Development Strategy. 
Specifically, the project will strengthen the capacities of the Ministry of Economy, Planning and Development. In turn, this will enable the government to mainstream human mobility in the strategies, policies and development plans. The policies related to the economic development of border areas and diaspora will also be revised to ensure that human mobility is taken into account, with a gender and human-rights perspective. The revision of both policies will be based on evidence collected in an interdisciplinary manner and with the participation of all the relevant actors from both sectors, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Interior and the National Institute for Migration, among others.","Mainstreaming Migration into Development","Dominican Republic",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Active,200000
2018,"Vanuatu: Building Capacity to Address Climate Change and Disaster-Induced Displacement Phase II","In 2017, with Line 1 funding allocation of the IOM Development Fund, IOM Vanuatu implemented a project which supported capacity building of the Government of Vanuatu (GoV) in managing the displacement cycle in sudden- and slow-onset emergencies, with the aim of ensuring protection-sensitive durable solutions for disaster-affected populations. This included the development of the Vanuatu National Policy on Climate Change and Disaster-Induced Displacement. The Displacement Policy aims to help guide emergency and development planners work together with the GoV to address the needs of all communities affected by displacement.
This follow-up project intends to provide technical support to the GoV towards the implementation of the recommendations and strategic plans outlined in the Displacement Policy as requested by the GoV. In order to achieve this goal, the project will establish a committee dedicated to the implementation of the Displacement Policy under the Ministry of Climate Change Adaptation (MCCA) and a policy brief on the Displacement Policy will be prepared to guide the revision of National Disaster Act, Disaster Risk Management Bill, and Provincial Disaster Risk Management Plan. The project will also support the development of protection-centred guidelines to assist the GoV and other stakeholders in identifying appropriate durable solution options. These guidelines will include Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) on evacuations and temporary displacement scenarios, planned relocation, local integration, and return and reintegration to places of origin.","Durable Solutions",Vanuatu,,"Asia and Oceania",Active,200000
2018,"Sudan: Reaching Nationals and Diaspora Through Communication and Multimedia","The project aims to support the Secretariat for Sudanese Working Abroad (SSWA) to reach potential migrants (Sudanese nationals contemplating emigration) and the diaspora (migrants living abroad) to provide services and information. The SSWA also wants to provide messages to their target audience that promote options for safe and orderly migration; while harnessing the untapped potential of the diaspora to support local and national development initiatives. Therefore, the SSWA has requested the technical and financial support of IOM to establish a media centre to institute sustainable outreach and establish meaningful dialogue with the Sudanese nationals and the diaspora. The project will help establish the media centre by conducting an assessment on technical and material needs and providing equipment and training on multimedia tools, content, and approaches to increase communication and engagement with the target groups. In order to strengthen and support effective communication between the SSWA, Sudanese nationals and the diaspora, representatives from the three groups will come together during an annual conference to discuss and develop a communication plan and recommendations for opportunities to engage in development initiatives.","Community and Economic Development",Sudan,,Africa,Active,100000
2018,"Supporting the Mesoamerican Countries Towards the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals","The Mesoamerican countries are part of the Member States of the United Nations that committed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
In this regard, the objective of the project is to strengthen the capacity of the Mesoamerican Governments to advance in their fulfillment of the SDGs, with a focus on the targets related to migration governance. 
More specifically, the project will: 
1)	Foster the active participation of relevant officials involved in the planning and implementation of the SDGs related to migration management; 
2)	Improve the capacity of the government institutions responsible for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda to register and disseminate the data related to the SDGs’ progress; 
3)	Promote the use of the Migration Governance Indicators methodology within the relevant participating countries.","Community and Economic Development","Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Active,200000
2017,"Combating Trafficking in Persons by Addressing Online Recruitment in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan","Although most victims of trafficking in Central Asia are still being recruited using traditional methods, several cases of recruitment via online social networks fell under attention of IOM in Central Asia as a new trend in the region. On the other hand, the above mentioned report states that mobile and internet technologies can be leveraged to assist workers and migrants to connect with crucial social networks of support, family, friends, and information. 
In this context, the proposed project will contribute to combating trafficking in persons by addressing online recruitment for trafficking purposes and employing information and communications technology (ICT) strategies to prevent trafficking in persons (TIP) in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. This objective will be achieved through conducting an assessment to examine the use of Internet by criminal actors in trafficking in persons in the proposed countries. Secondly, the project will support TIP prevention by developing a regional mobile app addressing issues on counter-trafficking and safe migration. Finally, capacity building on investigation and prosecution of trafficking in persons offences involving Internet will be provided to law enforcement agencies. The project will also provide training to NGOs and service providers on usage of ICT strategies to assist victims of trafficking through sharing information where and how to obtain needed services and raising monetary contributions from people to run shelters and provide direct assistance.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2017,"Honduras Migration Profile: Supporting Evidence-Based Migration-Related Policy Making and Planning","The Government of the Republic of Honduras has requested the assistance of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to strengthen its capacity to collect, analyse and utilize migration data, and ultimately to prepare a Migration Profile. 
Improving migration management at a national level has been identified as a priority for the Government of Honduras. This comes at a time when migration dynamics in the country and the region have become complex; however, at present in Honduras there is a severe lack of reliable migration data and analysis on which to base policy formulation and planning. 
The proposed project intends to strengthen the coordination mechanisms amongst key line ministries. This will enhance their capacities on migration-related issues and feed policy planning and making processes through the development of a migration profile, highlighting data ability, gaps and recommendations. 
This initiative will be capitalized by the efforts made throught the National Information Center of the Honduran Social Sector (CENISS) to create a standardized migration information system.","Migration Research and Publication",Honduras,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Active,150000
2017,"Strengthening the Management of Remittances for the Sustainable Development of Cameroon","The Government of Cameroon is fully cognizant of the impact of remittances on sustainable economic growth and has requested IOM to provide support in strengthening Cameroon’s capacities in the management of remittances.  
More concretely, the proposed project aims to leverage the positive impact of remittances by delivering the following outputs:
1)	  Conduct a survey to understand the expenditures and investments made by the remittance-receiving households;
2)	  Sensitize the remittance-receiving families on how to manage remittances more effectively and sustainably;
3)	  Deliver a training to government officials and representatives from banking industries to increase their knowledge on remittances; and finally
4)  	Develop a communication plan to mobilise and capitalise on the diaspora potential towards the sustainable development of Cameroon.
The proposed project is fully aligned with section 1.2 of the Cameroonian Growth and Employment Strategy Paper (GESP), the purpose of which is to, inter alia, “accelerate growth, create employment and reduce poverty. It recognizes initiatives that will create employment, small enterprise, infrastructural development and training”.",Remittances,Cameroon,,Africa,Completed,200000
2017,"A Study on Mixed Migration Dynamics in Southern Africa","The objective of this study is to contribute to increased knowledge and the pool of evidence on migration trends and dynamics, routes, vulnerabilities, smuggling networks and methods in Africa. The study aims to achieve this objective by investigating and analyzing the mixed migration movement of populations from Ethiopia through and across 6 countries in Southern Africa; Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Mozambique, Botswana and South Africa.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Botswana, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Ethiopia, United Republic of Tanzania",,,,145000
2017,"Research Support Towards a Common African Position on the Global Compact on Migration","The African Union and its Member States recognize that inter-state cooperation and dialogue strengthen their migration management capacity and increase the harmonization of policies, laws and strategies on migration related issues. 
In this vein, the objective of this project is to contribute to the identification of a common African position on the Global Compact on Migration (GCM) through continent-wide policy dialogue and exchange of national and regional perspectives and effective migration related practices.
As part of the Global Compact on Migration preparatory process, the Pan African Forum on Migration (PAFoM) will bring together the African’s Regional Economic Communities (RECs), Africa Region Member States1, the agencies of the United Nations and the civil society organizations, among others. The aim of this forum is to promote a dialogue and provide a medium for the African governments to share information on the current migration dynamics, trends, patterns and newly emerging issues. The PAFoM will serve as a migration policy-based research effort to support and complement the Global Compact on Migration regional and thematic consultations as outlined by the modalities of the resolution. 
Finally, it will avail the Member States the opportunity to guide the drafting of a common African position and make recommendations to find durable solutions to the migration challenges in Africa – to be discussed at the 2018 African Union Summit.","Migration Policy Activities","Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d´Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti",Seychelles,Africa,Completed,100000
2017,"Initiative for Ethical Recruitment in Morocco","This initiative aims to contribute to the decrease in labour exploitation and discriminatory practices connected to access to the labour market. It will reinforce the capacities of the stakeholders involved in the field of labour migration in different Moroccan regions. A national action on ethical recruitment of foreign migrants in Morocco will be supported through a three-fold approach based on: 
1.  	Improving data on ethical recruitment and access to the labour market in Morocco;
2.  	Enhancing capacities of institutional and non-institutional actors on ethical recruitment in Morocco; and,
3.  	Fostering the exchange of good practices and lessons learnt between representatives of the Moroccan Government and representatives of a leading country on the topic.","Labour Migration",Morocco,,Africa,Completed,120000
2017,"Assessing the Migration, Climate Change and Conflict Dimension in the Lake Chad Region (Cameroon and Niger)","As of April 2017, over 2 million people have been displaced in the Lake Chad Basin due to the Boko Haram insurgency, and over 5 million in total have been displaced “by the depletion of the lake due to climate change” according to the Nigerian President, Mohammadu Buhari, at the Conference of the Parties 21 (COP21), held in Paris in 2015. 
The proposed project entails a two-fold research study aimed at collecting empirical climate change data and understanding climate change related policy as well as climate change induced migration.  
As such, the first component of the research will consist of an in-depth desk study of existing climate change trends and policies in place.  
The second component will employ the existing Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) capacity in both Cameroon and Niger to collect targeted information on evidence of climate change, displacement trends, vulnerabilities and coping mechanisms.  
The overall goal is to produce a comprehensive regional study of the Lake Chad Basin, serving as a baseline of information on climate-related migration, prevailing vulnerabilities and gaps in order to inform humanitarian policies and actions.","Migration, Environment and Climate Change","Cameroon, Niger",,Africa,Completed,100000
2017,"Strengthening the Capacity of the MERCOSUR Member States and the Media to Promote the Positive Contribution of Migration","Effective communication on migration is of fundamental importance as the presentation of reliable migration-related information to stakeholders and public opinion is key to contributing to the development of evidence-based migration-related policies.
In South America, the majority of the content that shapes public opinion on migration is generated by the media and often stigmatizes migrants, linking them to negative events related to conflict, illegality, insecurity, delinquency and social marginalization. In the current South American migration context, intra-regional and extra-regional flows have increased, along with cases of xenophobia and discriminatory attitudes toward migrants.
The proposed project includes the following: 
1) A capacity-building training on effective communication on migration for representatives of the benefiting MERCOSUR Member States in the framework of the XL course on international migration of Mar del Plata, Argentina;
2) A virtual training course on migration and human-rights for journalists and social communicators; and
3) The launch of a regional competition, via which an IOM South American Journalism Award will be offered to ten journalists having linked migration with a human-rights approach.","International Migration Law","Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Bolivia (Plurinational State of)","Chile, Uruguay","Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,39236
2017,"Promoting Integrity in International Recruitment and Migrant Skill Development in Jamaica","The project will contribute to the protection of Jamaican migrant workers recruited internationally and promote development and circulation of their skills through analysis and fostering multi-stakeholder partnership among key labour migration stakeholders in Jamaica. 
The proposed initiative will gather evidence on the current gaps and challenges pertaining to international recruitment from Jamaica, and build the capacity of the Government of Jamaica, private sector actors recruiting Jamaican workers for employment overseas, and the civil society to improve the integrity of international recruitment processes, protect worker rights, and to facilitate skill development and retention. Furthermore, the project will produce recommendations for an improved curriculum for pre-departure orientation for Jamaican migrant workers and propose new modalities for delivery of such services. Finally, the project would also comprise activities aimed at sharing the lessons learnt from Jamaica at the regional level with the governments of other Caribbean countries.","Labour Migration",Jamaica,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Active,100000
2017,"Strengthening the Capacity of the Government of Kenya to Manage National Identity Programmes","The overall objective of the project is to contribute to improved identity management in Kenya through strengthening the capacity of the Kenyan Government, as well as creating awareness of full identity management chains, from the security of breeder documents such as birth certificates to the safe and reliable issuance of secure travel documents such as e-visas, e-passport systems and national ‘identity e-citizens’ (Integrated Population Registration System). 
This will be achieved by supporting 1) a needs assessment in identity management and recommendations for identity chains focused on breeder documents and travel documents,  2) a Training of Trainers for the government officials from key departments involved in identity management (National Registration Bureau, Civil Registration Department, Department of Immigration Services and the Integrated Population Registration System), and 3) a pilot public awareness campaign about IDs and breeder documents, and about the rights associated in selected counties where the level of awareness is still low.  The project will assist the Government of Kenya in assessing, planning and implementing improvements to their travel documents and related issuance systems, referencing the applicable travel document standards of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). IOM will provide a training of trainers to government officials focused on new e-applications in conjunction with ICAO and International Air Transport Association (IATA) and disseminate the appropriate sensitization information to Kenyan citizens.",TCMMCB,Kenya,,Africa,Completed,150000
2017,"Gender-Sensitive Capacity-building to Manage Irregular Migration Between Colombia and Venezuela","The department of Norte de Santander in Colombia has been considerably affected by the closing of the border with Venezuela, prompting an economic crisis with severe consequences for commercial flows, employment, and population income.
At the same time, Colombians continue to migrate to Venezuela in search of income-generating opportunities, while others have been driven to return in response to the 2015 humanitarian crisis. At the moment, border municipalities lack the capacity to accommodate such high demands on employment, which has generated xenophobic sentiment, largely directed at women and children. 
To address this issue, this project proposes to implement strategies to prevent and manage these irregular migratory flows in the border zones of Colombia and Venezuela. To this end, the project will 1) build the capacity of local authorities and social organizations to meet the needs of migrants and 2) contribute to improve the social and economic conditions of rural populations through the implementation of income-generating pilot initiatives.
The project serves to operationalize the IOM Indicative Work Plan (IWP) framework with the Colombian Government (2015-2019), and aligns with the country’s National Development Plan (2014-2018). As per the first objective of the IWP, the project will “contribute to strengthening State capacities to promote orderly migration at the territorial, national, regional, and international level, with a tailored approach to sustainable development.”","Community and Economic Development",Colombia,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,100000
2017,"Research on the Socio-Economic Contribution of Migrants in South Africa's Informal Urban Settlements","Migrants and host communities in South Africa’s informal urban settlements share often harsh living conditions. Employment is scarce, and the communities are frustrated with the lack of service delivery by the local government administration. In the past, this has led to friction between the communities, which has escalated violently.  There are indications that migrants, although often perceived to be part of the problem, do contribute to economic development and job creation in the informal urban settlements. However, this topic has not been researched extensively enough to allow government policy development and implementation. This project proposal seeks to conduct research on the socio-economic contribution of migrants in the informal urban settlements of South Africa.
The overall objective ‘Support government policy development, enhance social cohesion and promote public investment in the informal urban settlements’ will be achieved through the following outcome: i) Municipal Officials demonstrate increased knowledge on the socio-economic contribution of migrants and make changes to municipal regulations that affect the economic regulatory climate in the informal urban settlements.","Migration Research and Publication","South Africa",,Africa,Active,120000
2017,"Enhancing Industry Capacity to Implement Ethical Recruitment Models in Viet Nam and Nepal to Protect Migrant Workers in South Korean Businesses' Supply Chains","Korean Multinational Corporations (MNCs) have globalized supply chains, largely concentrated in Asia (notably in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Viet Nam), they employ both national and migrant workers including large numbers of workers from Viet Nam and Nepal. Due to an uneven governance landscape, these MNCs are increasing their engagement with governments to take measures to eliminate exploitative labour practices, including slavery-like conditions, from their supply chains.
Recognizing the links between unethical recruitment practices and decent work deficits for migrant workers, including modern slavery, the proposed regional project will contribute to the protection of the human rights and labour rights of migrant workers by supporting private sector actors in Viet Nam, Nepal and the Republic of Korea (ROK) to implement fair recruitment principles.  
Concretely, the proposed project will help build the capacities of government and business stakeholders in Republic of Korea (ROK), Viet Nam and Nepal to translate private sector commitments into effective ethical recruitment schemes and multi-stakeholder action plans to reduce the risk of human trafficking and slavery. IOM’s International Recruitment Integrity System (IRIS), and the Corporate Responsibility in Eliminating Slavery and Trafficking (CREST) initiative will provide relevant platforms on which to build communities of practice.","Labour Migration","Viet Nam, Nepal","Republic of Korea","Asia and Oceania",Active,300000
2017,"Capacity-building for Migration and Sustainable Development in Tonga","Ensuring well-managed migration is a priority for Tonga, which is one of the most mobile and remittance-dependent countries in the world. Additionally, climate change impacts on domestic livelihoods and additional economic and social pressures mean that well-managed migration will become even more important for sustainable human development and climate change adaptation in Tonga. However, data gaps in migration and development limit the capacity of the Government of Tonga (GoT) to develop evidence-based migration and sustainable development policy and programmes.  
The objective of this project is to contribute to well-managed migration as a sustainable development strategy in Tonga. The first output is: “data relating to migration and sustainable development in Tonga is available”.   To achieve this, this project will begin by facilitating data collection relating to migration and development in Tonga. IOM will recruit an expert consultant to undertake this data collection including qualitative and quantitative research which will be shared with government stakeholders in a research report. The second output is: “the GoT has increased capacity (tools, skills and knowledge) to implement evidence-based migration and sustainable development policy and programmes”. IOM will assist the GoT to develop a Migration and Sustainable Development Policy (MSDP) informed by the data collected under the first output.  IOM will organise a national consultation hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nuku’alofa to bring together the key actors in-country to develop the policy. Additionally, IOM will deliver a training on the implementation of the policy and facilitate the development of a MSDP Roadmap to identify next steps for operationalizing the policy. This project will contribute to IOM’s Pacific Strategy Priority 1: “migrants and migration-affected communities benefit from migration as a sustainable development and climate change adaptation strategy.”","Labour Migration",Tonga,,"Asia and Oceania",Active,200000
2017,"Strengthening National Capacities in Applying International Standards to Improve Labour Migration Management in the MENA Region","As of to date, migration processes relevant to the nationals of Egypt, Morocco and Yemen have been governed by labour migration policies and practices of the destination countries, such as the Gulf Cooperation Council Region (GCC) and Europe. While national authorities in the three targeted countries have made efforts to regulate the recruitment practices of their migrant workers and to ensure better protection of migrant workers in the whole labour supply chain, the extent to which the respective governments have been able to advance their labour migration management system and ensure high standards of recruitment of their nationals and protection of their rights, remains largely unknown. 
To fill this gap, the proposed project aims to strengthen national capacities in Egypt, Morocco and Yemen in applying international standards in managing labour migration. It will do so by improving evidence and enhancing knowledge of the respective national authorities involved in labour migration and facilitating the ethical recruitment of migrant workers, in accordance with international human rights standards. An in depth gap analysis on labour migration management systems including assessment of policies, legislation and institutional capacities will be undertaken in each targeted country, and discussions among national stakeholders on how to advance labour migration management/recruitment practices in each country and across the MENA region will be facilitated, leading toward the formulation of key recommendations for actions.","Labour Migration","Tunisia, Egypt, Morocco",,Africa,Active,300000
2017,"Strengthening Migration Management in Namibia","This project will contribute to the strengthening of migration management in  Namibia. The overall objective is to support the Government of Namibia (GoN) in developing a comprehensive and coordinated approach to migration management based on well identified needs and priorities. This will be achieved through three main interventions. 
Firstly, the project will provide support to the GoN in the development of a comprehensive national migration policy. Secondly, the GoN will be supported in the establishment of a National Committee on Migration Management (NCMM) which will provide a multi-stakeholder platform to coordinate all matters related to migration management. Thirdly, the project will contribute to the development of a roadmap for the implementation of the national migration policy.","Migration Policy Activities",Namibia,,Africa,Active,150000
2017,"Increasing the Capacity of Migrant Resource Centres (MRCs) in Nepal to Foster Safe, Humane and Orderly Migration","In Nepal, labour migration is a source of employment, and workers’ remittances are critical to poverty alleviation and socio-economic development. However, a lack of reliable information about the migration process exposes Nepali migrants to faulty contracts, inflated service charges, fraud, exploitation, movement restrictions, non-payment of wages, debt-bondage and unjustified high costs for migration. Migrants do not have access to the formal financial sector and resort to moneylenders and recruitment agencies to borrow money to cover the costs of migration. The very high interest rates migrants have to pay for these loans (between 35% and 65% yearly) represent a substantial part of the overall migration costs. 
The proposed project aims to enhance the capacity of the Government of Nepal to ensure safe and orderly migration by: 
•	Providing potential migrants with accurate and up-to-date information on migration and the recruitment process so they can make more informed decisions;
•	Interlinking the Migrant Resource Centres (MRCs) spread across the various districts of Nepal, by adopting common Service Level Agreements (SLA) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in order to provide reliable information to prospective and current migrants through a centralized database.
•	Facilitate MRCs in playing a predominant role in migration process by becoming the “one-stop-shop” for migrants and their families as well as serve the purpose to collect data about the migrants for further policy and programming considerations.","Labour Migration",Nepal,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2017,"Supporting the Enhancement of National Capacities to Combat Human Trafficking in Azerbaijan (SNCT)","The project’s main objective is to strengthen the capacity of the Government of Azerbaijan in effectively countering human trafficking and protecting trafficked persons. The 24-month project will contribute to the efforts of the Government of Azerbaijan and within the framework of the Institutional Reform Plan II (IRP-II) of the EU-Azerbaijan Comprehensive Institutional Building Programme, Eastern Partnership, Mobility Partnership, and Easter Neighbourhood Policy as well as in full observance of the National Action Plan (2014-2018) on Combating Human Trafficking in Azerbaijan. The project will incorporate the international and national initiatives/framework on counter trafficking within the activities proposed in the action.
The project also complements the efforts of the on-going EU Delegation funded project “Enhancement of National Capacities to Combating Human Trafficking (ENCT)”, which is currently being implemented by IOM Azerbaijan. Based on the priority areas of the EU, this project augments the overall objective and the following outcomes in line with the international and EU standards:  
1. Enhanced capacities of judicial staff to better prosecute cases of trafficking in human beings (THB) and protect the rights of victims and potential victims of trafficking;
2. Effectiveness of the National Referral Mechanism enhanced through facilitation of inter-agency coordination; and
3. Regional and international cooperation and partnership to combat human trafficking and protect trafficked persons strengthened.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Azerbaijan,,Europe,Completed,180000
2017,"Strengthening Disaster Preparedness and Response in Sierra Leone","Sierra Leone is prone to recurring natural disasters, particularly flooding, landslides and mudslides as a result of high levels of precipitation, occurring on a yearly basis. The Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) has made disaster preparedness and risk management one of its top priorities, and in this regard, has requested the assistance of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in strengthening its capacity, particularly that of the Office of National Security (ONS). 
The overall objective of the project is therefore to contribute to enhancing national efforts in disaster preparedness and response in line with the objectives of the National Disaster Risk Management Policy and the National Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Strategy and Action Plan. 
More specifically, the project will:
a) Strengthen the capacities of ONS and District Council officials to prepare and respond to natural disasters through theoretical and practical capacity building, including through relevant simulation exercises as well as the provision of supplies, equipment and material; 
b) Build the resilience and capacities of vulnerable communities to better prepare them for natural hazards, through Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) assessments, tailored DRR sensitization and training events, as well as displacement profiling and registration.","Emergency Response and Assistance to Displaced Populations","Sierra Leone",,Africa,Completed,100000
2017,"Strengthening the Technical Capacities of the Government of Belize towards Developing a National Migration and Development Policy","Migration represents a growing challenge in Belize due to the lack of comprehensive related data and consequently effective migration-related policies. Therefore, this project has the overall objective of supporting evidence-based policy making in Belize and will include support to mainstreaming migration data into migration and related policymaking and planning processes.
During the first stage of this process, two key documents will be produced: a household survey of the migrant population living in Belize and a desk review on the existing regulations and legislations related to migration issues. During the second phase, IOM will support and monitor the consultation processes with the government counterparts, civil society, academic institutions, diaspora communities and migrant organizations, leading to the elaboration of a framework and concrete action plan to build the foundation towards the development of a migration and development policy.
More specifically, the project will:
1)	Establish a coordination mechanism through the creation of a steering committee;
2)	Strengthen the capacity of the national authorities and other key stakeholders on migration and development and gender specific issues;
3)	Conduct a migration survey and a desk review on existing legislations related to migration;
4)  Develop a framework for the migration and development policy and a concrete action plan to help smooth the transition once the IOM Development Fund project ends.","Migration Policy Activities",Belize,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Active,167000
2017,"Community Health and Mobility in the Pacific (CHAMP)","The objective of this project is to contribute to an environment which enables migrants, their families and migration-affected communites to enjoy the benefits of good physical health and wellbeing. This will be done through building capacity to address the mobility dimensions of sexual and reproductive health (SRH), violence against women and girls (VAWG), and communicable diseases in Fiji, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Vanuatu and Solomon Islands (SOI). The expected outcome of the project is that governments and the civil society develop, update and deliver community health policies and programmes that are sensitive to gender and mobility. To enable this outcome, IOM will ensure stakeholders have access to up-to-date strategic information relating to the mobility dimensions of community health (VAWG, SRH & communicable diseases) (Output 1.1). This will be achieved through conducting a baseline assessment in the four target countries. This assessment will be used to develop a Gender, Mobility and Community Health curriculum for the Pacific context (Output 1.2). This tool will be based on IOM’s institutional Gender, Migration and HIV (GMH) curriculum (originally developed in Southern Africa). This curriculum will be tested through pilot training for government and non-government stakeholders. As a result of the training, government and non-government stakeholders will have improved technical capacity (skills, tools, and knowledge) to contribute to the protection of women and girls in migration-affected communities. This project aligns with Outcome 1.3 of the IOM Pacific Strategy ‘Migrants, their families and migration-affected communities enjoy the benefits of good physical health.’","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants","Solomon Islands, Fiji, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea",,"Asia and Oceania",Active,300000
2017,"Strengthening the Readmission Capacity of the Republic of Belarus","The main objective of this project is to contribute to strengthening the capacity of the Government of Belarus to address irregular migration by effectively handling readmission cases. The project aims to strengthen the capacity of the State Border Committee (SBC) which carries out accelerated readmissions. This will be achieved through a number of  capacity building activities for the officers of the SBC, as well as the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). The activities will include a national workshop on readmission, a regional seminar on identification and interviewing of irregular migrants, a study visit to a country where a readmission agreement with the EU is already in place, supply of English language self-learning kits to the SBC personnel working with migrants, and production of a manual on readmission that will include, inter alia, a section on an individual complaints mechanism for readmitted migrants. Furthermore, the procurement of equipment necessary to professionally and humanely readmit irregular migrants is foreseen. Finally, the project will also explore and reflect it in the readmission manual, the possibility to implement an individual complaint mechanism (especially through the accelerated procedure). Readmitted migrants will have the opportunity to lodge a complaint in case of any alleged violation of human rights and have access to legal assistance.",TCMMCB,Belarus,,Europe,Completed,100000
2017,"Strengthening the Capacities of the National Coalition Against Trafficking in Persons in Nicaragua","In February 2015, Nicaragua adopted Law 896 on trafficking in persons. In addition, consular protection responsibilities were transferred from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Ministry of Interior (MoI). MoI also chairs the National Coalition Against Trafficking in Persons. 
In light of the recent reforms on the care for victims of trafficking, as well as the investigation of this crime, this project will: 
1)	Strengthen the capacities of the specialized institutions for the provision of comprehensive care and protection services for victims of trafficking;
2)	Enhance the capacities of the specialized institutions for the investigation and prosecution of human-trafficking related crime. 
This project includes actions of capacity building through training as well as the provision of key equipment and support. 
The project will be implemented in coordination with the MoI and involves institutions that participate in the National Coalition Against Trafficking in Persons. The proposed actions will be carried out in Managua, and will involve local actions in areas of high vulnerability to trafficking in persons.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Nicaragua,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,120000
2017,"Pacific Adaptation through Labour Mobility in the Low-lying Atoll States of Kiribati, Marshall Islands and Tuvalu","Facilitating safe and dignified labour mobility (LM) is a priority for a number of Pacific Island Countries as it provides an opportunity for both sustainable development and climate change adaptation. However, data gaps limit the capacity of governments to develop evidence-based LM programmes. To address this gap, this project will begin by gathering new data relating to LM and labour markets in three Pacific countries which are vulnerable to climate change:  Marshall Islands (RMI), Kiribati, and Tuvalu. Following data collection, IOM will work with Kiribati and Tuvalu to use this data to feed into national labour market information systems (LMIS). Both these countries have National Labour Migration Policies (NLMPs) in place which identify LMIS as a priority intervention. IOM will organise two training sessions (Tuvalu and Kiribati) that will end with a roundtable to agree on next steps for the roll-out of LM activities in-country. 
RMI does not have an NLMP in place, however this is a priority for the government moving forward. IOM will organise a national dissemination and planning workshop at which the LM research report will be launched and findings analysed, following which an action plan for developing the NLMP and implementing policy recommendations within the report will be developed. This project will contribute to IOM’s Pacific Strategy Priority 1: “migrants and migration-affected communities benefit from migration as a sustainable development and climate change adaptation strategy.”","Labour Migration","Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Tuvalu",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,300000
2017,"Regional Capacity-building for the Production and Analysis of Regional Migration Information in Mesoamerica and the Caribbean","The proposed project aims to build the capacity of migration institutions in Mesoamerica and the Caribbean through the development of a migration information and management virtual platform. The objective of the platform is to collect, analyse and utilize migration-related data to ultimately support evidence-based policy making in the region.
More specifically, the project will: 
      • Develop a virtual migration information and management platform;
      • Establish a regional network comprised of National Migration Directorates to feed into the  virtual platform and benefit from it;
      • Produce migration information reports and develop a regional assessment that identifies good practices and lessons learnt;
      • Conduct a regional workshop bringing together all the participating countries to share experiences and good practices.","Migration Research and Publication","Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Suriname, Saint Lucia",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,300000
2017,"Capacity-building for Diaspora Engagement in Liberia","The civil war between 1990 and 2003 negatively affected the socioeconomic development of Liberia. Over 700,000 Liberian citizens sought refuge in neighbouring states. The United States of America, Canada, Australia, the European Union and ECOWAS countries offered resettlement opportunities to Liberians and their family members.  As a result, it is estimated that almost 500,000 Liberians are currently living abroad. 
The overall objective of this project is to facilitate the potential contribution of the Liberian diaspora in the development of Liberia.  The project aims to  benefit Liberia as well as the diaspora by identifying opportunities for investment and establishing relationships between Liberia and the host countries in different sectors of development. 
More specifically, the proposed project will deliver the following outputs:
•  An effective communication system is established for the members of the diaspora through a diaspora website and equipment provision in the Diaspora Affairs Unit;
•  Dialogue among Diaspora Affairs Unit and diaspora focal points in all relevant ministries is facilitated;
•  Goverment and diaspora associations in the USA have access to information as a result of a diaspora mapping study and outreach campaign. 
•  Government officials trained on diaspora mobilization. 
•  Government officials visit the USA to engage the diaspora on country entrepreneurship and investement opportunities.","Community and Economic Development",Liberia,,Africa,Active,200000
2017,"Supporting China’s Engagement in the Global Migration Debate","The People’s Republic of China became an IOM Member State on 30 June, 2016. While China holds extensive experience in migration-related issues and policies, it has primarily focused on internal migration. However, during the past years, China has become a source, transit and destination country for international migration. China fully recognizes that migration has become a key item in the international agenda at all levels. China intends to strengthen its new role in the global migration debate.
The Government of China is willing to further engage in the international migration agenda, specifically aligning the Chinese Government policies with the ongoing discussions of the Global Compact for Migration and becoming a key informed stakeholder on global migration issues. 
The project activities, including, seminars, dialogues and consultations with different Chinese government authorities will enhance the knowledge of Chinese officials on the latest international migration trends and topics, including the Migration Crisis Operational Framework, the Migrants in Countries in Crisis Initiatives, the Migration Governance Framework, and the Global Compact for Migration.  
The enhanced knowledge, skills and awareness by diverse Chinese government officials from different ministries and authorities on international migration practices will strengthen the capacity of the Government of China contributing to change in their institutional performance and enhance China’s role in the global migration dialogue.","Migration Policy Activities",China,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,100000
2017,"Supporting the Government of Guinea in Mobilising its Diaspora","Unlike other countries in the West African region (e.g. Senegal and Mali), Guinea is lagging behind in terms of diaspora mobilization and engagement. Mechanisms for diaspora outreach are almost non-existent. 
Fully aware of the role of the diaspora in the socio-economic development of a country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Guineans Abroad (MAEGE) is keen to implement a project to enhance their capacities and reinforce the coordination mechanisms with the diaspora. 
The proposed project, therefore, aims to strengthen the participation of the Guinean diaspora, which will ultimately result in the future development of their country of origin, through three main components: 
1. Strengthening the technical capacities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Guineans Abroad staff through training workshops and exchange visits to countries with experience in diaspora engagement; 
2. Developing a communication and coordination strategy with the diaspora through the creation of a website – to be hosted at the MAEGE; and
3. Organizing a forum for the establishment of the High Council of Guineans Abroad.","Community and Economic Development",Guinea,,Africa,Completed,100000
2017,"Strengthening Institutional Capacities and Engaging the Diaspora of the Union of Comoros","It is estimated that  between 15 and 25 per cent of all nationals from the Union of the Comoros live abroad (the majority in France). Their contribution, through remittances, is of paramount importance for the country’s social and economic development. Establishing favourable conditions and prioritizing initiatives which  aim to engage the diaspora in national development is therefore crucial for the Union of the Comoros.
This project has two main aims, which are (1) to enhance the institutional capacity of the relevant stakeholders involved in diaspora engagement, and (2) to provide an evidence base in order to enable the identification of priority intervention areas for the mobilization and engagement of the Comorian diaspora in France in inclusive and sustainable national socio economic development.","Community and Economic Development",Comoros,,Africa,Completed,75000
2017,"Migration and its Impact on Cambodian Children and Families (MICCAF)","As outward migration in Cambodia continues to increase, its impact on the children and families of migrant workers inclusive of health, remains largely unknown. Concerns centre on how separation from parents may affect childrens’ nutritional, behavioral and psychological development and if furthermore the trends in migration have linkages to the increased placement of children in Residential Care Institutions (RCI) settings.
In this regard a two phase project is proposed that aims to research the issue of left behind children and families in Cambodia. The first phase will focus on piloting and capacity building activities, whilst phase two will consist of a) community-based cross-sectional household survey among left-behind migrant worker families and; b) qualitative study components to explore left-behind migrant children in child care institutions inclusive of children’s perception of parental migration, child health status and parenting issues of migrant family households. The final outcome of the project will be to present the findings and recommendations via a country report  to the Royal Government of Cambodia and Civil Society in Cambodia to assist with culturally appropriate interventions and national policy development.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants",Cambodia,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2017,"Undertaking a Mapping Exercise and Qualitative Needs Assessment to Support the National Diaspora Policy of Afghanistan","By conducting research that will increase the evidence-base, this project aims to support and inform the National Diaspora Policy of Afghanistan, which is due to be implemented in 2018 and currently under development by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GoIRA) as per Presidential decree 1501, signed 30 July 2017. The objective of the National Diaspora Policy of Afghanistan is to put in place effective mechanisms that will promote diaspora participation in national development processes. 
Evidence-based policymaking has two guiding principles: to base policy decisions on existing knowledge; and to increase knowledge to better inform policy, and thus this project prioritizes the second approach by aiming to formulate policy according to credible research findings, data, analytics, and evaluation. The project proposes to conduct a diaspora mapping exercise and a qualitative assessment of Afghanistan’s diaspora engagement needs, in order to provide support to the government in areas where information is currently lacking, and to ensure properly informed development of the National Diaspora Policy of Afghanistan. It will also provide a basis for capacity building for government officials to strengthen their diaspora engagement.","Community and Economic Development",Afghanistan,,"Asia and Oceania",Active,139387
2017,"Education, Training and Knowledge-Sharing in Algeria","Migration has long shaped Algeria which has been considered as both a country of origin and transit for migrants but recently being increasingly a country of destination especially for Sub-Saharan migrants. Following the Arab Spring, Algeria has become a haven for mixed migration flows from Tunisia, Libya, Egypt and Syria. In these flows, there are also refugees in search of a third country. While many see in these flows only as transit route before reaching the countries of Europe as the final destination , there is an increasing number of migrants who are choosing to stay in Algeria. They come mainly from the neighbouring countries of Guinea, Mali, Niger, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Sierra Leone. In 2012, an estimated 260,000 foreigners were living in Algeria (0.7% of its population), more than 75% of whom were refugees, asylum seekers and other displaced migrants without status . 
This overall objective of this project is to contribute to a coherent and consistent approach for addressing irregular migration in Algeria. Promotion of evidence-based migration policy development and capacity-building are therefore proposed in Algeria for local government and civil society actors, but also for the new generation of practitioners (policymakers). This 9-month project will therefore seek to enhance contextualized knowledge on migratory flows in Algeria and the broader Maghreb and Mediterranean regions, with a view to strengthening the capacities of Algerian authorities, professionals and students to respond at the operational, policy and research levels to the increasing challenges posed by migration, including through enhanced border management and ensuring that migrants’ rights are upheld.  The proposed project, implemented by IOM Algeria together with governmental partners, academic institutions, the relevant Civil Society Organisations (CSO) and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) and international actors, will see the setting up of a Summer school on Migration in Algeria, to train a total of 25 participants (students, academics, researchers, government officials, representatives of the CSO and NGO ), on theory contents and how to mainstream migration into development planning.","Migration Research and Publication",Algeria,,,,75000
2017,"Community-Based Approach to Support Youth in a Targeted Municipality in North Macedonia","Radicalization and violent extremism has been a concerning issue in the recent years, affecting the region. 
The objective of the proposed project is to contribute to preventing the spread of violent extremism through capacitating the institutional stakeholders to directly engage with local communities and build their resilience against extremist influences and ongoing recruitment. 
The following activities will be implemented using an institutional oriented approach: 1) community self-assessment of violent extremism and its drivers; 2) integrative complexity thinking workshops for youth-at-risk; and 3) organize institutional workshops for community teachers, school psychologists and social workers to build their capacity to recognize and address early signs of radicalization. The trained institutional stakeholders will further organize preventive and educational activities for the community members assessed as at-risk groups from the perspective of violent extremism.
The project will work closely with critical stakeholders including the targeted communities, the Ministry of Interior, Agency of Youth and Sports, Ministry of Labour and Social Work, Ministry of Education and Science, NGOs, parents’ networks and other community-based partners and local government institutions.","Community Stabilization Initiatives","North Macedonia",,Europe,Completed,100000
2017,"Development of Psychological Integrated Services of the Border Police Department in the Republic of Moldova  (SPINS)","In Moldova, the Border Police Department (BPD) implements the state policy on Integrated Border Management (IBM) including combatting irregular migration and transnational crime, and is currently undergoing progressive structural reforms. 
The objective of the project is to contribute to an improved implementation of the state policy on IBM through improving access to quality psychological services for vulnerable migrants and border personnel of the BPD. To enable this, IOM will ensure achievement of the following outputs: development and availability of the system of Integrated Psychological Services of the BPD (Output 1.1); development and operation of the database which supports implementation of the Integrated Psychological Services (Output 1.2); renovated and appropriately equipped psychological cabinets of the BPD for effective delivery of services (Output 1.3); and Border Police psychologists having knowledge, skills and abilities to provide tailored psychological support to all categories of vulnerable migrants and the Border Police personnel (Output 1.4).","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants","Republic of Moldova",,Europe,Completed,170000
2017,"Improving Legal Assistance to Migrants in Brazil and Promoting their Access to Labour Markets","Migration flows to and from Brazil have profoundly changed over the past ten years, creating new challenges for the protection of migrants’ rights and access to labour markets. Although a new migration law was adopted and now incorporates the main standards and principles of international law, Brazil still needs to develop structured public policies to facilitate the integration of migrants. 
This project will contribute to fostering migrant integration in Brazil by strengthening the capacity of the Federal Public Attorney staff and enhancing legal assistance to migrants. 
An online course and training of trainers’ workshop aims to build the knowledge of civil servants and public attorneys with regard to the protection of migrants’ rights, in particular those of women and irregular migrants.
Furthermore, an analysis of corporate policies for migrants to access the Brazilian labour market will be carried out by the United Nations Global Compact Network partners. This analysis will review the main legal gaps preventing migrants from working for companies that are members of the UN Global Compact Network in Brazil. Finally, the UN Global Compact Network companies will take part in a workshop to acquire skills and tools to design and adopt innovative corporate social responsibility policies that focus on strengthening migrant integration, with special provision for women.","International Migration Law",Brazil,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,100000
2017,"Strengthening Public Policies to Protect and Empower Migrant Women in Mesoamerica","The migration of women is of particular interest in Mesoamerica, due to high numbers of young women migrating alone or with their children, as well as a high incidence of human rights violations faced by migrant women, particularly in transit countries. 
At the same time, more women are migrating independently as heads of households, and migration is seen as an agent of change and development as migrant women seek to improve their living conditions and those of their families. This does not change the fact, however, that women migrants face discrimination as well as higher risks of human rights abuses than those faced by male migrants. 
This project is designed to promote actions to protect and empower women migrants, by addressing conditions of vulnerability that they face during the migration cycle. The project will also aim to enhance the links between migration and development, in recognition of the fact that leadership and empowerment of migrant women contribute to the socio-economic improvement of their families and communities.  
The project includes a regional assessment of existing programs and policies related to the empowerment and protection of migrant women, which will serve as a basis for developing a regional protocol for care and protection, as well as a regional forum to share experiences and lessons learned among countries of Mesoamerica.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama","Canada, United States of America","Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,183000
2017,"Zambia Migration Profile: Supporting Evidence-Based Migration-Related Policy Making and Planning in Zambia - Phase II","The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has requested the assistance of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to strengthen its capacity to collect, analyse and utilize migration data, and ultimately to prepare a Migration Profile. 
Improving migration management at a national level has been identified as a priority for the Government of Zambia. This comes at a time when migration dynamics in the country, region and indeed globally, have become increasingly complex; however, at present in Zambia there is a severe lack of reliable migration data and analysis on which to base policy formulation and planning. Additionally, the Government of Zambia is in the process of developing its Seventh National Development Plan. Data, including Migration Data, is required as part of this process, including the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of actions under the plan. 
IOM Zambia has been providing support to GRZ to have access to and utilize an increased level of reliable data on migration through a current and ongoing 12-month IDF project: Migration Profiles Phase I. Phase I is intended to provide a foundation for the development of a full migration profile and to feed into policy making and planning processes through the development of a migration data assessment, which will highlight data ability, data gaps and recommendations. Following a new request from the Government of Zambia in 2017, IOM intends to carry out a follow-up project, ultimately to develop a full migration profile under Phase II of the project. Phase II would support the Central Statistics Office and key line ministries (in particular the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Labour) with strengthened systems to collect, analyse and utilize migration related data.","Migration Research and Publication",Zambia,,Africa,Completed,110000
2017,"Support in the Design of a Regularisation Process for Labour Migrants in Costa Rica","Costa Rica receives approximately 265,000 temporary labour migrants per year. These are comprised of 230,000 migrants from Nicaragua and 35,000 from Panama (Ngäbe and Buglé ethnic groups). Through improved management and regularisation of seasonal migratory flows, the project aims to facilitate access to the labour market, particularly in the agricultural sector, while dissuading migrants from seeking unsafe and irregular migration channels. 
Specifically, the project will: 
1)	  Develop a pilot project proposal to regularise up to 2,000 seasonal migrants, in coordination with the respective government counterparts and the private sector employers;
2)  	Conduct a detailed mapping of seasonal migrant workers in order to understand their needs and assist them with tailored services;
3)	  Provide language training courses for the General Directorate of Migration staff to improve their communication skills with non-Spanish speaking migrants.",TCMMCB,"Costa Rica",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,150000
2017,"Promoting a Regional Corridor Approach to Coordinated/Integrated Border Management in Eastern and Southern Africa","The expansion of trade and transport corridors throughout Eastern and Southern Africa brings economic growth and increased human mobility and cross-border migration.  One Stop Border Posts (OSPB) are being established along these corridors to facilitate and speed up the movement of goods and persons. OSBP are also considered to be an important trade facilitation tool. To date, emphasis has been placed on OSBP customs issues including the reduction and removal of barriers that slow down the movement of goods across borders and along trade corridors. Less focus has been placed on human mobility, in all its facets at the border, including dimensions of security, health and protection, including particular considerations for female traders. For borders posts which have yet to become OSBP, which are located on central corridors, similar challenges exist in terms of border management including infrastructure, procedures and capacity.
The Governments of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe (all COMESA Member States) have requested the assistance of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to support the development of interventions that provide practical and timely responses and improve understanding regarding the relationship between trade, migration, and transport and trade corridors. 
The overall objective of the proposed project is to increase participating governments’ capacity for coordinated/integrated border management within a regional corridor approach. IOM, in partnership with the Common Market for East and Southern Africa (COMESA) will achieve this objective through the following two outcomes: i) Immigration and Customs policy makers and practitioners possess a better understanding of the interrelationship between trade facilitation and human mobility, within a transport corridor approach. ii) The OSPB at Chirundu, and border post at Mwami/Mchinji are capacitated and officials are better able to manage migration.",TCMMCB,"Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi",,Africa,Active,300000
2017,"Technical Support for the Ecuadorian Government for the Public Dissemination of the Human Mobility Law and the Transition to the Electronic Passport","This project seeks to increase awareness on the recently approved Human Mobility Law and support the creation of informed public policies on human mobility, as well as the transition towards the implementation of the Ecuadorian electronic Passport under a comprehensive approach towards identity management.
The lead counterpart to this project is the Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility Ministry, IOM’s main counterpart in terms of human mobility issues, supported by the Ministry of Interior and the General Directorate of Civil Registry, Identification and Registration, all prior partners of IOM.",TCMMCB,Ecuador,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Active,150000
2017,"Supporting National Level Migration Health Coordination Mechanisms in Asia","The project will support the Ministries of Health in Cambodia, the Philippines and Thailand to establish national level multi-sectoral migrant health coordination mechanisms, conduct national situational analyses and technical thematic research on migrant health, to support the development of national action plans to respond to new global level guidance on principles and priorities for addressing migrant health. 
The project will ultimately facilitate and support Ministries of Health in the three targeted countries in the development of locally adapted, action oriented strategic and operational plans at the national level. The aim is to address migrant health in line with updated global policy guidance and recommendations, to enhance the ability of Member States to address the health of migrants from and within their respective countries and strengthen transnational coordination amongst and between the countries.  In establishing national level multi-sectoral migrant health coordination mechanisms, the project will also serve to enhance coordination between key governmental and non-governmental actors, and identify strategic avenues for closer cooperation that can be maintained into the future.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants","Cambodia, Thailand, Philippines",,"Asia and Oceania",Active,250000
2017,"Strengthening Migration Management in Paraguay´s Border Areas","In Paraguay there is a gap between the data and the analysis available regarding migrants’ flows, mainly at the borders (border posts) of Encarnación, Ciudad del Este and Puerto Falcón. In those areas, it is only possible to check movements when entering in and leaving from the country via the same border post.  The lack of data on people traveling through Paraguay encourages criminal activities such as human trafficking and transnational crimes including smuggling of people, drugs and weapons.
This problem adds up to the lack of coordination and procedures within public institutions for the referral of passengers when submitting fraudulent documentation at checkpoints.
The project’s activities will mainly be carried out in coordination with the Directorate General of Migration (Ministry of the Interior) and will aim at developing procedures according to the country’s safety needs. In order to speed-up the entry and exit verification process, the PIRS / MIDAS systems will be installed to allow the verification via the list of national and international alerts and the registration of migrants entering Paraguay through the check-points of Encarnación, Ciudad del Este and Puerto Falcón. In this context, training courses will be provided to immigration officials for them to use both PIRS/MIDAS and alert databases.",TCMMCB,Paraguay,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,150000
2017,"Advisory support in defining the legal status of new categories of foreigners and assessing labor opportunities and labor matching schemes","The main objective of the project is to create conditions for the socio-economic inclusion of the migrants in the host community through advisory support in defining the legal status of new categories of foreigners staying in the country, as well through conducting an evidence-based study to assess the labor opportunities and labor matching schemes for the new categories of foreigners. Precisely, this project will focus on the following activities: 
-	Identify  and address gaps related to the legal status of the new categories of foreigners staying in the country
-	Develop the evidence based study to assess the labor opportunities  and labor matching schemes within the region and with the EU member states
The analysis on the gaps related to the  legal status of the new categories of foreigners, as well as the evidence based study to  assess the labor opportunities  and the labor matching schemes within the region and with the EU member states will also include recommendations related to the Republic of Serbia, as a country significantly affected by the migration flows from  extra regional countries and whose legislation and integration opportunities could influence over the migration situation in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
The project will be implemented in close cooperation with the institutional stakeholders that have key competences in the area of migration management, including Ministry of Labor and Social Policy, Ministry of Interior and Employment Service Agency in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and the Commissariat for Refugees and Migration and Ministry of Labor, Employment, Veteran and Social Affairs (MLESVP) in Serbia, thus ensuring institutional ownership of the activities.","Labour Migration","North Macedonia",,,,100000
2017,"Assessing Potential Changes in the Migration Patterns of Cambodian Migrants and their Impacts on Thailand and Cambodia","The objective of this project is to contribute towards the Governments of Thailand and Cambodia developing transparent and rights-based migration policies and programmes which maximize positive contributions of migration to the economies and societies of both countries. In this context, an assessment will be undertaken to enhance the evidence base regarding the situation of Cambodian migrants in Thailand, the effects of migration on poverty reduction in Cambodia, and potential changes in migration patterns of Cambodian migrants to Thailand in the future. The study will encompass quantitative and qualitative interviews with Cambodian migrants in Thailand, as well as government officials, employers, and civil society organizations. A report will be drafted based upon the findings of the assessment, and a wide range of stakeholders – governmental and non-governmental – will be invited to actively participate in a consultative workshop, at which the findings of the assessment will be presented. The report will encompass tailored recommendations for governmental authorities in both Cambodia and Thailand as well as development actors, and endorsement will be sought by the relevant line ministries of both countries.","Migration Research and Publication","Thailand, Cambodia",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,100000
2017,"Strengthening Border Management in Turkmenistan by Contributing to a Modernised Visa System and Pre-Arrival Exchange of Information","Turkmenistan shares borders with Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Iran, in addition to having a long blue border along the Caspian Sea. The security situation in the region remains volatile. The Government of Turkmenistan needs support in strengthening the immigration and border management structures to ensure efficient and secure management of flows of persons and goods across its borders. 
The project will aim to achieve the following two outcomes:
1) Enhanced capacities and knowledge of senior level officers facilitate the development of an e-visa system in Turkmenistan based on the findings and recommendations of a review and
2) Enhanced capacities of migration and other law enforcement officers to facilitate sharing of pre-arrival information among agencies as well as with other countries.   
The project activities will include a review of the existing visa system in Turkmenistan, and based on the findings a set of recommendations for the government will be formulated. These will be presented at a one-day roundtable for the senior migration and border officers. The project will further include the organization of a tailored workshop for senior migration and relevant law enforcement officers on efficient visa systems. Additionally, IOM will review and make recommendations on the legal frameworks necessary for the implementation of Advance Passenger Information (API) and organize two tailored training sessions on API and border management. Finally, a study visit will be organised for senior level officials with the purpose of exchanging good practices in the area of border management including API.",TCMMCB,Turkmenistan,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,100000
2017,"Strengthening Labour Migration Management in Botswana","The overall objective of this project is to support the Government of Botswana (GoB), specifically Selibe Phikwe Economic Revitalization Programme, under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, in collecting and utilising skills data to inform and guide efforts to revitalize the economy of the Selibe Phikwe region. The Ministry of Trade and Industry has requested UN Agencies and other development partners to assist in the efforts to revitalize the economy of Selebi-Phikwe region, a mining district in the Central part of Botswana, which recently collapsed due to the closure of the Bamangwato Concessions Limited (BCL) copper and nickel mine. For over 40 years, the BCL mine, which directly employed approximately five thousand workers, and another five thousand through its sub-contracts, served as the economic mainstay of Selebi-Phikwe town and the entire district. The loss of thousands of jobs as a result of this economic collapse in the region has contributed towards brain drain for the region as a result of large scale migration from the region. 
IOM therefore, seeks to strengthen the government’s institutional capacity to utilise quality data to guide and inform economic development planning and decision making geared at revitalizing the economy of the town and surroundings. IOM aims to achieve this overall objective through the following outcomes:
i) Skills audit data utilized to guide economic development interventions in Botswana.
ii) GoB demonstrates increased capacity on labour migration management.","Labour Migration",Botswana,,Africa,Completed,120000
2017,"Strengthening Armenia's Identity Management System","Armenia started its reform in the identity management system back in 2008, piloting biometric passports and e-ID card systems.  In 2017, further upgrades were introduced into the national framework and the 123-N government decision on the issuance of biometric passports and IDs was adopted.  However, the system is not yet fully aligned with the European and international standards and best practices in this field. 
The objective of the project is to contribute to an improved identity management system for Armenian nationals and foreign residents in Armenia, and the two project outcomes will contribute to the project objective, namely i) the Government of Armenia strengthens its business processes for new biometric passport in line with international standards and ii) security and labour market regulations are improved through strengthened management of the work permit issuance system for foreign workers in Armenia. In order to achieve the outcomes, IOM shall support the government in assessing the needs and gaps in the field of identity management, analyse current business processes for participating state agencies, develop new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) compliant with international standards and best practices and conduct related training and simulation activities.",TCMMCB,Armenia,,Europe,Active,200000
2017,"Support to Western Balkan States in Establishing Advance Passenger Information Systems","Advance Passenger Information (API) systems provide passengers’ biographical data electronically to government authorities in the country of arrival, departure or transit, allowing those authorities to pre-identify who is flying into or out of their territory. Western Balkan countries have been expressing their strong interest in developing national API systems.  
The objective of this project is to contribute to enhanced border management and border security in the Western Balkan region by increasing legal and technical capacities towards implementing national API systems. More specifically, the project aims to strengthen capacities of border agencies to design and implement national API systems through the following activities. Firstly, the project brings together representatives of the Western Balkan authorities in a regional workshop, during which best practices and lessons learned will be shared from States who have successfully implemented API systems. Secondly, the existing national legal frameworks and technical capacities related to API will be assessed, in order to identify gaps and needs that need to be addressed at the national level. Finally, each country will develop a national API implementation strategy, based on the findings and recommendations from the country assessment.","Immigration and Borders","Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina",,Europe,Active,250000
2017,"Promoting the Engagement of the Chadian Diaspora to Support the Development of Chad","The main objective of the project is to increase linkages between the Government of Chad and its diaspora by engaging the diaspora of targeted countries, thereby encouraging economic collaboration and leveraging the diaspora as a key development actor. It also proposes to use some of the communication tools developed in the 2016 global project, Engaging the Diaspora Online for the Development of their Country of Origin. One such tool, the iDiaspora online platform, aims to voice the challenges that migrants and diaspora communities face, and share common experiences and best practices on how they can contribute to the development of their countries.
More specifically, the project will:  
1)	Conduct a mapping of all the diaspora associations in France and Niger;
2)	Establish an interministerial steering committee, which aims to coordinate on a regular basis the implementation of the project and engage with the diaspora;
3)	Strengthen the technical capacities of multiple ministries such as the Ministry of Economy, Planning and Development and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through two capacity-building workshops on migration and development;
4)	Develop a roadmap for the Government of Chad to take concrete steps towards the engagement of its dispora; and, 
5)	Organize a third workshop with diaspora experts from two key sectors, health and education, to share experiences and best practices with their peers.","Community and Economic Development",Chad,,Africa,Completed,75000
2017,"Health and Humanitarian Border Management: Capacity Building for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response in Burundi and the DRC","In line with the IOM national and regional strategies for East and Horn of Africa as well as the United Nations (UN) Great Lakes Regional Strategic Framework, this project aims to address cross-border mobility and public health implications. The objective is that of promoting effective public health measures in humanitarian border management in response to any potential future disease outbreaks and other health threats whilst also strengthening the capacities of border officials to effectively prepare and deal with public health emergencies. 
In order to achieve the above objective, IOM will support the establishment of a cross-border working group between Burundi and DRC including the organization of a cross-border workshop on “Humanitarian and Health Border Management” which will bring together key stakeholders from each country. The workshop aims to assess the gaps and challenges in health emergency preparedness and response, and elicit recommendations for subsequent interventions to address the problem. Additionally, IOM will provide capacity building training for frontline border control officers on ‘Health and Border Management’ and conduct simulation exercise on public health emergency preparedness to help frontline border control officers in Burundi and the DRC develop the necessary skills and knowledge to identify and recognise of symptoms of infectious and communicable diseases including practice of health protection at borders.","Migr Health Assist for Crisis Aff Pops","Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo",,Africa,Completed,250000
2017,"Assessing the Migration, Climate Change and Conflict Dimension in the Lake Chad Region (Chad and Nigeria)","As of April 2017, over 2 million people have been displaced in the Lake Chad Basin due to the Boko Haram insurgency, and over 5 million in total have been displaced “by the depletion of the lake due to climate change” according to the Nigerian President, Mohammadu Buhari, at the Conference of the Parties 21 (COP21), held in Paris in 2015. 
The proposed project entails a two-fold research study aimed at collecting empirical climate change data and understanding climate change related policy as well as climate change induced migration.  
As such, the first component of the research will consist of an in-depth desk study of existing climate change trends and policies in place.  
The second component will employ the existing Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) capacity in both Chad and Nigeria to collect targeted information on evidence of climate change, displacement trends, vulnerabilities and coping mechanisms.
The overall goal is to produce a comprehensive regional study of the Lake Chad Basin, serving as a baseline of information on climate-related migration, prevailing vulnerabilities and gaps in order to inform humanitarian policies and actions.","Migration, Environment and Climate Change","Chad, Nigeria",,Africa,Completed,75000
2017,"Strengthening the Institutional Capacity of the Zimbabwe Diaspora Directorate for Increased Diaspora Engagement","The overall objective of the proposed project is to contribute towards an increased contribution of the Zimbabwean diaspora in the socio-economic recovery and development of Zimbabwe. In order to realise this objective, the project aims to strengthen the Government of Zimbabwe’s institutional capacity to fully coordinate diaspora affairs and mobilize the Zimbabwean diaspora. The project also seeks to support a structured mechanism to generate data on the Zimbabwean diaspora through a diaspora mapping and profiling survey in targeted countries.  The project’s expected outcomes are (i) The Government of Zimbabwe (GoZ) has improved capacity to coordinate, mobilize and engage with the Zimbabwean diaspora and (ii) The GoZ has access and utilizes sex disaggregated data on the size, geographic dispersion, skills profile and investment preferences of the Zimbabwean diaspora. 
Key activities to be undertaken to realise the above results include: 1) provision of technical assistance support to the Zimbabwe Diaspora Directorate (ZDD); 2) conducting a diaspora mapping and profiling survey in South Africa, United Kingdom and United States of America; 3) conducting a national diaspora participation needs and capacity assessment; and, 4) conducting diaspora engagement meetings in the United States of America and Botswana. 
The proposed project seeks to provide co-funding to a European Union project, “Promoting Migration Governance in Zimbabwe (PMGZ)” which seeks to contribute to the establishment of a migration governance framework (policy, institutional and legislative) in Zimbabwe to support state actors to manage migration in dialogue with non-state actors and in a migrant centred, gender sensitive, rights based and development oriented manner.","Community and Economic Development",Zimbabwe,,Africa,Active,200000
2017,"Strengthening the Capacities of the Migration Research Institutions in Senegal","At present in Senegal, there is a severe lack of reliable migration-related data and the existing information is scattered across several research institutions. The proposed project aims to highlight critical data gaps and propose ways to address long-term data collection and management practices.  
More specifically, this project will: 
• Develop a situation analysis on the challenges of migration-related research and data collection;
• Produce a report on the capacity-building needs among academic and research institutions;
• Conduct capacity-building activities targeted at research institution staff and junior researchers, based on the above-mentioned report;
• Offer grants to young researchers to support migration-related research and;
• Organize an event open to the public to increase awareness on the recently developed migration-related studies. 
The project aims to support the Ministry of Higher Education and Research in Senegal.","Migration Research and Publication",Senegal,,Africa,Completed,100000
2017,"Climate Change and Disaster Related Migration in Mongolia","The objective of this project is to contribute to strengthened migration management in Mongolia in the context of climate change and natural hazards. The project will support officials of the Government of Mongolia (GoM) to have improved skills and knowledge to track climate change and disaster related migration and coordinate their responses. 
Specifically, this project will focus on improving the coordination of onsite responses to events in rural locations and will aim to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the government’s provision of shelter, water, food, fodder and other necessities to rural households. This will include a training session for government officials, specifically from the Mongolian National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the municipal authorities in the use of IOM’s Disaster Tracking Matrix to design assessments and conduct data collection to build evidence to inform governmental responses. The project will also support the collection and dissemination of evidence and data on current migration flows and needs, and strengthen coordination between key stakeholders when responding to migration caused by climate change and disasters, including the development of an agreed upon Plan of Action. 
IOM will build upon the current presence and existing relationships, in partnership with NEMA, to implement the project successfully and with a view to extending the benefits and achievements beyond the project lifespan.","Migration, Environment and Climate Change",Mongolia,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,150000
2017,"Community-Based Film Production to Promote a Better Understanding of Migration","The aim of the proposed project is to encourage the production of short films and showcase the work of local filmmakers to increase awareness of migration related issues in eligible Member States with key stakeholders and host communities. The project will strengthen the capacity of governments to pass key message to host communities as well as migrants and refugees via the short films that challenge prevailing anti-migrant narratives. The films will reveal through their portrayal of humanity, the tangible benefits of well-managed migration and the dangers of poorly managed migration, (human trafficking, migrant labour exploitation, irregular migration, fake news about migration etc.) in feeding xenophobia.
Specifically, the project will:
1. Build the capacity of communities to create short films, share and promote positive stories about migration;
2. Develop a participatory video activity in close coordination with selected missions;
3. Encourage the production and screening of films about migration amongst emerging filmmakers.","Media and Communications","Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d´Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia",,Global,Completed,100000
2017,"Support to Uganda's Immigration Training Academy","This project will support the operationalization of the Ugandan National Immigration Training Academy. Firstly, this project will support the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC) to develop an institutional strategy for the use and management of the Academy.  The strategy will place a strong focus on inter-agency and international cooperation, thus contributing to an integrated border management approach.  It will include an analysis of expecting running costs and a model for cost-recovery as well as a marketing strategy to increase the use of the Academy by national and international partners. The strategy will also include a gender component to ensure that the Academy is contributing to ensuring gender equality within DCIC and serving the needs of migrant men, boys, women and girls. 
Secondly, DCIC’s training curriculum will be strengthened in order to ensure inclusion of international best practices in training, including issues related to gender and mobility. An international expert will be hired to work alongside DCIC’s head of training. The expert will facilitate a consultation workshop at the beginning of the process and a validation workshop once the draft curriculum has been produced. Finally, a training of trainers with an international expert will be held at the Academy in order to strengthen DCIC’s capacity to offer top-notch training courses at the Academy.",TCMMCB,Uganda,,Africa,Completed,80000
2016,"Technical Assistance to Create a Labour Market Information System in Kiribati","The overall objective of this project is to strengthen the capacity of the Government of the Republic of Kiribati (GoK) to formulate and implement strategic interventions that facilitate effective and sustainable labour migration solutions to the challenges posed by climate change. This falls under the GoK aim to facilitate “Migration with Dignity” in the face of rising sea levels and environmental degradation of their land.
To meet this objective, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), in close collaboration with the Kiribati Ministry of Labour and Human Resources Development (MoLHRD), will support two key interventions. First, IOM will recruit and place a technical expert in the Ministry to develop a labour market information system (LMIS) for Kiribati, and build local capacity to manage the system. Second, IOM will organise a regional forum – to be held in Nadi, Fiji - on labour migration to share information with other countries in the Pacific region which are facing similar challenges.
These actions are intended to achieve two outcomes: i) GoK demonstrates the ability to use the LMIS to design evidence-based policies facilitating labour migration; ii) GoK officials have created synergies with other regional labour migration initiatives in the region and made progress toward establishing a sub-regional system for sharing information on foreign employment opportunities.
It is envisaged that these two outcomes will address challenges which are confronting Kiribati, as well as other countries in the Pacific, particularly Small Island Developing States (SIDs). By establishing a LMIS and facilitating regional cooperation and information sharing on foreign employment this project will lay the groundwork for evidence-based interventions on labour migration and provide I-Kiribati with access to information on labour migration opportunities throughout the region.","Labour Migration",Kiribati,,,,200000
2016,"Strengthening Labour Migration Management in Eswatini","The overall objective of this project is to strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MoLSS) in Swaziland to implement labour migration programmes within the framework of the SADC Labour Migration Action Plan (2016-2019), SADC Labour Migration Policy Framework, and Article 19 of the SADC Employment and Labour Protocol stipulating provisions on the protection of migrant workers.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in partnership with the MoLSS, will achieve this objective through the following three outcomes: 1) The practical implementation of the labour migration policies of the Government of Swaziland (GoS) incorporates migrant protection principles; 2) GoS has access to up-to-date factual information on labour migration management; and 3) Swaziland-South Africa bilateral engagement on labour migration management is strengthened through cooperation agreements.
This national labour migration project is designed to complement the IOM Development Fund regional project that aims to bring together the selected SADC Member States in order to facilitate South-South labour mobility arrangements.","Labour Migration",Eswatini,,Africa,Completed,150000
2016,"Strengthening Internal Migration Policies in Bolivia","Bolivia requires policies to manage the challenges of internal migration from rural to urban areas. The absence of internal migration policies limits sociodemographic planning and fuels urban segregation as well as the proliferation of fringe neighborhoods.
In this context, the main objective of this project is to strengthen the formulation of public policies related to internal migration, through the analysis of internal migration flows.
Specifically, the project will result in two outputs: 
1.	A comparative study that will analyze the tendencies, characteristics and determinants of internal migration in six strategic sectors, namely housing, health, education, employment, urbanization and environment. 
2.	A white paper with strategic guidelines for the development of public policies and sociodemographic planning, aimed at strengthening local development and improving the living conditions of Bolivian citizens.
This project will be implemented in partnership with the Governmental Unit for Analysis of Social and Economic Policy (UDAPE) and the National Institute for Statistics (INE).","Community and Economic Development","Bolivia (Plurinational State of)",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,100000
2016,"Strengthening the Government of Viet Nam’s Approach to Consular Crisis Management","Despite the successful evacuation of Vietnamese labour migrants from Libya in 2011, the Government of Viet Nam has limited capacity to respond effectively to the various forms of consular crises involving Vietnamese abroad as well as foreign nationals in Viet Nam. This can be attributed to a number of factors, including a lack of resources to adequately assess a crisis situation and communicate effectively with stakeholders, and a lack of coordination and understanding among government agencies about their respective roles and responsibilities in responding to crises. 
This project will contribute to more effective government responses to the different types of crisis that may confront Vietnamese nationals abroad or foreign nationals in Viet Nam.  The project has two inter-related outcomes:
       1.  	An improved consular crisis mechanism, which facilitates timely and coherent responses to the protection needs of Vietnamese citizens abroad and foreign citizens in Viet Nam.
       2.  	Improved capacity of consular staff and officials posted abroad to deliver consular services to migrants in times of crisis.","Emergency Response and Assistance to Displaced Populations","Viet Nam",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,170000
2016,"Co-Funding Regional Support to Protection-Sensitive Migration Management in the Western Balkans – Complementary AVRR to IPA II","The Western Balkans Route, a major transit migration route, particularly for migrants from Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan and a number of North African countries, was effectively closed by governments along that route. This decision has left a number of transiting migrants stranded, potentially exposed to extreme conditions and unprotected from abuse and exploitation. Such individuals may wish to return to their countries of origin and should be provided with return assistance in order to be able to do so in a safe and dignified manner. Additionally, it is possible that pressure along those route may again increase, leading to another influx of migrants and refugees.
The aforementioned developments have put additional pressure on Turkey and Greece where large numbers of migrants and refugees now create irregular migration pressure onto the recently closed route. Bearing that in mind, the objective of the project is to support the development of AVRR mechanisms, by building the capacities of national actors in the Western Balkans region in order to offer a protection-sensitive response to stranded migrants, rejected asylum seekers, and irregular migrants.
The project aims to support and complement the activities foreseen by the IPA II Multi-country action programme 2014 - Regional Support to Protection-Sensitive Migration Management in the Western Balkans and Turkey (IPA II), which contains an AVRR component. The project will be carried out in close cooperation with the IPA II implementing partners, Frontex, EASO, and UNHCR, in order to ensure the coordination, identification and utilization of synergies, and the avoidance of overlap.
The project will organize a series of trainings in the region for officers from target countries to transfer knowledge to other migration management offices on national AVRR procedures, as well as to build regional capacity on a number of AVRR-related topics, such as building synergies among different AVRR practitioners, including the NGO sector. These outputs will aim to strengthen the overall capacities of target countries to engage and carry out AVRR related activities, leading consequently to AVRR mechanism firmly established and operationalized. Experts will be engaged at various stages of the project, providing essential experience and expertise to project management, but also guiding the implementation the activities and by leading the workshops. The project will support the operationalization on a national level of AVRR mechanisms developed at the regional level under the IPA II Regional Project, contribute to the IPA II envisaged direct assistance to stranded migrants in the form of assisted voluntary return, and support long term sustainability and national ownership of these mechanisms.","Return Assist to Migrants and Government","Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, North Macedonia, Albania",,Europe,Completed,250000
2016,"Promoting the Rights to Freedom of Movement in MERCOSUR","One of the main IOM strategies in South America is to support the free movement of people in the framework of the regional integration process in the MERCOSUR. The main objective of this project is therefore to strengthen the free mobility within MERCOSUR for the benefit of migrants, by working with Member States and Associated States of the MERCOSUR to ensure the promotion of appropriate conditions for migrants to access their rights. Specifically, the project will have four outputs: 
1) Research on the implementation and impact of the 2002 MERCOSUR Residence Agreement, particularly on the access of migrants to their rights;
2) A study on migration dynamics at the border between Paraguay and Argentina;
3) A study on migration dynamics at the border between Brazil and Uruguay;
4) A compilation of good practices on the implementation of the 2002 MERCOSUR Residence Agreement.
This project will allow the Member States and Associated States of MERCOSUR to measure the impact of their main regional migration legal tool and will provide them with instruments to replicate good practices of citizen integration in the context of South-South cooperation. All cost related to non-eligible Member States will be covered by MERCOSUR.","International Migration Law","Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Guyana",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,150000
2016,"Building the Capacity of the Government of Saint Lucia and Promoting Awareness to Address Trafficking","The objective of this project is to strengthen Saint Lucia’s capacity to assist victims of trafficking and sensitize the broader Saint Lucian public about trafficking in persons. 
This project will build on the opportunity to create synergies between the activities of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) – European Union (EU) Migration Action programme and this project.
Drawing on recommendations provided by specialists, this project aims to deliver an operational database to manage and process trafficking cases, and a full-scale national campaign to raise awareness about trafficking in persons. It will equally support a series of training workshops with a focus on identification, referral and protection of victims of trafficking complementary to those encompassed under the ACP-EU Migration Action programme, and directed at key front-line officials, diplomatic personnel, health providers and civil society stakeholders. 
Finally, by including the identification and training of a designated focal point within the Ministry of Home Affairs and National Security, the project hopes to achieve widespread capacity building among key stakeholders by enabling the Government to continue training activities beyond the lifetime of the project.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Saint Lucia",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,105000
2016,"Technical Support to Improve Border Management Controls in Liberia","This project aims to improve the border management information system (BMIS) at Roberts International Airport (RIA) in Monrovia, Liberia in order to conform to regional and international requirements in terms of security and migration management. In particular, the intervention will introduce IOM’s Migration Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS) at eight RIA workstations and train 16 Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization (BIN) officials on the management of the system. The current system in place, Personal Identification and Registration System (PIRS), was installed in 2008 and is now outdated because it does not meet international requirements in terms of biometric data collection and real-time information on alert lists.  Additionally, IOM will install a workstation at the BIN headquarters in order to facilitate real-time management of data collected at the airport and therefore ensure control on migration management. 
The proposed intervention will support the Government of Liberia during a critical transition as the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) draws down its presence in June 2016. Based on the Government of Liberia’s Security Transition Plan’s focus on strengthening key agencies in the security sector, BIN has identified the installation of MIDAS as a priority to achieving its mandate.",TCMMCB,Liberia,,Africa,Completed,50000
2016,"Setting Standards on Protection and Assistance to Vulnerable Migrants in Support of the Global Action to Prevent and Address Trafficking in Persons and the Smuggling of Migrants","IOM has been selected an implementing partner for the Global Action to Prevent and Address Trafficking in Human Beings and the Smuggling of Migrants, to be managed by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and implemented in 13 countries. The objective of the Global Action is to prevent and address trafficking and smuggling by assisting selected countries in developing and implementing comprehensive national counter-trafficking and smuggling responses, and strengthening their capacities to efficiently address these issues, including at transnational level and in cooperation with the civil society.
Within the framework of this project, IOM will (i) develop the IOM Handbook on the Protection and Assistance of Migrants in Situations of Vulnerability, as well as develop other IOM guidance and materials on best practice standards, systems, mechanisms, and tools to effectively protect migrants in need; (ii) provide technical assistance to government and civil society organizations to improve the provision of assistance and protection services to trafficked victims and other vulnerable migrants; (iii) support the development of national referral mechanisms and coordination structures to strengthen the identification, referral, and protection of trafficked victims and other vulnerable migrants; and (iv) facilitate the disbursement of small grants to civil society organizations for the provision of assistance and reintegration services to trafficked victims, smuggled migrants and other vulnerable migrants.
The IDF-funded project will complement the partnership with UNODC in the Global Action by contributing to the development of the IOM Handbook on the Protection and Assistance of Migrants in Situations of Vulnerability and related technical guidance on migrant assistance and protection.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Morocco, Mali, Niger, South Africa, Belarus, Ukraine, Nepal, Pakistan",,Global,Completed,50000
2016,"Support to the National Observatory for Migration in Tunisia","The recent establishment of the National Observatory for Migration (NOM) in Tunisia demonstrates the commitment of the Government of Tunisia to address migration in a more comprehensive manner. The scope is for the NOM to be a key actor in supporting an effective data collection system on migration, provide quantitative as well as qualitative information and ensure harmonization of governmental and non-governmental data sources on migration in Tunisia in order to provide the necessary support for the development and implementation of a national migration policy in the country.
This project responds to the technical support request made from the Ministry of Social Affairs to the IOM to strengthen the capacity of the observatory staff, coordinate the production of material and implement an effective strategy for the dissemination of results.","Migration Research and Publication",Tunisia,,Africa,Active,200000
2016,"Enhancing Migration Management in Belize through an upgrade of the Migration Information Data Analysis System (MIDAS)","The overall objective of this initiative is to strengthen migration management through an upgrade of the current Migration Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS) in Belize. Particularly, this initiative aims at building and strengthening the capacity of Belize’s Department of Immigration and Nationality Services (DINS) and its staff to manage the borders more efficiently.  
The Government of Belize is aware of the vulnerabilities to the current border management system, due to the increased traffic flows at the international airport and at the northern and western land borders.  For that reason, the Government requests to take proactive steps to protect the integrity of the MIDAS.  
Each of the activities will be accompanied by a training session with Immigration officials to ensure they have the knowledge and expertise to use the upgraded features in the MIDAS.",TCMMCB,Belize,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,100000
2016,"Phase 1 - Strengthening the Capacities of the Government of Djibouti to Better Collect and Analyse Migration Data and Statistics towards the Development of a Migration Profile in Djibouti","The Republic of Djibouti lies at a strategic crossroad between the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Historically, Djibouti has been part of the migratory route linking Africa to Eurasia; however the scale of such migration has increased markedly since 2009. Djibouti is now a major transit country for thousands of irregular migrants, asylum seekers, and trafficked and smuggled migrants attempting to make their way to the Arabian Peninsula. In the context of the Khartoum Process, the commitment of the Republic of Djibouti is to take concrete actions to improve the management of legal migration, to control interregional mobility and to fight irregular migration as well as reduce all forms of risks associated with unregulated migration. One of the main challenge encountered by the Government of Djibouti however is the lack of data management in the field of migration. Various entities are involved in the data collection and analysis and an Interministerial Committee on Migration has been set up. However, a process is required in order to collect and analyse data stock and flows in the country. Data on irregular migration dates back from the 2009 Census. 
This project is fully in line with the recommendations made by the Government of Djibouti during the fifth meeting of the Regional Committee on Mixed Migration which was held in Djibouti (15-17 September 2015) and will also make it possible to implement the recommendations of the 6th meeting of the Regional Consultative Process on Migration of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). It is part of the IOM’s efforts to build national authorities’ and migration stakeholders’ capacities in decision-making on migration management in particular to (i) better collect, analyze and consolidate data on migration flows and stock for all categories of migrants through a comprehensive data assessment; and (ii) build the capacity of the Djiboutian border police and other national institutions collecting and analyzing data on migration. Such actions will support the regular publication of statistics on migration and the development of a migration profile in Phase 2.","Migration Research and Publication",Djibouti,,Africa,Completed,100000
2016,"Capacity-building for Successful Integration of Refugees in Nauru","The objective of the project is to contribute to the successful integration of refugees who are settled in Nauru for up to ten years, by building the capacity of the Department of Multicultural Affairs (DoMA) to provide community-based integration services that facilitate mutual understanding between the host community and refugees. This will be achieved through three capacity-building interventions: 
Under the first intervention, IOM will build DoMA’s capacity to develop and implement community sensitisation outreach campaigns and interventions in Nauru. Under the second intervention, another expert will be contracted to deliver training and provide capacity-building support to DoMA on designing and managing cross-cultural community integration projects through participatory methodology. The third intervention will focus on supporting and equipping DoMA with the critical resources and equipment to function effectively to provide needed services to refugees, as defined under the previous two interventions. This project responds to a Government of Nauru (GoN) request for support to assist in addressing the specific migration challenges faced in Nauru.","Community Stabilization Initiatives",Nauru,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2016,"Establishing a Migration Health Unit within the Ministry of Health and Sports (MOHS) in Myanmar","Recognizing the importance of migration health, the Ministry of Health and Sports in Myanmar has taken steps towards promoting and addressing this topic on the agenda. 
A blueprint for the establishment of a Migration Health Unit within the Ministry of Health and Sports has therefore been developed. This proposed unit, which follows best-practice examples set by other countries such as Thailand, Sri Lanka and the Philippines, would be responsible for promoting inclusive migrant policies as well as acting as a focal point for coordination with other relevant ministries and partners.
Project outputs that will contribute towards this objective include:
-	 The establishment and operationalization of the Migration Health Unit within the Ministry of Health;
-	 Technical and operational support for national, regional and global coordination and collaboration on critical migration health initiatives;
-	 Identification and development of key migration health policy recommendations.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants",Myanmar,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,100000
2016,"Supporting Labour Mobility in the East African Community: Operationalizing the Common Market Protocol Provisions on the Free Movement of Persons and Labour","The objective of this project is to contribute to the operationalization of the East African Community Common Market Protocol (EAC CMP), particularly provisions concerning the free movement of people and labour. The Protocol entered into force in 2010 and aims to enhance growth and prosperity within the region.  The capacity-building initiatives of this project will focus on pertinent labour migration issues related to the enhancement and harmonisation of policy, legislative, and institutional frameworks as well as the regional One-Stop Border Post (OSBP) Act, 2013. It will involve and benefit training immigration, customs, labour and other relevant officials from four EAC Partner States, namely Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania.  
Currently, certain technical gaps persist in the implementation of the EAC CMP, specifically regarding migration data collection and sharing mechanisms, harmonization of entry and exit procedures at the borders, and the issuance of work permits to citizens of EAC Partner States. Moreover, the project will provide essential analysis and recommendations in order to achieve compliance of national and regional policy, legislative, and institutional frameworks with the EAC CMP. Finally, focusing on support to improve the workflow at One-Stop Border Posts in the region, the project will assist the participating EAC Partner States in effectively implementing improved labour migration management practices. Such practices will include safeguards to protect migrant workers from exploitation and other harmful practices, ultimately fostering labour mobility, trade, and economic growth within the region.","Labour Migration","United Republic of Tanzania, Rwanda, Kenya, Burundi",,Africa,Completed,300000
2016,"Migration Profile - Rwanda","The overall objective of this project is to promote evidence-based policymaking and support the mainstreaming of migration into the development policy-making process. Anecdotal evidence shows that currently, migration-related data is usually kept within the respective Government institutions that collect it; the Migration Profile exercise would aim to streamline migration data in a way that it can be used effectively by policymakers, for the benefit of the country and migrants alike. In addition to collating data on the current migration situation in Rwanda, the migration profile and the staff tasked with its execution will be well placed to provide a comprehensive analysis of the migration situation in the country, in order to better inform policy-makers. 
This project will result in practical recommendations on how to develop a methodology for migration data collection, sharing, and analysis that will include guidance on gender-sensitive and disability-sensitive data collection and analysis, reflected in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the partners. Available migration data and other basic development indicators will be compiled into a Migration Profile that can serve as a baseline for further reporting. Government officials directly engaged in the collection of various types of migration data will be invited to participate in two training workshops within eight months; the workshops will focus on how to improve the quality of existing data and promote the updating of the Migration Profile on a regular basis, allowing the exercise to act as a long-term capacity-development tool.","Migration Research and Publication",Rwanda,,Africa,Active,200000
2016,"Reinforcing the Human Rights Approach to Migration Policies of the MERCOSUR Member States and the Associated States","One of the main IOM strategies in South America is to support the protection of migrants’ human rights in the framework of the regional integration process in the MERCOSUR. The main objective of this project is therefore to strengthen the capacity of the MERCOSUR Member States and the Associated States to ensure the protection of human rights of migrants including vulnerable groups. Specifically, the project will have three outputs: 
1) 	  A manual on the protection of migrants’ human rights;
2) 	  A diagnostic report of the Haitian migration towards the Member States of the MERCOSUR and the Associated States;
3) 	  A case study of the conditions of access to economic, social and cultural rights of the MERCOSUR migrants in the Municipality of Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Finally, this project, co-funded by the MERCOSUR Institute of Public Policies on Human Rights, will provide the MERCOSUR Member States and the Associated States with knowledge and tools to better design public policies and services for regional and Haitian migrants.","International Migration Law","Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Guyana",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,100000
2016,"Development and Implementation of a Central American Joint Initiative on the Health of Migrants","The main objective of this project is to develop a Central American joint initiative on the health of migrants and their families to contribute towards a regional health approach bringing together governments, civil society organizations, development partners, academia and the private sector.  As a regional technical coordination mechanism, the main stakeholders will contribute towards regional health security to effectively advocate, promote policies, share information and support the right to health and access to prevention, treatment, care and services for migrant populations and their families in Central America.
Specifically, the joint initiative will be articulated through a knowledge management technical platform which will gather strategic information from key stakeholders regarding migrant health issues so that constructive exchange can take place virtually. The implementation of a steering committee will allow for the supervision of the technical platform and the organization of two technical and consultative meetings. 
Specifically the project will:
•  	Design and implement the technical platform of the joint initiative using information technology;
•	  Centralize strategic information from key stakeholders to ensure decision making, policy-making and programming across the region to improve the health of migrants;
•	  Strengthen multi-sectorial and multi-stakeholder partnerships to link and operationalize regional and national strategies and action plans to promote migrants’ access to health.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants","Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Guatemala",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,120000
2016,"Strengthening the Capacities of Local Institutions in Cameroon to Expand the Social Security to include Cameroonian Migrant Workers Living in Belgium","The aim of this project is to expand the social security system of Cameroon to Cameroonian migrant workers living in Belgium and by doing so, foster the cooperation between both countries. 
Project outputs that will contribute towards this objective include:
     •  	Building the capacity of local institutions in Cameroon to strengthen their knowledge on social security current policies;
     •  	A feasibility study on the expansion of the social security, including recommendations;
     •  	A survey of Cameroonian workers living in Belgium to collect information on their current social security coverage and their opinion on its eventual expansion in Belgium; and,
     •  	Awareness-raising events to foster dialogue and increase knowledge on social security related matters among the Cameroonian diaspora in Belgium.","Labour Migration",Cameroon,,Africa,Completed,200000
2016,"Monitoring Progress in Achieving the Migration Targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Armenia","The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted on 1 January, 2016, explicitly call on governments and partners alike to recognize the importance of reliable and comprehensive data to facilitate migration governance and, thus, maximize the positive impact of migration on development. Building the capacities of states to gather and analyse data on migration and its link to development is, therefore, central to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and is one of the primary steps in assessing progress made towards goal and target achievement.  
The overall objective of the project is to build capacity of the Government and civil society in Armenia to initiate a sustainable monitoring process on achieved progress in the area of Migration and Development in the context of Sustainable Development Goals. The project’s objective will be achieved through the delivery of two outcomes:  
    •  	Improved understanding and knowledge in the Armenian society, including government, civil actors and donor community, about the countries’ needs in the area of migration and development in the 2030 Agenda context.  
    •  	Key institutions from the Government of Armenia capacitated to effectively, regularly and sustainably monitor progress towards achieving M&D targets within the 2030 Agenda through an evidence-based approach.","Community and Economic Development",Armenia,,Europe,Completed,100000
2016,"Strengthening the Knowledge Base to better Protect and Assist Migrants in a Situation of Vulnerability in Mali","This project will focus specifically on the case of Mali, a key origin and transit country on the West African Migratory route and will focus on 2 main strategic areas: • Improve the quality, collection and sharing of data on irregular migration flows in the country; • Enhance migrants’ protection by improving the capacity of the Government of Mali and civil society actors to identify vulnerable migrants in need of protection assistance. Beyond the activities underlined in this document, the proposed action intends to prepare the ground work for future, longer term programming expected to be implemented through the establishment of Migration Response and Resource Mechanisms (MRRM) in Mali and throughout West Africa. These mechanisms aim at providing comprehensive frameworks of action for coordinated migrant protection, assistance and information services and at providing operational support to government authorities to address complex migratory flows, facilitate the identification and registration of migrants, and support data collection to feed into evidence-based policy and programming (while respecting national and IOM Data Protection Principles). Eventually, the MRRM will seek to provide direct assistance and support services to the most vulnerable migrants; counselling; facilitation of contact with families, consular offices and referral services, according to, and based on, needs identified. Finally, Migration Response and Resource Mechanisms (MRRM) also provide information and awareness-raising on the risks of irregular migration (including trafficking in persons), the available channels for legal migration, as well as rights and obligations of both States and migrants. In the framework of this proposal, IOM will promote an approach to the MRRM based on national ownership. In that sense, actors in Mali will be provided with the support and expertise to subsequently own any longer term migration initiative. Although the resources available to this specific project will not enable IOM to support the full establishment of MRRM, the approach adopted for the purpose of this action remains in line with the mechanism’s rationale. The actions proposed in this document focus on strengthening the capacity of the government to provide quality information on migration patterns to the international community and civil society actors .","Counter Trafficking Projects",Mali,,Africa,Completed,200000
2016,"Strengthening the Security of the Belarus-Ukraine Border - Co-funding contribution to the EC project SURCAP II","The project represents a co-funding contribution to the ongoing EU funded project “Strengthening Surveillance and Bilateral Coordination Capacity along the Common Border between Belarus and Ukraine” (SURCAP Phase II) and supplements its achievements with a number of specialized activities aimed at addressing technical and practical needs/gaps of the Belarusian and Ukrainian border units responsible for the protection of the Belarus-Ukraine border – green and blue borders, as well as the border crossing points (BCPs).
The proposed intervention is specifically aimed at assisting Belarus and Ukraine in strengthening their border surveillance and migration management capacities along their common borderline via the enhancement of overall coordination and data sharing, inter alia on border incidents, between the border agencies present at both sides of the border. 
This will be achieved via the establishment of a pilot Common Contact Point (CCP) at the Belarus-Ukraine border supplemented by the provision of expertise; organization of bilateral meetings to exchange border information and elaborate joint approaches in border management; a study visit to a EU Member State (MS) where such CCPs proved their efficiency; and finally, the procurement of equipment to strengthen the surveillance capacity of the border agencies of Belarus and Ukraine.",TCMMCB,"Belarus, Ukraine",,Europe,Completed,200000
2016,"Enhancing the Reintegration Programme for Overseas Filipino Workers in line with the Migration and Development, and Crisis Management Frameworks in the Philippines","Despite legal provisions that mandate the Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE) to provide reintegration services to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW), there is little evidence available of migrants having been effectively reintegrated in the Philippines. 
Therefore, this project aims to contribute to the efforts of the Government of the Philippines to reinforce the socio-economic reintegration programme in line with the Migration and Development, and Crisis Management Frameworks. 
Project outputs that will contribute towards this objective include: 
•  	Adoption of a national masterplan for migrant reintegration through the national reintegration summit declaration;
•  Adoption of relevant department order, administrative circular or implementing guidelines on reintegration;
•  Customized, equitable, accessible and gender-sensitive reintegration services for the migrants and their families;
•  International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification of service systems;
•  Capacity-building of reintegration counsellors and duty bearers on service delivery.","Labour Migration",Philippines,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,150000
2016,"Promoting Psychosocial Services and Assistance for Vulnerable Migrants in Morocco","Morocco is a transit corridor for migrants wishing to reach Europe and in recent years increasingly also a destination country. According to the Moroccan Ministry of Interior, 25,000 to 40,000 irregular migrants, originating mostly from Western Sub-Saharan Africa, reside in Morocco. 
Despite recent governmental efforts to develop a comprehensive human-rights based approach migration policy, many migrants, often in an irregular situation, find themselves stranded and in a situation of vulnerability facing harsh living conditions.
Furthermore, the access to health services for irregular migrants remains difficult although their precarious living conditions and the violence they face on a daily basis means they have unmet psychosocial and medical needs. 
Therefore, this project aims to improve psychosocial support services to migrants in Morocco through a two-fold action based on capacity-building activities for medical professionals in Morocco and on direct service provision to enhance pre-departure services offered to migrants in the context of the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) programme.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants",Morocco,,Africa,Completed,200000
2016,"Development of a National Framework for Durable Solutions in Vanuatu","This project aims to build the capacity of the Government of Vanuatu to manage the displacement cycle in cases of sudden- and slow-onset emergencies, with the aim of ensuring protection-sensitive ‘Durable Solutions’ for disaster-affected populations. 
This will be achieved through the participatory development of a national framework for Durable Solutions, including a policy document, and related operational tools. Under the leadership of the Ministry of Climate Change Adaptation (MCCA) and National Disaster Management Office (NDMO), IOM will facilitate a consultation process involving government partners, cluster members, Civil Society Organizations and other stakeholders. The process will follow relevant guidelines and legal principles. 
The project will be responsible for the following deliverables: 1) an overview and background of internal displacement and forced migration patterns in Vanuatu; 2) identification of challenges and gaps for achieving durable solutions in Vanuatu; 3) a policy framework to manage the displacement cycle in Vanuatu and 4) standard operating procedures (SOPs) and tools, in-line with IOM’s Progressive Resolution of Displacement Situations (PRDS) framework and the Durable Solutions Preliminary Operational Guide.","Emergency Response and Assistance to Displaced Populations",Vanuatu,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,100000
2016,"Strengthening the Capacities of the MERCOSUR Countries to Combat Human Trafficking and Improve the Conditions of Female Migrants","This project aims to strengthen cooperation between and capacity of the MERCOSUR countries to combat human trafficking and to improve the conditions of migrant women and girls. Specifically, this project will have five components, in line with existing regional MERCOSUR commitments:
1) Organize a Meeting of Ministers and High Authorities on Women (RMAAM) on counter-trafficking;
2) Develop a study on migrant women and cities in the region;
3) Support the Specialized Forum on Migration (FEM);
4) Translate and validate material on trafficking in persons into Portuguese;
5) Facilitate the exchange of good practices within the region through South-South cooperation. 
The project will be implemented in line with IOM standards and principles with regards to human rights, gender and sustainability. Finally, the project will focus on knowledge management, in order to document and disseminate global and regional practices within MERCOSUR. All costs related to non-eligible Member States will be covered by the Technical Cooperation in the Area of Migration (PLACMI) in Latin America programme.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Guyana",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,138687
2016,"Strengthening Capacity on Skills Recognition, Recruitment and Labour Migration Information in Support of ASEAN Integration","The proposed project will enhance dialogue and coordination among ASEAN Member States (AMS), and support the strengthening of capacity, frameworks and mechanisms to facilitate the increased mobility of labour in ASEAN. The project will focus on 1) improving availability and sharing of information on labour migration and labour markets across ASEAN; 2) enhancing the recruitment and employment services and information available to migrants with regard to intra-regional migration in ASEAN; and 3) facilitating the referencing, quality assurance and mutual recognition of workers’ skills and qualifications. The project will support 8 ASEAN Member States (Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam), and in doing so will target those AMS which are still in the process of developing effective migration management and labour market policies and mechanisms to support ASEAN integration, and require additional support. This will be achieved through: 
1) Supporting the inception and initial development of a concrete mechanism for sharing information on labour markets and migration across ASEAN, through: a) a targeted capacity building series on the management and sharing of labour market and migration information, including enhancing capacity of AMS Government officials to generate and share data on labour market demands in order to inform Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) programs ; b) a consultative meeting to discuss the structure, scope and parameters of an ASEAN labour migration information sharing mechanism and appoint a Task Force for further action; and c) through these activities, supporting the development of an action plan and template for an ASEAN information sharing platform (envisaged to be a web portal on labour markets and migration).  
2)	Mapping existing recruitment channels, procedures and related services; and promoting enhanced provision of ethical recruitment and employment services in ASEAN, particularly in relation to the free flow of skilled labour as envisaged by the ASEAN Community, through the hosting of a meeting on ethical recruitment and human resource practices in facilitating labour mobility in ASEAN;  
3)	Facilitating the effective and timely recognition of workers’ qualifications and skills through capacity building on referencing and quality assurance of workers skills and competences, utilizing the ‘SLOM Guidelines on Quality Assurance and Recognition of Competency Certification Systems among ASEAN Economies’ (developed through the partner project funded by JAIF), targeting particular those AMS with newly-introduced National Qualifications Frameworks (NQFs) and skills standards, most especially Cambodia, Myanmar, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam.
The proposed project will complement the Senior Labour Officials Meeting (SLOM) Working Group on Progressive Labour Practices to Enhance the Competitiveness of ASEAN (SLOM-WG) Work plan for 2016-2020 and will be implemented in close coordination with AMS Governments coordinating the various activities under this work plan. This project will be funded by IDF to complement the partner project funded through the Japan ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF),  entitled “The Development of Cross National Guidelines for HR Qualification and Skills Recognition among ASEAN Economies”.","Labour Migration","Cambodia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Viet Nam",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,300000
2016,"Community Based Tribal Conflict Mitigation and Peace Building in Enga and Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea (COMBAT-COMIT) Phase 2","The objective of this project is to promote sustainable peace and reconciliation solutions in communities highly impacted by conflict and subsequent human induced mobility in Papua New Guinea. By targeting tribal conflict induced displaced communities, IOM will be able to contribute to resolving some of the main sources of tension that have sparked conflict over the years, including disputed land claims, sorcery, environmental and climate change and the movement of vulnerable people. 
This project is a planned follow-up (Phase II) for the 2015 IDF Project of the same name and includes additional activities that further contribute to achieving the project objective including a) engagement with local government structures to negotiate access; b) tribal mediation and expanded Do No Harm training; and c) implementation of settlement and resolution mechanisms. 
The IOM Gender Coordination Unit has contributed to the proposal’s development and intends to utilise the project in training as a strong example of gender mainstreaming.","Community Stabilization Initiatives","Papua New Guinea",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,113585
2016,"Strengthening the Institutional Capacity of the Government of Nicaragua to Promote the Rights of Irregular Migrants in Transit","The main objective of this project is to strengthen the institutional capacity of the Government of Nicaragua to promote and ensure the protection of human rights of irregular migrants in transit through Nicaragua.
Project outputs that will contribute towards this objective include: 
1)	The rehabilitation of  a Migrant Reception Centre to increase its capacity and reconfigure space to better accommodate migrants and allow for mainstreaming gender concerns;
2)	Border control staff training to raise the standards of care for migrants, especially the most vulnerable and manuals to replicate the training; 
3)	Provision of material and equipment to the Migration School (Escuela Migratoria).
4)	Study on the current situation of shelters for migrants in Central America, assessing the conditions, available services, directions and other relevant information.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Nicaragua,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,135000
2016,"Technical Support to Global Consultation on Migrant Health – Sri Lanka","With migration being such a prominent factor of society today, governments are faced with the challenges to integrate the health needs of migrants into national plans, policies and strategies. Throughout the migration cycle, consistent efforts to ensure that migrant health needs are met are imperative for the inclusion of migrants into national health plans, as migration is a known social determinant of health that can impact the well-being of an individual, as well as the social and economic development of communities at large. 
H.E. President Sirisena invited IOM to lead a Global Consultation on migrant health, to be hosted by Sri Lanka. This event will also be co-organized with WHO, as the leading international health agency. The Consultation will aim to contribute to engaging multi-sectoral partners reach consensus on priority areas and key policy strategies to mainstreaming migrant health and enabling an environment for meaningful policy change. The activities under this project will provide support and coordination to the Scientific Committee and the technical consultants, who will contribute to the completion of the background papers, which will guide the discussions of the Consultation, and final Report. These outputs will identify the gaps, mainstreaming opportunities and key policy strategies related to migration and health.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants","Sri Lanka",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,70000
2016,"Developing an Online Tool to Map the Ivoirian Diaspora","The objective of this project is to improve the available information on the Ivoirian diaspora as well as develop a uniform registration online system. This proposal is consistent with the National Government Strategy as the General Directorate of Ivorian Diaspora expressed its need to have quantifiable and more reliable data on its diaspora.
Project outputs that will contribute towards this objective include:
1)	Setting-up of a steering committee to discuss and monitor the progress and challenges of the registration system with relevant stakeholders;
2)	Setting-up of the registration system and convert it into an online mapping tool;
3)	Training of government officials to use the online mapping tool;
4)	Sensitization campaigns to promote and encourage the use of the online mapping tool.
The availability of the online mapping tool will, in the long-term, allow to mobilize the diaspora and meet the government needs to contribute to the economic development of Cote d’Ivoire.","Community and Economic Development","Côte d´Ivoire",,Africa,Active,200000
2016,"Improving the Protection Environment for Unaccompanied Migrant Children in Egypt","This project will support the development of procedures for the identification of and coordination of protection services for unaccompanied migrant children (UMC) in Egypt in line with international standards for child protection. The project thereby addresses existing gaps in child protection amid an increasing trend of irregular child migration to, through and from Egypt. Egypt itself holds the highest percentage of UMC among adult irregular migrants trying to reach Europe, and is also a destination and transit country for irregular UMC. In response to this, the Egyptian Government has tasked NCCPIM  to form a UMC Working Group with relevant national stakeholders to strengthen the protection of UMC in Egypt. The government requested IOM support for this purpose.
Initially, this project will support an in-depth assessment of the institutional frameworks, procedures and capacities for child protection in Egypt. Based on the respective findings, IOM will organize a roundtable with relevant stakeholders to discuss the importance developing procedures for the identification and protection of UMC, as well as to identify focal points, proposed roles and responsibilities of relevant stakeholders. Subsequently, a series of workshops will be facilitated for the drafting of Terms of Reference (ToR) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). In parallel, this project will ensure that relevant national stakeholders represented in the UMC Working Group have the skills and knowledge to assume their responsibilities in service provision and provide protection services to UMC in line with international standards and best practices. For this purpose, IOM will organize trainings on topics including the national and international legal framework pertaining to UMC, case management and child-friendly service provision as well as on monitoring and evaluation.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Egypt,,Africa,Active,100000
2016,"Strengthening Labour Migration Management in Lesotho","The overall objective of this project is to support the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE) of Lesotho towards implementing labour migration programmes within the framework of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Labour Migration Action Plan (2016-2019), SADC Regional Labour Migration Policy Framework, and Article 19 of the SADC Employment and Labour Protocol stipulating provisions on the Protection of Migrant Workers. 
IOM in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Employment, will achieve this objective through the following three outcomes: i) The GoL demonstrates increased capacity on labour migration management; ii) GoL bilateral engagement on labour migration management with a country of destination is strengthened including  labour exchange programme through the bilateral labour agreement; and iii) GoL has improved the implementation of the national labour migration policy through the implementation of the national labour migration policy action plan. This national labour migration project is designed to complement the IOM Development Fund regional project that aims to bring together the selected SADC Member States in order to facilitate South-South labour mobility arrangements. In this regard, the goal is to ensure the protection of the fundamental human, labour, health and social rights of migrant workers, their families, and associated communities of origin and destination.","Labour Migration",Lesotho,,Africa,Completed,150000
2016,"Research Study on the Reintegration Process of Migrants in Urban Areas in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico","The main objective of this proposal is to document the status of returning migrants and inform key stakeholders, namely government institutions, local authorities, employers and the civil society. By gathering primary and secondary evidence, the research is intended to provide key actors with a set of recommendations to better address reintegration, promoting equal access to services to both men and women, understanding the most frequent institutional gaps, and maximizing the existing opportunities in each country. A better understanding of this issue will result in more targeted and efficient actions towards a sustainable reintegration, which, eventually, will benefit both returning migrants and the hosting communities.
The project will include the following components:
1. 	Research on the main methodologies, lessons learnt and good practices on all IOM reintegration programmes;
2.	 A quantitative analysis of the services available for the reintegration of returnees. This analysis will result in a comprehensive report listing the services available, describing the existing opportunities and the returnees’ needs in each country. Moreover, the analysis will include a number of case studies to deepen the investigation with concrete examples and stories;
3.	 The dissemination of the recommendations to all stakeholders based on both the results of the research and the study. This will allow for concrete actions to be implemented to ensure good practices of reintegration and to improve existing care services.","Return Assist to Migrants and Government","El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Guatemala",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,155000
2016,"PRIMA Enhancement",,Miscellaneous,,,Global,Completed,75000
2016,"Engaging the Diaspora Online for the Development of their Country of Origin","The diaspora of Member States with developing economies have a significant part to play in the development of their country of origin through remittances, trade, investment, knowledge and technology transfers. According to the World Bank, international migrants will send 601 billion dollars to their families in their home country this year. With the spread of internet-enabled affordable devices to vulnerable communities worldwide, diaspora and their nationals are connected in unprecedented ways, opening potential new avenues to improve the communication and connectivity between Member States and their citizens, at home and abroad.
This project aims to increase linkages between the developing Member States and their diaspora by engaging the diaspora online, thereby encouraging economic collaboration and leveraging the diaspora as a key development actor. It proposes to use IOM mission webpages to spotlight dynamic new diaspora actors, link them via an online database and create a mentoring environment. The country pages will then become a vital source of information and means of engagement for diaspora and migrants, allowing it to remain relevant beyond the life of the project.","Community and Economic Development","Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d´Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana",,Global,Completed,100000
2016,"Strengthening the Integration Process for Returned Migrants in El Salvador (PIRE)","El Salvador has one of the highest number of returned migrants among the Central American countries. The Government of El Salvador and other key institutional actors have therefore recognized the importance of providing assistance to all Salvadorian returnees and creating multi-sectorial opportunities to guarantee their successful reintegration into society.
This project will contribute to the integration process by harmonizing the existing practices and strengthening relevant stakeholders’ efforts. The technical and operational capacities of public institutions in the selected government departments will be enhanced to provide better services and assistance to migrant returnees. 
Project outputs that will contribute towards this objective include:
1.	Strengthening institutional capacities for the reception and orientation of Salvadorian returnees in order to improve coordination and reinforce referral mechanisms. Training workshops will mainly target governmental officials working in pre-positioned help desks.
2.	Recommendations and lessons learnt for the integration of returnees, based on existing mechanisms and best practices in other countries, particularly Mexico and the Northern Triangle, which experience similar migration patterns and significant return flows. 
3.	Promoting services for returnees’ reintegration through a wide communication campaign.","Return Assist to Migrants and Government","El Salvador",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,103058
2016,"Migration, Environment and Climate Change: Evidence for Policy in Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean","including women, youth and those with poor access to resources, compounding vulnerability, compromising adaptation and inducing population movement in the region. 
Ultimately, the project will bring together SADC and IOC Member States and Officials with a view toward setting regional priorities, cooperation, and cross-fertilization from countries’ policy and operational experience in regards to streamlining environmental change, including climate change into migration management policies and/or migration into environment and development policies.","Migration, Environment and Climate Change","Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia",,Africa,Completed,300000
2016,"Strengthening Government Capacity in the Development and Implementation of the National Strategic Action Plan on Migration Health in Nepal","The main objective of this project is to strengthen the capacity of the GoN, to address the health needs of inbound and outbound migrants using a multi-sectoral approach, particularly by reviewing, endorsing and implementing the National Strategic Action Plan (NSAP) on Migration Health. Specifically, the project will:
•  	Provide technical support and advocate for the Ministry of Health to review and endorse the NSAP on Migration Health, which when implemented will assist in comprehensively addressing health vulnerabilities of migrants and protecting their right to health through a multi-sectorial approach, and;
•  	Build the capacity of and support the GoN to implement selected activities outlined in the NSAP.
With this project IOM will respond to the recommendations from the Regional Dialogue on the Health Challenges for Asian Migrant Workers (July, 2010), the Dhaka Declaration (April, 2011) and the World Health Assembly Resolution 61.17 (May, 2008) and assist Nepal in implementing these global and regional commitments and comprehensively addressing the multi-faceted migration related health challenges.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants",Nepal,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,150000
2016,"Towards an Effective Migrants’ Right to Health in Central Asia: Assisting Governments in Enhancing the Provision of Health Services for Migrants","The proposed project will contribute to increase the availability and accessibility of health services for migrants in the benefiting countries – Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan. This will be achieved through supporting the development of comprehensive and evidence-based migration health policies and legislation in line with international norms and standards. Two expected outcomes will contribute to the realization of this objective. 
Firstly, efforts will be dedicated to enhance the legislative and policy frameworks related to health services provision for migrants in the three benefiting countries in order for governments in Central Asia to fulfil their responsibilities in the implementation of international standards. A comprehensive assessment of the existing legislation and policy framework will be carried out, at the regional and country levels. 
Secondly, the knowledge, skills, capacity and commitment of key officials from relevant government institutions in the benefiting countries will be improved through the conduction of a regional workshop on migrants’ right to health, during which the assessment report will be presented. This event will also serve as a forum for stakeholders to exchange experience and ideas and actively discuss concrete paths for the implementation of recommendations aiming at the enhancement of health services provision for migrants.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants","Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,100000
2016,"Human Mobility Related to the Artisanal Mining Sector: Comparative Case Studies in Angola, Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of the Congo","The objective of this project is to undertake studies to provide a comparative perspective of the trends and potential of migrations flows in the informal artisanal sectors in Angola, Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The research aims at contributing to responsible mining in these countries and for this purpose, it will cover the following three areas: 
International and internal migration: The pilot case studies, one in each participating country, will focus on the impact of artisanal mining on migration flows, both internal and international, and will also analyze the socio-economic impact of migration in the areas where artisanal miners are operating. 
New livelihoods and economies of artisanal mining: The studies will analyze the market opportunities created by the international and internal artisanal miners in the host communities. The information collected will provide best practices on how artisanal mining can foster the co-existence between the migrant miners and the host communities, leading to better livelihoods for all.
Governance and formalization of artisanal mining: The studies will focus on how to formally organize artisanal workers and provide a certain degree of acceptance in the local context. The lessons learnt from the case studies will contribute to future programming on the formalization and organization of artisanal mines which, in the long-run, aim to promote economic and social development within the host communities.","Community and Economic Development","Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique",,Africa,Active,200000
2016,"Zambia Migration Profile: Supporting Evidence-Based Migration-Related Policy Making and Planning in Zambia","The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has requested the assistance of the IOM to strengthen its capacity to collect, analyse and utilize migration data, and ultimately to prepare a Migration Profile. 
This project has the overall objective of supporting evidence-based policy making in Zambia, and will include support to mainstreaming migration data into migration and related policymaking and planning processes. Through the project, the first stage of this process will be the collection and analysis of existing migration-related data in Zambia. IOM and partners will collect, analyze, and report on existing migration-related data that is currently scattered across a wide range of ministries, departments, and agencies. This effort will also allow IOM and partners to highlight critical data gaps and propose ways to address long-term data collection and management practices. The project will map out a methodology for future on-going migration data collection, sharing, and analysis, taking into consideration gender-sensitive data, and will lay the foundation for the production of a comprehensive Migration Profile through a follow-up project. Government officials directly engaged in the collection of this type of information will be directly involved in the collection and compilation of data.","Migration Research and Publication",Zambia,,Africa,Completed,40819
2016,"Contributing to the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals Related to Migration Management in the Dominican Republic","The Dominican Republic is one of the 190 countries committed to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and therefore, the development of national indicators and targets is strategic to ensure the monitoring and implementation of the migration related policies vis-à-vis the 2030 National Development Strategy and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 
The objective of this project is to contribute to the national efforts to measure the progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals related to migration, through the following strategy: 
1) Strengthening the capacities of the institutions in charge of the formulation, implementation, and measurement of migration policy towards the SDGs. Main activities of this component include training and technical assistance to facilitate the definition of indicators and targets on migration, and reporting mechanisms. 
In collaboration with the National Institute of Migration, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and among others, the Ministry of Interior and Police, this initiative will ensure that the SDGs are met, with special emphasis on the goals and lines of action related to migration management.","Community and Economic Development","Dominican Republic",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,100000
2016,"Strengthening the Capacity of the Government of Gabon to Address Trafficking of Children","This project will strengthen the capacity of the Government of Gabon to address trafficking of children from Benin and Togo. 
Project outputs will include:
• 	Building the capacity of national actors and civil society with regards to trafficking in persons;
•	 Supporting local non-governmental organizations to protect children and build a coordination mechanism among the parties involved;
•	 Awareness-raising events on the causes and mechanism of trafficking of children in the countries of origin, Benin and Togo;
• 	Enhance the cooperation between Gabon, Benin and Togo in order to encourage and improve the sharing of information, best practices and experiences among the relevant stakeholders.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Gabon,,Africa,Completed,100000
2016,"Technical Support and Capacity Building to Improve Cross Border TB Control and Care of Tajik Migrant Workers","Recognizing the Russian Federation as the main country of destination for Tajik migrant workers, this project proposal will support the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Republic of Tajikistan’s (MoHSP) initiative in establishing a cross border TB control mechanism with the Russian Federation and contribute to the implementation of the “Minimum Package for Cross Border TB Control and Care” among Tajik migrants.  
Within the framework of the project, the proposed components and activities include establishing a bilateral Technical Working Group that will facilitate the dialogue between the Tajik and Russian authorities and improve political commitment between the key stakeholders to develop a legal framework; improving the capacity of clinical experts commissioned in Dushanbe  and developing  a system to monitor quality of the migrants health assessment that will be in line with international standards and requirements of the Russian Federation; developing a network of diaspora organizations to create a supportive environment and to empower migrant communities through improving awareness on TB prevention among Tajik migrant workers in their country of destination; increase case detection and improving treatment adherence  among Tajik migrants due to a supportive environment for TB diagnosis and treatment in both countries.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants",Tajikistan,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2016,"Enhancing Mechanisms for Prevention, Detection and Treatment of HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis Among Migrant and Mobile Populations in the South Caucasus Countries","Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS represent a great public health concern in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. Particularly alarming are the rates of multi-drug resistant and extensively drug resistant tuberculosis forms in the South Caucasus countries along with the increasing prevalence of HIV/AIDS registered cases. 
Therefore, this project aims to enhance mechanisms for prevention, increased detection, referral and treatment of HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis among migrant and mobile populations in the South Caucasus countries.
This regional project will include the following outputs: 
1. Health promotion campaign among migrant and mobile populations on HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, focusing on preventive screening and treatment adherence;
2. Cross-border and in-country migrant health survey providing evidence-based recommendations for the elaboration of a coordinated, regional migrant-centred approach for HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis prevention and surveillance;
3. Capacity building of healthcare professionals and border authorities facilitating the establishment of a regional professional network aimed at enhancing referral mechanisms and elaborating migrant-friendly healthcare policies and programmes.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants","Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia",,Europe,Completed,250000
2016,"Technical Support to the Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training (BMET) on Overseas Market Information and to Bangladeshi Migrant Workers on ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’","Migrant workers departing from Bangladesh for overseas employment face many challenges. The skills learnt by Bangladeshi migrant workers during overseas employment are not recognized by employers in Bangladesh, nor formally recognized by employers overseas, making progression into skilled positions, at home and abroad, difficult. This phenomenon contributes to underemployment and reduces the positive impact of migration for Bangladeshi migrant workers and the Bangladeshi economy.
In order to contribute to the economic and social development of Bangladesh through maximising the benefits of migration for sending and receiving countries, this project will support the implementation of the National Skills Development Policy (NSDP) and ensure the implementation of its Chapter 18 by building the capacity of the Government of Bangladesh.
Specifically, the project will result in two outcomes:
1.  	Efficient and ethical recruitment practices will be promoted through increased availability of information and data on recruitment and job opportunities. The project will build the capacity of the Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training (BMET) to ethically collect employment related information from employers in a selected destination country and disseminate the information to migrant workers in Bangladesh.
2.  	Bangladeshi Migrant workers will gain skilled employment based on newly completed qualifications. For this purpose, a pilot project, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)’ will be implemented for migrant workers returning to Bangladesh.
Lastly, the project will seek to engage with overseas employers to ensure a market-responsive information system, to harmonize qualifications standards and create best practices for integrated labour migration management.","Labour Migration",Bangladesh,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2016,"Supporting the Development of a Migration Policy in Albania","Migration is a crucial element in Albania’s social and economic development, both in light of the large proportion of Albanian citizens abroad and the strong dependency on migrant remittances. Albania is also considered a country of origin, transit and destination for migrants, including economic migrants, asylum-seekers and refugees. 
In order to address Albania’s challenges related to complex migration flows, as well as enhance the development impact of migration, a cross-cutting approach to migration governance is required. 
In this context, the project aims to contribute to Albania’s efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal Target 10.7 to facilitate orderly, safe, and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies. It will do so by providing support for the development of a new migration governance policy. A review of the legislation in place will also be conducted, making necessary legislative amendments and developing new provisions, as appropriate, to further strengthen the migration legislation. 
Moreover, capacity-building on migration management, with specific focus on the Migration Governance Framework (MiGoF), will also be provided to the authorities involved in the development of the policy. 
Finally, the project will ensure that migration legislation is gender sensitive and corresponds to international human rights standards.",TCMMCB,Albania,,Europe,Completed,125000
2015,"Strengthening Labour Migration Management in Malawi","The overall objective of this project is to support the Ministry of Labour (MOL) of Malawi towards implementing labour migration programmes in the context of existing regional frameworks. These include the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Labour Migration Action Plan, SADC Regional Labour Migration Policy Framework, and Article 19 of the SADC Employment and Labour Protocol on the Protection of Migrant Workers. 
The project includes the following components:
A)  	Capacity Building:  An IOM expert will conduct a training workshop on labour migration management for a wide range of stakeholders from relevant ministries, departments, and agencies as well as other partners, including trade unions and employers’ associations. Selected civil society organisations and academic institutions, inter alia, will also benefit from this initiative. Such training will cover a broad array of topics pertaining to the labour migration situation in Malawi, including recruitment facilitation, protection mechanisms, temporary labour migration programmes, policy development, bilateral labour agreements, information dissemination, social welfare, social cohesion, and integration.
B)  	Bilateral Labour Agreements: IOM will work closely with relevant stakeholders to develop guidelines for negotiating labour agreements in such a way that ensures migrants’ rights are protected and that they can access social protection benefits. IOM will also draft a sample bilateral labour agreement that will serve as a model for the Government of Malawi and other countries in the region.  Once the guidelines and model bilateral labour agreement are drafted, IOM will facilitate a three-day workshop. 
C)  	Regional Labour Migration Roadmap: Through a planning meeting, stakeholder workshop, and validation meeting pertaining to the formulation of a regional roadmap for South-South labour mobility, the Government of Malawi will be better positioned to engage with regional stakeholders on pertinent labour migration issues. As a result the Government of Malawi will be better equipped to manage labour migration.","Labour Migration",Malawi,,Africa,Completed,100000
2015,"Migration Profile for the Republic of Maldives","To successfully integrate an evidence-based policy approach to migration management and mainstreaming, this project aims to develop a Migration Profile as a tool for strategic policy and programme development. The project will conduct the following activities:
1. Develop the National Migration Profile (MP) accessible to all government ministries:
- Recruit a team of research experts and establish governance and decision making structure for preparation of the MP;
- Conduct a rapid research needs assessment among national stakeholders, stakeholder analysis and promote effective coordination mechanisms and a desk review of secondary source data concerning migration in the Maldives;
- Hold one-day stakeholder workshop to launch the study; and
- Adapt MP template to suit national needs, collect primary data and identify initial results of the MP and following initial results, make recommendations for improved migration policies captured in MP.
2. Ensure relevant Government officials have the skills and knowledge to utilise migration information in national development planning
- Organize one-day workshop on migration information and services for stakeholders;
- Compile and make accessible other relevant materials on migration;
- Provide training on use of migration statistics in policy planning and train stakeholders in specific migration related sectors depending on results of MP; and
- Conduct evaluation.","Migration Research and Publication",Maldives,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2015,"Enhancing the Development of Moldova through Engagement with Diaspora-Homeland Partnerships","In the past ten years, the Government of Moldova have implemented a number of migration related reforms. The policy focus has now broadened from a perspective of migration management to recognizing migration’s potential for development. The overall goal of the project is to create enabling conditions for Moldovan diaspora’s systematic engagement in their homeland’s socio-economic development through sharing technical expertise and knowledge they acquired abroad and cultivating Romanian language skills among the second generation of migrants. This will be achieved through two aims: 
1) Consolidating a framework for diaspora-homeland partnerships where diaspora representatives engage with providing consultative and advisory inputs to Moldova’s socio-economic development initiatives. The project shall enhance the capacity of the national institutions to identify and implement in practice effective diaspora engagement initiatives.  
2) Supporting innovative initiatives aimed at fostering a sense of national identity and cultural links between second-generation Moldovans and the homeland. This will provide stakeholders in Moldova with tools and methodology for fostering cultural and linguistic identity with the diaspora to maintain the communities’ identification with the homeland and enhance its propensity to engage in development activities in / for the home community.","Community and Economic Development","Republic of Moldova",,Europe,Completed,200000
2015,"Building the Capacity of the Somali Office of Diaspora Affairs to Strengthen Linkages with the Somali Diaspora and Support Development in Somalia","Capacity building, including through the diaspora, is one of the main priorities of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and has been highlighted in the Somali Compact and other strategic planning documents of the FGS. To ensure better utilization of diaspora resources and improve coordination among actors involved in capacity building, the FGS recently created the Office of Diaspora Affairs (ODA) under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Investment Promotion, which is tasked with establishing stronger links with the Somali diaspora and coordinating diaspora programming. However, the FGS has limited funding and expertise to support the ODA in becoming an effective and efficient institution able to take steps in promoting diaspora engagement in Somalia. To build the capacity of the ODA in fulfilling its mandate of facilitating the outreach and the engagement of the diaspora as well as coordinating diaspora activities, IOM plans to support the institution with funding from the IOM Development Fund in the construction of an office space, the procurement of necessary equipment, and the recruitment of essential temporary staff/consultants to help build the capacity of the institution. Further, IOM will provide training and deliver training of trainers (ToT) for ODA staff to enable them to sustainably increase their capacity. These experts will also be expected to develop guidelines, policies, an outreach strategy and ODA resource mobilization plan.","Community and Economic Development",Somalia,,Africa,Completed,100000
2015,"Community Based Tribal Conflict Mitigation and Peace Building in Enga and Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea (COMBAT-COMIT) – Phase I","The objective of this project is to promote sustainable peace and reconciliation solutions in communities highly impacted by conflict and subsequent human induced mobility in Papua New Guinea. By targeting tribal conflict induced displaced communities, IOM will be able to contribute to resolving some of the main sources of tension that have sparked conflict over the years, including disputed land claims, sorcery, environmental and climate change and the movement of vulnerable people. 
This project will include the following activities:
1.   	Baseline survey assessing the root causes of conflict and development of mapping;
2. 	Completion of a ‘Do no Harm’ analysis;
3.   	Training on Mediation and Conflict Management;
4.   	Training of Trainers on Community-based planning and Training for Transformation             Methodology; and
5.   	Community-based Peace and Development planning.
This project is also designed to lay the foundation for a follow up project, tentatively earmarked for 2016 funding. The follow up project includes additional activities that further contribute to achieving the above objective including a) engagement with local government structures to negotiate access; b) tribal mediation and expanded Do No Harm training; and c) implementation of settlement and resolution mechanisms.","Community Stabilization Initiatives","Papua New Guinea",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,86415
2015,"Increasing the Capacity of the Government of Serbia to Address Irregular Migration","An increase in irregular migrants is putting extraordinary pressure on Serbia’s services and institutions especially those dealing with accommodation, care, reception, etc. In the longer term, increasing irregular migration flows, locally and regionally, will require better preparedness and capacities to ensure effective protection services.
The overall objective of the proposed project is to contribute to effective and service oriented reception facilities for irregular migrants in Serbia through two components: 
1. Support Border Police Directorate and the reception centre in addressing the needs of an increased number of migrants by assessing available capacities and resources and developing protection indicators and standard operating procedures to increase preparedness for accommodation. In addition, the skills of border police/centre staff will be enhanced to provide adequate assistance and support with the specific focus on vulnerable groups. Besides, information for beneficiaries will be produced and distributed, describing available services. Also, the project will provide necessary knowledge to the government staff and help to develop a Response Capacity Plan to ensure that important information on resources is available for all stakeholders. 
2. Develop a government strategy to address issues of irregular migration in Serbia, through drafting a new action plan for the strategy to implement and transpose the selected objectives of the Serbian Action Plan for Chapter 24 of the Serbian EU Acquis harmonization process.",TCMMCB,Serbia,,Europe,Completed,130000
2015,"The Effects of Climate Change on Vulnerable Populations and Human Mobility in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua (Central America)","During the past ten years, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Guatemala have been ranked among the top ten most affected countries by the climate change. Heavy rains, inundations, droughts and hurricanes are more and more frequent and affect agriculture, which is the economic mainstay of those countries. 
To respond to these challenges, IOM and the Arias Foundation consider crucial that decision makers, working both in migration and climate change, rely on accurate and adequate information on the consequences of climate change as well as on the costs and benefits of adaptation activities, including taking into account gender and socio-economic indicators. 
Therefore, this project will focus on the elaboration of comprehensive research on the current climate change situation in the Northern Triangle and Nicaragua, especially assessing the extent to which climate change is linked to human mobility and related factors (remittances, resilience, education, and drought).
Based on this research, five reports will be drafted on migration and climate change with specific recommendations on protection and adaptation mechanisms for vulnerable populations, including migrants and Internally Displaced Persons. Finally, a regional conference will be organized to share the research findings, the sub-regional report and the accompanying recommendations.","Migration Research and Publication","Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,150000
2015,"Validating a Roadmap to Facilitate South-South Labour Mobility in Southern Africa","This project is designed to directly support the 2015 IDF project: Developing a Roadmap to Facilitate South-South Labour Mobility in Southern Africa. 
The project will specifically support the delivery of a Regional Roadmap Validation Meeting, which is seen to be crucial for the ownership of the regional roadmap by National Ministries of Labour and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat. Additionally, this project will facilitate the development of a comprehensive multi-million dollar programme to operationalize the roadmap and facilitate South-South labour migration within the SADC region.  
It is envisaged that the Validation meeting will directly assist in addressing some of the main labour migration issues confronting SADC Member States in the Southern Africa region. Such issues pertain to lack of effective data collection, analysis, reporting and exchange systems, lack of inter-institutional coordination mechanisms and inter-state/cross border cooperation, and weak capacity to develop and implement labour migration programmes tailored to each country's specific national context.
The African Union Commission (AUC)-led programme entitled, ‘Labour Migration Governance for Development and Integration in Africa: A Bold New Initiative’, of which IOM is a partner, provides an overarching framework for the implementation of significant SADC instruments. This regional IDF project will feed into this continental framework in order to guide targeted programmatic interventions within the field of labour migration in an effort to enhance and harmonise national and regional labour migration policies and practices in the Southern Africa region.","Labour Migration","Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Mozambique",,Africa,Completed,60000
2015,"Enhancing Preparedness for Migration Management through Contingency Planning in the Western Balkans","In response to the growing prominence of the Western Balkans as part of the Eastern Mediterranean migration route, this project proposes to enhance the capacity of the targeted countries in the management of mixed migration flows by ensuring that appropriate and timely assistance and protection can be provided to all transiting vulnerable migrants and asylum seekers. Based on the identified needs and current status of the migration crisis, the project approach will seek to achieve two primary outcomes: 
1.   	Enhanced skills and knowledge of the local institutions in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Serbia facilitate measures to effectively respond to the management of mass migration flows. This outcome includes training and provision of equipment.
2.   	Enhanced capacity of government stakeholders in Albania, BiH, Kosovo* and Montenegro to respond to potential shifts in mass mixed migration flows throughout the region. The governments will develop contingency plans and outline operational procedures in migration management responding to mass mixed migration flows in line with IOM´s humanitarian border management principles based on capacities and expected resource requirements.","Emergency Response and Assistance to Displaced Populations","Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia",,Europe,Completed,200000
2015,"Strengthening Knowledge-based Policy Analysis on Labour Migration in the Dominican Republic","The Dominican Republic is a country of destination, transit but especially a source of migrants. The government has initiated the reorganization and modernization of the management and control of migration flows, in accordance to international practices and respect of migrants’ rights. Also, the Dominican authorities are committed to strengthening mechanisms to enhance the economic ties of its diaspora and the dignified reintegration upon return.
Although government institutions have been created and there is a private sector interest in advancing issues related to labour migration and a more active participation of the diaspora in the development of Dominican Republic, there is a need to strengthen the different initiatives and respective institutions.
The project will contribute to knowledge based policy analysis to promote the contribution of the diaspora to the development of the Dominican Republic. This will be possible through a strategy built on knowledge generation for the development of labour migration and migration and development policies and projects with the support of the private sector and in coordination with other relevant State institutions","Labour Migration","Dominican Republic",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,150000
2015,"IOM Development Fund Management System_PRIMA Roll Out",,Miscellaneous,,,Global,Active,200000
2015,"6Degree: Sustainable Program to Support Survivors of Human Trafficking in Asia","6Degree.org is the world’s first crowd funding portal that enables the public to provide direct assistance to individual survivors of human trafficking in a safe and secure way. It intends to help address the imbalance between the numbers of trafficking survivors in need and the resources available to support them. 6 Degree also offers a rare and credible mechanism to facilitate the involvement of concerned individuals in the global movement to eradicate human trafficking.
The primary objective of this project is to secure 6Degree’s long-term sustainability and capacity to continue contributing to the renewed self-sufficiency of victims of trafficking in Asia, by positing it as the Internet’s principal online mechanism with which to channel individual financial commitments to trafficking survivors. 
This project aims to attract new users by providing a more compelling user experience through expanding 6Degree’s current rudimentary set of user friendly features. This will be done by means of:
(1)	Technological expansion and support at an operational level.
(2)	Institutionalizing the portal’s mechanisms within the framework of IOM’s existing administrative structures.
(3)	Expanding its user base through promoting the portal’s existence.
(4)	Retain its existing donor community by developing a rewarding donor experience that celebrates their contributions and impact.
6Degree.org will address the dual challenges of the insufficient financial resources available to help human trafficking survivors and the limited mechanisms that allow private individuals to participate in the global response to the human trafficking challenge.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Thailand, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Mongolia, Nepal, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Viet Nam",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,300000
2015,"Migration and Climate Change in Indigenous and Rural Communities in a Vulnerable Situation - Bolivia","Bolivia lacks public policies and local level strategic plans to meet the challenges posed by the relation between migration and climate change; such shortcomings limit the development of resilient capacities to prevent, prepare, mitigate and address migration flows of indigenous and rural populations in a vulnerable situation. 
Within this context, this pilot project aims to contribute to the development of a national policy and strategic guidelines on migration, climate change and risk management in highly vulnerable municipalities, through the identification and characterization of migration flows associated to the effects of climate change. 
In order to achieve this purpose, the project will be implemented through the following components, in close coordination with the Vice-Ministry of Civil Defense (VMCD) and concerned local entities with responsibilities on the subject:
	1) Participatory Action Research, which embraces the development of case studies with their respective baseline, addressing the relationship between migration, climate change and risk management;
	2) Formulate proposals of Strategic Plans to prevent, prepare, mitigate and address human mobility linked to the effects of climate change. The strategic plans will strengthen existing capacities for the adoption of resilient strategies by indigenous and rural communities and institutions;
	3) Development of local capacities to facilitate the implementation of participatory and gender-sensitive vulnerability assessments, enabling the development of Community Action Plans (CAP) that enhance risk management and coordination with the subnational levels (municipal and departmental).","Community and Economic Development","Bolivia (Plurinational State of)",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,100000
2015,"Developing a Roadmap to Facilitate South-South Labour Mobility in Southern Africa","The overall objective of this project is to strengthen the capacity of the Ministries of Labour in DRC, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe to implement labour migration programmes within the framework of the SADC Labour Migration Action Plan, SADC Regional Labour Migration Policy Framework, and Article 19 of the SADC Employment and Labour Protocol on the Protection of Migrant Workers.
There are three main outcomes that will lead to achieving the overall objective of the project as follows:  Ministries of Labour have developed labour migration programmes customised to each IOM Development Fund (IDF) associated country’s national context; governments are implementing the recommendations from the assessment reports and the labour migration roadmaps; and a regional action plan on labour migration is utilised by SADC Member States to enhance labour migration practices in the region. 
It is envisaged that these three outcomes will serve to address some of the main labour migration issues confronting SADC Member States in the Southern Africa region. Such issues pertain to lack of effective data collection, analysis, reporting and exchange systems, lack of inter-institutional coordination mechanisms and inter-state/cross border cooperation, and weak capacity to develop and implement labour migration programmes tailored to each countries specific national context. Through this regional project, the selected SADC Member States will have increased capacity to manage labour migration more effectively through implementation of relevant regional frameworks governed by the SADC Secretariat, such as those mentioned above.
Ultimately, this initiative will bring together the selected SADC Member States in order to facilitate South-South labour mobility arrangements with a view toward ensuring the protection of the fundamental human, labour, and social rights of migrant workers, their families, and associated communities of origin and destination, as enshrined in the International Convention on the Rights of Migrant Workers and Their Families.","Labour Migration","Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe",,Africa,Completed,300000
2015,"Promoting and Integrating Inclusive and Migrant Friendly Health Assessment Services in the National Health System of Sri Lanka","The Ministry of Health reported that migrants in Sri Lanka are often deported following health assessments after arrival in the destination country. Tuberculosis (TB) is a key reason for the deportation of migrants originating from Asian countries including Sri Lanka.
To develop national guidelines on migrant sensitive health assessments, this project will conduct five main activities including:
1)    	Assessment of the various health assessment practices with a focus on TB.
2)    	Develop a common position paper on migrant friendly health assessment highlighting importance of continuity of care and minimizing unjustified deportations of migrants. 
3)    	Conduct an international technical consultation to develop migrant friendly health assessment criteria including representatives from receiving countries in South East Asia, TB experts, countries of destination, and sending countries accredit by the Gulf Approved Medical Centres Association (GAMCA).
4)    	Multi-stakeholder consultation to integrate migration health assessment with national public health surveillance and information systems in Sri Lanka.
5)    	Training of Ministry of Health staff and launch of migrant friendly gender sensitive health assessment guidelines.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants","Sri Lanka",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2015,"Identifying Gaps and Assessing Need: A Comparative Assessment of Counter Trafficking Efforts in Countries in the South Caucasus","This project’s main objective is to use a comparative analysis to generate current evidence of the regional CT landscape, on which to base future results-oriented interventions and ensure more holistic approaches at the national level and, where possible, build cross-border initiatives in the region. The project will consist of developing a streamlined comprehensive assessment tool, in line with international standards, to serve as a basis for the comparative needs assessment of all existing state, IOM, NGO and other CT mechanisms in the region and measures required to address urgent needs. The use of the tool will produce results identifying and highlighting the gaps in the existing frameworks, as well as the successful practices that may be replicated in the other countries. The tool will be developed by an independent expert, who will engage with national stakeholders, as well as key regional counterparts and donors. It will also be designed for future replication internally and in other parts of the world.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia",,Europe,Completed,130000
2015,"Strengthening Labour Migration Management in Madagascar","Madagascar is facing a challenging socio-economic situation. Disinvestment from international businesses has had a severe impact on the energy, transportation, and business sectors.  Over the last five years, nearly 336,000 jobs—30% of the formal employment sector—were lost.  These harsh realities have led an increasing number of Malagasy nationals to look for opportunities elsewhere, and international labour migration is increasingly recognized as a short- to medium-term coping strategy that can bring potential developmental gains both to the migrants themselves and to their community.
The overall goal of this project is to support the Ministry of Employment of Madagascar towards implementing labour migration programmes in the context of existing regional frameworks. These include the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Labour Migration Action Plan, SADC Regional Labour Migration Policy Framework, and Article 19 of the SADC Employment and Labour Protocol, which stipulates specific provisions on the protection of migrant workers. The International Organization for Migration, in partnership with the Ministry of Employment, will achieve this objective through the following two outcomes: 
1)	    Practical implementation of the labour migration policies of the Government of Madagascar incorporate migrant protection principles; and 
2)	    Madagascar’s capacity on bilateral engagement on labour migration management is strengthened.
This national labour migration project is also designed to complement the 2015 IOM Development Fund regional project ‘Developing a Roadmap to Facilitate South-South Labour Mobility in Southern Africa’ that will bring together the selected SADC Member States in order to facilitate and diversify South-South mobility arrangements with a view toward ensuring the protection of the fundamental human, labour, and social rights of the migrant workers, their families, and associated communities of origin and destination.","Labour Migration",Madagascar,,Africa,Completed,150000
2015,"Strengthening Capacities of Armenian National Security Service and Border Guards in their Response to Migration Crisis","This project will strengthen the institutional capacities of the Armenian National Security Service and the Border Guards Troops (BGT) to respond to migration crises and enhance their role in interagency cooperation.
Armenia, like its neighbouring countries in the Caucasus and the Middle East regions, is highly exposed to natural hazards, including earthquakes, landslides, floods, mudflows, droughts, avalanches and extreme temperatures and has been continuously devastated by large natural hazards throughout history. Armenian authorities have been pro-actively addressing the issue of response to natural hazards, however there are still gaps in terms of institutional preparedness and equipment, especially with border agencies. The project is designed to address gaps such as the lack of regulations, lack of capacity, insufficient interagency coordination, and low awareness on Humanitarian Border Management (HBM) during crisis situations.  It will support the government in the implementation of policy documents on protection of the population in case of earthquake, Armenia’s Migration Strategy and includes the development of Standard Operational Procedures for Border Guards in case of Migration Crises, capacity building, as well as networking activities. The project will be implemented in close cooperation with the National Security Service and  the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction.
The issues of human-rights and the rights of women in particular will be central to the project. In the implementation of the mapping of the needs as well as in the development of SOPs and other outputs, special needs of women and girls in the case of migration crises will be taken into account, as well as the gender-specific needs of men and boys.",TCMMCB,Armenia,,Europe,Completed,100000
2015,"Mapping Suriname’s Diaspora","The objective of this project is to contribute to the economic development of Suriname through the support and engagement of the Surinamese diaspora. The project will be implemented in close collaboration with the Government of Suriname through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Consular Affairs and the establishment of a Diaspora Unit. Connecting with and identifying capacities and skills within the Suriname diaspora are pillars of this initiative.
Project outputs that will contribute towards this objective include the registration of the Surinamese diaspora worldwide, and the documentation of the skills and resources as well as diaspora return interest and plans to support the development of Suriname.  
Key activities will include program presentations and mobilization workshops for further dialogue on development initiatives. Capacity building initiatives will build competencies to manage a project’s online database after the project’s completion.
The active diaspora website and functional database will also enhance the communication between the GoS and the diaspora, and it will be a one-stop shop for diaspora and diaspora organizations to access information on investment opportunities and development initiatives within specific sectors. This website will continue to exist after the completion of the project, through the Diaspora Unit within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which will ensure its sustainability and use beyond the life of the project.","Community and Economic Development",Suriname,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,150000
2015,"Design of Planned Comprehensive Actions to Respond to Migration in Border Areas in the Department of La Guajira - Colombia","This project aims to ensure that returning Colombian citizens receive rapid and comprehensive assistance in the Guajira Department along the border with Venezuela. The complex and often irregular migration movements in this region create an elevated risk of human rights violations for returning migrants, particularly those in situations of vulnerability. The Colombian Government lacks adequate capacities to assist returnees and promote local development in the medium and long term.
Short and medium-term solutions to strengthen institutional and community-level capacities are urgently needed to ensure effective migration governance, with a human rights and development focus. In order to achieve this, the project will focus on two key components: 
a)	The identification of short, medium and long-term actions necessary to provide assistance to vulnerable returning Colombian migrants, in line with the principles of protection and durable solutions, and taking into account individualized needs related to gender and ethnicity. 
b)	The improvement of operational mechanisms to provide protection and assistance to returnees in conditions of extreme vulnerability. 
All actions – research, development and participatory validation of tools for migration management, training, and the social and institutional mobilization – will be in line with national migration governance policies. As a result the project will adapt the strategies of the models such as the Migrant Network and the Migrant Assistance Centers which are part of longstanding cooperation between IOM and the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.","Return Assist to Migrants and Government",Colombia,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,50000
2015,"Diaspora Engagement to Develop Medical and Psychiatric Sectors in Burundi","Despite the fact that the Government of Burundi is increasingly seeking to engage its diaspora in efforts to contribute to the country’s development, Burundi is seriously lacking mental health professionals and services.
The objective of this project is to assist the Government of Burundi in mobilizing diaspora resources for the development of medical and psychiatric sectors in Burundi and to decentralize the mental health care system by sending newly graduated medical students to the Kamenge Neurological and Psychiatric Centre’s antennas in the provinces. 
Project outputs that will contribute towards the objective include:
•	Delivering specific and targeted courses to medical students;
•	Decentralizing the psychiatry trainings in the provinces;
•	A fair allocation of resources (recently graduated medical students) among the rural and urban areas of Burundi.","Community and Economic Development",Burundi,,Africa,Completed,42596
2015,"Strengthening Labour Migration Management in Swaziland","The overall objective of this project is to strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) in Swaziland to implement labour migration programmes within the framework of the SADC Labour Migration Action Plan, SADC Regional Labour Migration Policy Framework, and Article 19 of the SADC Employment and Labour Protocol on the Protection of Migrant Workers.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in partnership with the Ministry of Labour, will achieve this objective through the following three outcomes: 1) The practical implementation of the labour migration policies of the GoS incorporates migrant protection principles; 2) GoS demonstrates a commitment to utilising up-to-date factual information on regional mining migration trends; and 3) Swaziland-South Africa bilateral engagement on labour migration management is strengthened.
This national labour migration project is designed to complement the IOM Development Fund (IDF)-funded regional project that aims to bring together the selected SADC Member States in order to facilitate South-South labour mobility arrangements with a view toward ensuring the protection of the fundamental human, labour, and social rights of migrant workers, their families, and associated communities of origin and destination; therefore, some of the project components are similar, but there will also be one customised component related to harnessing labour migration opportunities for the development of the country through South-South cooperation. This will entail supporting the Ministry of Labour to engage in a technical meeting with their counterparts in South Africa with a view toward reinvigorating discussions surrounding the draft “Swaziland-South Africa Employment and Labour Cluster Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Joint Bilateral Technical Cooperation Agreements (JBTCAs) on 1) Labour Migration; 2) Conditions and Benefits of Employment of Migrant Workers’ and 3) Occupational Health and Workmen’s Compensation Issues”. A major regional inception meeting involving 10 SADC Member States will also be hosted by the Government of Swaziland in order to enhance South-South cooperation among the countries benefiting from the national and regional IDF labour migration projects in 2015 and 2016.","Labour Migration",Eswatini,,,,175000
2015,"Enhanced Skills Development and Qualification Recognition of Labour Migrants from Bangladesh","The area of skills development and qualification recognition presents a development priority for the Government of Bangladesh (GoB). The GoB recognizes the importance of skills in enhancing the career prospects and income-earning potential of workers.
With the overall objective of enhancing the employability of Bangladeshi migrant workers leading to improved economic migration outcomes, in adherence with the National Skills Development Policy, this project will contribute to building a more effective system of skills development and qualification recognition for overseas employment. Until now, despite a comprehensive Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector reform process in Bangladesh that was started in 2006, skills development interventions for overseas employment remain largely uncoordinated and existing training systems mostly fail to meet international standards. Hence, in close cooperation with the Ministry of Expatriates Welfare and Overseas Employment (MEWOE), the project will promote the adoption of a consolidated Action Plan to implement the migration specific components of the policy. It will further seek to ensure an inclusive and equitable, gender-based approach to reach larger numbers of labour migrants and engage migrants to actively shape the training process of the system. Lastly, the project will embark on a coordinated approach to build closer relations with selected overseas employers to identify solutions for a more demand-driven training system.","Labour Migration",Bangladesh,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2015,"Assessing the Current and Future Dynamics of Environmental Migration for Enhanced Policy Making: Kyrgyzstan","The project proposes an interdisciplinary research to be designed and carried out in collaboration with academic and governmental institutions and aiming to:
•    Identify the present and future destination areas of environmental migration, the number of environmental migrants expected and the receiving capacity.
•   	 Identify the present and future areas of origin of environmental migration and propose disaster risk reduction (DRR) measures to prevent forced movements.
•   	 Establish the socio-economic and demographic profiles of environmental migrants and understand how migration is used as an adaptation strategy (and how this differs for different groups).
•   	 Evaluate the capacity of local, regional and national government bodies to deal with environmental migration, including its preparedness and efforts made in terms of DRR.
•   	 Make available the research findings to inform policy making and generate policy-oriented recommendations for the management of environmental and climate related migration in origin and destination areas, including concrete measures for preparedness and DRR.
•   	 Promote future research and expertise – including capacity building measures – on the theme of environment, climate change and migration","Community Stabilization Initiatives",Kyrgyzstan,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,100000
2015,"Improving Capacities to Leverage Remittances for Development in Ghana","Migrant remittances have been a useful source of income to many Ghanaians, especially in times of economic turmoil. Due to the prevalence of an informal economy and large scale receipt of remittances in Ghana, developing accurate data and use of the funds by recipients is vital to develop strategies to improve the impact remittances can have on economic development. 
This project aims to maximize the positive impact of remittance flows on Ghana’s development, through the promotion of sustainable investments and community development. Results include the development of policy recommendations on models for investment, lowering transaction costs and extension of financial institutions’ outreach to underserved communities in Ghana, especially where labour migration is high.  
Activities will include:
1)    Conducting a baseline assessment on remittance flows through a survey targeting 900 households and a qualitative study to clarify practices of service institutions and special finances available to migrants.
2)    Capacity-building of stakeholders to identify, conceive and develop remittances initiatives, identify good practices and potential models that facilitate migrant’s investment and savings.",Remittances,Ghana,,Africa,Completed,200000
2015,"Mapping Ethiopian's Diaspora Residing in the United States of America","The objective of this project is to enhance the engagement of the Ethiopian’s diaspora through the effective implementation of a diaspora policy to contribute to economic development in Ethiopia. The project will be implemented in close collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Connecting with and identifying capacities and skills within the Ethiopian’s diaspora are pillars of this initiative.
Project outputs that will contribute towards this objective include: collecting qualitative and quantitative information on the Ethiopian’s diaspora in the United States of America; documenting the skills and resource needs in the health and education sectors in Ethiopia; developing a roadmap for medium and long-term interventions; and finally, organizing workshops to validate the deliverables  and ensure common understanding of the subject matter among all stakeholders working on areas of diaspora engagement.
Key activities will include outreach campaigns and workshops for further dialogue on mapping and development strategies. Capacity building initiatives will build competencies to manage a project’s online database after the project’s completion.
The findings of this project will be presented to several donors to gather interest with the objective of soliciting funding for the envisioned second phase of this project which will consist in mobilizing the Ethiopian’s diaspora.","Community and Economic Development",Ethiopia,,Africa,Completed,200000
2015,"Upholding the Rights of Migrant Workers in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) by Ensuring Supply Chains are Exploitation Free: Viet Nam, Cambodia and Lao PDR","Global supply chains in the various manufacturing sectors are complex and involve a wide range of actors, working at multiple sites, with goods and workers crossing multiple borders. In this context, reports of human rights abuses, such as human trafficking for forced labour and other forms of labour exploitation, have raised concerns about the social costs of the industry, and have created pressure for business stakeholders to make changes to their production. Suppliers are under increasing pressure to ensure the protection of labour and gender-specific human rights of migrant workers. 
The overarching objective of this project is to contribute to decreasing the exploitative recruiting practices of migrants within labour supply chains in the SEZs of Cambodia, Lao PDR and Viet Nam. This project seeks to empower businesses to better understand and respond to the complex human and labour rights challenges that are posed by unethical recruitment practices in their supply chains, and through the adoption of ethical practices, bring forward transformative change to the recruitment practices of Medium-Sized Enterprises and Multinational companies, their suppliers and the recruitment industry.
In pursuit of this objective, the project proposes two sets of inter-related outcomes that are targeted at two specific business sectors within the SEZs that have a high proportion of recruited female migrant workers:
•	   Improving the business sectors’ understanding of corporate social responsibility (CSR) principles related to ethical recruitment as a ‘smart investment’
•	   Enhancing the business sectors’ capacity to adopt ethical recruitment practices","Counter Trafficking Projects","Viet Nam, Cambodia",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,300000
2015,"Strengthening the Capacity in Migration Management in the Regions with Trans-boundary Water Resources, in the Context of Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation, in Kazakhstan","The overall objective of the project is to strengthen the Kazakhstan national and local capacity to manage migration in relation to water related challenges, in order to empower and protect migrants and their communities. The Project Steering Committee will be comprised of representatives from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Healthcare and Social Development, the Ministry of Agriculture, the local authority, Akimat, as well as the National Chamber of Employers.
Project outputs that will contribute towards this objective include: a baseline study on linkages between water resource management and migration in four regions of Kazakhstan (Mangistau, Kyzyl-Orda, South Kazakhstan and East Kazakhstan); two workshops on the Migration Crisis Operational Framework involving local authorities; as well as two training sessions targeting local authorities, civil society, mass media and private sector from the four targeted regions to raise awareness on climate change adaptation and the remaining gaps in Disaster Risk Reduction identified throughout the baseline study.
The proposed project contributes to the objectives of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and is also in line with the Government of Kazakhstan’s priorities set out in the Kazakhstan 2050’s strategy.","Community Stabilization Initiatives",Kazakhstan,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,100000
2015,"Building the Capacity of the Honduran Consular Services for the Protection of Honduran Migrants Transiting through Mexico","Each year, hundreds of Hondurans leave the country without appropriate documentation and transit through Guatemala and Mexico to reach the United States of America. Poverty, unemployment, violence, and family reunification are just some of the reasons for this migration. 
The objective of this project is to improve the protection of Hondurans migrants when transiting in Mexico by also strengthening the capacity of the Honduran Consular Services in Mexico. 
Project outputs that will contribute towards this objective include: 
•	Strengthening the information and communication systems of the Honduran consular network in Mexico to improve in identification, assistance and referral mechanisms;
•	Strengthening technical capacities and increasing knowledge of the General Directorate in order to protect Honduran migrants when transiting;
•	Implementation of awareness raising campaigns regarding the risks and dangers of irregular migration, and provision of information about protection mechanisms and support networks established in Mexico.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Honduras,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,150000
2015,"Developing a National Labour Migration Policy for Namibia","As a country of origin, transit and destination, Namibia has benefited and can benefit further from labour migration, but this potential is not yet being fulfilled to a large extent.  In this regard, the country is committed to scaling up data collection efforts to inform its policies and to harness the benefits of migration to contribute further to the national development priorities of economic growth, reduced unemployment and increased income equality. 
In May 2013, upon the request of the Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration, IOM organized a workshop for a wide range of officials to facilitate the migration and development policy process, during which several issues pertaining to labour migration were raised and recognized as priorities by the Government of the Republic of Namibia (GrN).  It is against this background that the government requested IDF support.  
The overall objective of the project is to support the GrN to develop and implement a labour migration policy within the context of existing regional frameworks. The IOM, in partnership with the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation, will achieve this objective through the following outcomes: 
1)   	A comprehensive and finalized labour migration policy is developed and made available to government and other stakeholders; and
2)   	A roadmap for the implementation of the national labour migration policy inclusive of a resource mobilization plan is developed and available to all government agencies and other relevant stakeholders. 
This project is also designed to complement the 2015 IDF regional labour migration project Developing a Roadmap to Facilitate South-South Labour Mobility in Southern Africa, which aims to bring together selected SADC Member States in order to facilitate South-South labour mobility arrangements with a view towards ensuring the protection of the fundamental human, labour, and social rights of migrant workers, their families, and associated communities of origin and destination.","Labour Migration",Namibia,,Africa,Completed,150000
2015,"Gender Mainstreaming for Secure Borders in Tajikistan (GEMSBO)","The objective of this project is to contribute to the development and improvement of individual and institutional gender mainstreaming mechanisms within the Tajik Border Force. The project will be implemented in close collaboration with the latter, which has already been involved in the project design phase through consultations with IOM staff.
Project outputs that will contribute towards this objective include: a gender self-assessment conducted by the Tajik Border Force to research institutional culture related to gender themes; the development of an Action Plan on Gender Mainstreaming; as well as the organization of a high-level consultative working group with the Border Forces senior management to initiate the implementation of a gender-sensitive policy.
Finally, through a pilot training session, the project will aim to facilitate change in the attitudes of individual border guards with regards to gender issues.
Given that gender mainstreaming is included in the National Strategy of the Border Force Department of the Government of Tajikistan 2012-2017, this project is particularly well suited to the policy agenda. The Tajik Border Force will be actively engaged in successfully delivering the project and therefore enhancing ownership of the process.",TCMMCB,Tajikistan,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,100000
2015,"Mapping of the Mauritanian Diaspora","The objective of this project is to improve the available information on the Mauritanian diaspora as well as develop a uniform registration system. This proposal is consistent with the National Migration Management Strategy, adopted by the Mauritanian Government in 2010.
This work will allow the coordination of efforts made by various governmental institutions (Agence Nationale pour l’Étude et Suivi de Projets (ANESP), the Ministry for Mauritanians Leaving Abroad, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs), to map the Mauritanian diaspora.
Project outputs that will contribute towards this objective include a launching ceremony in which the project will be presented to relevant stakeholders.  Data will be analysed and a uniform registration system will be developed. A consultant will then convert the above-mentioned system into an online database. Furthermore, a communication campaign will be developed in order to inform the diaspora and invite its members to sign up. Training will be organised for various governmental institutions. Finally, the mapping of the Mauritanian diaspora will be published in order to present the information to all stakeholders.
The availability of the mapping will allow, within the context of a follow up project (Line 2), to adopt the necessary measures to mobilize the diaspora.","Community and Economic Development",Mauritania,,Africa,Completed,100000
2015,"Mapping Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ Diaspora","The objective of this project is to contribute to the economic development of St. Vincent and the Grenadines through the support and engagement of its diaspora. The project will be implemented in close collaboration with the Government of St. Vincent Regional Integration and Diaspora Unit (RIDU). Connecting with and identifying capacities and skills within the St. Vincent’s diaspora are pillars of this initiative. 
Project outputs that will contribute towards this objective include the registration of the Vincentian diaspora in North America and the Caribbean, the documentation of skills and resources as well as diaspora return interest and plans.  
Through program presentations and mobilization workshops, the diaspora will be further encouraged to recommend how to promote their involvement and will be included in discussions on development initiatives.  The overseas private sector will also be included in these workshops. All activities will contribute towards important preliminary stages of diaspora engagement that will be further explored in a separate project.","Community and Economic Development","Saint Vincent And The Grenadines",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,100000
2015,"Establishing the Accra Forum – An Intra-Regional Consultation towards Facilitating Free Movement of Persons in Africa","The objective of this project is to contribute to effective migration governance and to support the free movement of persons in Africa in accordance with the African Union Assembly Declaration on Migration (Assembly/AU/Decl.6 (XXV)) adopted in Johannesburg, South Africa in June, 2015. 
The expected outcome of the project is to enhance capacities of African Regional Frameworks to facilitate intra-regional labour mobility, free movement of persons and integrated border management. The project will provide a platform for sharing migration data, current migration trends, patterns and dynamics, as well as newly emerging issues, to ensure common understanding and policy coherence at the national and regional levels.  
The Forum will specifically contribute to more effective and streamlined migration by providing an Africa-wide platform for a) assessing the status of implementation of the Protocols on free movement of persons of the Regional Economic Communities; b) endorsing analysis of the visa issuance regimes of African countries; c) reviewing a draft Common African Position on migration; d) reviewing a set of draft recommendations for Labour Mobility and Free Movement of People in Africa; and e) making policy recommendations towards enhancing capacities to manage irregular migration flows within the continent.  
An initial Technical Secretariat will also be established and, building on the outputs and momentum generated at the Forum, will seek to establish support for ‘Annual Consultations’ that will further support coordination between African institutions and processes towards the implementation of Common African Positions on migration and development.","Migration Policy Activities","Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d´Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti",,Africa,Completed,100000
2015,"Engaging Diaspora Communities to Support Micro-Entrepreneurship in Morocco","The proposed project aims to tackle youth unemployment and create an improved climate to support entrepreneurship in Morocco through the establishment and growth of the online crowdsourcing microfinance platform, Narwi.org, already launched in Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Yemen, and Somalia. The platform serves young micro-entrepreneurs in marginalized areas with both capital and knowledge, supplied by diaspora communities through a system of crowdsourcing that is intuitive and easy to use. Funds on Narwi are given as revolving donations, so that when the entrepreneur repays the original loan, the donation moves on to support others.  
However, the legal and financial frameworks are not all aligned across the MENA region to allow the crowdfunding platform to expand, requiring an institutional feasibility assessment on the context prior to engaging the diaspora communities in supporting micro-entrepreneurship.
Activities will include a feasibility study to identify and comprehend the impediments and opportunities facing the establishment of the crowdfunding practice in the Moroccan context. A sub-study will follow with an analysis of the potential for investments within the social-entrepreneurship sector in Morocco to help identify the niches and areas that could be linked to the practice of crowdfunding. Recommendations, drawing from the analysis conducted in both studies, will allow for the production of promotional information tools (videos, booklets and guides) to explain the concept and introduce the interested public (or relevant stakeholders) to the practice of crowdfunding, making it thus accessible and easier to comprehend and engage in. The products will be shared with startups and project holders and will be presented during a forum gathering a targeted audience of local stakeholders.","Community and Economic Development",Morocco,,Africa,Completed,100000
2015,"Strengthening the Jordanian Economy Diaspora Links","Jordan currently faces two interrelated challenges: (i) sustaining the country’s development gains of the last ten years and; (ii) mitigating the impact of the Syrian refugee crisis on the Jordanian economy. With this in mind, the project aims to support the government in developing a Migration and Development Strategy and is exploring the current and potential roles of the Jordanian diaspora in economic development and humanitarian relief. IOM has identified significant knowledge gaps around the current contribution of, and potential for, Jordanian expatriates in the Golf Cooperation Countries (GCC) countries and Syrian diaspora to strengthen the Jordanian economy and resilience during humanitarian crises.
To address these knowledge gaps, two ‘streams’ of research will be conducted: ‘Mapping Jordanian diaspora in the Gulf’ and ‘Understanding remittance patterns to Syrian refugees in Jordan’. The findings will help inform the Jordanian Government and international organisations (IOs) in programming options for the engagement of diaspora to support the growth and resilience of the Jordanian economy.","Migration Research and Publication",Jordan,,"Middle East",Completed,130000
2015,"Migration Management through an Interconnected Border Management Information System (MIDAS) at International Airports “Silvio Pettirossi” and “Guarani” of Paraguay","The General Directorate of Migration (DGM) does not have a functioning entry & exit database at its borders, nor adequate infrastructure and trained personnel to meet these challenges. Therefore, this project seeks to contribute towards building the capacity of the DGM´s border management capabilities through:
i) Technical support for the implementation of a border management information system that will facilitate a pilot project of information recording and processing of migration data in two selected international airports: Silvio Pettirossi Airport and Guarani Airport. These processes will be conducted with the software implementation of IOM known as MIDAS (Migration Information & Data Analysis System) and using the hardware necessary for its operation. The new equipment will be installed by personnel with experience in the implementation of this system.
 ii) The refurbishment of the cabins of the airports to be used for immigration enforcement and appropriate sign posting.
iii) Training of immigration officers working at border points as well as first line users (about 50 officers) and officers on duty / stations and IT specialists.
iv) Developing an action plan for subsequent phases of the project at land borders based on continuous monitoring and evaluation of the new system and equipment installed in the two selected airports.
It should be noted that the DGM will contribute USD 800,000 towards this project  (equipment, infrastructure and connectivity).",TCMMCB,Paraguay,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,200000
2015,"Promotion of Social Inclusion of Migrants in Argentina","This project engages national authorities, in charge of implementing migration and anti-discrimination policies, as well as civil society organizations, for the purpose of promoting social inclusion of migrants.
The National Directorate for Migration (DNM) has requested IOM’s assistance in facilitating intercultural dialogue between migrants and communities and the DNM local offices to promote social inclusion. In parallel, DNM has requested support in disseminating the National Migration Law No. 25.871. In addition, an information campaign aimed at raising awareness on the contribution of migrants is planned in association with the National Institute against Discrimination, Xenophobia and Racism (INADI).
The main activities planned fall under the following components: 1) Strengthening of intercultural dialogue and coordination between civil society and governmental offices; 2) Promotion of civic/social and labour-market participation of migrants from other continents; and 3) Prevention of discrimination against migrants and awareness-raising of their rights. It is envisaged that after implementing the project activities, mechanisms strengthening the social inclusion of migrants will be in place, and awareness will be raised among key players on migration, human rights, inter-culturalism, gender and discrimination.","Facilitated Migration Services",Argentina,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,150000
2015,"Supporting the Finalisation of the Zimbabwe Diaspora Policy","Zimbabwe diaspora hold a strong desire to engage and contribute to the economic and social development of Zimbabwe.  Given the diaspora’s critical role in contributing to Zimbabwe’s socio-economic development, the Government of Zimbabwe is prioritising and putting in place measures to engage with its diaspora, as reflected in the recently drafted National Diaspora Policy.
The draft National Diaspora Policy seeks to provide a comprehensive national framework and reference point for formal mainstreaming of the Zimbabwean diaspora in the national development agenda. The draft policy framework identifies challenges to effective diaspora contribution to national development and proposes some policy strategies to address the identified challenges
This project aims to support the Government of Zimbabwe in strengthening its engagement with its diaspora for the purpose of socio-economic development.  The project will lay the foundation for a government-led diaspora engagement and consultative process through implementation of two key components:
•   	Supporting the establishment of a National Diaspora Focal Unit and supportive mechanisms for effective diaspora engagement and consultative processes; and
•   	Supporting the finalization of the National Diaspora Policy.  
The project will also support development of effective diaspora consultation processes through arranging a Look and Learn visit to Ethiopia and by planning diaspora consultative meetings that will facilitate meetings between the senior government officials and the Zimbabwean Diaspora in South Africa, Botswana and the United Kingdom.
The expected outcome is improved capacity for coordinated and systematic government led diaspora engagement while the key outputs are a functional National Diaspora Focal Unit and a finalised National Diaspora Policy for Zimbabwe.","Community and Economic Development",Zimbabwe,,Africa,Completed,100000
2015,"Supporting Myanmar’s Migration Management in the context of National Reforms and Regional Transition","The objective of this project is to support the Government of Myanmar to improve its migration management capacity in the context of national reforms, as well as expand cooperation at bilateral and regional levels. The project will be implemented in close collaboration with the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Security (MOLES) as well as selected members of Myanmar’s inter-ministerial Overseas Employment Supervisory Committee.
Project outputs that will contribute towards this objective include providing assistance in developing effective and gender-sensitive policies and strategies, as well as supporting the enhancement of better partnership between and among the relevant governments of destination countries, public and private sectors institutions, and international organizations. New Migrant Resource Centers (MRC) in un-serviced priority areas will also be established in order to protect and promote the rights of male and female migrant workers throughout the migration process, and ensure that the recruitment process is both orderly and humane.","Labour Migration",Myanmar,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,100000
2015,"Strengthening the Capacity of the Governments of Benin and Togo to Combat Trafficking of Children","The objective of this project is to reinforce the capacity of the Governments of Benin and Togo (countries of origin) to combat trafficking in children. This project will be coordinated concurrently with a second project, for Gabon (under Line 1, in 2016), with the same purpose and covering the same thematic area. 
Project outputs that will contribute towards the objective include:
•	Building the capacity of  national actors and civil society with regards to trafficking in persons in Benin and Togo;
•	Supporting local non-governmental organizations to protect children and build a coordination mechanism among the parties involved;
•	Awareness-raising events on the causes and mechanism of trafficking in children in the countries of origin, Benin and Togo;
•	Finally, enhance the cooperation between the benefiting countries in order to encourage and improve the sharing of information, best practices and experiences among the relevant stakeholders.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Benin, Togo",,Africa,Completed,200000
2015,"Supporting Strategic Interventions Towards Effective and Sustainable Labour Migration Management and Information Sharing in Tanzania","The objective of this project is to increase the capacity of the Government of Tanzania (GoT) to formulate and implement strategic interventions towards effective and sustainable labour migration management and information sharing in Tanzania. In close collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Employment, the IOM will work toward achieving the following outcomes: 
i)  	GoT’s capacity to enhance policy and legal frameworks pertaining to labour migration agenda is strengthened;
ii)   	MoLE demonstrates the ability to generate strategic Labour Market Information System (LMIS) data, inclusive of labour migration indicators; and
iii)  	GoT demonstrates the ability to generate and use up-to-date labour migration data through the development and adoption of an electronic work permit system. 
Through this project, the GoT will specifically benefit from increased capacity to manage and implement relevant regional frameworks on labour migration. 
The project is also designed to complement the 2015 IOM Development Fund regional labour migration project Developing a Roadmap to Facilitate South-South Labour Mobility in Southern Africa that will bring together the selected SADC Member States in order to facilitate South-South labour mobility arrangements with a view toward ensuring the protection of the fundamental human, labour, and social rights of migrant workers, their families, and associated communities of origin and destination.","Labour Migration","United Republic of Tanzania",,Africa,Completed,200000
2015,"Developing Capacities for Forecasting and Planning Migration from Egypt","Every year approximately 750,000 new Egyptian workers join an already saturated labour market, many of which contribute to the already 3.6 million unemployed. Though efforts to develop the private sector and promote employment generation are ongoing, the absorption capacity will not be able to increase sufficiently in order to address this surplus in the foreseeable future. Conversely, the percentage of non-working above 65 years old in EU countries will nearly double to 52.6 per cent by 2060, indicating an “increasing burden to provide for social expenditure related to population aging.” Targeted education, vocational training, and migration policies can help Egypt create opportunities for its youth to access European labour markets, reducing pressure on the Egyptian economy while meeting the needs of Europe. 
This pilot project aims to assist Egypt and potential receiving countries to agree on realistic forecasting methods of their respective labour migration needs in order to better plan for and maximise the potential of demand driven migration. It will do so by: 1) testing and deploying an effective and responsive methodology for producing forecasts on the need for migrant labour in European countries in order to inform policy development and curriculum planning in Egypt; 2) capacitating relevant officials in Egypt to produce forecasts of migratory and labour market trends for their own country as well as those of potential receiving countries; and 3) utilising the results of these activities to initiate a dialogue between Egypt and potential European partners regarding the forecasting model, the needs identified, and potential mutually beneficial labour migration schemes which would allow Egyptian labour migrants to meet these needs.","Labour Migration",Egypt,,Africa,Completed,150000
2015,"Enhancing the Capacities of Libya to Address Challenges posed by the Smuggling of Migrants on Unseaworthy and Overloaded Vessels","The movement of refugees and migrants by dangerous means across the Mediterranean Sea towards Europe continues to exact a devastating toll on human life. The ever-increasing need to come to the aid of migrants attempting to make the journey in unseaworthy and overloaded vessels has significantly depleted the already inadequate resources of the Libyan Naval Coast Guard (NCG) and has severely diminished their ability to respond to these emergencies. 
This project aims to:
•    	Enhance the capacities, in terms of both skills and equipment, of the Libyan Naval Coast Guard and the Directorate for Combatting Illegal Migration (DCIM) to assist migrants who have got into difficulties while attempting to cross the Mediterranean by being able to perform more effective Search and Rescue operations.
•    	Increase the amount of information available to migrants about the real risks and dangers of undertaking an irregular journey across the Mediterranean Sea and strengthen the capacity of the border authorities to more effectively counter the smuggling of human beings through entering into direct dialogue with local communities and civil society organizations.",TCMMCB,Libya,,Africa,Completed,150000
2015,"Development of Training Manual and Capacity-building on Migration, Environment and Climate Change (MECC)","This project aims to contribute to the formulation of policies on environment, migration and climate change within comprehensive migration management and adaptation strategies, in order to mitigate the adverse impacts of environmental change on migration. To achieve this objective, the first ever Training Manual on Migration, Environment and Climate Change will be developed which is intended to be a reference guide for policymakers. The Manual will take a mainstreaming approach aimed at bringing together migration and adaptation policy areas, via practical, action oriented modules. The proposed project aims to draw on research and publications of IOM and other experts and organizations in the field of migration and environment to design a training course with policy-oriented and country case-specific training modules. The draft Training manual will be developed and tested and evaluated through trainings in five beneficiary countries: Azerbaijan, Dominican Republic, Kenya, Morocco, and Papua New Guinea. The final output, the Training Manual on Migration, Environment and Climate Change, will be published in IOM’s three official languages and Russian and will be available for use by the qualified trainers to conduct more training at the request of IOM Member States and external organizations in the framework of existing projects and cooperation (not funded in this project). The project will be implemented in synergy with and provide co-funding to the EU funded project “Migration, Environment and Climate Change: Evidence for Policy (MECLEP)”.","Migration Research and Publication","Azerbaijan, Dominican Republic, Kenya, Morocco, Papua New Guinea",,Global,Completed,300000
2015,"Supporting the Ministry of Labour and the National Assembly to Develop Policies and Legislation related to Labour Migration and Human Mobility in Ecuador","The project aims to strengthen the capacity of the Ecuadorian government to govern labour migration and human mobility through a comprehensive approach that supports the National Assembly in the development of relevant legislation in line with Constitutional agreements and international standards; and the Labour Migration Unit of the Ministry of Labour to develop policies that incorporate labour migration. Both the National Assembly and the Ministry of Labour have requested IOM’s support during these processes in order to develop a legislative migration framework, ensure inclusive coordination, and put in place registration processes of labour migrants for the public and private sectors in Ecuador. 
The project will support and assess legislative initiatives, such as the currently discussed law on human mobility, while also training members of the Parliamentary Group on Human Mobility in the National Assembly regarding current challenges in migration legislation.
A study on risks for labour migrants and a manual on labour migration standards regarding employment, recruitment and productive integration in the Ecuadorian context will be developed. Furthermore, the project will raise awareness among the different directorates of the Ministry to integrate migration into their policies, facilitate coordination with other institutions, advise on the restructure of the Labour Migration Unit, and create a registry for labour migrants. 
Finally, together with the Ministry of Labour, IOM will organize a regional conference on labour migration and public employment services to promote the exchange of best practices in South America.","Labour Migration",Ecuador,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,150000
2015,"Strengthening Labour Migration Management in Lesotho","The overall objective of this project is to support the Ministry of Labour (MOL) of Lesotho towards implementing labour migration programmes in the context of existing regional frameworks. These include the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Labour Migration Action Plan, SADC Regional Labour Migration Policy Framework, and Article 19 of the SADC Employment and Labour Protocol on the Protection of Migrant Workers. 
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in partnership with the Ministry of Labour, will achieve this objective through the the following two outcomes: 1) The practical implementation of the labour migration policies of the Government of Lesotho (GoL) incorporates migrant protection principles; and 2) GoL utilises up-to-date factual information on regional mining migration trends.
This national labour migration project will help address critical labour migration challenges confronting the GoL, including the lack of effective data collection and analysis, lack of inter-ministerial coordination mechanisms, limited cooperation with destination countries, and weak capacity to develop and implement labour migration programmes. 
This project is designed to complement the IOM Development Fund (IDF)-funded regional labour migration project that aims to bring together the selected SADC Member States in order to facilitate South-South labour mobility arrangements with a view toward ensuring the protection of the fundamental human, labour, and social rights of migrant workers, their families, and associated communities of origin and destination. The components of the national project, therefore, are aligned with the regional project. In addition and in response to a specific request from the Ministry of Labour and other stakeholders during consultations, IOM will provide training on the negotiation and formulation of comprehensive bilateral labour agreements to ensure that migrant workers are protected and have access to essential services during their engagement in countries of destination and following their return to Lesotho.","Labour Migration",Lesotho,,,,150000
2015,"Research and Policy Dialogue Initiative on Migration and Development in Nepal","Remittances add up to 29% of Nepal’s GDP (World Bank, 2014) but only roughly 2% is set aside for investments . Currently, there are no institutional tools, programs or assessment of desired opportunities and services to counter this trend and encourage migrants to save and invest. Nepal’s excessive reliance on migration to fill the absence of in-country employment opportunities poses a threat as any substantial decline in capital inflow from migrants may destabilize the economy at micro and macro levels. The project envisages assisting the Government of Nepal and related stakeholders in developing policies and project interventions to more effectively harness the link between migration and development.  
In pursuit of the objective mentioned above, IOM will articulate a research on the nature, use and impact of migration related social, human and financial capital flows on Nepal’s socio-economic development. To this end, the project will carry out household and migrants’ surveys, structured interviews with key stakeholders/ local authorities and consultations with the GoN, private sector and civil society organizations. Building on the recommendations of the High-Level Consultation of 2014, and in particular resolution no. 2, on enhancing linkage between migration and development, the data and evidence emerged through the research and the consultative process will provide the GoN, civil and private sector entities, with a viable baseline against which to formulate future policies, projects and market interventions for migration mainstreaming.","Community and Economic Development",Nepal,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2015,"Piloting Temporary Labour Migration of Georgian Workers to Poland and Estonia","Estimates of the volume of Georgian labour migration vary, but researchers agree that migrant workers comprise a relatively large share of the population residing abroad.  Due to the underdeveloped regulatory framework and support mechanisms, Georgian migrants use personal contacts and networking or resort to services of private recruitment agencies or acquaintances to find work abroad, which increases their vulnerability to labour and human rights abuses. The objective of the project is to develop operational frameworks to facilitate worker mobility from Georgia to Poland and Estonia that promote effective job-matching, migrant skill development and protection of their labour and human rights by:  
1. Informing the Georgian Government and partners in Estonia and Poland about relevant regulative frameworks and economic needs for labour migration from Georgia, the existing gaps in implementation and possible methods for improving future labour migration processes; 
2. Building the capacity of labour migration management structures in Georgia, Poland and Estonia to effectively facilitate labour migration from Georgia in a cooperative, comprehensive manner and in adherence to ethical recruitment standards and practices; 
3. Testing the temporary and circular labour migration operational model on the basis of ethical recruitment standards and identifying lessons for future schemes.","Labour Migration",Georgia,,Europe,Completed,150000
2015,"Capacity-building for Diaspora Engagement in Mozambique","Migration has been a part of life in Mozambique throughout the country’s history. According to the World Bank (2000), by 2000 approximately 11.7 million Mozambicans had migrated since Mozambique’s independence in 1975. As a result, Mozambican professionals have taken advantage of the global mobility of labour to work in other  African economies or to seek work opportunities outside the continent. In response, this project has been developed based on extensive consultations with the Government of Mozambique (GoM), as well as in response to findings of a diaspora mapping, carried out by the GoM in 2013. 
The overall objective of this project is to facilitate, enable and encourage meaningful communication between the GoM and the Mozambican diaspora, with the aim of promoting diaspora engagement in Mozambique’s national development agenda. This will be achieved through two outcome areas: 
1)    	Through building the capacity of the GoM to enhance their engagement with the diaspora by convening sensitisation seminars for Mozambican diplomats and other key stakeholders; and 
2)    	Through the creation and consolidation of a Mozambican diaspora network, and facilitating their access to information about opportunities to engage with Mozambique. 
This project is in line with the government’s national Diaspora Engagement Strategy (2014), and with Mozambique’s new Five Year Plan (2015-2019).  
Building on IOM’s global efforts to promote gender equality and to ensure gender is considered and incorporated as a cross-cutting issue throughout implementation of the project, IOM will mainstream a gender perspective throughout all activities and outputs.","Community and Economic Development",Mozambique,,Africa,Completed,200000
2015,"Harnessing the Positive Impact of Albanian Migration for the Development of Albania","Despite the increasing realization of the value that migrants abroad may bring to development efforts in their countries of origin, not all countries succeed in their endeavours to engage their communities abroad into development initiatives. A main stumbling block in the engagement process is a lack of a coherent strategy of engagement, which countries find difficult to formulate and implement in practice. This proves true also in the case of engaging Albanian communities abroad (ACA). There is a need to support new avenues in which the ACA can retain their connection to Albania and contribute to the economic and social growth of the country.
The overall objective of the project is to support the efforts of the Government of Albania (GoA) in initiating the process of engagement of Albanian communities abroad to contribute to the country’s economic and social development. This objective will be realised under two project components:
1. The first component foresees expert support from a team of IOM staff and external experts in developing a policy framework to facilitate greater participation of ACA in development initiatives of Albania. 
2. The second project component foresees creating a comprehensive dialogue with ACA on development initiatives in Albania through the capacity building support of the newly established Sector of Diaspora at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and to various GoA institutions dealing with migration and development issues. The project will also support the organization of three outreach activities to ACA in three key destination countries for Albanian nationals, namely in the United States of America, Italy and Greece, to open channels for routine dialogue on development initiatives.","Community and Economic Development",Albania,,Europe,Completed,100000
2015,"Migration Profile for Panama with a View to the Development of an Integrated Migration Policy","The proposed project will contribute to discussion, analysis and programming that address migration management and will strengthen the capacity of governmental officials and civil society. 
Over a period of 18 months, the project plans to achieve the following results: 
•	   Key personnel in government institutions and civil society trained in key areas including migration management, security and human trafficking, labour migration, irregular migration, return and remittances.
•	   A migration profile with a gender perspective and disaggregated data developed to help to enrich the discussion and analysis of an integrated migration policy.
•   	The capacity of the Migration Advisory Committee built to contribute to the formulation of an integrated migration policy.
Activities to achieve these results include: Training of key personnel in related institutions, development of a strategy and a training plan; establishing a research team responsible for the preparation of the migration profile and its subsequent drafting; provision of technical meetings and roundtables among institutions responsible for migration policy formulation.","Migration Research and Publication",Panama,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,150000
2015,"Building the Capacity and Raising Awareness among COMESA Member States on the Free Movement Protocol","The objective of this project is to support the Common Market for East and Southern Africa (COMESA) to move towards the signature and ratification of the Protocol on the Free Movement of Persons, Labour Services, Right of Establishment and Residence (the Free Movement Protocol). 
As stipulated in the COMESA Free Movement Protocol, “a genuine Common Market shall be achieved only when the citizens of Member States can move freely within the Common Market.” However, little progress has been made on its signature and ratification and only four of COMESA’s 19 Member States have signed the Free Movement Protocol.
This project will assist the COMESA Secretariat and Member States to move towards greater signature and ratification of the Free Movement Protocol. This will be achieved through a pilot initiative focusing on Zambia and Zimbabwe that will concentrate on promoting enhanced coordination within the COMESA Secretariat, and delivery of capacity building for Member States, in particular National Focal Points and National Monitoring Committees. The project will also contribute to increased awareness on the Protocols (both the Free Movement Protocol and the Protocol on the Gradual Relaxation and Eventual Elimination of Visas) through the development of an awareness raising strategy and the dissemination of awareness raising tools to key stakeholders. 
The project results will be complemented by an associated initiative that is currently being undertaken by the African, Caribbean and Pacific - European Union Dialogue on Migration and Development, which includes the provision of Technical Assistance to COMESA and its Member States for the Protocol on the Gradual Relaxation and Eventual Elimination of Visas.","Labour Migration","Zambia, Zimbabwe",,Africa,Completed,100000
2015,"Strengthening National Capacity to Manage Labour Migration and Mobilize Diaspora for National Development in Nigeria – Co-funding of EU project","This project will complement and co-fund the ongoing project “Promoting Better Management of Migration in Nigeria” financed by the EU under the 10th National European Development Fund. Within the framework of the EU funded project, IOM Nigeria contributes to strengthening the Nigeria’s government capacity to maximise the development potential of migration. It does so through the implementation of three interrelated components: 1. improving the governance of migration through the use of evidence-based instruments; 2. strengthening national capacity to manage labour migration and mobilise diaspora for national development and 3. strengthening national capacity to deter irregular migration. 
The IOM Development Fund project will co-fund the second component by supporting the implementation of the Labour Migration Policy Action Plan. Specifically, it will contribute to the establishment of two Migrant Resource Centres (MRCs) in Abuja and Lagos state to serve as a “one-stop shop” where intending, actual and returning migrants will be able to access relevant migration information and a wide range of services either through direct assistance or information provided by the MRC network. This will empower them to make informed decisions and thereby minimize the risks and maximize the benefits of their migration experience. The project will facilitate active engagement with the embassies of countries that constitute high destination for Nigerian migrants through a series of meetings that will provide a platform for the Government of Nigeria to develop concrete labour migration initiatives. Finally, it will strengthen existing institutional coordination mechanisms relating to labour migration in Nigeria through the engagement of key stakeholders and the establishment of a Labour Migration Advisory Board.","Labour Migration",Nigeria,,Africa,Completed,200000
2015,"A Comprehensive Approach to Migration Flows and the Improvement of Migrants' Conditions in Mexico","The rise in violence directed towards migrants transiting through Mexico has contributed to creating new routes from the southern border and extending to the USA, making this one of the more dangerous migration corridors in the world. The implementation of policies and governmental programs in Mexico, to address this situation, such as the Southern Border Program (SBP), has also generated new challenges both for migrants and for governmental institutions.
The SBP has now resulted in migrants seeking out new routes and transit through unfamiliar areas, exposing themselves to different types of violence and abuse (particularly women and children at risk of sexual exploitation, early motherhood, early marriage and child labour). At times, when migrants opt to remain for an extended period in communities along the migration corridor (whether along the southern or northern border), they are marginalized and without access to basic care or services. The concentration of vulnerable migrants in host communities has a high impact on social cohesion at the community level between local populations and migrants, fostering discriminatory and xenophobic practices and beliefs.
This project aims to:
1)	Strengthen capacities of state government institutions to develop strategies and policies according to the needs of migrants.
2) Increase the level of coordination between and amongst civil society organizations and government institutions to protect migrants.","Migration Research and Publication",Mexico,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,100000
2015,"Strengthening ECOWAS Capacities on Population Displacement Management","Internal displacement is a widespread phenomenon in West Africa. However, most national authorities lack technical capacity to assist and follow-up on the displaced population and coordinate and manage IDP settlements. This is a challenge for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and in particular for its Humanitarian Division.
Through this project, IOM intends to provide technical support to ECOWAS officials, Member States and civil protection agencies’ representatives on population displacement management. This includes capacity-building activities both at the policy and at the operational level. At the policy level, the project is framed under the Migration Crisis Operational Framework (MCOF), whereas the operational level focuses on Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) and displacement tracking. 
In line with IOM’s cross-cutting approach to gender, the capacity-building sessions will be addressed to both female and male participants, and will include the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (PSEA) and mainstreaming gender in displacement management. Training of trainers will ensure an impact on the long term and the sustainability of its results.","Emergency Response and Assistance to Displaced Populations","Burkina Faso, Mali, Nigeria",,Africa,Completed,100000
2014,"The Road to ASEAN: Strengthening Labour Migration Management in Timor Leste","Labour migration in Timor-Leste remains a relatively new concept. This project will aim to strengthen the GoTL's capacity to manage international labour migration and harness it as a key component of national development. Pursuant to this objective, IOM will facilitate the development of a National Action Plan on international labour migration (NAP) in partnership with the GoTL and other relevant stakeholders. The NAP will review strategic areas and existing frameworks in relation to labour migration management in Timor-Leste including the governance of labour migration, the protection and empowerment of male and female migrant workers, and labour migration and development. The NAP will include and assess the specific needs of male and female migrant workers, and developing ad-hoc recommendations.
Following a review and finalization process, including a consultation workshop with the GoTL and NAP development partners, there will be a launch event to promote and disseminate the NAP. There will also be capacity building activities including training workshops for GoTL officials on labour migration in cooperation with ILO and a
study tour to Indonesia. The capacity building component was specifically requested by the authorities, as a way for its staff to develop a knowledge base on Labour Migration.","Labour Migration","Timor Leste",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2014,"Migrant Flows from El Salvador to the United States of America: Improving Migrant Identification, Care and Protection","The Salvadoran population continues to emigrate to the United States (USA) in an irregular manner. In this context, it is urgent to implement effective actions and mechanisms for identifying vulnerabilities and providing attention that protects the human rights of the Salvadoran migrants abroad and upon their return.  As such, the objective of this project is to contribute to building the capacities of the Government of El Salvador to identify, serve, and protect migrants in transit and at their destination, as well as returned persons, with special emphasis on highly vulnerable cases.
Specifically, the IOM Mission in El Salvador will implement this initiative, in coordination with the national partners, by way of three key components: (1) Provision of technical equipment and support for monitoring and analyzing the Salvadoran migratory flows to the USA, thus creating a greater capacity for observing, gathering, and systematizing reliable information regarding cases of human rights violations and other serious crimes; (2) Strengthening of the technical and knowledge-based capacities of El Salvador’s Consular Network in Mexico and the USA, for purposes of identifying and addressing vulnerability profiles; and (3) Support for the creation of positive conditions for the reintegration of the Salvadoran population that returns under conditions of vulnerability.",TCMMCB,"El Salvador",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,140000
2014,"Capacity-building for Strategic Management of Diaspora Resources in the Democratic Republic of the Congo","Faced with the many challenges that hinder its efforts in the management of migration issues, the Congolese Government is seeking the support of the IOM to strengthen the knowledge of officials to manage and mobilize diaspora resources, to fully exploit the potential of its diaspora for the development of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
In pursuing this goal, IOM will contribute to the capacity building of officials in charge of diaspora affairs, through training workshops on the management and mobilization of the diaspora. A process of mapping qualified Congolese diaspora will be initiated in parallel with the creation of a database and a website to make available information on the profile of Congolese living abroad. A feasibility study will also be conducted to analyze the scope of setting up an investment fund that will better promote the channeling of contributions.
In addition, outreach missions will be planned to allow for coordination between the government and its diaspora. Finally, informative missions will be held in Morocco and Senegal, countries that have established a successful link with their diaspora, in order to share experiences and develop good practices.","Community and Economic Development","Democratic Republic of the Congo",,Africa,Completed,200000
2014,"Assessing the Climate Change, Environmental Degradation and Migration Nexus in South Asia","South Asia, comprising 8 countries including Bangladesh, the Maldives and Nepal, is affected by a range of natural disasters including floods, glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), storm surges, droughts, cyclones and heavy precipitation. These disasters take a huge toll as they displace thousands of people every year. The impact of natural hazards is amplified by the following facts: most countries in the region lack strong economies and infrastructure, majority of the population and the industries depend on land resources, and large proportions of the population live in environmentally vulnerable areas. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has predicted that slow onset disasters and sudden onset disasters will increase in severity and frequency, threatening lives and livelihoods across the region. The IPCC also speculates that though current movements are driven by economic and social factors, the environment will have a significant impact on migratory flows in the future. 
The proposed project aims to assess the climate change, environmental degradation and migration nexus in South Asia through a related study, field research and a dissemination meeting in Bangladesh, the Maldives and Nepal. The three countries have several commonalities including high rates of urbanization and international migration (though the Maldives is an exception as it witnesses net in-migration), while also being exposed to diverse climatic events. The experiences of these three countries will serve as lessons for the whole region, as they all face similar challenges due to environmental degradation and climate change. 
The proposed project activities thus include:
1. Assessing existing evidence of the linkages between climate change, environmental degradation and migration through a policy and literature review at the regional and national level in Bangladesh, the Maldives and Nepal. Field research will be carried out on the nexus in selected districts of each of the three countries that experience high out-migration and are vulnerable to environmental events.
2. Drafting a regional strategy framework and model national action plans (NAP’s) based on a consultative process and linked to existing action plans/policies.
3. Organizing a regional dissemination meeting for policymakers to present the assessment study, model NAP’s and regional strategy framework.","Migration Research and Publication","Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,300000
2014,"Labour Mobility as a Factor of Development in South-Eastern Europe","The project will contribute to increasing labour market integration processes in South-Eastern Europe (SEE) by equipping the governments with practical tools of labour migration management and information dissemination. The first component - a regional study – will inquire into the growing discrepancy between labour mobility regulation and economic integration in the SEE and propose a way forward through describing: 
1) overall regulative context in the SEE at global and regional levels;
2) national policies and regulation mechanisms which govern labour mobility, in terms of their approaches in facilitating movements of specific categories of migrant workers, consistency with evolving regional objectives and compliance with the EU aquis and standards;
3) existing gaps and inconsistencies and possible ways of addressing them through a joint cooperation approach within the region.  
The second component – development of a practical information dissemination toolkit – will empower employees of the Migrant service centres (MSCs) with effective techniques of navigating among existing open sources of information, by mapping out existing sources of information on employment in key destination countries and updating the regional MSC web-site. The toolkit will be disseminated by the IOM colleagues among the existing networks of MSC counsellors, through the counterparts in the ministries of labour.","Labour Migration","Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, Croatia",,Europe,Completed,70000
2014,"Strengthening of the Capacity of the Ministry of Communities to Promote Decentralization of Emigration Management in Cabo Verde","In Cabo Verde human mobility and migration continue to shape the country. The Cabo Verdean diaspora (700,000) outnumber the country´s population (494,000 approx.), with the largest diaspora residing in the United States (260,000).  As a result, Cabo Verdeans continue to migrate as family members abroad continue to send for their relatives through family reunification process. Being an archipelago of 10 islands (9 being inhabited), it is crucial that local government has the capacity to advise potential migrants, to facilitate the process of diaspora investment, and to support returning migrants in their socio-economic reintegration.
The objective of this project is to contribute to the decentralization of migration management, through the creation of streamlined procedures and data sharing systems between the Ministry of Communities (MOC) and the 22 municipalities of Cabo Verde. The project aims to achieve its objective through three key outcomes: 
1.	To increase MOC capacity to decentralize and improve emigration management;
2.	To reinforce Municipalities’ capacity in managing emigration-related themes through the upgrading of emigrant services at the local level; and
3.	To improve information and data systems in order to facilitate information sharing within MOC and between MOC and the Municipalities.","Community and Economic Development","Cabo Verde",,Africa,Completed,150000
2014,"Yemeni Labour: Mobility and Potential Assessment","Saudi Arabia’s recent policy changes relating to labour mobility as well as its efforts to control irregular migrants living and working in the kingdom have brought the issue of labour mobility and the impact of returning Yemenis to the forefront of Government of Yemen’s (GoY) attention, with hundreds of thousands of Yemenis having been forcibly returned over the past year. There is a severe scarcity of data and research on the scale and impact of labour mobility on the Yemeni economy or labour market; as a result, developing evidence-based and effective policies and programming relating to labour mobility or the reintegration of returning Yemenis is currently problematic.
The project aims to address this issue by filling critical knowledge gaps relating to labour mobility and its impact in Yemen. The project will include the commissioning of new quantitative and qualitative research relating to the scale of labour mobility as well as the impact of recent return flows on communities of origin. The project will also pull in recently developed and soon-to-be-published research generated by the World Bank and ILO, as well as other relevant sources, to draft a report that will provide a holistic understanding of the role labour mobility has played in the Yemeni economy and labour market (and society more broadly). 
Furthermore it will deliver recommendations for effective policy and programming development surrounding labour mobility.
The research will aim to be policy-relevant, targeting an audience of GoY officials as well as relevant international organizations (IOs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) operating in Yemen and working in labour mobility and development and will be disseminated at a launch event in Sana’a in order to raise awareness of the product among key stakeholders.","Migration Research and Publication",,,"Middle East",Completed,150000
2014,"Towards the Strengthening of a Binational Agenda on 
Migrant Health in the Tacna–Arica and Antofagasta Regions","This funding allocation will provide co-financing to a larger project which aims to create favourable conditions in the target region to strengthen open and sustained dialogue that will allow improvement of the health conditions of Columbian and Peruvian migrants in Chile.
The first component consists of promoting cooperation and exchange between medical personnel from Columbia and Chile, as well as health officials, with the objective of analyzing and understanding the socio-epidemiological aspects related to the health of the migrant population from Columbia, specifically from the Cauca Valley (Buenaventura, Cali, La Esmeralda, Tuluá, Florida, Palmira, and Buga). The exchange of health workers shall be programmed to take place in the northern city of Antofagasta, which is characterized by high flows of migrants of many nationalities, including Columbians, which continue to be significant.  
The second component deals more specifically with the issue of HIV and other infectious diseases, such as tuberculosis, that are present in an area of high mobility and migration located in the border cities of Arica (Chile) y Tacna (Peru), where the incidence and prevalence rates are high.  The Proposal includes an initial research component that seeks to strengthen the existing evidence by incorporating the migration variable and further studying related socio-epidemiological aspects such as level of education, age, economic activity, and sexual preferences, among others.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants","Colombia, Peru",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,30000
2014,"ICT Strategy for Integrated Border Management in Rwanda","The project proposed builds on the request from the Government of Rwanda (GoR), namely, the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration (DGIE), in response to the identified gaps in migration management policies and technical capacity. Improvement of border management has been crucial for Rwanda, as the country aims to boost cross border trade within the East African Community (EAC). Although, the increasing population flow across the border, when not managed efficiently, may enlarge the potential risk for the country to thrive a hub of illegal migration and trade. It has also been recognized by IOM in past projects that the lack of data collection, ICT-based automation of procedures and documents may increase security risks. As such, the development and implementation of the strategy for the integrated ICT system for Immigration and Emigration is identified as the necessary factor to overcome these challenges. IOM will provide capacity building, training and technical assistance to establish a database for managing the work flow of the Institution, streamline processes and improve efficiency in service delivery. Through implementing ICT strategic plans which are developed under close collaboration between the Government of Rwanda (GoR), DGIE, and IOM, the project particularly aims to achieve substantial transformation in providing services to Rwandan Nationals, international migrants, and foreign visitors.",TCMMCB,Rwanda,,Africa,Completed,200000
2014,"Strengthening Migration Management in Peru","In the past decades, Peru became a country of origin and it is estimated that approximately 3 million Peruvians currently reside abroad. However, in recent years, Peru has been attracting immigrants and returnees due to the country’s steady macroeconomic growth. This new migration context is creating new challenges and the Government of Peru (GoP) has taken important steps to improve migration management. One of those steps has been the creation of a specialized working group composed of governmental institutions with the aim of strengthening migration management in the country. This specialized group is led by Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the support of the International Organization for Migration and, among its main activities, has developed a work plan in order to develop a sustainable an integral approach to the management of migration. In order to support the implementation of the specialized group’s work plan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has requested IOM’s technical and financial support and has developed the project proposal: “Strengthening Migration Management in Peru”.
The project’s main objective is to improve the management of migration by strengthening the work of the specialized group through the development of specific strategies.  The strategies will focus on the implementation of migratory agreements and social security benefits for migrants.",TCMMCB,Peru,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,100000
2014,"Promoting Safe Migration and Integration through the Establishment of a Migrant Resource Centre in the Marshall Islands","Under the Compacts of Free Association (COFA) between the United States (US) and the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), citizens of the RMI are visa exempt for entry into the US and its territories. While this arrangement affords Marshallese nationals freedom of movement into the US, there is a disconnect between the aspirations of many Marshallese citizens and the realities of life as a migrant. In an effort to support integrations, the IOM in collaboration with the RMI Government will establish a Migrant Resource Center (MRC) in Majuro. The establishment of the Majuro MRC will be enabled through a funding allocation from the IOM Development Fund, made possible following the ascension of the RMI to the IOM membership in November 2013. Potential migrants and returning migrants will benefit from a range of MRC services and assistance, including a migrant assistance hotline and MRC website. Moreover, through service-oriented consultations and communication, trained resource persons will provide integrated services and information to empower intending, actual and returning migrants to make informed decisions and thereby minimize the risks and maximize the benefits of their migration experience for both the sending and host countries.","Facilitated Migration Services","Marshall Islands",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,100000
2014,"Developing a Migration Policy to Integrate Migration into the National Development Framework for Ghana","The objective of the project is to contribute to the efforts of the Government of Ghana to effectively manage and harness the benefits of migration by mainstreaming migration into the national development framework. The project will achieve the objective through two main components: 
1. Development of a comprehensive national migration policy and implementation roadmap supported through a series of workshops organized with Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and Chief Directors of relevant ministries. 
2. Delivery of a Migration and Development training programme that will help increase the understanding of the complex linkages between migration and development and which will include select migration experts to be trained as trainers.  
The project is in line with the Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda and aligns with the Economic Community of West African States Common Approach on Migration and the Africa Union Migration Policy Framework for Africa.   Gender will be mainstreamed throughout the project implementation.",TCMMCB,Ghana,,Africa,Completed,150000
2014,"Strengthening Labour Migration Management in Ethiopia","Ethiopia is the second most populous country in Africa with one of the largest numbers of migrants living outside Ethiopia. Limited or unenforceable formal labour agreements between Ethiopia and most Middle Eastern countries lead to migrants encountering a number of problems, including denial of remuneration, human rights violations, and forms of exploitation. 
This project intends to support and enhance the capacity of Government of Ethiopia (GoE) policy makers and other stakeholders engaged in labour migration to more effectively manage and regulate labour migration from Ethiopia, and prevent irregular migration to other countries, in particular to Middle Eastern countries.  The project will produce the following outcomes:
1) Two assessment reports, including a National labour migration assessment, and a System and Operations Management Audit that will analyze how the process of labour migration works from start to end;
2) Two capacity building trainings and an experience-sharing visit to create awareness among high level officials on labour migration management concepts and support mainstreaming labour migration into national planning strategies and frameworks; 
3) Facilitation of a consultative dialogue among officials of embassies of destination countries in Addis Ababa to provide stakeholders with an opportunity to discuss existing challenges and enhance coordination leading towards effective labour migration management between Ethiopia and the respective destination countries. 
All the interventions under this project will employ a gender-sensitive approach, including gender analysis, collection of sex-disaggregated data and gender-balanced participation; this is especially important due to the high number of female domestic workers migrating from Ethiopia to the Middle East.","Labour Migration",Ethiopia,,Africa,Completed,200000
2014,"Awareness-raising and Local Stakeholder Mobilization about Social Impact of Migration on Children from Migrant Households in Khatlon Oblast, Tajikistan","Tajikistan’s economy primarily depends on labour migration. Remittances from Tajik citizens working in Russia and other neighbouring countries help to sustain the Tajik economy and provide a means of livelihood for local households. Research on Tajikistan’s social-economic situation suggests that the country’s dependence on revenues from migration is likely to remain stable or even increase in the future. The effect of labour migration on the local population, however, raises social concerns beyond the economic calculations of economic migration’s benefits. IOM’s 2009 report  on the abandoned wives of migrant workers identified the increasing social costs incurred by migrant workers’ families, particularly in relation to their children. Specifically, the study identified heightened dropout rates amongst migrant families’ children, as well as higher rates of depression, trauma, and abuse. The school to work transition for such children becomes particularly challenging. The awareness of the acutely negative social impacts from migration on families and children left behind in Tajikistan is as of yet insufficient, however. The lack of widespread awareness has limited the development of institutional practices that could address these issues in a consistent and comprehensive manner at both central and local levels. Therefore, this project sets itself the objective of increasing awareness about the social impact of migration in Tajikistan on the children left behind, as well as mobilizing and empowering local stakeholders to address dropout rates and school to work transition of migrants’ children. 
To reach this objective, IOM will endeavour to: 1) Develop a network of governmental and non-governmental organizations, teachers, religious leaders, and diaspora members with the purpose of facilitating efforts to safeguard children’s right to education; 2) Increase network capacity by launching pilot activities related to counselling and support for children and their parents in pursuing education; 3) Increase awareness about the value of education for the country at large. 
The activities required to achieve these outcomes will include: 1.1.) Identifying and engaging with government stakeholders to establish a working group to develop a local strategy for the Rasht Valley to address the drop-out rate amongst children of migrants; 1.2.) Developing a methodology for counselling and engaging with families and children at risk of drop-out; 1.3.) Identifying and training female leaders in the targeted districts and bringing them together in a network to promote education on the district, community, and individual levels; 2.1.) Identifying children from vulnerable migrant households at risk of dropping out from school and providing academic and extracurricular support; 2.2.) Setting up summer activities led by diaspora members for children from migrant families; 2.3.) Piloting a vocational training course (school to work transition scheme) at a high school that will replicate the Soviet model of in-school professional training and provide applicable job skills to students; 3.1.) Launching a massive advocacy and information campaign through the use of radio and TV  on importance of education as a route to healthy and more educated society; 3.2.) Including local religious leaders in the advocacy campaign and encouraging their participation; 3.3.) Conducting a final forum including representatives from the working group, professional network and relevant government and non-government actors to present preliminary results and receive inputs on the long-term implementation of the strategy.","Community and Economic Development",Tajikistan,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,130000
2014,"Support to the Government of Senegal to Establish a National Migration Policy","Senegal does not possess a national migration strategy or policy. The Senegalese State is nevertheless faced with challenges linked to migration and to its effects on the social and economic development of the country; on the migrants themselves, and on host communities, as well as communities in transit.
The aim of this project is to respond to the Government’s request for support in the establishment of a national migration policy (NMP), which will take into account in a coherent and sustainable manner all aspects linked to migration. The Directorate for population, planning and human development, from the Ministry of Economy, Finances and Planning, has asked IOM for technical and financial support in order to elaborate the NMP.
The project aims to provide capacity reinforcement on migration management; technical support for the establishment of the NMP document; and the setting up of a platform to facilitate national dialogue and cooperation on migration issues.","Migration Policy Activities",Senegal,,Africa,Completed,100000
2014,"Vocational Training and Livelihood Opportunities for Regularized Migrants in Morocco","Following the instructions by King Mohammed VI in September 2013 to implement a new, human rights-based “humanist” migration policy, 2014 and 2015 will be the year in which significanthave been marked by  advancements will be made with regards to the integration of foreign population living in Morocco.
One of the main pillars of the new migration policy includes was the regularization of foreigners in an irregular administrative situation. This amnesty,A regularization operation which will be was carried out throughout the course of 2014 with the aim to, will allow regularized migrants to have access to basic social services and to the labour market under the same conditions as nationals. The regularization process ended in December 2014, and last approvals were given in October 2015. A total of about 25,000 migrants were regularized. As of March 2014, around 13,000 migrants had requested regularization, and a few hundred decisions had been made.
While this policy shows the genuine interest in improving the rights and living conditions of migrants, many integration challenges remain, such as achieving decent work and livelihood opportunities to facilitate the “professional” integration of regularized migrants in Morocco. The majority of migrants live in the large urban centres of Morocco, in particular Casablanca, Nador, Oujda, Rabat, and Tangiers. Therefore,T this project will focus on female migrants with children which require particular support for an effective socio-economic integration living in Casablanca and Rabat (for details on the criteria used to selected the target area and population please see the preliminary study).its efforts on regularized migrants living in these locations.
More precisely, the project will enhance livelihood opportunities for individuals having benefitted from the regularization process in Morocco through: (i) provision of market-relevant vocational training to improve their employability and; (ii) provision of training to enhance capacity for micro-enterprise development and self-employment. Moreover, the project aims to strengthen the capacities of Moroccan governmental and non-governmental actors at the local and central levels to promote the development and implementation of programmes and policies that facilitate the social and economic inclusion of migrant men and women who have gone through the regularization process. A series of trainings, workshops, and policy dialogues bringing together actors from the local and national levels will be implemented.","Facilitated Migration Services",Morocco,,Africa,Completed,200000
2014,"Effective and Sustainable Diaspora Engagement for Development in the Caribbean","The objective of the project is to contribute to the economic and social empowerment of low-income communities in Belize, Guyana, Jamaica and Suriname, through supporting the identification and transfer of skills, funds and other resources of Caribbean expatriates residing in Canada, the Netherlands, the UK, and the USA. 
To achieve the project objective, IOM, in collaboration with key government offices within the respective countries, will complete the following activities identified as four separate project components: 1) Establishing proper coordination mechanism within each country to support effective implementation of project activities. 2) Identifying Caribbean diaspora organizations within the four targeted destination countries and raising awareness. A common website will be developed as a reference point on community and entrepreneurial development within the four countries of origin. 3) Helping selected Caribbean countries to channel the remittances received through the diaspora by increasing the competencies of government officials and their efforts to address issues of migration and development in beneficiary countries to maximize the potential development of remittances.  Financial institutions within host countries will be encouraged to provide viable financial packages and other financial literacy initiatives to attract and channel remittances.   4) Support visits to home countries by 40 Caribbean entrepreneurs who are willing to set up or join existing small business enterprises.  Candidates will be mentored in business start-up/management and oriented on the developmental needs, priority sectors and investment opportunities in their home countries.","Community and Economic Development","Belize, Guyana, Suriname, Jamaica",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,280000
2014,"Development, Promotion and Inclusion of a Migratory Perspective in Colombia`s National Climate Change Policies","According to the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Colombia is highly vulnerable to the effects of environmental degradation, climate variability and climate change. The Government has made some progress in developing and adopting policy instruments, such as the National Adaptation Plan to Climate change (NAP), the National System of Climate change (SISCLIMA, according to its Spanish acronym) and the CONPES 3700, to confront the impacts of climate change from different socio-economic perspectives in different regions of the country. 
The objective of this project is to contribute to position Colombia as a leader in the creation of public policies which respond to the interaction between migration, environment, and climate change (MECC). The expected outcomes of this project include: the increased capacity of the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MESD) to generate relevant evidence for the formulation of public policies and guidelines on the subject of migration, environment and climate change; and to ensure increased capacities and tools available to MESD which facilitate the incorporation of migratory considerations into adaptation strategies in national climate change policies.","Migration Policy Activities",Colombia,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,100000
2014,"Helping the Government Address Issues of Trafficking in Persons in Madagascar","The objective of the project is to contribute to the efforts of the Government of Madagascar (GOM) in responding to human trafficking in an informed, coordinated and victim-centred manner. Madagascar is both a source country for trafficking in persons (TIP) to other countries and home to high levels of internal trafficking (US TIP Report 2013). Internally, trafficking and exploitation of children for domestic servitude, prostitution, forced begging, and forced labour continues to be an issue in both rural and urban areas. At the international level, women and men have been trafficked from Madagascar to a number of countries, primarily for exploitation in the sex industry and labour exploitation as domestic or textile factory workers and fishermen. Despite the promulgation of an anti-trafficking law in 2007, Madagascar currently does not have strong government-level coordination and communication regarding trafficking issues.
Despite reports of TIP in Madagascar, the GOM does not have the depth or breadth of information required to make informed decisions about CT policy and victim support. To address the immediate need for data and situational information, IOM will conduct a thorough baseline assessment of TIP in Madagascar. In addition, the project will support awareness raising in an effort to inform potential victims of trafficking (VOTs) of the risks associated with irregular migration as well as coordination activities among government officials and service providers. The direct beneficiary of the project is the GOM, but better-informed policy and support services based on this assessment and improved coordination will ultimately benefit VOTs and families of VOTs.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Madagascar,,Africa,Completed,100000
2014,"Building the Capacity of Cambodia to Manage Outward Migration (BECOME)","Cambodia constitutes a major source country of outward seeking labour migrants. The vast majority of them are undocumented,  having entered the neighboring countries in violation of immigration laws, exposing many of them to heightened risks of abuse and rights violations.
In an attempt to  regulate migratory flows through legal channels, the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Thailand on the 'Sending of Migrant Workers through Private Recruitment Agencies', and is currently entering into the last round of negotiations to reach an agreement on the 'Sending of Domestic Workers to Malaysia'. At the national level, it issued Sub Decree  190 on the 'Management of the Sending of Cambodian Workers Abroad through Private Recruitment Agencies' in 2011 and in 2013 eight ministerial regulations (Prakas) to guide its implementation.
This project aims to support the RGC to enhance the management of outward labour migration flows to neighboring countries, particularly Thailand and Malaysia, with an emphasis on the implementation of the newly passed Prakas 250 on the 'Inspection on Private Recruitment Agency' and 252 on 'On-Site Service ofthe Private Recruitment Agency and Repatriation'. To do so, it builds on a three pronged approach to protect and empower  migrant  workers by:  1) Reducing the instances of abuse through the effective implementation of recently adopted ministerial regulations; 2) Facilitating prospective and returned migrants' access to updated and reliable information;  and 3) Improving migrants' access to recourse and compensation mechanisms.","Labour Migration",Cambodia,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2014,"Strengthening the Fight Against Trafficking in Persons and Migrant Smuggling in the Western Balkans","Within the framework of the Regional Initiative launched by IOM and UNHCR, this project will serve to strengthen the fight against trafficking in persons (TIP) and smuggling of migrants (SOM) in the Western Balkans, as well as transit irregular migration through the region. 
The project shall organise a range of capacity building technical workshops, targeting border and law enforcement agencies, as well as prosecutors and judges, following a victim-centred approach. These activities shall facilitate officials undertaking increased cross-border activities/operations to identify and investigate cases of trafficking and smuggling, as well as prosecutors and judges leading increased trans-frontier investigations to then conduct effective court proceedings. The project shall also develop strategies to enhance the regional role of Police Cooperation Centres (PCCs); principally building upon the trilateral Centre in Trebinje, as well as that to be developed in Montenegro.
The project will follow gender-sensitive and participatory approaches, involving stakeholders at different levels in the planning and implementation of the capacity building activities as well as on the leverage and improvement of outcomes, with gender mainstreamed throughout the project.",TCMMCB,"Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia",,Europe,Completed,100000
2014,"Migration Profile in Namibia: Building Capacities to Promote Evidence-Based Policy Making","The Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration (MHAI) has indicated the need to develop a comprehensive national migration policy. However, at present, there is a severe lack of reliable data available on migration within the country. Therefore, the Government of the Republic of  Namibia (GRN) has requested assistance from IOM to develop a national migration profile (MP) in order to collect, analyze, and report on migration-related data which is to be collected across ministries, departments, and agencies.
The overall objective of this project is to support evidence-based policy making and promote the mainstreaming of migration into the policymaking process by developing a MP. To achieve these aims, government officials responsible for collecting, analyzing, and publishing migration data require greater understanding of the current migration situation within Namibia and the skills to continue providing information on migration in order to better equip policymakers. This project intends to assist by developing a methodology for migration data collection, sharing, and analysis as well as through gathering information for a migration profile report which can serve as a baseline for further reporting. Government officials directly involved with collecting this type of information will be trained to improve the quality of existing data and promote the updating of the MP report on a regular basis. Also, the same officials will work closely with IOM on developing the tools needed for the collection of data in the future.
Migration profiles need to be government-owned in order to become an effective policymaking tool and ensure sustainability. At the beginning of the project, a technical working group will be formed to guide implementation. Additionally, a government department will be established to take the lead in regular updates over the long-term. To achieve this goal, IOM will work closely with the National Statistics Agency (NSA). The migration profile project will also help build the capacity of the NSA by the transfer of skills and knowledge. Specifically, a mechanism will be established which can capture migration data at shorter durations than the current ten-year cycle of the national census.","Migration Research and Publication",Namibia,,Africa,Completed,180000
2014,"Technical Assistance to Ministry of Peace and Reconstruction to Ensure Effective Access of Conflict Affected Persons to Victims Assistance Processes in Nepal","Conflict Affected Persons (CAPs), including IDPs and migrants leaving the country resulting from the 10-year armed conflict in Nepal have been identified to some extent and their information recorded in several databases. The government implemented the Interim Relief Program (IRP) for conflict affected persons and their families which comprised in many cases of one-time cash payments, medical treatment, scholarship grants and vocation training and employment placement programs. However, information about these services is not readily available for any agency to utilize as a baseline to create new programs. Further, the human security needs of CAPs have changed since the commencement of various support programs and need to be reconsidered by giving CAPs a voice to shape future programs.
This project will establish and further strengthen mechanisms and systems of the government which will contribute in effective implementation of relief and victims assistance programs that are being developed and are expected to be rolled out by the fourth quarter of 2015 through the Nepal Peace Trust Fund (NPTF). 
Activities will include (1) establishment of a “Centralized Database for Conflict Affected Persons Assistance (CD-CAP)” on past and ongoing victim assistance programs conducted by agencies and organizations in Nepal, (2) development of a human security needs assessment report and (3) enhancement of the capacity of GoN staff through training.",Reparations,Nepal,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,48806
2014,"Enhance Bolivia’s Migration Information System with a view to Increase Knowledge Management Capacities","Further to a request by the Government of Bolivia (GoB), specifically from Dirección General de Migración (DIGEMIG), IOM has provided assistance in the development of a project to enhance Bolivia’s Migration Information System as part of a broader modernization effort that the GoB is carrying out to improve migration management. 
In the framework of the free transit regime in Mercosur, many neighbouring countries are eager for these modernization efforts proposed by the GoB, as this will allow Bolivia to interact in a more efficient way with these countries. 
The following two components will be included in the project: 
(1) Information and knowledge systematization of the existing entry and exit database including the digitalization of paper records to complete the information available digitally (there has been a lack of digitalization of migration registers of many year), and 
(2) Transfer of the aggregated migration data, systematically processed by the Immigration Department (DIGEMIG) with the support of Universities and Research centres, to other public receiving and information generating entities such as: Ministry of Tourism and National Institute of Statistics with a view to creating up to date migration information and trends, ideally to be used for informed policy making decisions.",TCMMCB,"Bolivia (Plurinational State of)",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,100000
2014,"Special Report on Combating Trafficking in Persons in Kazakhstan","Despite the legislative achievements of the government of Kazakhstan to combat trafficking in persons in past years, additional efforts are needed in order to address institutional weaknesses, such as a lack of appropriate mechanisms and capacity of the national government in identification, referral and protection of victims of trafficking, especially women and children, as well as the lack of institutionalized state funding for anti-trafficking initiatives of non-governmental organizations and others. This project will contribute to strengthening the anti-trafficking response of Kazakhstan by contributing with research and recommendations to the National Action Plan (NAP) for 2015-2017.
In pursuit of this objective, IOM together with the National Commission on Human Rights (CHR) under the President of Kazakhstan, will assess the current anti-trafficking response of the country in accordance with international human rights standards, with a special focus on women’s and children’s rights; prepare a Special Report on Combating Trafficking in Persons in Kazakhstan; and provide recommendations for future anti-trafficking activities to the Government (NAP for 2015-2017).","Counter Trafficking Projects",Kazakhstan,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,150000
2014,"Capacity Building for Migration and Border Management in Burkina Faso","Despite efforts by the government of Burkina Faso, technical and operational limitations affect migration and border management. An inter-ministerial coordination framework bringing together various government departments involved, is not yet established in spite of the multitude of actors (national institutions, technical and financial partners) that are working in the field of migration and border management. 
This project aims to contribute to the efforts of the Government of Burkina Faso for more effective, coordinated and collaborative management of migration issues and borders in Burkina Faso according to international standards. An assessment of the legal, political and administrative frameworks will be carried out, as well as the development of tools to ensure the inclusion of migration into sectoral policies, and capacity building of border police officers and high government officials through training and equipment.",TCMMCB,"Burkina Faso",,Africa,Completed,150000
2014,"Improving Labour Migration Management in Belize","The Government of Belize aims to build and strengthen its response capacity and establish programs to help properly manage labour migration in Belize. The overall objective of this project is to contribute to improved labour migration management in Belize. 
Within this context the government has requested IOM’s support to implement three main components, as follows: 
1) To build and strengthen the response capacity of national authorities and stakeholders in the area of labour migration management.
2) To carry out a labour market needs assessment (LMNA) in the agriculture sector.
3) To support the design of a temporary work-permit issuance program framework for the agricultural sector in Belize. 
The success of this project will represent a milestone in the area of labour migration for Belize since it sets the foundation for the creation of comprehensive labour migration policies in the future.","Labour Migration",Belize,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,150000
2014,"Strengthening Local Authorities and Community-based Actors’ Capacity to Prevent the Spread of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in West Africa","To address the challenge of the spread of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) to neighbouring countries, IOM proposes to implement a series of coordinated activities aimed at strengthening the capacity of governmental and non-governmental organizations to conduct effective outreach activities and raise awareness on the EVD in three selected countries in West Africa. The project targets primarily local authorities and community-based organisations/civil society in Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Senegal but secondary beneficiaries also include vulnerable communities and populations in affected and border areas, including migrants, cross-border workers and host communities.
Activities envisioned under this project include: identification of hard to reach population; to produce IEC material, capacity building of selected border officials, community health workers (CHWs) and health facility staff on screening and identification of EVD and prevention of transmission including Behavioural Change Communication (BCC) techniques; provision of key EVD messages and support to CHWs in conducting outreach activities in target areas.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants","Côte d´Ivoire, Ghana, Senegal",,Africa,Completed,100000
2014,"Improving Capacity to Leverage Remittances for Development in Africa: Supporting the Establishment and Operationalisation of the African Institute for Remittances","This project aims to contribute to the formal establishment and operationalization of the African Institute for Remittances (AIR) of the African Union, which will be hosted in Nairobi, Kenya. The first component of this project will be aimed at catalyzing the work of the AIR by ensuring its physical establishment and operational capacity. This will be achieved by providing technical support for the establishment of administrative systems for the Institute and in staff recruitment, by providing skills training and technical support to the staff of AIR, and by refurbishing office space and providing appropriate Information, Technology, and Communications (ITC) equipment to facilitate the operation of AIR. The second component of the project will ensure that the AIR will continue to function as intended following the cessation of external support. This will be achieved by providing technical support and guidance in the development of a three-year costed workplan, and support for the development and implementation of a sustainability strategy. The initial implementation of this strategy will include resource mobilization sessions in the African Union Headquarters, and at regional development partner headquarters throughout Africa, in addition to on-going advocacy with the African Union to include budgetary allocations for the AIR.",Remittances,Kenya,,Africa,Completed,100000
2014,"Building Capacity of Papua New Guinean Government to Respond to Climate Change and Engage Grassroots Structures in Development Planning for the Atolls (ATOLLS)","The proposed intervention is targeted at assisting the Government of Papua New Guinea through the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) to increase its capacity to find durable solutions to mitigate and adapt to climate change induced migration in Papua New Guinea through greater consultations and community based environmental planning.  The Carterets communities of north Bougainville in Papua New Guinea (PNG) will be the focus of the first phase of this project. They reside on remote low-lying islands and have been identified by the ABG as the atolls community most in need. The Carterets community face slow-onset changes to their environment and deteriorating ecosystems, including sea water inundation, salinization of soil, soil erosion, land loss, food insecurity, increased vulnerability to natural disasters and climate variability, as well as other factors related to socio-economic and physical stressors.
This intervention aims to implement the following outputs: i) Baseline report on vulnerability and resilience levels of Carterets communities ii) Capacity  building of 30 government officials in community based planning (CBP);   iii) 4 CBP workshops run in 4 Carterets communities iv) 4 “Training for Transformation” (TFT) conducted in the 4 Carterets communities v) alternative livelihood strategies for affected communities implemented in 4 Carterets communities, vi) report based on new knowledge received from resilience building projects and data collection to be published and disseminated.","Community and Economic Development","Papua New Guinea",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2014,"Addressing Migration Related Health Issues in Turkmenistan","While in Central Asia Turkmenistan is considered a migrant source country, nowadays it has become one of the destination countries for migrant workers from China, Turkey, Philippines, Indonesia and others mainly due to the growth of the construction sector. In 2013, it was reported by Turkish officials that close to 15,000 Turkish migrant workers employed in Turkmenistan on the construction sites. While the State Migration Services of Turkmenistan takes a leading role in the country with regard to managing the entry and exit of migrant workers, there is a need to strengthen and reinforce the knowledge on how to ensure access to legal, social and health services for migrant workers and members of their families.
The overall objective of the project is to contribute to comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the Government of Turkmenistan on the linkages between migration management and health. 
The main outputs will be: (a) increased knowledge and skills of the national counterparts on international migration and health; and (b) enforced capacity of the national counterparts on comprehensive approach to manage migration and health through learning good practices and experience of the other countries.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants",Turkmenistan,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,100000
2014,"Responding to Migrants’ Vulnerability to Malaria and Understanding the Migration and Epidemiology of Artemisinin-Resistant Malaria in Binh Phuoc Province, Viet Nam","The gains made towards the elimination of malaria in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) are being threatened by the emergence of artemisinin-resistant Plasmodium falciparum malaria cases, particularly in the border areas. The high rates of mobility and migration in the GMS make the increase in artemisinin resistance more challenging to suppress as research has shown that mobile populations are more vulnerable to contracting and spreading malaria.
Inadequate data collection systems and the difficulty of collecting data on mobile populations in the GMS have resulted in a lack of complete data on mobility and, as a result, possible increased vulnerability to malaria in some areas. This ultimately inhibits efforts to prevent, treat and track malaria in Viet Nam which does not track population mobility in combination with artemisinin resistance. 
This project proposes to enhance the knowledge base on vulnerabilities to malaria and artemisinin resistance as related to population mobility in Binh Phuoc Province in Viet Nam. There will be a comprehensive assessment of the impact of population mobility and migration in malaria-endemic areas and recommendations for targeted interventions addressing the nexus between mobility and the spread of malaria. The findings will be disseminated to key stakeholders at the central and provincial levels. IOM will closely collaborate with the Regional Institute of Malariology, Parasitology and Entomology (IMPE) in Ho Chi Minh City and WHO Viet Nam Office in Hanoi over this project. The National Institute for Malariology, Parasitology, and Entomology (NIMPE), the partner in this project, hopes to replicate this study if further funding is made available.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants","Viet Nam",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,100000
2014,"Supporting Ecuador in the Prevention and Prosecution of Trafficking in Persons, and the Protection of Victims","This project aims to contribute to prevention of trafficking in persons, improved prosecution of this crime, and the protection of victims, in Ecuador. The project includes activities at two levels: 
First, at the national level, the project aims to support the Ministry of the Interior in the development of municipal educational products about trafficking in persons to be used within grade schools and high schools to raise awareness. At the same time, also at the national level, the project will build capacity among judges, with a special emphasis on the human rights of trafficked persons. 
Second, at the local level, the project will focus on the provinces of Guayas and Manabí, the second and third most populated provinces in Ecuador. Previous studies have identified the need for focused counter-trafficking work in these geographical regions. The project will include two studies on trafficking in each province, to characterize the crime in that context, and to analyze the response of public and private actors, in order to provide inputs to strengthen the current and future counter-trafficking response.  
Finally, this project will support five municipalities including Lago Agrio, Santo Domingo, Ibarra, Otavalo, and Cotachi. These activities will support the ongoing process to approve the newly developed local counter-trafficking ordinances in each municipality, as well as to identify good practices that could be replicated in other parts of Ecuador.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Ecuador,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,150000
2014,"Strengthening Migration Management in Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus (Co-funding contribution to MIGRECO Project)","The overall objective of the project is to enhance migration management in Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus in line with EU standards. The proposed activities constitute a part of the larger EC-funded project “Strengthening Migration Management and Cooperation on Readmission in Eastern Europe (MIGRECO)”.
In particular, these activities will support: 
- Regional officials in Ukraine and Moldova through conducting trainings on identification, referral and reintegration of VoT and extension of National Referral Mechanism to several more regions;
- Moldovan migration and statistics bodies to effectively collect, share and store migration data in line with EU standards, facilitated through technical support.
- the State Migration Service of Ukraine and Moldovan Border Authorities to effectively manage migration through embedding of EU Long-Term Advisors;
- Ukrainian, Moldovan and Belarusian governments to effectively monitor and evaluate the implementation of respective EU Visa Liberalization Action Plans (VLAPs) through a study visit to a selected European country with best experience in this sphere;
- Moldovan and Belarusian governments to improve migration management through a study visit to a selected EU MS to be sensitized with European best practices in migration management;",TCMMCB,"Belarus, Republic of Moldova, Ukraine",,Europe,Completed,255000
2014,"Comprehensive Border Assessments and Immigration Policy For Enhancing Capacity on Integrated Border Management in Zimbabwe","Zimbabwe is currently recovering from more than a decade of socio-economic and political challenges.  Whereas Zimbabwe has a long history with cross border mobility, the macro challenges that Zimbabwe experienced from 2000 onwards, resulted in multiple and complex migration issues characterised by high levels of cross-border mobility and irregular migration. 
The proposed project aims to contribute towards the Government of Zimbabwe (GoZ)’s capacity building efforts to better manage migration.  With a view to strengthening border management in Zimbabwe, the project will assess the border management information systems (BMIS) currently in place in Zimbabwe and establish Integrated Border Management (IBM) mechanisms for managing border procedures in one coordinated security approach. The project will also support the drafting of the National Immigration Policy which will allow for improved capacity for the coordination, formulation and implementation of national migration policies and strategies. The expected outcomes include:  
i.  	Improved capacity for the coordination, formulation and implementation of national migration policies and strategies; and
ii.  	Increased capacity of immigration and border authorities to mainstream and operationalize IBM concepts in migration management through a comprehensive migration and integrated border management model.",TCMMCB,Zimbabwe,,Africa,Completed,190000
2014,"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.",TCMMCB,Mongolia,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2014,"Supporting Western Balkan Countries in Efficiently Responding to the Challenges Posed by Migration of Unaccompanied Minors","The Western Balkan (WB) countries evidence a growing number of national minors traveling to the European Union (EU) unaccompanied by their legal guardians, as well as numbers of Separated Children  and Unaccompanied Minors (UAMs) who transit through the region, in particular from Africa and Asia. So far the response to the migration of UAMs from, and through, the WB countries toward the EU has been weak because of difficulties the WB countries face in identifying and providing assistance to UAMs. By failing to adequately identify UAMs and to meet their specific needs, the countries fail also to guarantee that their human rights - particularly the rights of special protection and care afforded to minors - are being respected and exercised. Prevention efforts for irregular migration of UAMs have also been limited in scope and geographical outreach. Consequently, the project sets as an overall objective to contribute to strengthening the capacity of the Western Balkan countries for applying common approaches and actions in responding to the challenges posed by the migration of unaccompanied minors, in line with EU priorities and actions in the area. 
The first project component foresees to undertake a national gap analysis of responses to migration of UAMs, including policies, legislation and institutional capacities in each WB country. This activity will contribute to improved evidence and enhanced knowledge on migration of UAMs from and through the WB region, which in turn is expected to facilitate the identification and referral of UAMs to protection services. In the case of Albania, because of the high number of national UAMs in the EU countries, a more thorough analysis of the national legislation will be undertaken to examine the push factors behind the UAMs migration. In addition, a training module for border officials on identification and referral of UAMs to protection services will be developed and piloted in Albania. Regional dialogue will be promoted in order to identify common actions with respect to the prevention of irregular migration of UAMs, paving the way for the activities foreseen in the second project component. The latter will consist of developing a standard information dissemination toolkit on the rights of minors, as well as risks of engaging in irregular migration in the EU. The toolkit will also foresee the provision of information on country specifics with respect to asylum and protection services for all vulnerable categories of migrants, including for UAMs. The toolkit will be disseminated by the IOM colleagues among the existing networks of Migrant Service Centers’ counselors, border authorities and social service providers in each WB country. The project will apply a human rights-centred approach that takes into account the fundamental principles of decision making based on the best interest of the child. It will also apply a gender based approach and mainstream gender in all project activities.","Counter Trafficking Projects","North Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia",,Europe,Completed,140000
2014,"Technical Assistance to Improve Border Management in Chad","The Government of Chad has recently identified their border management system as one of the areas that they believe could be reinforced to meet the challenges being faced in managing migration through their borders. To that end, they have requested assistance from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to elaborate a long-term strategy for the development of a comprehensive national border management strategy for Chad. 
The first step in responding to the Government request will be an evaluation of the current Chadian migration and border management framework. This project will assess the entry and exit procedures in place at the borders with particular attention being paid to the humanitarian aspects of border management. The assessment will aim to examine the capacity of border entry points to cope with massive influxes of populations as a result of crises that may occur in neighbouring countries and then will make clear recommendations. The results of the study and the recommendations contained therein will serve as the basis for the development of the National Border Management Strategy for the Government of Chad. IOM intends to seek further funding for the implementation of this strategy in due course.",TCMMCB,Chad,,Africa,Completed,100000
2014,"Streamlining Employment of Foreign Workers and Migration Management in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia","The Macedonian Government has exerted significant efforts in the design and implementation of national migration policies and programmes. However, despite institutional and policy reforms, including efforts to align migration policies with European Union legislation, their implementation remains ad hoc and requires additional support to streamline migration management.
The Government is also seeking to align migration management to specifically address labour market mismatches and support the formulation of comprehensive development policies including the facilitation and promotion of foreign direct investments. 
This project will assist the Macedonian Government in achieving these objectives through the delivery of the following two outcomes:
1.	Migration officials are enabled to introduce reforms based on comprehensive feasibility analysis and through newly acquired skills and experience; and
2.	An improved migration policy framework that facilitates systematic migration management.
By producing targeted and evidence-based recommendations and delivering specific technical expertise, the project will contribute to improved migration management, migration policy development and simplified procedures for foreigner employment, bringing Macedonia’s institutional and legislative arrangements closer in line with EU frameworks.",TCMMCB,"North Macedonia",,Europe,Completed,100000
2014,"Co-funding for the Swiss Development and Cooperation Agency Project: Building the Capacities of and Strengthening Cooperation between Law Enforcement Officials of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo/UNSC 1244, the former Yugoslav Republic of Mac…","The Swiss Development and Cooperation Agency (SDC) is funding a regional project which aims to enhance the fight against irregular migration and cross-border transgressions at the borders within the Western Balkans.
The Western Balkans region constitutes a major transit route for irregular migrants, smuggling of goods, drugs, weapons and stolen vehicles, as well as for trafficking of human beings. A substantial increase in irregular migration flows and cross-border transgressions has resulted in significant pressure on regional borders.
Specifically, this project will serve to enhance the capacities of Border Police officials of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo/UNSC 1244, Montenegro, and Serbia through cross-border coordination, sharing of information, joint patrols, and joint investigations at the bilateral, trilateral, and regional level. 
The IOM Development Fund contribution will provide co-funding to cover the implementation of project-related activities including the development of a Regional Transnational Crime Manual, training workshops and provision of equipment for Border Police Units.",TCMMCB,"Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia",,Europe,Completed,174481
2014,"Strengthening the Involvement of the Cameroonian Diaspora in France/Belgium at the Level of Health Services and Higher Education","The aim of this project is to increase the involvement of the Cameroonian Diaspora in France/Belgium to provide support to the development of Cameroon, particularly with regard to the government's priorities in health and higher education. Concrete actions will be set up through this project for the participation of men and women of the Cameroonian diaspora on capacity building in health in areas identified as priorities by the Ministry of Health (MINSANTE).This will be done with the assistance of target partners. Furthermore, other project activities will include sharing best practices in human development through education.
With the aim of contributing to the government’s efforts, through the “Directorate of Cameroonians Abroad” within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a database of skills, profiles and areas of expertise of Cameroonians exercising in target areas will be developed. The profiles identified will be involved in capacity building in the domains of health and education. The implementation of this project will allow in the short, medium and long term to set forth the capacity of the diaspora to contribute, strengthen the dialogue and to reinforce the areas of involvement of the Cameroonian Diaspora in the country.","Community and Economic Development",Cameroon,,Africa,Completed,150000
2014,"Building Government Capacity for Post-Arrival and Reintegration Assistance to Unaccompanied Children Returning to El Salvador and Honduras","The number of Central American minors traveling north has risen from an annual figure of approximately 7,000 in the immediate years leading up to 2012 to 13,000 in 2012.  The percentage of those originating from Honduras (27%) and El Salvador (25%) has been by far the majority. By the end of 2014, it is expected that the number could soar to over 90,000.
In response to these challenges this project (in coordination with other USAID funded initiatives) will strengthen institutional capacities to care and reintegrate unaccompanied children. Focusing on both El Salvador and Honduras, this project, will increase governments’ capacities to:  
1)	Implement the inter-institutional reintegration assistance protocol in Honduras and update and disseminate the existing reintegration assistance protocol for unaccompanied children migrants in El Salvador.
2)	Provide during post-arrival service delivery, including technical assistance to provide psychological support to children returnees at entry points.
3)	Provide reintegration support, including technical assistance in family tracing, psychosocial support to children and families, community advocacy with local governments and local private sectors to providing assistance to returnees through scholarships and income-generation projects.","Return Assist to Migrants and Government","El Salvador, Honduras",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,280000
2014,"Diaspora Engagement for Migration and Development in Burundi","The Government of Burundi (GoB) is increasingly seeking to engage its diaspora in efforts to contribute to the country’s development. 
Known to be spread between Eastern and Southern African countries and Western Europe, Burundian diaspora is organized and represented by associations and contributes to Burundi’s development through remittances and direct investments. However, the lack of a national policy on diaspora, limited availability of diaspora data, and weak communication channels, hinder an effective partnership between the GoB and its diaspora. 
Based partly on the former MIDA Great Lakes project (IOM, 2001), the objective of this project is to assist the GoB in mobilizing diaspora resources for the development of Burundi and to reduce national poverty in the long run. The project’s objective will be achieved by mobilizing experts for the purpose of sharing their knowledge at key institutions (universities and medical schools). 
The project will also contribute to enhancing the capacity of the newly established Diaspora Directorate, assist the GoB in creating an effective partnership with its diaspora, and facilitate the drafting of Burundi’s national Diaspora Policy.  The below four activities have been identified by the GoB as key priorities and will contribute to achieving the above objectives:
-	Strengthening local capacities of the mental health sector through training conducted by male and female experts from the Burundi diaspora;
-	Capacity building of the recently created Diaspora Directorate, mapping of the Burundian diaspora in one country as pilot (Switzerland), and promotion of investment opportunities in Burundi;
-	Support to the organization of the first annual diaspora week in Burundi on diaspora engagement through skills transfers and investment opportunities; and
-	Drafting of a National Diaspora Policy which incorporates gender considerations.","Community and Economic Development",Burundi,,Africa,Completed,200000
2014,"Strengthening Migration Governance through the Implementation of Migration Legislation in Nicaragua","This proposal aims to strengthen migration governance in Nicaragua through the implementation of the migration law: Ley 761 Ley General de Migración y Extranjería (2011) y El Reglamento (2012). It will include the following two components:
a) Establishment of the National Immigration Council, to include the design of an action plan on migration policy as per the Nicaraguan Migration Profile 2012;
b) Strengthen the Division of the National Archives.
Under the first component IOM will provide technical assistance and resources to facilitate and support the establishment and operational role of the National Council of Immigration. Outreach and training workshops on legislation will include the main border posts at Peñas Blancas, Las Manos, San Carlos, and El Guasaule.
Under the second component the archives Office and Register will be strengthened and adapted. This is in accordance with the Migration Law to centralize and process all information concerning the procedures for citizens and foreigners.",TCMMCB,Nicaragua,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,100000
2014,"Technical Assistance for the Development of a National Migration Policy in Botswana","Botswana presents unique migration challenges and opportunities owing to its small population size, geography, growing urban population, and the porosity of its border areas. As a land locked country covering an area of 582 000sqkm it shares borders with Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Historically, migration in Botswana has been characterized by male migrant workers going south to work in the mines in South Africa, and an influx north of politically active black South Africans fleeing the apartheid regime, seeking refuge in Botswana. More recently, Botswana has become a transit country for documented and irregular migrants trying to reach South Africa, a source country for skilled, semi and unskilled labour, and a destination country for all the various migrant types, including asylum seekers, economic migrants, tourists, students and victims of trafficking. The country has also been experiencing very high levels of rural-urban migration internally, resulting in the rapid expansion of the main cities of Gaborone and Francistown. The growing migrant population also increases the “population denseness” of these cities as they are both centers of work, they  also form an integral part of the road network that links Zambia and Zimbabwe to South Africa. The Trans –Kalahari transport Corridor, a jointly funded and managed tarred road and rail network spanning Namibia, Botswana and South Africa covers a stretch of 1900km, and links the Namibian port of Walvis Bay with Gauteng Province (RSA), via Botswana. This transport Corridor, meant to facilitate trade among and through the three countries, also acts as a main route for migratory movements seeking opportunities resulting from the movement of goods and services.
Against this background, the Government of Botswana (GoB) has requested IOM’s assistance in the development of a specific national migration policy. The development of a migration policy is a specific objective identified in the current National Development Plan (NDP 10), which enters its final year of implementation in 2016. The policy development process sits with the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs (MLHA) which is also home to the Gender Affairs Department (GAD) who are tasked with advancing gender issues in Botswana. The proposal is to establish an inter-Ministerial technical committee with representation from different government departments, including GAD and other key actors, which will be supported by a steering committee sitting in the Immigration and Citizenship department in MLHA. The steering committee will be tasked with the day to day activities of the policy development process.
IOM will provide guidance and technical support to enhance capacity in order to better prepare the relevant stakeholders to draft a comprehensive and evidence-based policy document in accordance with regional and international standards. This will include a brief study on the issues and dynamics around migrant smuggling and trafficking in Botswana, in preparation for the implementation of the draft national anti-human trafficking legislation that is near finalization. The research will also look at the gender dynamics prevalent in Botswana, how it relates to migration, and make solid recommendations on how these can be considered and reflected in the policy development process.  It is expected that the national migration policy will enhance coordination at the different levels of government around the four pillars of migration management: migration and development, facilitating migration, regulating migration, and forced migration. Guidance will also be drawn from the African Union’s (AU) migration policy framework document, as well as the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) draft Protocol on the Facilitated Movement of Persons.
Project activities will include: the realization of a brief research that will map key stakeholders and their capacities and needs, resources available, as well as organize a comparative literature and policy analysis on countries with similar migration contexts and issues; extensive capacity building for the inter-Ministerial committee through a series of migration management workshops, and exposure to implemented best policy practices; the facilitation of multi-disciplinary technical consultation and validation meetings; technical support for the drafting of the policy through regular technical meetings; and participation in a national public consultation.
This 18-month IDF project is expected to substantially facilitate the development of specific projects and fundraising to follow up on the roll out and accompany the implementation of the new national migration policy including any new border management areas identified that require inputs and interventions",TCMMCB,Botswana,,Africa,Completed,130000
2014,"Strengthening of Paraguay's Migration Management System","The project seeks to achieve the following three specific objectives: (i) the development of a migration policy document and a draft of a Migration Law which will be produced by relevant bodies and validated by a working group; (ii) the carrying out of an assessment to identify areas that require modernization of migration management and administration. This will include a field evaluation of the information systems, infrastructures and personnel at the border posts; (iii) capacity building of staff involved in migration management (learning and development needs as identified during the assessment).
Lastly, the project will ensure that gender mainstreaming is reflected in the drafting of immigration policy as well as the trainings aimed to protect human rights and identify possible victims of trafficking.",TCMMCB,Paraguay,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,150000
2014,"Technical Assistance for the Development of a National Migration Policy in Angola","The overall objective of the project is to contribute to an improved migration policy document that facilitates and supports migration management in Angola, and enhances the benefits of migration for national development.
At the request of the Angolan Ministry of Interior (MININT), IOM will provide guidance and technical support in drafting a comprehensive and evidence-based migration policy document in accordance with regional and international standards. 
Activities will be integrated to the ongoing works of a special Ministerial technical commission that was established in late 2013 to develop the policy document, and will support: 
-research that will map key stakeholders’ capacities and needs, resources available, as well as an analysis of countries with similar migration contexts;
-extensive capacity building for the commission through a series of migration management workshops, and exposure to implemented best policy practices;
-the facilitation of multi-disciplinary technical consultation and validation meetings;
-technical support for the initiation of the drafting of the policy through regular technical commission meetings; and
-wide political consultation on the draft migration policy.",TCMMCB,Angola,,Africa,Completed,200000
2014,"Building the Capacity of Zambia Prisons Service to Protect the Rights of Vulnerable Migrants","The objective of this project is to contribute to the Government of Zambia’s efforts to uphold the basic human rights of migrants in Zambian prisons. 
Zambian prisons host large numbers of migrants, many of whom are detained on immigration-related offences. Currently, there is limited awareness among prison officials of the procedures for the assessment of migrants with vulnerabilities, such as victims of trafficking. Lack of standardised procedures for the collection and management of data on migrants in detention often leads to challenges with case management, referrals and follow-up. The result of these challenges is that migrants in detention are often unable to exercise their basic human rights. 
Against this backdrop Zambia Prisons Service has requested assistance from IOM to improve their capacity to manage data on migrants in detention and to improve capacity to identify, assess and refer vulnerable migrants to protective services. The proposed project responds to this request through two key outcomes:
1.	upgrades to the Zambian Prisons Service Information Management System for improved case management; and
2.	training of prison officers on migrants’ rights and protecting vulnerable migrants, with particular focus on the needs of women and children in detention.
This project will also complement IOM ‘Capacity Building for the Department of Immigration’ Project, which was implemented in Zambia between 2011 and 2013.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Zambia,,Africa,Completed,100000
2014,"IOM Development Fund management system","An IT system will be developed for the IOM Development Fund in order to facilitate the management of the IDF program as a whole, as well as the management of specific IDF projects throughout their lifecycle (as detailed in the below table). The system would support this management by: 
• Monitoring the status of projects throughout the project lifecycle
• Creating and maintaining project information and documents (record keeping)
• Generating basic statistical reports
• Containing a formal approval/endorsement mechanism.
• Being accessible to all IOM staff developing, implementing, approving/endorsing, managing, monitoring or simply viewing IDF projects. 
At the end of the ten months project the IT system will have been piloted for a minimum of three months and implemented for two months for two Regional Offices, eight IOM Missions, HQ and MAC. A recommendation for the roll out to other IOM Missions and Regional Offices will have been developed.",Miscellaneous,,,Global,Completed,150000
2013,"Strengthening the Capacity of the Government of Seychelles to Combat Trafficking in Persons","The project aims to strengthen the Government of Seychelles capacity to effectively prevent human trafficking, protect victims and prosecute offenders. The project will target three groups: i) journalists ii) law enforcement, government officials and NGOs iii) the public. 
Firstly, the project will develop and carry out a capacity building training for journalists who will be trained on how to report on trafficking within accepted best practices and with regard to the safety of victims of trafficking. The project will furthermore enhance the capacity of government officials, the Committee on Human Trafficking, and NGOs through comprehensive training on how to identify and protect possible victims of trafficking. Finally, a media campaign will be produced, which will help the public and NGOs identify potential cases of human trafficking and better understand the dangers associated with trafficking in persons.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Seychelles,,Africa,Completed,100000
2013,"Strengthening Public Policies on Internal Migration and Internal Displacement in Peru","This project aims to strengthen policies in Peru, regarding internal migration and internal displacement, to provide an effective response to the social, economic and environmental aspects of these phenomena. 
The main activities covered include two studies:
•	Internal migration in Peru and its economic impact,
•	Causes, dynamics and effects of internal displacement in Peru
Both research studies also use gender indicators.
A series of training workshops for officials of relevant public institutions will also be carried out to enhance the capacity of government officials in dealing with internal migration and displacement.","Migration Research and Publication",Peru,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,100000
2013,"Strengthening the Systemic Partnership for the Implementation of the National Strategy on Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings","The project’s overall objective is to contribute to the successful implementation of Serbia’s new National Strategy to Combat Trafficking in Human Beings (2013 – 2018), in order to respond to current counter trafficking challenges in Serbia and to strengthen coordination mechanisms at the local level. The project aims to achieve this through the:
1)	Strengthening of national capacities to improve formalized coordination with the local level structures;
2)	Creation of a sustainable framework for the systematic prevention of trafficking in human beings at the local level (Local Coordination Teams).
3)	Development of operational guidance for the local AHT coordination teams. 
The project will support the creation of Local Coordination Teams in 10 municipalities throughout Serbia where local representatives of the police, social welfare, youth offices, judiciary, and NGOs will participate. The Local Coordination Teams will be established from the staff from existing structures, that are embedded in the system already, and who are tasked in accordance with the relevant national laws with counter trafficking work in their own sphere. The Local Coordinator will be appointed by the municipal authorities. These team will add to the multi-sector approach needed for countering trafficking.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Serbia,,Europe,Completed,180000
2013,"Building Capacities of Benin’s Institutions to Contribute to the Protection of Migrant Workers’ Rights","The main objective of this project is to strengthen the capacity of Benin’s Institutions to better contribute to the protection of the rights of migrant workers in Benin. 
To reach this objective, the project implementation will have three components. The first component consists in conducting a study to identify gaps in the legislation or legislative provisions that need to be amended to strengthen the respect of the rights of migrant workers in the country. The second component aims to raise parliamentarians’ awareness about the content of the relevant international standards on the protection of migrant workers’ rights. Finally, the third component of this project will focus on capacity building of various stakeholders involved in the process of implementation of the rights of migrant workers through a general training on International Migration Law.","International Migration Law",Benin,,Africa,Completed,100000
2013,"Strengthening the Governments’ Capacity in El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras and Guatemala to Address the Health of Migrants through a Multi-sector Approach","To date, while each country has made some progress in addressing the health of migrants, many gaps remain, including  limited specific information about their  health conditions, access to services and difficult working and living conditions that increase migrants’ vulnerabilities to ill-health.  There is also very little information about the consequences of migration on the health of families left behind and the health, including psychosocial vulnerabilities, of return migrants.  
This project will: (1) conduct an in-depth assessment among the four countries to assess health vulnerabilities of migrants, including irregular migrants and returnees, as well as families fragmented by migration. (2)  support the Ministries of Health of El Salvador, Nicaragua and Honduras to develop national strategic action plans to address the health of migrants using a multi-sectoral approach;  (3) carry out consultations within the framework of the COMISCA (Central American Ministries of Health Council) and the RESSCARD (Meeting of the Health Sector of Central America and the Dominican Republic) involving the three primary target countries and other countries in the Central American region to discuss and agree how best to develop a migration health agenda at the national level and share good practices and lessons learned from the region; (4) provide evidence-based trainings to health providers on migrant health, to ensure the delivery of migrant friendly health services with attention paid to mental health and psychosocial support,  cultural and gender sensitivities.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants","El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,300000
2013,"Egypt Household International Migration Survey","This project aims at filling a serious gap in data availability on international migration and mobility through a multi-component research programme that involves the collection of unique, reliable, comparative and representative data. Through this specialized national household survey 80,000 households in Egypt will be targeted. Various ministries, governmental and non-governmental organizations and research and policy studies centers in the country and regional and international organizations dealing with international migration will be provided with a timely and integrated set of reliable information suitable for formulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the international migration and mobility policies and programmes in a cost-effective manner. 
IOM will provide support to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) to undertake the management, analysis and reporting of data and its dissemination. This will further the capabilities of CAPMAS and other national institutions to undertake future migration and development studies and to process, analyze and disseminate information on various aspects of international mobility. Furthermore it will provide authorities in Egypt and the EU receiving counties with a wealth of information necessary for addressing mutually relevant migration and mobility issues and themes in a comprehensive and balanced manner through dialogue and cooperation.","Migration Research and Publication",Egypt,,Africa,Completed,100000
2013,"Strengthening Capacity for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights of Migrants in a Vulnerable Situation in South America (PRODEHSA)","According to the constitution of the South American Union of Nations (UNASUR), member countries are committed as part of the integration policy to fully respect the human rights of all people, including those of migrants.   This issue underlies all efforts concerning South American citizenship and regional cooperation on migration and is reflected in the work of the different regional bodies and fora (i.e. Specialized Forum on Migration (FEM), Working Group on Consular and Legal Affairs of Mercosur, Working Group Initiative Niñ@sur, South American Conference on Migration and the Andean Community of Nations).  Thus, the objective of this project is to contribute with the promotion and protection of human rights of migrants in South America, especially the most vulnerable.
Three main lines of action are included in the project:  a) training of authorities directly involved in migration management and assistance of migrants; b) awareness and training of young political leaders; and, c) research and strengthening of the legal framework concerning migrant children, as part of the focus on vulnerable migrants.  
These activities will build on the work of different regional cooperation platforms and dialogue groups with the support of the Institute of Public Policies in Human Rights (IPPDH) and Casa Patria Grande.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,260000
2013,"Strengthening Labour Migration Management and Productivity in Uganda","This project aims to strengthen the capacity of the Government of Uganda (GoU) and other stakeholders engaged in labour migration management to systematically manage and regulate labour migration from Uganda to other countries in general and to the East African Community (EAC) Partner States in particular. This will be achieved through the conducting of a comprehensive assessment on labour migration policies, practices, structures and legislation, a skills audit in the oil and gas industry, and a research study on labour productivity, youth unemployment, and rural-urban labour migration dynamics and trends within Uganda. The assessment will contain information on how these policies, practices, structures and legislation affect both men and women in the labour market while the skills audit and research study will provide sex-disaggregated data. IOM Uganda will also conduct an institutional assessment of the External Employment Unit (EEU) of the Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development (MGSLD). 
Based on the findings and recommendations issuing from these assessments, two capacity-building trainings and a training of trainers’ workshop will be conducted for central and local government officials responsible for labour migration management as well as for employers’ associations, workers’ organisations, private recruitment agencies, civil society organisations, and other key stakeholders. The project will also support the MGLSD to create, maintain, and update a website as well as a labour migration and labour productivity database containing both national and international profiles of candidate migrant workers, which will be used for job-matching purposes. The components of the project will culminate in the development of a comprehensive labour migration roadmap for Uganda, which will be produced with a view toward providing a blueprint for the way forward.","Labour Migration",Uganda,,Africa,Completed,150000
2013,"Supporting ASEAN in Moving Towards Increased Mobility of Skilled Labour","This project arises from the outcome of the 12th ASEAN Summit in January 2007 as well as the Cebu Declaration on the Acceleration of the Establishment of an ASEAN Community by 2015 where representatives of ASEAN Member States agreed to transform ASEAN into a region with the free movement of goods, services, investment, skilled labour, and capital. 
This project seeks to address the varied and limited levels of capacity, preparedness, and coordination that exist among ASEAN Member States with regard to facilitating the free movement of skilled labour within the ASEAN Community by 2015.
The activities will include: a Forum on increased mobility of skilled labour which will bring together senior labour, education and economic officials from ASEAN Member States to discuss priority actions required in facilitating the freer flow of skilled labour; two capacity building sessions to strengthen efforts to manage highly skilled labour migration flows and collect and share labour market information in ASEAN; one technical consultation on skills standards and certification at the regional level; and supporting ASEAN in the development of a labour market information sharing network through conducting research on labour market situations in ASEAN Member States and an assessment of other regional information-sharing mechanisms and their applicability to the ASEAN context.","Labour Migration","Cambodia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Viet Nam",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,150000
2013,"Enhanced Migration and Border Management in Djibouti through Improved Data Collection and Compilation","Djiboutian authorities wish to improve their migration and border management capacities and approached IOM for support, given the organization’s extensive technical expertise in this area.
This project aims to:
1) Upgrade the Personal Identification and Registration System (PIRS) to enable real time connection between border posts and police/immigration HQ.
2)  Connect the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) and INTERPOL databases with PIRS.
3) Set up a PIRS training laboratory at the Djibouti Police Academy for Police/Immigration staff. This will be followed by necessary Training of Trainers so capacity is built within the police/immigration in Djibouti.
4)  Install a Passport examination laboratory at Djibouti Police Academy. This will be followed by necessary Training of Trainers in document examination so capacity is built within the police/immigration in Djibouti.
This project is a pilot project that hopefully will lead to a regional integrated border management initiative between Djibouti, Ethiopia and Somalia.",TCMMCB,Djibouti,,Africa,Completed,200000
2013,"Strengthening Capacities for a Strategic Management of the Congolese Diaspora","The main objective of this project is to strengthen the capacities of the Government of the Republic of Congo to mobilize the Congolese diaspora for the development of the country. Through the implementation of the MIDA programme, the project aims to address the lack of qualified human resources in two priority sectors in Congo Brazzaville: the health and higher education sectors.
To reach this objective, the project will be implemented in two phases. The first phase consists in building the capacities of the “Diaspora Mobilization Unit” hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation. This will take the form of staff training on migration and development issues as well as support for the development of a strategic action plan on diaspora mobilization.
During the second phase of the project, expert missions of qualified Congolese diaspora members residing in France will be facilitated to contribute to the development of the health and higher education sectors in Congo Brazzaville. This phase aims to pave the way for the development of a long-term MIDA programme that can be extended to other sectors or/and locations in the country.","Community and Economic Development","Democratic Republic of the Congo",,Africa,Completed,200000
2013,"Migration Profile in Malawi: Building Capacities to Promote Evidence-Based Policy Making","The Government of Malawi is currently in the process of creating a Department of Migration within the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Public Security (MIAPS). MIAPS has mentioned the development of a comprehensive national migration policy as one of the department’s top priorities; however, at present, there is a severe lack of reliable data available on migration in the country. As a result, the government has requested support from the IOM to develop a National Migration Profile in order to collect, analyse, and report on migration-related data currently scattered across a wide range of ministries, departments, and agencies.","Migration Research and Publication",Malawi,,Africa,Completed,200000
2013,"Best Practices in Managing the Vocational Education and Training (VET) Systems as a Component of the Organized Labour Migration Scheme - Kyrgyzstan","This project will be implemented complementarily to IOM’s 18-month project ‘Towards Improved Vocational Education and Training in Kyrgyzstan’, funded by the European Union.
The first outcome of this project will be the Agency for Vocational Education and Training (AVET) increased capacity and enhanced knowledge of the directors of the pilot vocational schools in managing the VET system by using the good practices gained. The project plans a study visit that will allow the AVET management and directors of the pilot vocational schools to learn how the Czech VET system is managed and how their good practice can be customized and applied in Kyrgyzstan to improve the VET system in accordance with the Torino Process Recommendations .
The second outcome of the project will be the pilot-testing of the 5 curricula and occupations, which were newly developed in the EU funded project. As many as 14 instructors, who were trained, will be conducting the pilot-testing of the new occupations and curricula, the students will be using the manuals and instructions published. This current proposal will include selection, recruitment, training and examination of the students from vulnerable groups who will have the unique opportunity to obtain professions in demand within the project. Moreover, during the pilot-testing the students will benefit from the modernized laboratories, which were also refurbished and equipped as part of the EC project.","Labour Migration",Kyrgyzstan,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,100000
2013,"Assessing Vulnerabilities and Responses to Environmental Changes in Cambodia","This project intends to promote the integration of migration into the national adaptation strategies by enhancing knowledge of the relationship between climate change, environment and migration. The proposed project aims to reach this goal by:
•	Conducting a comprehensive review of existing literature, on-going initiatives and policy framework relating to climate change and migration in Cambodia;
•	Generating empirical data from two pilot regions to provide evidence on the nexus of environment, climate change and migration;
•	Enhancing political awareness of issues relating to environment, climate change and migration through a national dissemination meeting. 
Upon project completion, a country report will be produced and disseminated amongst key stakeholders. The report will be the first comprehensive assessment of the interactions between climate change, environmental degradation and migration in Cambodia and will serve as a reference tool for development practitioners, government agencies, NGOs and for bilateral cooperation. Secondly, a draft national strategy aimed at filling the gaps identified in existing policies and institutional frameworks and to develop knowledge on how migration can act as a positive livelihood and adaptation strategy, will be developed and discussed.","Migration Research and Publication",Cambodia,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2013,"Income Generation for Vulnerable Female-Headed Households – Preparatory Project: Haiti, Jamaica and Colombia","The objective of this project is to set the basis for the development of a regional initiative to channel resources for community empowerment and poverty reduction amongst poor and vulnerable female-headed households in the Caribbean. Project outputs include (a) The prioritization of key interventions required to improve the livelihoods of targeted women, (b) Collective business plans to increase the income of poor and vulnerable women heads of households in prioritized sectors,        (c) Design of a research plan to map the barriers preventing the participation of the diasporas and the private sector in initiatives geared at strengthening the livelihoods of poor and vulnerable communities, (d) Develop agreements involving stakeholders into the cooperation platform for the improvement of livelihoods of poor and vulnerable female-headed households.","Labour Migration","Colombia, Jamaica, Haiti",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,30000
2013,"Streamlining Employment of Migrant Workers in Montenegro through a One-Stop-Shop","The purpose of this project is to assist the Government of Montenegro to streamline existing procedures on foreigner employment through the introduction of One-Stop-Shop (OSS) registration service provision. Montenegro seeks to attract foreign labour to work in its seasonal service sectors and ensure that the temporary migrant workers are employed in regular status and are aware of their legal rights and duties. The OSS will simplify registration procedures so that foreign workers are more likely to legalize their states. 
The project will include the development of an intergovernmental working group to oversee the development of the OSSs; a gap analysis and feasibility study to determine the terms of reference for a model OSS registration counter, targeted technical support to pilot an OSS counter; training on OSS procedures and management; information exchange based on the experiences of another country successfully running a similar OSS and an information campaign related to the opening of the OSS and the new procedures for the employment of foreigners.","Labour Migration",Montenegro,,Europe,Completed,100000
2013,"Improving the understanding and coordination in managing irregular migration flows in, from and through the Western Balkans","This project seeks to strengthen the knowledge base on irregular migration flows in, from and through the Western Balkans and to ensure cross-regional cooperation and coordination on the issue, including between countries of origin, transit and destination. The proposed activities include regional research on irregular migration and a conference establishing a dialogue between countries of origin, transit and destination. 
The analytical research on irregular migration flows in, from and through the Western Balkans intends to provide an up-to-date and comprehensive report which can help to guide governments in the development of regional and national policies to tackle irregular migration. It will include a chapter on Unaccompanied Minors and other vulnerable groups.
The conference will facilitate the dialogue between the migration and criminal justice authorities in countries of origin, transit and destination with the aim of enhancing cooperation in regard to stemming irregular migration flows. The conference will build a cooperative network of migration and criminal justice actors and seek to identify recommendations on effective responses to the challenges posed by transnational crime in the context of irregular migration.",TCMMCB,"Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia",,Europe,Completed,80000
2013,"Mapping Jamaica’s Diaspora","Despite the government’s efforts, there is a lack of data on Jamaicans living overseas. Therefore, the principal aim of this project is to determine the location, interest and skills of those who comprise the diaspora with a view of identifying opportunities for engaging them with the goal of facilitating the growth of Jamaica’s economy and human and social development.  
In this regard, the project outputs will see the functioning of a coordination mechanism between IOM and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT), carrying out an information campaign and diaspora mobilization workshops, the improvement of IT skills within the MFAFT, documenting diaspora skills and the provision of further  data on the Jamaican diaspora.","Community and Economic Development",Jamaica,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,100000
2013,"Strengthening Labour Migration Management in Rwanda","This project aims to strengthen the capacity of the Government of Rwanda (GoR) and other stakeholders engaged in labour migration management to systematically manage and regulate labour migration from Rwanda to other countries in general and to the East African Community (EAC) Partner States in particular. This will be achieved through the conducting of a comprehensive assessment on labour migration policies, practices, and structures. Combined, these activities will help in identifying skills gaps within the country and building capacities for filling them. 
Based on the findings and recommendations issuing from these assessments, a series of training workshops will be conducted for central and local government officials responsible for labour migration management as well as for employers’ associations, workers’ organisations, civil society organisations, and other key stakeholders. The project will also support the Ministry of Public Services and Labour (MIFOTRA) to create, maintain, and update a web portal as well as a labour migration database containing both national and international profiles of candidate migrant workers, which will be used for job-matching purposes. These components of the project will culminate in the development of a comprehensive labour migration roadmap and resource mobilization strategy for Rwanda, which will be produced with a view toward providing a blueprint for the way forward.","Labour Migration",Rwanda,,Africa,Completed,100000
2013,"Capacity-Building on Crisis Management and Assistance to Migrant Nationals (CMAN): The Philippines","This project seeks to increase the protection of overseas Filipinos during crisis situations by contributing to the capacity of the Foreign Service Officers, consular staff and service attachés to respond effectively and efficiently to various types of crises. This will be made possible through the institutionalization of mandatory training on crisis management and handy access to available materials. The project will do this in three phases: (1) engage various stakeholders in the production of an operations manual on crisis management and assistance to migrant nationals; (2) develop an interactive tool which will be substantially based on the operations manual and will become a
mandatory requirement for all Foreign Service Officers, consular staff, Labour Attachés, Welfare Officers, and other officials and staff members of embassies; and (3)  onduct various classroom
level thematic trainings for trainers on crisis management and assistance to migrant nationals.","Emergency Response and Assistance to Displaced Populations",Philippines,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2013,"Education, Training and Knowledge-Sharing on Migration in Tunisia","Migration has long shaped Tunisia which is at the same time a country of origin, transit and destination for migrants. Tunisia requires support to adopt a coherent and consistent approach for addressing irregular migration and protecting migrants. Promotion of evidence-based migration policy development and capacity-building are therefore required in Tunisia for local government and civil society actors, but also for the new generation of practitioners. This has been mentioned as a priority area of focus by institutional actors including the Ministry of Social Affairs, the State Secretary for Migrations, academic institutes, as well as local NGOs.
This 16-month project will seek to enhance contextualized knowledge on migratory flows in Tunisia and the broader Mediterranean region, with a view to strengthening the capacities of Tunisian professionals and students.  The proposed project, implemented by IOM Tunisia together with governmental partners and relevant civil society and international actors, will take a three-fold approach: (1) a course on Migration in Tunisia will be developed in August 2014, to train a total of 30 students and professionals, with theory contents and field visits; (2) Research and academic studies on migration will be encouraged and financed; and (3) A series of round-tables will be held between local actors and academics to define training and research needs on migration in Tunisia, and draft papers with recommendations in this field.","Migration Research and Publication",Tunisia,,Africa,Completed,200000
2013,"Technical Assistance to Strengthen the Capacity of the National Migration Institute","This project aims to strengthen the Government of Mexico's capacity to address migration issues by providing technical assistance to the National Migration Institute (INM). 
The components of the project will include:
i)	an assessment of job profiles to review the current structure and content of the training curriculum,
ii)	a program of training for INM’s staff through courses and workshops within a newly developed curriculum framework,
iii)	technical support to modernize virtual platforms and educational resources, and
iv)	final evaluation to measure the impact of the activities",TCMMCB,Mexico,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,200000
2013,"Enhancing the Migration Evidence Base for the Development of Tanzania","Tanzania is lacking data on current migration patterns for evidence based policy making. While there is anecdotal evidence pointing to high levels of mobility and a variety of trends domestically and internationally, it is not sufficient enough to enable the Government of Tanzania (GoT) to make policy decisions and programmatic interventions accordingly. Government partners have voiced the need for a Migration Profile, the creation of a diaspora web portal, and enhanced coordination amongst ministries in order to manage its migration flows through improved policies and diaspora engagement.  
The objective of this project is to improve evidence base on migration. In the pursuit of this objective, IOM suggests two parallel routes: 1) the creation of a national Migration Profile and 2) the creation of a diaspora web portal.","Community and Economic Development","United Republic of Tanzania",,Africa,Completed,200000
2013,"Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Consultative Process Migration Dialogue","This project will facilitate the COMESA-RCP Migration Dialogue which is intended to launch the COMESA-RCP. The project will develop a Strategy Paper to inform the discussions at the meeting and introduce the RCP concept.
At the meeting the High level Dialogue on International Migration expected outcomes will be discussed.  An action plan will also be prepared to enhance the monitoring of progress towards the implementation of decisions of the COMESA Ministers Responsible for Immigration. 
To ensure continuity of the RCP, a draft Operating Modalities document will be developed and reviewed and endorsed at the first meeting. These operating modalities will address how the COMESA-RCP will function and provide overall guidelines as to how to structure this dialogue process and related activities.",TCMMCB,"Burundi, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sudan, South Sudan, Eswatini",,Africa,Completed,100000
2013,"Assessment of Côte d’Ivoire's Migration and Border Management Structures","This six month project aims to provide a complete overview of the migration management infrastructure in place in Côte d’Ivoire which will assist the government in developing a national migration policy.
An independent evaluation will be carried out on migration and border management structures, providing an overview of the political, legislative, administrative and operational management framework. The team will develop an assessment report with recommendations aimed at strengthening Côte d’Ivoire’s capacities in migration management. The findings of this report will be presented to the Ivorian authorities at a National Restitution Conference. In addition, a group of key migration management officers on migration will be trained on current migration, border and security issues.",TCMMCB,"Côte d´Ivoire",,Africa,Completed,200000
2013,"Strengthening Technical Capacity in Guyana to Enhance Identity Management Security","This project was developed in response to a request for technical assistance made to IOM by the Government of Guyana.  The overall objective is to strengthen the security mechanisms for the enhancement of migration management in Guyana, in particular increasing breeder document security to enhance passport issuance identity reliability. 
The Government of Guyana (GoG) has begun the digitalization of birth certificates; however, the Government recognizes that there is no application with security features to improve the integrity of the birth certificate and other related issuance systems and no methods for faster production.  The GoG has further requested a technical assessment to determine what additional support is required to include security features to improve the integrity of the birth certificate and to complete digitalization of the records at the General Registrar’s Office. 
The project will include the training of officials within the General Registrar Office and the Immigration Support Services, all within the Ministry of Home Affairs, on the use of the proposed applications.",TCMMCB,Guyana,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,125000
2013,"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"".",TCMMCB,"Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,150000
2013,"Promoting the Human Rights Approach in the Colombian Migration Policy","The project advances the development and inclusion of the Human Rights’ approach in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Migration Policy in Colombia. More specifically, the project translates the approach into instruments for policy implementation and monitoring while fostering the development of the gender and ethic perspectives.  
The inter-agency strategies encompassed by the project contribute to consolidating the efforts of the Government of Colombia in migration management and protection of migrant’s human rights. The expected results are: a) migration policy instruments reflecting the human rights’ approach designed and disseminated amongst migration authorities and migrants; b) selected statistical systems tools adjusted to capture migration variables; and c) ethic and gender perspectives included in information tools for socio economic integration of migrants.","International Migration Law",Colombia,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,160000
2013,"Capacity-building to Monitor and Implement National Mechanisms to Counter Xenophobia and Discrimination in Ukraine","This project aims to contribute to the protection of the rights of migrants, members of vulnerable groups, and victims through reducing obstacles arising from discrimination and manifestations of hate crime. It aims to achieve this by:
1)	Building the capacity of civil society, specialized in the protection of migrants, refugees and national minorities in Ukraine, to monitor and evaluate implementation of the current legislation and policy, and
2)	Strengthening the Government of Ukraine’s capacity to carry out state programmes on vulnerable groups’ protection in line with accepted best practices. 
The project will be built on the already-functioning platform of the Diversity Initiative (DI) Network, a group of 65 civil society, government and private actors, co-chaired by IOM and UNHCR since 2007.","Facilitated Migration Services",Ukraine,,Europe,Completed,100000
2013,"Migration Profile in Kenya – Building Capacities to promote Evidence-based Policy Making","The overall objective of this project is to promote more evidence-based policy making and support the mainstreaming of migration into the policy-making process. Government officials tasked with administering, collecting, analyzing and disseminating migration data need to have a greater understanding of the current migration situation in Kenya and the skills to continue providing information on the migration situation in order to better inform policy-makers. 
This project aims to develop a methodology for migration data –collection, -sharing and -analysis (which includes guidance on gender-sensitive data collection and analysis) and compile existing information into a migration profile report that can serve as a baseline for further reporting. Government officials directly engaged in the collection of this type of information will be trained to improve the quality of existing data and promote the updating of the MP report on a regular basis. Additionally, these same officials will work closely with IOM on developing the tools needed for future data collection.","Migration Research and Publication",Kenya,,Africa,Completed,200000
2013,"Capacity Development in Migration Management in the Maldives","Maldives is a destination country for migrant workers, principally unskilled. Many face conditions indicative of forced labour with long working hours, non-payment of wages and withholding of travel documents. A modest number of foreign women are subject to sex trafficking and some local children are trafficked to the capital Male from other islands for domestic work. 
The overall goal of the project is to contribute to strengthening the efforts and capacity building of the Government of Maldives and non-governmental actors on migration management. Expected outcomes are (a) enhanced capacity of migration/border officials on adequate labour migration procedures and knowledge on human trafficking and smuggling, and (b) improved protection of migrant workers and victims of trafficking (VoTs) through establishment of victim referral and assistance mechanisms through training and support. 
Project activities will include: identifying, mapping and training Counter-Trafficking (CT) Service Providers; training frontline border control officials on CT and people smuggling; a study visit to Bangladesh where an action plan for a pre-departure screening facility for Bangladeshi labour migrants to the Maldives will be developed;  supporting the newly established women and children’s shelter for victims of trafficking through training and refurbishment; and working with stakeholders to develop a Standard Operational Procedure for the safe and efficient referral, protection and assistance of VoTs.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Maldives,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2013,"Engaging the Tajik Diaspora in Development","The engagement of the Tajik diaspora in development processes is still in its infancy.  Building on the wish of the Government of Tajikistan (GoT) to draw on the potentials of Tajiks living abroad, the overall goal of this project is to assist the GoT in developing practical mechanisms in maximizing the positive impact from migration on development.  To reach this larger goal, IOM will help 1) improve practical engagement of the GoT with the Tajik diaspora in development processes, and 2) increase coordination among governmental agencies and ownership in maximizing positive benefit from migration.  
The activities to achieve these outcomes will include organizing a practical national forum on diaspora engagement for the GoT and Tajik diaspora members, conducting a quantitative and qualitative mapping and inventory of Tajik diaspora community, organizing a study tour to learn effective practices on engaging with diaspora, implementing joint trust building activities between the GoT and diaspora members, and updating an Action Plan on diaspora engagement.  Finally, IOM and the key GoT structures involved in the broad spectrum of migration management will host a short series of joint seminars on the salient migration challenges in the country and practical means to address them, to ensure that migration is conducive to development. These joint GoT-IOM technical forum will allow the space for the GoT partners to engage the international community and civil society in identifying and discussing their priorities and plans to address emerging issues, leading towards increased coordination and cooperation across the government agencies and civil society.","Community and Economic Development",Tajikistan,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,150000
2013,"Enhancing the Government of Zimbabwe’s Capacity for Effective Migration Management","The proposed project aims to contribute towards enhancing the Government of Zimbabwe (GoZ)’s capacity to better manage migration through supporting two intertwined high impact components, namely:
• Component I: Strengthening the GoZ’s Inter Ministerial Committee on Migration (IMCM) to further develop the national migration strategy and coordinate migration interventions in Zimbabwe;
• Component II: Supporting the establishment of a Migrant Resource Centre (MRC), under the auspices and within the institutional framework of the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare’s district offices, in Beitbridge to provide safe migration information and services to enable migrants to make informed migration decisions. 
The expected outcomes include: improved capacity for the coordination, formulation and implementation of national migration policies and strategies and; improved access to accurate information and gender-sensitive migration services by migrants. The expected outputs include an established and operational secretariat within the MoFA to support IMCM activities and a functional Migrant Resource Centre established in Beitbridge.","Facilitated Migration Services",Zimbabwe,,Africa,Completed,200000
2013,"Risk Analysis in Border Management in the Republic of Belarus (RANBEL)","The project will assist the Republic of Belarus to develop a national strategy for the creation of a professional and efficient system of border risk analysis and management. This will be achieved through the following activities: a needs and gaps assessment and report on risk analysis; study visits on document security and special investigative techniques; strengthening technical capacity of the State Border Committee and its regional border units; analytical research and publication on irregular migration trends on the border of Belarus; a workshop on migration management for the national migration management structures; and a qualitative analysis of the current state of trade flows and smuggling of goods at the borders of Belarus. It is intended that these activities will provide the fundamentals for the Republic of Belarus to develop an informed risk analysis system.",TCMMCB,Belarus,,Europe,Completed,200000
2013,"Enhancing joint border management between Mali and Mauritania","The project aims to capitalize on the experience and achievements of the border police in Mauritania, which has made significant progress over the past years, to the benefit of border management services in Mali. Eighteen border crossing points have been constructed along Mauritania’s borders, mostly in the south, of which twelve by IOM Nouakchott. Many border police officers have benefited from the design and implementation of the beginning of a border management training curriculum. Unfortunately, progress on international cooperation with its neighbours remains underdeveloped. This project proposal aims to address this weakness by utilizing Mauritania’s expertise in order to increase the capacity of border management officials in neighbouring Mali. Concretely, the project aims to 1) refurbish the border crossing point in Gogui (Kayes) in Mali, which is the counterpart of the recently constructed border post in Gogui Mauritania; 2) Provide equipment that allows for the electronic registration of cross-border flow of passengers in the Migrant Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS) ; 3) Joint training of border management officials on the Mauritanian and the Malian side by trainers from the Mauritanian border police on administrative and operational border management procedures and 4) Provide training on joint patrols along the border.",TCMMCB,"Mauritania, Mali",,Africa,Completed,200000
2013,"Empowering Governments to Address Mixed Migratory Flows and Protect Migrants Transiting to, through and from North Africa","The purpose of this sub-regional project covering Morocco, Egypt, and Tunisia is to enhance contextualized knowledge on mixed migratory flows and migrants stranded in or leaving from North Africa. With a view to developing new materials adapted to the North African context, the project aims to respond at both the operational and policy levels to the increasing challenges of mixed migration through and from the North African Mediterranean shores, including issues of border management, cross-border cooperation, and migrants rights (e.g. rights of victims of trafficking or other crimes). 
IOM together with national partner governments and relevant civil society and international actors, will take a three-fold approach: (1) research will be conducted on mixed migratory flows concerning the North African context; (2) regional dialogues will be held between origin, transit, and destination countries to define innovative approaches to addressing mixed migratory follows, together with the production of a number of policy/ issue papers and recommendations; (3) targeted trainings will be provided to governmental and civil society actors to respond to the challenges of mixed migratory flows and better protect the rights of migrants, including trainings on border management, identify documents, counter-trafficking, and rescue at sea.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia",,Africa,Completed,200000
2013,"Assessment of Vulnerabilities of Crimes Related to Organ, Tissue, and Fluid Donation and Transplant in Central America","This projects aims to study the existing vulnerabilities for crimes related to trafficking of human organs, especially illicit trafficking from living donors. Special attention will be given to the medical/clinical regulations currently in existence as well as criminal and other related regulations, and how vulnerabilities and gaps can lead to the trafficking in persons. 
The expected outputs of this project are that through this sudy, the Governments of Central America will have a better understanding of the general context (including demand and supply, approaches and practices related to donation, extraction and transplant of organs, existing legislation, regulations and procedures, etc.) that as a whole could render each specific country vulnerable to the type of crimes related to this activity, specifically trafficking in persons. At the same time, the process will provide a multi-sectorial platform for the discussion of possible amendments to legislation and medical/administrative procedures related to the donation and transplant of human organs, tissues and fluids and other anatomical components.
As a result of these discussions and improved awareness, the expected outcomes are that the relevant stakeholders and governments will be encouraged to make it a priority to take actions to involve the health sector and improve knowledge of organ trafficking in the region, ultimately reducing this phenomenon in Central America, especially as it is linked to trafficking in persons.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,41283
2013,"Strengthening the Technical Capacity of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Honduras to Regularize the Population in the Region of Nahuaterique","Further to the war between Honduras and El Salvador in 1969, buffer regions were established along the border and an international agreement was signed in 1998 (which recognized the population the right to choose their nationality, have property and allow free movement). However to date, most of the population living in the largest of these buffer regions, known as ""Nahuaterique"", still has irregular status. 
In recent years, IOM has supported the Foreign Ministry in various projects related to migration, supporting the strengthening of institutions to meet the needs of the migrant population and the analysis of existing policies and strategies.
This proposed project will strengthen the technical capacity of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to regularize the population in the “Nahuaterique"" area.
Further outputs will include: 
• Public institutions, private sector, civil society informed about the applicable regulations.
• Census of residents of Nahuaterique for eligible Salvadoran or Honduras nationality.
• The Honduras-El Salvador Monitoring Committee is informed in order to manage the coordination processes for the implementation of the agreement.",TCMMCB,Honduras,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,100000
2013,"Enhancing Institutional Capacities of the Government of Myanmar on Increased Protection of Myanmar Migrant Workers","Migration of Myanmar workers for overseas employment is a long-standing phenomenon, with several million Myanmar nationals estimated to be working in the region and further afield. 
The key challenges to more Myanmar migrant workers using safer and more efficient migration channels include: high cost of travel and extended waiting periods during recruitment process; lack of publicity on the availability of regular channels; confiscation of personal documents by agents and employers; and other abuses related to poor working conditions and restrictions on freedom of movement in the destination countries.  
IOM will work in close collaboration with the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security (MOLES) to implement an intervention with three overarching objectives: (1) To support effective management of labour migration at the national level, (2) To improve the proportion of cross-border labour migrants using regular migration channels, and (3) To improve the knowledge base on labour migration in Myanmar. Key activities at the national level will include capacity-building workshops and seminars on prioritized policy options, awareness-raising sessions on labour migration at the sub-national levels, and procurement of technology and equipment. IOM will also work with MOLES to establish and operationalize 3 Migrant Resources Centres (MRCs) and produce a research report containing findings on a priority policy area where data is presently not available.","Labour Migration",Myanmar,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2013,"Technical Cooperation to Build Government Capacity in Migration Management and the Protection of the Human Rights of Migrants in Uruguay","This project will contribute to strengthened capacity of government officials working in areas related to migration management in Uruguay to guarantee the human rights of mobile populations, particularly in border areas. 
The project includes 5 components: i) the development of an intervention model for the effective application in Uruguay of the MERCORSUR Guide on Regional Actions for Early Detection of Trafficking in Persons at Border Points in MERCOSUR and Associated States; ii) exploratory research on migration dynamics in border areas (Uruguay-Argentina and Uruguay-Brazil); iii) development of training of trainer material for migration management for use with migration officials (with a particular focus on human rights and vulnerable migrants); iv) capacity building using the materials developed in the other components, and v) presentation of the results of the project to the relevant migration authorities.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Uruguay,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,190000
2013,"Mobilizing Medical Diaspora Resources for Lesotho","This project aims to support the Government of Lesotho to mobilize diaspora health professionals to enhance their involvement and contribution to the health sector in order to mitigate labour shortages. 
In close collaboration with government officials and other relevant stakeholders, a needs assessment of the health sector in Lesotho as well as a mapping of the locations and profiles of the Basotho diaspora in South Africa, the U.K., and the U.S.A will be undertaken. A national stakeholders’ consultation will be held to discuss the findings and recommendations of the mapping report and will agree on a roadmap for future action with regard to the mobilization of diaspora resources and capturing the diaspora’s interest in the development of their country. 
In addition, this project will facilitate virtual lectures at the newly-established hospital in Maseru (Mamohato Hospital) as well as host a diaspora engagement training seminar and roundtable for Lesotho government officials and partners. This initiative will serve as a pilot project for the establishment of a longer-term programme focusing on the contribution of doctors and nurses from the selected countries, including the temporary and permanent return.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants",Lesotho,,Africa,Completed,200000
2013,"A Migration Profile of the Federated States of Micronesia: A Tool for Strategic Policy Development","This project aims to improve the utilization of migration data, particularly pertaining to the emigration of FSM citizens to the United States, for strategic development planning purposes.  It intends to provide a framework for capturing any new and existing information in a structured manner, through the preparation of a national Migration Profile. Specifically, this project aims to enhance the governments' capacity to promote a comprehensive and coherent policy approach to migration in the FSM; to develop specific indicators and a training tool-kit for developing national strategies on migration, including reinforcing migration analysis in the FSM Strategic Development Plan.","Migration Research and Publication",,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,100000
2013,"Strengthening Health System Response Capacity 	of the Kédougou Medical Authorities, Senegal","Located at the border of Mali and Guinea, the Senegalese Region of Kédougou (population 133,457 in 2012) is a destination for many migrants from all over West Africa, who are attracted by the traditional gold mining sector and other related activities, including sex work. This influx of migrants overwhelms an already weak health system, which makes the region particularly vulnerable to various communicable diseases including HIV, cholera, yellow fever and tuberculosis.
The project will support the Ministry of Health and Social Action to strengthen the health system and promote the health of local and migrant populations in Kédougou.
The project will have the following outcomes:
- The medical authorities of Kédougou will integrate the recommendations emerging from the sex workers survey in their regional three-year plan;
- Community surveillance and response capacity of the Senegalese Red Cross in the Health District Kédougou will be strengthened.
The project will be implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Action, represented by the regional medical authorities, and the Senegalese Red Cross. The partnership with the Red Cross will ensure the sustainability of the community surveillance and response system, and will facilitate the extension of the community component of this project.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants",Senegal,,Africa,Completed,100000
2013,"Needs Assessment Research: The Regional Counter Trafficking Situation in the Western Balkans","The Western Balkan (WB) countries have a history of being countries of origin, transit and destination for victims of human trafficking. As the current borders of the European Union have expanded to include countries in and bordering the WB region, irregular migration flows have also shifted, with many WB countries experiencing an influx of irregular migrants, as well as migrants arriving from new countries of origin. These new migration flows contribute to the vulnerability of certain groups and may present certain security risks. 
This project’s main objective is to generate the necessary evidence to improve current legislation and programmes addressing the issue of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) in the WB region. The project consists of a needs-assessment of the current Counter Trafficking (CT) mechanisms in the region. It will evaluate the current TIP situation in order to determine: which aspects of CT efforts throughout the region urgently need to be addressed; and the possibilities for regional cooperation on CT issues.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia",,Europe,Completed,130000
2013,"Promoting Development-Friendly Migration Policies in Vietnam through Enhancing the Evidence Base for Policy","Vietnamese migrants are leaving the country in high numbers, notably for work and study, and the potential gains for development have attracted the attention of policy makers and international organizations. The Government of Viet Nam promotes migration abroad and supports initiatives to link migration to development, including through Viet Nam’s first national Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) in Hanoi and its overseas employment policy targeting poor districts. However, despite the potential contribution of international migration to Viet Nam’s development, there are indicators that the gains are not fully harnessed for individual migrants or national socio-economic development. For instance, there is a persistently high rate of underemployment upon return, migration-related debt, and increasing irregular migration from and to Vietnam, among other signs. 
This project aims to promote development-friendly migration policies through enhancing the evidence base for policy development, strengthening coordination and information-sharing within the government and encouraging evidence-based dialogue on emerging migration challenges and migration’s development benefits. This project is part of a broader programme on enhancing the linkage between migration management and development in Viet Nam, to be implemented under the national strategic development framework between the One UN and Government of Viet Nam, the One Plan 2012-2016.","Migration Research and Publication","Viet Nam",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2013,"First National Survey on Immigration and Emigration in Costa Rica","The objective of this project is to conduct the first survey on immigration and emigration in Costa Rica. The goal of the survey is to gather pertinent and reliable information about the migration dynamics in the country in order to further inform government authorities and other relevant stakeholders for proper decision- making. The main project counterparts are: the Central American Population Center at the University of Costa Rica (UCR - CCP); the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, the Vice Ministry of Governance and the National Directorate of Migration, and the National Institute of Statistics and Census. The project will be implemented over a 24 month period during which it is expected that the following outputs will be delivered: 
• A free online access data base for institutions and agencies working with migrants, or studying migration, or for those who have the responsibility for the design and implementation of data policies or migration issues.
• A validated statistical sampling design with strata, mapping, selection criteria and weighting factors.
• Survey training manuals for field staff.
• A national symposium or workshop for dissemination of survey results.
• A complete diagnosis of the process of immigration and emigration in the country.","Migration Research and Publication","Costa Rica",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,154423
2013,"Technical Cooperation to Strengthen Governmental Capacity to Combat Trafficking in Persons","This project will contribute to strengthening institutional capacity of the Specialized Trafficking in Persons and Child Sexual Exploitation Unit of the Public Ministry of Paraguay, through the development of operational procedures in line with the Integrated Trafficking in Persons Law (4788). This legislation assigns new responsibilities to the unit in the areas of investigation of possible trafficking situations as well as victim identification. The project includes three components: 1) strengthening of operational procedures within the Public Ministry’s specialized unit; 2) analysis of the current situations of trafficking in Paraguay, in particular of women and girls; 3) training of governmental representatives in trafficking in persons. The component to strengthen operational procedures will include the development of a manual for the specialized unit, from a rights-based and gender perspective. In addition, this component will include the design of a system to certify victims of trafficking, as required by the new legislation. The component to analyze the current situation of trafficking in persons in Paraguay will include a study focused on trafficking, specifically of women and girls, to analyze factors contributing to vulnerability to trafficking, as well as the current response in terms of investigation of possible cases, assistance and reintegration by the governmental actors in Paraguay. The third component will focus on building capacity of governmental representatives through training, particularly those within the specialized unit and other actors involved in counter-trafficking.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Paraguay,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,190000
2013,"Building Capacity of Government Structures in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia for the Effective management of Readmission and Return","This project addresses the specific needs of the three South Caucasus countries Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia as regards capacity building for the management of readmission and the challenges of managing return migration. It envisages the delivery of country-specific technical assistance to facilitate the conclusion and strengthen the (further) implementation of the readmission agreements that the three countries already signed or will sign in the near future with the European Union (EU). This project will adopt a tailored approach, taking into account the specific needs of each of the three countries and their state of progress in implementing readmission agreements.
The financial resources allocated to this project from the IOM Development Fund amounting to USD 120,000 will be earmarked as co-funding commitment to the overall budget of the EU-funded project “Supporting the Establishment of Effective Readmission Management in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia” (IOM reference: TC.0656) amounting to EUR 1,492,457, which started on 20 December 2012 and will run until 19 December 2014.",TCMMCB,"Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia",,Europe,Completed,120000
2013,"Enhancing the Capacities of the Liberian Anti Human Trafficking Taskforce in Implementing the Liberian Act to Ban Trafficking of 2005","Liberia has been identified as a source, transit, and destination country for men, women, and children subjected to forced labor and sex trafficking.
This project aims to build the capacities of all counter– trafficking stakeholders including the Anti – Human Trafficking Taskforce (AHTT) but particularly the Trafficking in Persons Secretariat (TIP) in implementing the Liberian 2005 Act to Ban Trafficking in Persons. Other collaborators will include law enforcement entities, religious and traditional leaders, civil society organizations, Safe Home Care Givers, national and international organizations and UN agencies in combatting trafficking in persons in Liberia. This will be achieved through training workshops, awareness raising activities and strengthening information management and referral systems throughout the project period.  To effectively implement these activities, IOM and the TIP Secretariat will plan and conduct training and awareness activities in four selected countries.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Liberia,,Africa,Completed,100000
2013,"Support to a National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking in Yemen","Human trafficking within and through Yemen is expanding with poverty and insecurity as driving factors. Through the support and partnership of IOM, the government of Yemen has acknowledged human trafficking as an important issue requiring a comprehensive approach drawing together the existing frameworks and relevant stakeholders. 
The proposed project aims to strengthen prevention of human trafficking in Yemen and ensure the appropriate protection and assistance is provided to victims of trafficking through support for the development of a national strategy to combat human trafficking. Furthermore, IOM Yemen will partner with the Ministry of Human rights and the newly established National Technical Committee (NTC) to Combat Human Trafficking in Yemen in order to ensure that strengthened mechanisms for data collection, coordination and capacity building are in place.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Yemen,,"Middle East",Completed,150275
2013,"Capacity-building for Strategic Management of Migration in Togo and the Togolese Diaspora","The Government of Togo through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation has requested IOM's support to build the capacity of government officials in migration management including diaspora issues.
This project will focuses on:
- Data collection and analysis: the development of a migration profile for Togo including training on collection and analysis of information for the National Institute of Demography and Statistics and the provision of equipment.
- Capacity building: A series of capacity building workshops for all the relevant stakeholders in the different ministries to understand the basic foundations of migration management, international migration law and development of a national migration policy.
- Diaspora & Regional cooperation: Three field study trips to share experiences with other countries in the region (Benin, Mali, and Morocco, to be confirmed) in addition to the provision of office and IT equipment to the Directorate of Diaspora and the creation of a website related to the Togolese Diaspora to be hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation.","Community and Economic Development",Togo,,Africa,Completed,200000
2013,"Addressing HIV and IST Vulnerabilities among Transnational Migrants in Algeria","In Algeria, where HIV prevalence is low, mobility is considered a key determining factor for the epidemic. Therefore, the governement has identified migrants as priority at-risk populations in the fight against HIV/AIDS. In this context, IOM will work with the Ministy of Health to support the Implication of Algeria's National Strategic Plan against sexually transmitted infections/HIV/AIDS and facilitate improved access to healthcare, including HIV prevention, care, treatment and  support services, among migrant populations in Algeria. 
The project activities seek to: (i) strengthen the capacity of health-care providers to give quality and culturally sensitive health services, including HIV services, to migrants; and (ii) enhance outreach, health promotion information and referrals through the establishment of a network of community health workers.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants",Algeria,,Africa,Active,200000
2013,"IOM Development Fund management system","An IT system will be developed for the IOM Development Fund in order to facilitate the management of the IDF program as a whole, as well as the management of specific IDF projects throughout their lifecycle (as detailed in the below table). The system would support this management by: 
• Monitoring the status of projects throughout the project lifecycle
• Creating and maintaining project information and documents (record keeping)
• Generating basic statistical reports
• Containing a formal approval/endorsement mechanism.
• Being accessible to all IOM staff developing, implementing, approving/endorsing, managing, monitoring or simply viewing IDF projects. 
At the end of the ten months project the IT system will have been piloted for a minimum of three months and implemented for two months for two Regional Offices, eight IOM Missions, HQ and MAC. A recommendation for the roll out to other IOM Missions and Regional Offices will have been developed.",Miscellaneous,,,Global,Completed,150000
2012,"Strengthening Institutional Capacities to Facilitate Return and Reintegration Processes in Bolivia","The project aims to strengthen institutional capacities for future reintegration plans directed at Bolivian returnees. The project will include three components as follows:
The first component will offer institutional capacity building activities for assisted voluntary return. This will be carried out namely through the implementation of an information system based on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ current website, through the Department for Bolivians living abroad.
The second component will develop opportunities related to financial services for migrants. Initial studies will identify a possible model of financial intermediation for the creation of productive enterprises in urban and rural areas, with the participation of the Ministry of Micro and Small Enterprises and other stakeholders. 
The final component aims to facilitate access to the labour market through the development of market research and social responsibility studies. The information collated will be available through an exchange platform of good practices, specialized capacity-building activities related to relevant professional skills and certification processes.","Return Assist to Migrants and Government","Bolivia (Plurinational State of)",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,125000
2012,"Integrated Border Management in Mauritania","The project responds to the challenges of border management in Mauritania. The project will support the government in creating and implementing a national integrated strategy for border management that comprises all relevant institutions. Through active participation in working groups, the agencies will propose measures to optimize and rationalize operating practices at the border. The project also supports the implementation of a strategy for procurement, delivery and installation of equipment.
Another important deliverable of the project, following an inter-agency consultative process, is the adoption of protocols on cooperation and exchange of information. A tangible representation of these protocols is the creation of a risk management database that gathers and combines the input of all participating agencies. This permits the devising of specific risk profiles for groups and for locations, allowing the officials at the border to utilize a systematic approach for profiling passengers and inspecting vehicles.",TCMMCB,Mauritania,,Africa,Completed,100000
2012,"Enhancing the Protection of Domestic Workers and Victims of Trafficking in Cameroon (Phase II)","This project aims to support the efforts of the Government of Cameroon to strengthen the protection of domestic workers and victims of trafficking in Cameroon. Building upon Phase I, the project consists of four major components: (i) Strengthening the national legal framework for the protection of domestic workers in line with the standards promoted by the ILO Convention 189 on Domestic Work; (ii) Disseminating and enhancing understanding of the law against trafficking in persons which was adopted in December 2010; (iii) Establishing a referral system for victims of trafficking, including domestic workers who are victims of trafficking; and (iv) Raising the awareness of local authorities and communities on the rights of domestic workers and the law against trafficking in persons. It is expected that by the end of this project, the national legal framework concerning domestic work and trafficking in persons will be strengthened, better known and implemented. Domestic workers and victims of trafficking will be increasingly aware of their rights and national and local authorities will have a stronger capacity to offer adequate assistance.","Labour Migration",Cameroon,,Africa,Completed,200000
2012,"Strengthening the Fight Against Cross Border Crime and Irregular Migration through the Establishment of a Police and Customs Cooperation Centre in Bosnia and Herzegovina","BiH and the South-East Europe region remains a major transit route for irregular migrants as well as for the illegal smuggling of goods and trafficking of human beings, drugs, weapons and stolen vehicles. The capacity of government agencies in the region is growing but still needs to be strengthened to deal with well-organised criminal groups and a lack of regional cooperation on data exchange. The capacities of the relevant authorities in BiH are relevant but need to be further supported to respond to this phenomenon especially in relation to the cooperation with neighbouring states.
In this context, this project will contribute to enhancing police cooperation in the fight against trans-border crime and other crime related phenomena, by replicating the successful EU model of Police and Customs Cooperation Centres (PCCCs) and establishing the first centre of this kind outside the Schengen area, at Trebinje in Bosnia and Herzegovina. PCCCs constitute an innovative and effective tool for increasing international cross-border police cooperation. The establishment of a PCCC will introduce an effective system for identifying and combating cross-border transgressions in full compliance with Schengen border security standards, thus creating a structure that will remain wholly practical subsequent to EU accession. In this context, the project will serve to align the systems of border management in the region to comply with the EU acquis, a central objective for BiH in its bid for EU accession.",TCMMCB,"Bosnia and Herzegovina",,Europe,Completed,100000
2012,"Assessing Potential Changes in the Migration Patterns of Myanmar Migrants and their Impacts on Thailand","The project will conduct an assessment of the potential change in migration patterns of Myanmar migrants in Thailand. The first step will entail a quantitative survey of 6,000 respondents complemented with qualitative interviews of 100 respondents including migrants, employers and host communities in six provinces with a high concentration of migrant workers engaging in various employment sectors. The aim of this assessment is to understand the aspirations and concerns of migrants towards their eventual return and reintegration in Myanmar, and, based on these results, to come up with likely scenarios of the impacts these changing migration patterns could have on Thailand. The second step will bring together policy makers, including officials from various departments, such as the National Security Council, the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Labour to a closed-door consultation workshop on the results of the assessment. This will consequently be compiled into one conclusive report of the findings and analysis, and a set of recommendations to be made available to a limited group of stakeholders, including the Royal Thai Government and donors.","Migration Research and Publication",Thailand,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,151280
2012,"Migration for Development in the Western Balkans (MIDWEB) - Co-funding to EC initiative","The overall objective of the project is to support return of skills and human capital and their contribution to the development of the region to the mutual benefit of migrants and countries of origin. The contribution of the IOM Development Fund (which would serve as co-funding to the EC project) is sought hereby for the following activities:
- 	by means of a training programme (and development of curriculum) for entry-level and long-serving consular officers, IOM will contribute towards strengthening capacity of the consular staff from the target countries to protect the rights of their migrant workers in destination countries, strengthen their links with diaspora communities, and facilitate return of skilled nationals. 
- 	Temporary and Virtual Return (TVR): 60 skilled nationals residing in the EU will be offered the opportunity to contribute to the development of their home country by means of completing a two-month temporary return assignment at local institutions in their home countries (the contribution of IDF is sought for 16 assignments in the target countries). During their placements, the diaspora experts will build the capacity of the local institutions and offer expert advice on new technologies, improvements to workflow and techniques, and encourage transnational partnerships with relevant institutions in the countries where they now reside. Where a physical assignment is not possible, and option of virtual return (utilizing e-learning management systems) will be explored.","Community and Economic Development","Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia",,Europe,Completed,160000
2012,"Establishment of a Model Language Training Laboratory for the Benefit of Outgoing Sri Lankan Migrant Workers","Even though the numbers of outgoing Sri Lankan labour migrants are high, there are no procedures in place to systematically deliver vocational-oriented foreign language training for migrant workers. As a result of this lack in language proficiency, migrant workers are more vulnerable to rights violations and maltreatment at the workplace in their host countries.  
Currently, the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (SLBFE), part of the Ministry of Foreign Employment Promotion and Welfare (MFEPW) has only a few ad hoc arrangements to deliver foreign languages for migrant workers. The Ministry, having recognized this issue, has decided to comprehensively rearrange the foreign language training and requested IOM’s technical and financial assistance.
To improve overall protection of migrant workers through enhancing their ability to understand and communicate, IOM, in close consultation and in partnership with the MFEPW and SLBFE proposes to establish and equip a state of the art Model Language Laboratory with international standards in Sri Lanka. The laboratory is to deliver foreign language training for the most demanded languages of countries to which low-skilled Sri Lankan migrant workers are traveling to. To establish the laboratory, IOM will prepare a study report that identifies user requirement, technology to be used, human resource requirement, testing and evaluation methods and necessary institutional and administrative arrangements. Language instructors will be trained in the usage of laboratory installations and language learning software.","Labour Migration","Sri Lanka",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2012,"Preventing Irregular Migration of Marginalized Youth in Northern Morocco","The objective of the proposed project is to contribute to efforts to reduce irregular migration of at-risk youth in Tangier and Tétouan by highlighting the risks of irregular migration and smuggling of migrants across the Mediterranean Sea.  It is part of a larger program funded by USAID which aims to facilitate the socio-economic reintegration of marginalized youth. 
The project will target youth (aged 12-25) who are identified as being likely candidates for clandestine irregular migration and will serve to complement activities that are currently planned and under implementation through the USAID-funded program. Activities will include an awareness raising campaign, youth sensitization campaigns and training and sensitization of local associations on the risks of irregular migration and how to address at-risk youth on the issue.","Community and Economic Development",Morocco,,Africa,Completed,182700
2012,"Private Sector Participation in Labour Migration Management in Nepal","This project aims to contribute to the GoN’s initiatives to generate employment opportunities and an environment for safer migration through public private partnerships in migration management. The project will engage with the private sector to mobilize resources to establish an agricultural training center and to enhance the knowledge and skills of farmers (focused on potential migrants and returnee migrants) on agro processing of plants and herbs, which will seek to improve the agro products and create opportunities for farmers for income generation activities. 
Furthermore, the project aims to impart financial literacy such as saving, investment, household budgeting and financial management skills to Remittance Receiving Households (RRHHs), while facilitating co-ordination among the financial institutions to extend their outreach to the underserved and rural communities in Nepal, particularly in places where labour migration is high.","Community and Economic Development",Nepal,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2012,"Strengthening the Management of Labour Migration and Counter Trafficking in Mongolia","The main objective of the project is to contribute to strengthening migration management systems in Mongolia, particularly labour migration and counter-trafficking, to support the government to adopt systems in line with international norms and national priorities.
The key activities of the project will include:
•	An awareness campaign on the new labour migration law that supports high, semi and low skilled migration from overseas.
•	A manual for labour inspectors to better protect migrant rights, including: the monitoring of working conditions and access to services of foreign migrants, as well as the prevention of forced labour and trafficking.
•	The manual will also provide guidelines on how to promote dialogue and cooperation with the business community.
•	Strengthening of the capacity of MOLSW officials through an assessment of the bilateral agreements and other documents on labour migration concluded by the Ministry of Social Welfare and Labour (MOLSW) as compared to other countries/ agencies and present the findings during a seminar.
•	A training workshop for border and immigration officials on how to identify victims of trafficking and other vulnerable migrants, including developing handbooks and training materials, and convening inter-agency working groups with the aim to strengthen multi-agency capacity to identify victims of trafficking.","Labour Migration",Mongolia,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,100000
2012,"Enhancing Capacity of the Georgian Diaspora Institutions and Strengthening Links with Georgian Diasporas and Georgian Migrants","The project will contribute to strengthening the migration management system in Georgia with a specific focus on active engagement of the Georgian diaspora and Georgian migrants abroad. 
The Office of the State Minister of Georgia on Diaspora Issues was created in 2008. One of the key functions of the State Minister’s Office is to strengthen links with the Georgian diaspora to ensure that they maintain contact with their country of origin and to engage them in the developmental processes taking place in Georgia. Since its establishment, the Office of the State Minister has undertaken a number of significant initiatives. However substantial support is required to assist the Office in successful fulfilment of their functions and tasks. The intervention logic of the project has been developed through close consultations and discussions with the State Minister’s Office on Diaspora Issues in order to reflect the current and most urgent needs of this leading state structure dealing with the diaspora. The project aims to provide support in capacity building and networking, research work, awareness raising and outreach to the Georgian diaspora and Georgian migrants abroad.","Community and Economic Development",Georgia,,Europe,Completed,100000
2012,"Mainstreaming Migration into Development Planning Through Migration Profiles in the South West Indian Ocean Region","The proposed project aims to build government capacities in developing reliable and comparable migration data for more evidence-based policy development in the South West Indian Ocean region.
While migration to and within the Indian Ocean region has been increasing in recent years, available information and data on migration patterns are lacking. A better understanding of current migration trends is essential for policymakers to formulate interventions harnessing migration’s beneficial effects and mitigating its negative consequences. 
IOM will support three Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) Member States (Comoros, Mauritius and Seychelles) to develop national migration profiles that will serve as a basis for comprehensive, coherent and coordinated data collection and processing as well as more evidence based policy making in the field of migration. This initiative is complementary to the ISLANDS-IOC programme, which aims to contribute to an increased social, economic and environmental development and deeper regional integration in the Eastern Southern Africa-Indian Ocean region through the sustainable development of Small Development Island States (SIDS).","Migration Research and Publication","Comoros, Mauritius, Seychelles",,Africa,Completed,300000
2012,"Improving the Socio-Economic Conditions of Migrants, Costa Rican Returnees and Migrant families in the Region of Los Santos, Costa Rica","The main purpose of this project is to contribute to the economic and social development of the population living under vulnerable conditions in the regions of Los Santos (San Jose Province). This population includes the Ngäbe y Buglé ethnic population that migrated from Panama, as well as Costa Rican returnees and family members of Costa Rican migrants who live abroad.
The project will include two components:
a. Training in business and small enterprise development for the Ngäbe y Buglé ethnic population.
b. Training of returning Costa Rican nationals and family members of Costa Rican migrants who live abroad (emphasis on female heads of household) in livelihood options. 
The university (Universidad Estatal a Distancia – UNED) will co-finance this project to the sum of USD 200,860 and will provide staff resources (a local coordinator) in the project region.","Return Assist to Migrants and Government","Costa Rica",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,150000
2012,"Strengthening Migration Management in the Andean Community (CAN) through the Implementation of Priority Initiatives in Migration","The Andean Community (CAN in Spanish) is a sub regional integration group which includes Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.  Its main goal is to improve the quality of life in this sub region of the Americas through a socio-economic integration process. This project is designed to strengthen this process by linking and building capacities of the institutions concerned with migration issues in accordance with the Andean regulations.",TCMMCB,"Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Colombia, Ecuador, Peru",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,250000
2012,"Enhancing the Government of Ecuador’s Capacity to Prevent Human Smuggling","This project sets out to enhance the government’s capacity to prevent human smuggling by realizing the following three outcomes:
Firstly, the project will improve the Government of Ecuador’s knowledge concerning specific characteristics of human smuggling and its capacity to respond to it, by conducting a national baseline investigation. Based on this systematized information, the government will be able to prioritize regions and to better target their activities.
Secondly, and based on the insights of the baseline investigation, the project will elaborate a National Plan against human smuggling. This National Plan, constituting an official public policy, will support the government in taking action against human smuggling and in determining long-term strategies and responsibilities. 
Thirdly, the most important findings of the investigation will be communicated to the public so that potential migrants are better informed about the risks and dangers, as well as their rights in the country of destination.",TCMMCB,Ecuador,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,200000
2012,"Effective Migration Management – Strengthening Capacity for Policy Development and Implementation in Namibia","This project will provide technical support and capacity building to the Government of the Republic of Namibia (GRN) – the main partner being the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration (MHAI) and its Directorate for Immigration and Border Control. The project is twofold:
The first component, aims to raise the profile of migration as a potentially positive force in achieving Namibia’s development priorities where IOM will provide technical support in establishing an inter-ministerial coordination mechanism, fostering joint approaches to migration management through enhanced dialogue among stakeholders.
The second component being operational in terms of capacity building, covering gap areas identified by MHAI; technical capacity in border management, practical application of Namibia’s Immigration Standard Operations Procedures Manual, Passport Examination Procedures as well as counter-trafficking.",TCMMCB,Namibia,,Africa,Completed,200000
2012,"Development of a Comprehensive Migration and Development Trainer’s Manual","This project aims to contribute to an increased common understanding of the complex linkages between migration & development and thus to enhance coherent and whole-of-government national policy making on diaspora issues. In order to achieve this, the project output will be the development of a comprehensive Trainer’s Manual on Migration & Development that will draw on research and handbooks developed by IOM in cooperation with other organizations, such as the GMG Handbook on Mainstreaming Migration into Development, the IOM/MPI Handbook on Developing a Road Map for Engaging Diasporas in Development and the JMDI Handbook on Migration for Development: A Bottom-Up Approach. 
The proposed project aims to draw from the research of these handbooks and other recent reference materials to design a training course with effective training guidelines, course and module outlines, training tools and materials. The project will be implemented in four phases. During the first phase, a curriculum development specialist, in close coordination with the project partners and supported through an expert steering committee, will design and develop the curriculum with particular relevance to the North and West African context; during the second phase, a “field test” training on the English Manual will be organized for 20 policymakers  and practitioners from the partner countries; in the third phase the Manual will be translated into French and Arabic; finally in the fourth phase, two Training of Trainers  will be conducted (one in each target region) with a total of 40 qualified trainers from participating countries who will be trained in delivering the training on migration & development by using the Trainer’s Manual. Subsequently, the curriculum will be available for use by the qualified trainers as well as IOM staff and all requesting partner countries and in the framework of existing projects and cooperation (not funded in this project).","Community and Economic Development","Benin, Cameroon, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Tunisia, Togo",,Africa,Completed,300000
2012,"Institutional Strengthening for Migration Management in the Dominican Republic","This project aims to strengthen effective migration management in the Dominican Republic through the implementation of recently-established legal instruments, in accordance with national and international laws, principles and instruments. In October of 2011, the President of the Dominican Republic signed into effect the Regulation for the Application of the General Migration Law 285-04, seven years after the passage of the General Migration Law itself.  
Through the facilitation of inter-agency coordination for the clarification of roles, responsibilities, strategies and actions plans, IOM will assist the relevant authorities in analyzing the current status of inter-agency collaboration (including a mapping of the current organigram and inter-agency workflow) and identifying gaps and priorities for the effective and transparent implementation of the Regulation.
Based on the priorities and goals identified, IOM will support its government partners in creating the practical manuals and forms needed by government officials to carry out the Regulation as well as provide them with training on the utilization of these tools.  Through this facilitation of coordination and creation of functional tools for the actors responsible for migration management, this project will enhance the capacity of the Dominican Government to put the Regulation for the Application of the General Migration Law 285-04 into practice.",TCMMCB,"Dominican Republic",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,100000
2012,"Promoting the human rights of migrants from a gender perspective","This project aims to contribute to strengthening the capacity of the Sub-Secretariat for Social Promotion (SPS) of the Government of the City of Buenos Aires in areas related to migration. The project will generate new information on the sociocultural and demographic characteristics of the migrant population in the City of Buenos Aires, as well as their access to social services. In addition, the project aims to build capacity among relevant governmental counterparts in terms of their ability to identify situations of vulnerability linked to migration; their knowledge of the relevant legal and political framework, institutional resources, and the operational procedures for referral and support of vulnerable migrants; and to carry out an evaluation. The project includes the following components: 1) Research on the sociocultural and demographic characteristics of the migrant population in Buenos Aires and their access to social services; 2) Capacity building of relevant actors on migration and human rights through a training of trainers methodology; and 3) An information campaign on the human rights of migrants. All of these components will contribute to ongoing programs of the SPS in Buenos Aires, and with strengthen the existing social protection network.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Argentina,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,200000
2012,"Supporting the Government of Liberia to Establish a National Migration Policy Framework and to Build Capacity on Migration Management","The objective of the project is to enhance the national migration policy framework and migration management capacities of the GoL and the following outcomes are envisaged: i) the creation of a platform that promotes and facilitates national dialogue and cooperation on migration and ii) capacity building of the GoL to increase skills, knowledge, and experience to effectively manage migration.  
The following outputs are planned under this project:
•	Create a national Migration Policy Taskforce
•	Conduct a desk review and assessment of relevant migration literature, policy and law
•	Draft and adopt a national Migration Policy
•	Increase capacity of Migration Policy Taskforce members to engage in dialogue and to address migration challenges and opportunities",TCMMCB,Liberia,,Africa,Completed,100000
2012,"Capacity-building in Migration Management for the Government of Jordan","In the context of increasing migration flows in Jordan, the Jordanian Ministry of Interior has requested IOM’s support to assist the Directorate of Nationality, Foreign and Arab Affairs (DNFAA) through capacity building in managing migration and assistance to migrants. 
A training needs assessment will be led by IOM, in cooperation with senior staff from divisions in the Directorate and with the assistance of international and/or local training experts. The purpose will be to identify needs and priorities of the divisions, with a view to including the training structure/needs of each division in the assessment. The needs assessment will also evaluate the equipment necessary to initiate and support the capacity building training courses.
Further project activities will include the establishment of an e-government system by updating the Ministry of Interior’s webpage where information for migrants is available, the translation of two relevant laws and the review of current standard operations procedures.",TCMMCB,Jordan,,"Middle East",Completed,90000
2012,"Combating Trafficking in Persons - Panama","Panama has made significant progress in adapting national legislation against human trafficking, but there are still obstacles for an effective implementation. Consequently, this project aims to contribute to the efforts of the Panamanian Government in the development and implementation of a comprehensive response against trafficking in persons, aimed at supporting its prevention, protection of victims and prosecution of traffickers. The project aims to contribute to the dissemination of the new legislation, its objectives and the responsibilities assigned to the different institutions.
The implementation strategy includes a series of actions ranging from support and advice to implement the new national legislation, to the carrying out of activities aimed at training personnel in key institutions. The project also aims to facilitate a coordinated participation between the institutions that are responsible for implementing the public policies and the integrated programs. Finally, the project will include an awareness campaign on the victim’s situation and rights.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Panama,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,150000
2012,"Enhancing South Sudan’s Human Resources for Health through Strengthened Engagement of Health Professionals in the Diaspora","This project aims to contribute technical support to the Government of South Sudan to develop a national diaspora mobilization strategy for the health sector. In close partnership with the Ministry of Health, the Directorate of Consular Services and other stakeholders, training and human resources for health (HRH) gaps will be identified within the South Sudan health sector training institutions. Furthermore, South Sudanese health professionals living in the diaspora will be identified and encouraged to register their professional qualifications in a web-based database to support the development of the health sector in South Sudan. 
It is envisioned that this project will be the first phase of a multi-phase programme and that successful completion of Phase 1, will lay the foundation for longer term interventions.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants","South Sudan",,Africa,Completed,200000
2012,"Capacity-building for Migration Management in Djibouti","This project aims to provide technical assistance to selected government agencies in migration and border management in Djibouti. Operational and institutional capacity of selected government officials at the technical and policy levels will be strengthened through trainings in migration management. The project will also develop training materials and resources for the Djibouti Immigration Training Centre to ensure continuous training of immigration officers and others on immigration-related topics. Furthermore, officers will receive trainings on national and international migration law and practices in light of the transitory nature of Djibouti in migration. A validation workshop will be organized to scrutinize and certify the findings of a field study commissioned by IOM in 2010 on irregular immigrants’ migrating towards and across Djibouti.  
Finally, operational capacity will be enhanced via the rehabilitation and refurbishment of border control posts at Galafi and Galile, both borders with Ethiopia. Galafi, a major border town processing approximately 600 transit vehicles a day, will also benefit from the installation of a self-sustaining power supply.",TCMMCB,Djibouti,,Africa,Completed,200000
2012,"Improving Community Cohesion in Kilo Arba’a Wa Nuss By Upgrading Education and Health Services","In Kilo-Arba’a-wa-Nuss (also known as Ezbet El-Haggana), a severely congested urban settlement located in Cairo’s outskirts, the resident community consisting of Egyptians and Sudanese suffers from lack of quality education, inadequate sanitation and poor health conditions. Although both communities share similar problems, they are segregated and xenophobic incidents occur regularly.
The overall objective of this action is therefore to contribute to community cohesion through building national and local institutional and community capacity to jointly improve living conditions regarding education, hygiene, environmental health and primary healthcare for Egyptian and migrant communities in Kilo-Arba’a-wa-nuss. Through the identification of best practices and the provision of technical assistance, this pilot project will strengthen the Government of Egypt’s (GoE) capacity to understand and adopt a more integrated, inclusive and participatory approach to local planning and community development – i.e. to engage local government, civil society and communities (both migrant and Egyptian) in defining local development priorities and approaches, delivering assistance, and evaluating and sustaining activities.","Community and Economic Development",Egypt,,Africa,Completed,183000
2012,"Contributing to Sustainable Growth and Poverty Alleviation through Mainstreaming Migration Management into Vanuatu’s Development Strategies","The project will contribute to the economic and social development of Vanuatu by supporting the Government of Vanuatu’s (GoVu) efforts to improve the mainstreaming of migration into its development planning and enhancing the Government’s ability to link migration into the sustainable investment, growth and poverty reduction strategy. Through the project’s technical assistance a range of migration management policy options will be identified, an implementation plan developed, and indicators and monitoring mechanisms established to track and evaluate its impacts over time, and provide the basis and means for its progressive reviews. 
The project activities will be located and linked into the Government’s actions in its Priority Action Agenda 2006-2015 (PAA) and the Planning Long Acting Short (PLAS) national framework documents that guide national priorities, resource planning and actions.","Community and Economic Development",Vanuatu,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,150000
2012,"Training of Master Trainers on Pre Departure Orientation (PDO) and Orientation of Central and State Government officials on PDO","The proposed project aims to enhance the welfare of migrant workers from India by establishing a robust Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) programme which will be embedded in the  skills training programme currently provided by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), and lead to enhanced understanding and knowledge of Central and State Government officials in effective migration management by advocating for and providing  information on PDO.
The PDO programme will build linkages with the initiatives being undertaken by the Colombo Process, in particular the Comprehensive Information and Orientation Programme (CIOP), which was proposed by the Philippines government and endorsed at the Abu Dhabi Dialogue. One of the main objectives of this initiative is to enhance pre-departure orientation to boost migrants’ welfare in countries of destination through the development of standardized curricula across the CP member states.  To support the CIOP, two Thematic Working Groups (TWG) are planned comprising relevant technical officials from the Colombo Process member states and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.  Under the project, efforts will be made to include participants from MOIA/ICM as part of the TWG workshop, and to attend TWG meetings.
As a roll-out of the project, IOM, in partnership with the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs and India Centre for Migration, will organize a one day consultation in New Delhi by bringing together key stakeholders such as the Ministries of Overseas Indian Affairs including Protector of Emigrants (POE), Labour and Employment, Skill Development, National Skill Development Corporation, Indian Centre for Migration, State Governments, experts and NGOS working on migration related issues.","Labour Migration",India,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2012,"Support to the Implementation of EU Readmission Agreements with the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine (SIREADA)","The overall objective of the project is to support the implementation of EU Readmission Agreements with the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, focusing on capacity building for the governments including on AVR and reintegration and facilitating policy dialogue on readmission and procurement of IT/ biometric equipment. The proposed action is part of a larger EU-funded project and the funding to be approved by the IOM Development Fund will contribute to the co-funding requirements.","Return Assist to Migrants and Government","Republic of Moldova, Ukraine",,Europe,Completed,203647
2012,"Enhancing the Government of Moldova’s Capacity in Diaspora Engagement","The overall objective of the proposed project is to provide technical support for the establishment and functioning of a governmental agency with a diaspora-engaging mandate.  The establishment of this agency will be instrumental in maintaining and fostering the links between the Moldovan diaspora and its homeland and the Moldovan Government, improving the public services available to Moldovans residing abroad and enhancing the capacity of the both the government and the diaspora for mutual engagement. Furthermore, it will streamline respective policies and programmes for a more efficient harnessing of diaspora resources for development.","Community and Economic Development","Republic of Moldova",,Europe,Completed,200000
2012,"Fostering of National Policies on the Protection of Migrants´ Rights and the Capacity of the National Counterparts in Migration Policy Implementation in Kazakhstan","This project will to contribute to the development of migrants’ rights oriented migration management mechanisms in the Republic of Kazakhstan. 
The Commission for Human Rights (CHR) under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which is engaged with the development, establishment, and enhancement of the government policy in the area of human rights protection has been tasked to develop a Special Report on Migrants’ Rights. The CHR expressed its interest to cooperate with the IOM Mission in Kazakhstan in the preparation of this special report. The Special Report on Migrants’ Rights will include specific recommendations for the development of legislation and policies, thus enhancing the mechanism of migrants’ rights protection in Kazakhstan. 
The activities of this action will include an assessment study, Special Report and capacity building activities. Furthermore, IOM will provide to the Government of Kazakhstan a training package on International Migration Law and Human Rights of Migrants, which will be piloted at the beginning of the project and then put on an e-learning platform. IOM will also share best practices on migrants’ rights protection mechanisms of other countries.","International Migration Law",Kazakhstan,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,150000
2012,"Building the Capacity of the Department of Immigration to Uphold the Basic Human Rights of Irregular Migrants","The overall objective of this project is to support the efforts of the Government of Zambia to strengthen its capacity to manage irregular migration movements and ensure that irregular migrants with specific protection needs are treated in a manner consistent with international migration law standards and with a rights-based approach.
The project will train border and prison officials to implement standards for assessing, referral and protection of irregular migrants as well as human rights and international migration law principles. The aim of these trainings is to ensure that first line officials have both skills and knowledge to better assist irregular migrants and know how to respond in accordance with international best practices and national laws and, provide access to protection for victims of trafficking and vulnerable stranded migrants, amongst others in need of protection.  Furthermore, the project will develop Standard Operating Procedures for assessments and referral and upgrade the Department of Immigration Headquarters’ database to include provisions of the 2010 Immigration Act, and for case tracking of irregular migrants.",TCMMCB,Zambia,,Africa,Completed,200000
2012,"Migration, Protection and Development in El Salvador: Supporting National Strategic Processes to Strengthen the Links between Communities of Origin and Salvadorans Abroad","With the creation of the Vice Ministry for Salvadorans Abroad in June 2009, Salvadoran authorities have increased their attention to the interactions between migration and development, and to the need for establishing mechanisms for the protection and development of their citizens abroad and families.  
In coordination with the Vice Ministry for Salvadorans Abroad, a project proposal was elaborated, identifying key activities in three main areas: 1) Institutional and organizational strengthening of the National Council for the Protection and Development of the Migrant and his Family (CONMIGRANTES); 2) Development and socialization of a National Policy for the Protection and Development of the Migrant and his Family; and 3) Support to the implementation of the harmonized consulate registration system for Salvadorans abroad. By implementing activities in these three areas, it is expected that the project will contribute to strengthen inter-institutional coordination for the creation, in the medium term, of new programs for the protection and development of Salvadoran migrants and their families; and that it will strengthen the interest of the migrants and their family to participate in the initiatives put in place by their authorities on matters of protection and development. 
Overall, it is expected that the project will contribute to strengthen the access of Salvadoran migrants and their families to comprehensive services for their protection and development.","Community and Economic Development","El Salvador",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,200000
2012,"Building Capacities of Labour Inspectors in Mali, Mauritania and Senegal","This project, which will be implemented in close collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), aims to strengthen the capacity of labour inspectors from the Governments of Mauritania, Mali and Senegal in order to contribute to better protection of migrant workers’ rights.
In the first phase, a baseline assessment on the situation of migrant workers will be conducted in the three target countries by the ILO. Based on the results of the baseline assessment, appropriate training modules will be developed by IOM with expert input from ILO. The resulting training session will be held to benefit at least 25 labour inspectors in each target country. 
In order to encourage the transfer of skills acquired during the training to their work, labour inspectors will subsequently conduct a field survey on the situation of migrant workers in their respective work regions. Networks between the different national labour inspections will lead to closer collaboration, synergizing of efforts and thus greater effectiveness in the protection of migrant workers.","Labour Migration","Mali, Mauritania, Senegal",,Africa,Completed,100000
2012,"Human Rights Protection of Nicaraguan Migrants in Spain","The project will contribute to strengthening the capacities of consular authorities through two interdependent components: 
Firstly, it will create tools that respond to the needs of the consulates, to improve their capacity in providing assistance to migrants through: a) the installation of a Call Center; b) the creation of an easy-to-use Web page that provides information on consular services and allows migrants and officials to make appointments and on-line procedures; c) and the implementation of the consular registration of migrants to facilitate their location and follow-up by consular officials. 
Secondly, this project is intended to strengthen consular official’s knowledge and capacities on migrants’ rights and protection by creating a comprehensive virtual course for consular staff and by designing a tailor-made pocket guide.
In order for migrants to be aware of their rights and procedures, this project will also develop an information campaign, both in the country of destination and in the municipalities of origin of the migrants.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Nicaragua,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,150000
2012,"Vocational Education as an Instrument to Protect Rights of Workers, including Migrant Workers, in Kyrgyzstan","This project will be implemented complementarily to IOM’s 18-month project ‘Towards Improved Vocational Education and Training in Kyrgyzstan’, funded by the European Union.
The overall objective is to contribute to the effort of the Kyrgyz Government in enhancing the vocational education and training (VET) system through capacity building of VET providers on innovative management practices, strategic development approaches, developing partnerships and making VET attractive to population, in particular unemployed men and women at risk of social exclusion (including potential migrant workers), minors without parental care. 
The main outcome of this project will be the enhancement of the VET capacity in providing market-oriented vocational education and training following standards recommended within the Torino Process .","Community and Economic Development",Kyrgyzstan,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,150000
2012,"Providing Technical Support to Improve Border and Migration Management in Sudan","The proposed project seeks to complement ongoing capacity building project activities aiming at enhancing border and migration management in Sudan through providing basic skills trainings and specialized technical advice in support of relevant government counterparts in Sudan. This project will focus on two main components: 
(I)	Training courses for both female and male immigration officials at Khartoum International Airport aimed at enhancing their border management skills, specifically on travel document inspection techniques. Basic document examination equipment will also be provided for use during the trainings, as well as at the first control line at the immigration check counters at the airport following the completion of the trainings.
(II)	Supporting the further improvement of visa processes and related guidelines aimed at enhancing the knowledge of government officials. This component will be accomplished through: a study visit to Rwanda for GoS officials to relevant border management institutions based in Kigali to demonstrate the positive changes that have been made to improve border and migration management in Rwanda; drafting a Procedural Manual for visa officers as well as designing and installing a webpage with visa information for applicants on the official website of the MoI.",TCMMCB,Sudan,,Africa,Completed,100000
2012,"Facilitating the Contributions of Diaspora Health Professionals – Towards Implementation of the National Health Sector Strategic Plan 2010-2015 in Sierra Leone","This project intends to provide technical support to the government of Sierra Leone in developing a national diaspora mobilization strategy for the health sector. 
IOM will 1) support mapping of human recourses gaps in health sector training institutions in Sierra Leone as well as the available human resources among Sierra Leoneans living in the diaspora and; 2) develop a strategy to have Sierra Leonean health professionals in the diaspora placed in selected health care learning institutions in Sierra Leone to support the implementation of this component of the national response.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants","Sierra Leone",,Africa,Completed,100000
2012,"“Towards Approximation of Armenian Legislation on Migration Management with EU Acquis” Co-funding for Component D of EC-funded “Strengthening Evidence-Based Management of Labour Migration in Armenia” Project","The overall objective of the “Strengthening Evidence-Based Management of Labour Migration in Armenia” (SEBMLM) project is to enhance management of the labour migration flows from Armenia to EU (European Union) countries.  The project's specific objectives include, inter alia, raising awareness towards possible approximation of legislation on migration management with EU acquis . One of the project’s four components, Component D “Raising awareness towards possible approximation of legislation on migration management with EU acquis” is striving to address this purpose through various activities, including a training programme in readmission, and production of Armenian versions of IOM publications: “Laws for Legal Immigration in the 27 EU Member States. Comparative study of the laws in the 27 EU member states for legal immigration including an Assessment of the Conditions and Formalities imposed by each Member State for Newcomers” (2009) and “International Migration law. Glossary on Migration” (2011). As a result of the aroject: (a) fifteen government officials will be trained in Readmission; (b) Armenian version of the Comparative study “Laws for Legal Immigration in the 27 EU Member States” will be produced, published and disseminated and (d) Armenian version of the “IML Glossary on Migration” will be produced, published and disseminated.","Labour Migration",Armenia,,Europe,Completed,100000
2012,"Return Migration to Albania: Ensuring a Sustainable Return While Optimizing Migration Benefits","The overall objective of the project is to strengthen the Government of Albania’s efforts to ensure migrants’ sustainable return and to utilize migrants’ experiences to the benefit of the country. The action will address the need for better sizing return migration to Albania and for policy and programmatic guidance on how to tailor reintegration support to the benefit of returning migrants and the communities where they settle.
An in-depth assessment will be undertaken in Albania and Greece to collect evidence on the impact of the world financial crises in the migratory process of Albanian citizens in Greece and the propensity of return to Albania. It will collect information on migrant’s perceptions of successful reintegration and their reintegration needs, as well as on required local service delivery. Its findings will lead toward the formulation of programmatic recommendations on how to assess returning migrants’ needs and tailor reintegration support accordingly. The findings and recommendations will be validated through a national workshop. These will then be translated into policy provisions and programmatic actions during the formulation of the National Action Plan on Migration (2013-2018) and during the midterm review of the Action Plan on Reintegration (2010-2015).",TCMMCB,Albania,,Europe,Completed,100000
2012,"Research and Capacity Building for the Strategic Management of Migration in Burkina Faso and of the Burkinabe Diaspora","To provide a better understanding of migration issues in Burkina Faso, this project will carry out research (including on the diaspora) which will result in a Migration Profile. Furthermore in order to develop relevant strategies, government officials will benefit from a series of trainings and consultative workshops on different migration-related subjects (including management of migration data, essentials of migration management, diaspora, migration policy development). Further support will be provided through the provision of infrastructure and equipment.","Community and Economic Development","Burkina Faso",,Africa,Completed,200000
2012,"Study on Haitian Migration to Brazil and Bilateral Dialogue","This project aims to contribute to the development of policies based on the research and knowledge acquired on the features that characterize the flow of Haitians to Brazil and the conditions under which this migration occurs, particularly in the main transit countries (Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru). 
The research is of great important to the relevant benefiting countries for the following reasons: a) a large percentage of Haitians are migrating using irregular means, b) there is limited capacity in the transit and destination countries to assist the migrants, c) the urgent need by the Brazilian government to evaluate the impact of its policy to grant visas to Haitians, and d) the role of the Haitian government to understand the phenomenon and establish proper services.
To ensure that the findings are translated into actions, several meetings, national and bilateral are foreseen with the purpose of promoting the formulation of policies to address the problems identified.","Migration Research and Publication","Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brazil, Ecuador, Haiti, Peru",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,152152
2012,"Migration Profile for Madagascar: A Tool Towards the Development of Strategic Policies","Madagascar is a country of origin and destination and faces also important internal movements. However the main challenge that the Government faces today is the lack of migration data, which is preventing Madagascar from adequately optimizing the benefits of migration of the social and economic development of the country. The main objective of the national migration profile is to strengthen the capacity of governmental entities in order to promote a coherent policy on migration and development in Madagascar.","Migration Research and Publication",Madagascar,,Africa,Completed,200000
2012,"Development of Migrant Resource Centres and Web Information Services in Tunisia","In cooperation with the OTE (Office des Tunisiens à l’étranger) and ANETI (Agence Nationale pour l’Emploi et le Travail Indépendant) this project will seek to support the government’s efforts in the country’s socio-economic development (including specifically support for activities to effectively manage migration and reduce the risks of irregular emigration for Tunisians) by establishing three Migrant Resource Centres (MRC) in three selected key regions of emigration in Tunisia (Tunis, Le Kef and Sfax). Through web-based, telephone, and direct services within the centres, the MRCs will act as a source of reliable information and consultation for Tunisians looking for opportunities to emigrate as well as for expatriate returnees looking to reintegrate into the labour force and economic life of Tunisia.","Labour Migration",Tunisia,,Africa,Completed,181000
2012,"Promoting Safe Migration and Integration through the Establishment of a Migrant Resource Centre in Micronesia","This project aims to facilitate integration in the US and safe migration of Micronesian nationals through the creation of Migrant Resource Centres (MRC). Through the MRC, IOM and its Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Government partners will be able to deliver pre-departure orientation training, awareness raising on the risks of human trafficking, while also providing linkages to existing services in the receiving communities. 
Organizations involved in the migration process, such as government departments, NGOs, community groups and faith-based organizations responsible for developing and implementing labour migration policy and practice will also benefit from the establishment of the centres. Migrants will benefit from a range of services either through direct access to a MRC in Pohnpei and through the information provided by the MRC network in the US and or other islands, via a migrant assistance hotline and a MRC website. Moreover, through services-oriented consultations and communication, trained resource persons will provide integrated services and information to empower intending, actual and returning migrants to make informed decisions about migrating from the FSM and thereby minimize the risks and maximize the benefits of their migration experience for both the sending and host countries.","Facilitated Migration Services",,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,100000
2012,"Mapping Guyana’s Diaspora","The overall objective of this initiative is to contribute to the economic development of Guyana through the support and engagement of the Guyanese diaspora. Project outputs that will contribute towards this objective include the registration of the Guyana diaspora in North America and the Caribbean and the documentation of the skills and resources as well as diaspora return interest and plans to support the development of Guyana.  
This initiative will complement the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) efforts by conducting a study of the Guyana diaspora in North America (Canada and the United States), the United Kingdom and the Caribbean.  A mapping exercise will be used to determine how many persons, organizations and associations constitute the diaspora in the above mentioned regions/countries, who and where they are and what repertoire of skills they possess to develop a directory of available skills.  Further information will be gathered on their expectations and interest in supporting the development of Guyana.  An assessment using consultative processes with the Government of Guyana (GoG) and the private sector will be carried out to determine the existing skills and needs in Guyana to establish what skills /resources are needed for country development.
An online database will be established and capacity building initiatives will include a training exercise with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Team (Information Technology Specialist) to build competencies to manage the project’s online database that will be established for diaspora registration and information gathering.","Community and Economic Development",Guyana,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,200000
2012,"Institutional Capacity-building for Diaspora Engagement in Mozambique","To respond to some of the challenges since the civil war, and following Mozambique’s accession as a Member State of IOM in 2011, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINEC) requested IOM’s assistance to develop a diaspora database within a broader diaspora engagement strategy. 
This project aims to build governmental capacity to mobilize diaspora involvement in Mozambique’s national development. This will be achieved through the development of a national steering committee, formulation of a national diaspora strategy, organisation of a high-level study tour to Portugal, and the implementation of a communications campaign with the Mozambican diaspora to register for a diaspora database – in the form of an online diaspora platform to gather basic information and monitor trends – and invest in future programmes to contribute to national development. The intended outcome of this project is strengthened national institutional capacity to engage with the diaspora; increased knowledge of the nature and whereabouts of the diaspora; the development of evidence-based long-term programmes to promote investment and skills transfer; and strengthened positive communications between the Mozambican government and the diaspora.","Community and Economic Development",Mozambique,,Africa,Completed,200000
2012,"Capacity-building of the Government of Libya to Conduct an Assessment of Migrant Labour Skills Supply and Demand in the Agricultural Sector of the Libyan Economy","The mass exodus of skilled and unskilled foreign workers has left vast gaps in Libya’s labour market which, in turn, has disrupted the delivery of services and the country’s economic recovery more broadly. Whilst labour migration of highly skilled workers is facilitated through government authorities and private sector actors, labour migration of workers in lower skilled occupations remains unregulated and unmanaged resulting in labour demand being met through irregular migration flows into and through Libya. Within the labour market for lower skilled occupations, not only is there no reliable data or information, but successive initiatives by government authorities over the last ten (10) years to establish mechanisms for ‘regularizing’ irregular economic migrants have achieved little success. Assessing and addressing these challenges through a labour market assessment to be funded through this project and migration policies and programmes that effectively fill national labour market gaps will be critical to Libya’s reconstruction and economic recovery.
IOM will work with the Ministry of Labour to strengthen the capacity of the ministry to monitor labour market dynamics and develop evidence-based initiatives to promote the regularizing of irregular labour migrants engaged in unskilled occupations within the agriculture sector. Within the framework of the resources available under the IDF, this project has been limited to the agriculture sector with the expectation that it can act as a seed project for expanded cooperation and capacity building in labour migration programmes in other sectors in the future.","Labour Migration",Libya,,Africa,Completed,100000
2012,"Strengthening Government’s Capacity of Selected South Asian Countries to Address the Health of Migrants through a Multi-Sector Approach","Over two years this project will: 
(1) Conduct an in-depth assessment among the three South Asian countries to assess health vulnerabilities of inbound and outbound migrants, including their access to health and other social services, a mapping of governments’ responses to address these vulnerabilities and come up with recommendations for action; 
(2) Support a regional consultation involving the three target countries and with the assistance of two secondary countries (Sri Lanka and Thailand), to discuss best practices and agree on success factors to develop a migration health agenda at national level for the target countries; 
(3) Support the Ministries of Health of Bangladesh and Nepal, and the Ministries of Human Resource Development of Pakistan to develop strategic action plans to address the health of migrants using a multi-sectoral approach.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants","Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,300000
2012,"Enhancing the Protection of Stranded Migrants in West Africa:
a Study in Niger and Togo","This project aims to enhance the protection of stranded migrants in the ECOWAS region by filling the existing knowledge gap and promoting a better understanding of their profiles, and their protection and assistance needs. 
The study will explore national responses and available services to stranded migrants. The study will also elaborate recommendations to fill some of the protection gaps existing at the national level, its’ results and recommendations will be shared with concerned ministries of Niger and Togo to help sensitize government officials on the challenges faced by stranded migrants in their territory. Government officials will validate the findings and recommendations of the study, as part of an action plan for the enhancement of national measures. The “Regional Working Group on Mixed Migration in West Africa”’, established after the 2008 Dakar conference on ‘Refugee Protection and International Migration’, will represent the institutional framework for this project and advocate for the integration of the recommendations into national policies.","Migration Research and Publication","Niger, Togo",,Africa,Completed,100000
2011,"Strengthening Government and Service Providers Responses to Human Trafficking in Timor-Leste: A Capacity-building Initiative","This project will contribute to the development and reinforcement of the legal and operational protection framework for victims of human trafficking in Timor-Leste, in line with the Government of Timor-Leste priority policy to tackle this phenomenon and ensure the protection of victims.
It will support the Ministry of Social Solidarity (MSS) to fulfil its mandate by reinforcing its monitoring role for direct assistance and service delivery to victims of human trafficking, based on official, national standard operating procedures for referral. Furthermore, it will support service delivery by national partners (i.e. PRADET as lead service provider for victims of human trafficking, and the Alola Foundation) and reinforce partner networking in the country. The project also aims to improve the programmatic and policy framework of the Government of Timor-Leste in the fight against trafficking in persons. This activity will be carried out with the support of the ACP Observatory on Migration, which has developed methodologies and operational practice on the collection and management of migration-related data and started activities on that aspect in Timor Leste.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Timor Leste",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,170000
2011,"Capacity-building in the Prevention of Migrant Kidnapping and Assistance to Victims of Kidnapping in Mexico","This project will support the Government of Mexico in the implementation of its “Comprehensive Strategy to Prevent and Fight Migrant Kidnapping”. The project includes a series of capacity building activities for public officials and civil society organizations to enhance the identification, assistance and management of migrant victims of kidnapping. In addition, the project will produce, print and disseminate a manual on standard operating procedures. This manual will be the basis for training sessions for relevant officials, including consular authorities and civil society members, working directly with victims.
In close cooperation with different government agencies in Mexico, both local and federal, the project will also provide assistance to migrant victims of kidnapping in Mexico. The project will provide basic needs and integration services aimed at facilitating the integration of migrant victims into their host communities. The Mexican Government will provide co-financing (USD 35,115) to fund this assistance.
The total 1035 project budget is USD 100 000.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Mexico,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,100000
2011,"Support Malian National and Local Institutions in Managing Environmental Migration within the Framework of their Strategy for Reducing Vulnerability to Climatic Changes","Mali, as with some other countries, is deeply affected by the influence of climatic changes. These climatic changes can lead to population movements within and from sub-Saharan Africa. This project aims to integrate environmental migration into local and national strategies for vulnerability reduction and reinforcement of community adjustment capacity. The project includes the following activities; i) heightening the awareness of decision makers and the general public to better understand the relationship between vulnerability, migration and environment; ii) reinforcing the capacities of relevant institutions to undertake vulnerability analysis and to promote community-based adaptation; iii) setting-up pilot initiatives to ensure community adjustment to climatic change.","Community and Economic Development",Mali,,Africa,Completed,150000
2011,"Enhancing the Capacities of Rwanda’s Public Health Sector through Linkages with its Diaspora Health Professionals","One of the key sectors that can greatly benefit from the Rwandan diaspora is the health sector, particularly in enhancing the capacities of Rwanda’s Human Resources for Health (HRH) through placement of Rwandan diaspora health professionals in selected institutions for short or medium term assignments to provide training and medical care. Upon the request to IOM from the Government of Rwanda (GoR), this project proposes to: (1) conduct outreach to the Rwandan diaspora and develop an interactive database; (2) establish an inter-ministerial & stakeholder committee; (3) provide assistance in the placement of Rwandan diaspora health professionals; and (4) development of a strategy and joint resource mobilization.","Community and Economic Development",Rwanda,,Africa,Completed,200000
2011,"Linking the Ghanaian Diaspora to the Development of Ghana","The purpose of this project is to contribute to the efforts of the Government of Ghana (GoG) to mobilise its diaspora as a means of enhancing socio-economic development through dialogue and subsequent developmental engagements in Ghana. The proposed project targets Ghanaian diaspora associations in select countries with the highest concentrations of Ghanaian emigrants. Specific interventions include: a) a profiling of Ghanaian diaspora associations in target countries; b) the holding of dialogue fora between the Government of Ghana and the diaspora; c) the establishment of a national Diaspora Support Unit; and d) the creation of a diaspora database and diaspora website. It is envisioned that this project will serve as a platform to facilitate the engagement of the country’s emigrants in Ghana’s sustainable development. The total  project budget is USD 199 960.","Community and Economic Development",Ghana,,Africa,Completed,199960
2011,"Support to the Implementation of EU Readmission Agreements with the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine (SIREADA)","The overall objective of the project is to support the implementation of EU Readmission Agreements with the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, focusing on capacity building for the governments including on AVR and reintegration and facilitating policy dialogue on readmission and procurement of IT/ biometric equipment. The proposed action is part of a larger EU-funded project and the funding to be approved by the IOM Development Fund will contribute to the co-funding requirements.","Return Assist to Migrants and Government","Republic of Moldova, Ukraine",,Europe,Completed,46353
2011,"Improving the Social and Economic Situation of the Mobile Indigenous 'Ngäbe' and 'Bugle' Populations in Costa Rica and Panama","The project aims to improve social and working conditions of the Panamanian migrant indigenous populations 'Bugle' and 'Ngäbe', along their entire migration process, through a strategy of promoting and protecting their human rights, and particularly labour rights, by involving the indigenous peoples themselves, their employers, public officials and residents of transit and destination communities. 
This comprehensive strategy will be carried out through three components: 
1. Awareness raising for employers and government officials from the communities of origin, transit and destination about the human and labour rights of this population.
2. Training and empowerment, mainly on farms and meeting places of the target , peer methodology, in Ngöbere language, focused on rights, multiculturalism and gender.
3. Capacity building of the migration and registration authorities in the communities of origin, transit and destination for the target populations, both in Panama and Costa Rica.","Labour Migration","Costa Rica, Panama",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,163474
2011,"National Assessment on Trafficking in Persons in the Republic of Congo","This nine month study will assess the internal and international trafficking phenomena in Congo. This study will be jointly implemented with UNICEF, UNFPA and HCHR and complements existing literature and data on child trafficking phenomena in Congo. It will look into vulnerability factors affecting other categories of internal and international migrants such as women, elderly people, young people and minority groups. The study will support the drafting of a comprehensive programme against trafficking and exploitation in Congo.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Democratic Republic of the Congo",,Africa,Completed,33013
2011,"Assessment of the Development Potential of the Guinea-Bissau Diaspora in Portugal and France","This project will carry out an assessment study identifying the development conditions and priorities in Guinea-Bissau, as well the human, social and financial capital and overall development potential of Guinea-Bissau diaspora members and organizations in relevant countries, namely Portugal and France. The present research will also draw on existing studies, in particular on the methodological approach and the available data gathered throughout the “Architechts of a Lusophone transnational space” research study. 
The study will contribute to strengthening the ties of the Guinea-Bissau diaspora communities in Portugal and France with its origin country as well as offering concrete orientations and recommendations for future projects and policy development.","Community and Economic Development",Guinea-Bissau,,Africa,Completed,100000
2011,"Capacity-building for Migration Management in Botswana","The project proposed builds on a specific request from the Government of Botswana, in response to identified gaps in migration management capacity and constraints of immigration officials in Botswana. 
The overall objective of the project is to strengthen the capacity of Botswana’s immigration services and its staff to manage the borders more efficiently, by institutionalizing capacity building in migration management within existing government structures. It is proposed that a contextualized training curriculum be developed specifically for Botswana dealing with migration management practice and passport verification procedures designed to counter irregular migration (as well as building capacity to tackle trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants) to and from Botswana. The curriculum will further be used to train immigration officials as trainers with the aim to further develop peer expertise at borders and at headquarters. IOM will provide support throughout the process, utilising the technical expertise of the Africa Capacity Building Centre, while in close coordination and collaboration with the Government of Botswana. In addition, to institutionalize the migration management capacity within existing Government structures, IOM will establish and equip a National Training Centre which will become responsible for further capacity building after the completion of this project. The Government of Botswana will identify and allocate a suitable location for the National Training Centre.",TCMMCB,Botswana,,Africa,Completed,200000
2011,"Strengthening the Capacity of Montenegro’s Police to Address Irregular Migration and Cross-border organized Crime","This project aims to strengthen the capacity of Montenegrin authorities to manage its borders in a manner consistent with EU standards, while building practice and expertise on handling and treating irregular migrants in Montenegro. It will do so through a number of coordinated actions aiming to further build the capacities of the National Central Bureau (INTERPOL) and the Border Police in detecting document fraud and irregular migration incidents, through training of staff and provision of new case management software. 
The project also aims to strengthen the capacity of Border Police officers through training in regard to the treatment of irregular migrants hosted in the newly-built Reception Centre for Irregular Migrants (RC) in Montenegro.",TCMMCB,Montenegro,,Europe,Completed,100000
2011,"Addressing Document Fraud in Burkina Faso, Gabon, Mali, Mauritania and Senegal","This regional project aims to assist Burkina Faso, Gabon, Mali, Mauritania and Senegal in their efforts at addressing document fraud, in particular:
1.	A forensic office will be established in Burkina Faso, Gabon and Mali. These offices will be provided with relevant equipment for travel document inspection and officers will be trained in the use of the equipment.
2.	A training course will also be organized in Dakar in coordination with the project partners, including ICAO, to train government officials from the benefitting Member States on document fraud. French and European document fraud experts will run the course, supported by IOM’s Passport Examination Procedure Manual
3.	Two officers from each benefitting country will continue their training in Belgium and France for five days with the relevant authorities. 
The total 1035  project budget is USD 150,000. 
The project is co-financed by ICMPD and France and the 1035 Facility funding will in the majority cover the establishment of the forensic offices and provision of the equipment for Mali, Burkina Faso and Gabon.",TCMMCB,"Burkina Faso, Gabon, Mali, Mauritania, Senegal",,Africa,Completed,150000
2011,"Technical Cooperation Strategy for the Establishment of a Migration Health Unit for the Government of Sri Lanka","The project aims to establish a Migration Health Unit under the auspices of the Ministry of Health to be responsible for developing coordinating mechanisms, policies and programmes within an inter-ministerial framework to address migration health challenges in Sri Lanka.
The project will also strengthen the technical capacity of the relevant government agencies via technical training, joint evidence-based research projects, policy development processes and participation in national/regional meetings.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants","Sri Lanka",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,100000
2011,"Promoting Safe Labour Migration from Viet Nam through the Establishment of a Migrant Resource Centre","Provision of comprehensive information and support services on safe migration practices, notably labour migration, for the tens of thousands of Vietnamese who migrate each year remains fragmented and difficult to access. This situation can entail greater levels of vulnerability to exploitation or human trafficking during the migration process, and difficulties to reintegrate upon return. This project aims to facilitate the safe migration of Vietnamese nationals through the creation of a pilot Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) and the promotion of a better understanding of labour migration issues among relevant stakeholders. By way of services-oriented consultation and communication, trained resource persons will provide integrated services and information to empower intending, actual and returning migrants to make an informed decision about migrating from Vietnam, minimize the risks and maximize the benefits of their migration experience. The work of the centre will be complemented by a range of activities aimed at promoting a better awareness and understanding risks of labour migration among migrant source communities and relevant stakeholders, such as government officials, recruitment agencies and other organizations involved in the migration process.","Labour Migration","Viet Nam",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2011,"Strengthening of National Capacities for Migration Management and its link to the Development of Uruguay","The objective of this project is to contribute to the promotion of national capacities to manage migration in line with the national development plans of Uruguay.  This project has three components: 
The first includes a pilot project which will integrate migration issues into select regional development plans, in coordination with national level initiatives. The second component includes technical support to territorial planning associated with large scale investments through analysis of the impact of resulting internal population movements. The third and final element will include the development of technical inputs which will form the basis of future revision of Uruguay´s Immigration Policy.","Community and Economic Development",Uruguay,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,120000
2011,"Capacity-building for Migration Management in Eswatini","The project aims to strengthen the capacity of Swaziland’s immigration services and its staff to manage the borders more efficiently through a computerized border information management system. The two main land borders Oshoek (Ngwenya) and Lavumisa (Gollela), as well as the Headquarter of Department of Immigration will be targeted in this initial pilot project for capacity building for migration management in Swaziland – a new IOM member state.
The project will pilot installation of a computerized border management system, the Personnel Information and Registration System (PIRS) developed by IOM, and equip and refurbish the two targeted border points. A tailor-made training curriculum corresponding to the contextual specificities for Swaziland will be developed, responding to the assessed needs within the Department of Immigration. Immigration officers will further be provided with training on PIRS, migration management, and passport verification procedures. For project sustainability, training will be provided to a selected number of immigration officers, following the model of “training of trainers” (ToT). Under the project, the trained trainers will build capacity of an additional number of immigration officers.",TCMMCB,Eswatini,,Africa,Completed,200000
2011,"Study on Trafficking, Exploitation and Abuse in the Mekong Sub-region (STEAM)","Research that identifies the health needs of individuals trafficked in the Mekong region is urgently needed to inform local and regional policies and health interventions that can ensure trafficked persons have the greatest chance of regaining their health and well-being. This project will adapt the methodology used for the study Stolen Smiles (the physical and psychological health consequences of women and adolescents trafficked in Europe) to the Greater Mekong Sub-Region (GMS). A cross-sectional, multi-site survey of trafficked men, women and adolescents receiving assistance after a trafficking experience will be carried out to identify the health risks and care needs of trafficked persons in the GMS. The study results and recommendations will serve as vital information for the development of policies, strategies for health service provision, and individualized care of trafficked persons in the GMS. The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (GBP191,356) and the Fundación ANESVAD (USD 269,140) co-finance this project.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants","Thailand, Viet Nam, Cambodia",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,253672
2011,"Support the Efforts of the Plurinational State of Bolivia in the Fight Against Trafficking in Persons and the Smuggling of Migrants Through the Strengthening of Institutional Capacities.","The project aims to support the efforts of the Plurinational State of Bolivia in the fight against trafficking in persons and the smuggling of migrants through the following activities:
-Technical Assistance to support the elaboration of public policies to combat trafficking in persons and migrant smuggling.
-Capacity building for the law enforcement officials (policemen, prosecutors and judges) at the national level through the criminalization and prosecution of the offences related to trafficking in persons and the smuggling of migrants. Likewise, the Armed Forces´ capacities will be strengthened in order to raise awareness among young soldiers, students and sailors on the risks and potential consequences associated with trafficking in persons and migrant smuggling.
-Promoting the exercise of migrants’ rights through information campaigns targeting potential migrants in the central parts of the Bolivian territory in order to reduce their vulnerability. Awareness campaigns aimed at travel agencies and tourists visiting the country will also be developed, in order to alert them to the existence of criminal networks and criminal prosecution.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Bolivia (Plurinational State of)",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,70000
2011,"An Overview of the Current Migration Management Process in the Major Labour Sending Countries of Asia and Recommendations","This project proposes to undertake a stocktaking of the current migration management process in the 11 major labour sending countries of origin in Asia to provide an overview and subsequent recommendations on its improvement. The project will have three components: a) an overview document on the major Asian labour sending countries in the region meant to provide policymakers with an synopsis of the migration process, including key issues related to pre migration procedures, recruitment processes, migrant welfare in countries of origin and destination and the return and reintegration of migrant workers;  b) an expert level peer review to share and discuss the preliminary findings of the country overviews; and c) the final sharing of the findings disseminated in early 2011.","Labour Migration","Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Viet Nam",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,100000
2011,"Assistance in the development of border plenipotentiaries  system in Belarus and Armenia","The project aims to strengthen the capacities of the Belarusian and Armenian border agencies in managing their borders in the field of settlement of border incidents and overall migration management. The project will develop and introduce common standards in the training of plenipotentiary staff; provide technical support and expert advice to the plenipotentiaries of the two states and improve facilities for training of Belarus plenipotentiary staff. 
To achieve the project goals the following activities will be implemented: publication of manuals on the management of border incidents for both countries; development of a training course on sustaining the state border regime; setting up one specialized class for border plenipotentiaries in Belarus; organization of a study visit to a EU member-state with advanced border operations experience; organization of one regional seminar for border staff of both countries in Belarus and the provision of technical equipment for the border plenipotentiary offices of both states.",TCMMCB,"Armenia, Belarus",,Europe,Completed,154250
2011,"Improving Labour Migrants' Access to Health Services in Tajikistan","While many thousands of Tajik citizens are migrating abroad in search of employment, a rapidly growing community of foreign migrants is now present throughout Tajikistan. In particular, it is estimated that there are 82,000 Chinese migrants in Tajikistan at the moment and the country is facing a number of challenges in terms of managing the health related impacts of Chinese labour migration.
This project aims to:
1.	Create a knowledge base to better understand Chinese labour migrants’ health status, needs and access to the health care facilities in Tajikistan through research carried out during the project period.
2.	Strengthen the capacity of the Government of Tajikistan and health care providers to respond to the health needs of Chinese migrant workers. 
3.	Promote Chinese migrants’ ‘Right to Health’ while in Tajikistan through piloting a model to improve their access to health care facilities and formulate an advocacy campaign.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants",Tajikistan,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,161845
2011,"Regularization of Nicaraguan Migrants and Their Families in El Salvador","This pilot project focuses on the regularization of Nicaraguans currently residing in El Salvador.  IOM will provide technical assistance to the Salvadoran and Nicaraguan Governments in their efforts to regularize Nicaraguan migrants and their families. Implementation will take place in a decentralized fashion, moving consular and Department of Migration and Foreigners (DGME) staff to the municipality of Santa Rosa de Lima located in the Department of La Unión. A Regularization Process and Procedures Manual will be developed to establish the required identity documents, service rates for regularization and other procedures to facilitate and expedite the regularization process. Finally, a media information campaign to raise awareness and encourage participation among the target parties will also be conducted. In addition, IOM will support the special needs of Nicaraguan migrants who do not have all the documents required for regularization or cannot afford to pay for the regularization process.",TCMMCB,"El Salvador, Nicaragua",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,149999
2011,"Technical Cooperation on Migration Health in Jordan","This project aims to:
1.	Strengthen the capacity of the Government of Jordan, in particular the Department of Migration Health, to promote the health of migrants in Jordan through collection and analysis of data on migrants’ health, facilitation of information sharing and strengthening multi-sectoral cooperation among different stakeholders in Jordan to address migrant health issues.
2.	Strengthen the collaboration and cooperation between the Government of Jordan and relevant governments of labour migrant-sending countries through the exchange of information and country visits with the aim to identify common solutions to common challenges with regard to the health of migrants residing in and transiting through Jordan.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants",Jordan,,"Middle East",Completed,150000
2011,"Strengthening Governments’ Capacities in Human Development for Migration in the South American Region","The project’s main objective is to contribute to the protection of the human rights of migrants in South America through strengthened migration management systems, particularly information–sharing and increased sensitization of migration officials.  It also contributes in the achievement of the political decisions made by the governments that participate in the South American Conference on Migration (SACM), as well as to make progress in the implementation of its Plan of Action named “South American Plan for the Human Development of Migrations.”  Two specific objectives are envisioned as part of this project:  a) To strengthen the institutional capacities of the entities in charge of migration management in the region, and b) to develop a communication technological platform that improves coordination and cooperation among South American countries aimed at consolidating the regional integration policies, in particular those concerning the free movement of people.  The project will be coordinated by the SACM Technical Secretariat, which will enable good communication with counterparts of the participating countries.","Migration Policy Activities","Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,250000
2011,"Capacity-building for Immigration Officials in Zambia","With a view to improving migration management in the Southern African region, this project aims to build sustainable capacity of the Zambian Department of Immigration to facilitate regular, and prevent irregular migration. By providing the Department with a manual with clear policy guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), this project will enhance the capacity of immigration officials. Twelve identified officials will be trained as trainers, and up to 90 immigration officials will be trained in selected training courses, including fraudulent document examination and transnational immigration crime detection. Furthermore, the curriculum will be geared towards the operationalization of the newly enacted Immigration and Deportation Act of 2010.",TCMMCB,Zambia,,Africa,Completed,200000
2011,"Assessment of Burkina Faso's migration and border management structures","This five month project aims to gain a complete overview of the migration management infrastructure in place in Burkina Faso, identify Burkina Faso’s capacity building needs in migration and border management, and raise the awareness among a pilot group of key migration management officers through training on the “Essentials of Migration Practice” and the prevention of document fraud. A specialist team will carry out the assessment following the standard border and migration management assessment framework, which focuses on the evaluation of the administrative, regulatory, operational and information management frameworks. The team will develop an assessment report putting forward recommendations aimed at strengthening Burkina’s capacities in migration management.",TCMMCB,"Burkina Faso",,Africa,Completed,100000
2011,"Regional Counter-Trafficking Project to Enhance Protection through Linkages and Cooperation among Neighbouring Countries in the East Africa Region: Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda: Phase 2","This project aims to 
The second phase of this project aims at further strengthening the existing partnerships through formalized regional guidelines in line with international standards and appropriate legislation in the respective countries. To actualize this objective, a Regional Task Force will oversee the finalization of the Regional Guidelines for victim protection in line with international standards.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Kenya, United Republic of Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda",,Africa,Completed,200000
2011,"Internal and Return Migration Research and Data Management Training for the Government of Angola","A key objective for governments in developing countries is how to effectively integrate human mobility into national and regional development plans and poverty reduction strategies. This project aims to collect concrete and reliable evidence on the interrelationships between migration and development for a global understanding of migration opportunities to foster efforts addressing challenges facing Angola. 
IOM, in collaboration with the ACP Observatory on Migration, will lead ground breaking South-South studies and research in Angola and disseminate the findings to fill the gaps identified in the research. The research will promote evidence-based policy making by mainstreaming human mobility into development planning and policies in Angola through recommendations tailored to the Angolan context.
To support the general data collection and analysis of information on migration and development, a training workshop will be organized on several aspects of the migration-development nexus.","Community and Economic Development",Angola,,Africa,Completed,200000
2011,"Research Study on the Health of Migrants in Georgia","This project is aimed at generating evidence on health status, healthcare access and health seeking behaviours of vulnerable migrant populations in Georgia with the overall goal of monitoring and protecting the health of migrant populations in the country. The project is based on two pillars of strategic action which include: 1) a comprehensive survey on health care access, health seeking behaviours as well as risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among returned / returning migrants, foreign migrants, victims of trafficking and internal forced migrants in Georgia; 2) dissemination of generated findings and recommendations among respective government structures and stakeholders for follow up action on migrant friendly health care delivery and NCDs control measures. The generated evidence will be used to recommend multisectoral approaches towards migrant health protection.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants",Georgia,,Europe,Completed,50000
2011,"Strengthening the Capacity of the Ministry of Communities to Promote Effective Migration Management and Diaspora Outreach in Cape Verde","This projects aims at strengthening the capacities of the newly created Ministry of Communities (MC) to promote effective migration management in Cape Verde, while building the capacity of other national and local institutions dealing with migration. This will be achieved through training for MC and other national and local government officials, the establishment of a standardized system for migration data collection, and enhancing the communication and outreach strategy of the MC and the Institute of Communities to promote their work while reinforcing the links with the diaspora. The activities of this project will be presented at the “International Migration Fair” which will be a showcase of all the initiatives taken place in Cape Verde in the area of Migration/Mobility.","Community and Economic Development","Cabo Verde",,Africa,Completed,100000
2011,"Technical Assistance in Migration and Health - Enhancing National Public Health Standards in Migration Management in Turkey","In line with ‘2012 Migration Initiative’ priorities for Turkey, this eighteen months project aims to support Turkey’s efforts in enhancing the national public health standards through strengthening the capacity of the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Health in dealing with the health aspects of migration management.
The Project will establish an inter-agency consultative mechanism aims to establish a system that minimizes migration health related risks towards the general public, officials and migrants themselves and enables the cooperation and coordination of activities between officials from different governmental services to address the public health concerns, health needs and rights of migrants and staff’s occupational health in line with best international practices. It will also develop and carry out specific training activities for migration and health officials.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants",Turkey,,Europe,Completed,200000
2011,"Technical Support for Improved Migration and Border Management in Haiti","Haiti’s institutional border management framework remains fragmented, creating challenges in coordination mechanisms and information-sharing processes between relevant governmental entities.  Such structural and institutional weaknesses have direct consequences on border control and migration management systems, which require a coordinated approach in order to ensure national security whilst enforcing the rights of citizens and foreigners alike. As of today, rapid response and alert mechanisms, in the event of a migratory crisis remain absent, mainly due to the insufficient number of officers deployed at the border and the limited operational capacities of units responsible for patrolling illegal crossing points. These deficiencies create many opportunities for illegal trafficking (drugs, weapons, human trafficking) whereby the Haitian territory serves as a transit point for such transnational crimes. In addition, Haiti is subject to important levels of migratory movements due to the high economic vulnerability of the majority of the Haitian population. Most migratory movements departing from Haiti are in fact illegal, jeopardizing the safety of migrants in questions and straining diplomatic relations with neighboring countries.
Given IOM’s extensive experience in supporting Member States in the elaboration of their Migration Policy and in the implementation of activities aiming to reinforce border and migration management, the Government of Haiti has solicited the financial and programmatic support of IOM’s International Development Fund (IDF) to achieve the following objectives:
-	 Carrying out an assessment of the current border management situation
-	 Supporting the elaboration of a Migration Policy in Haiti
Considering the new priorities of the Haitian government and in particular their focus on the improvement of migration and border management, it was discussed and agreed with the Haitian Prime Minister to substitute the previously proposed and approved IDF intervention ""Haitian Diasporas: Capacity Building of Haitian Liaison Officers"" (CE.0139) with the proposal in object.",TCMMCB,Haiti,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,200000
2011,"National Policy and Plan of Action on International Migration and Development - Jamaica","The project aims:
•	To prepare a Situation Analysis on International Migration and Development in Jamaica – identifying the best practices and gaps which exist.
•	To prepare a National Policy on International Migration and Development and a Programme of Action for its implementation.
•	To increase the capacity of government and non-government officials dealing with international migration issues to inform national development agenda.
•	To increase the capacity of policy makers to integrate international migration in their development policies, plans and programmes. 
•	To strengthen the capacity of the national authorities to develop and amend existing legislation and related modalities relevant to international migration and development.","Community and Economic Development",Jamaica,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,76723
2011,"Technical Cooperation on Migration for Government Institutions in Paraguay","The objective of this Project is to strengthen the migration management capacities of the Government of Paraguay, with a particular focus on labour migration. There are four components in this project. The first component is an analysis of the national Paraguayan migration legislation in relation to international norms, with an emphasis on those aspects which relate to labour migration and trafficking. The purpose of this component will be to strengthen the legislation in place and to propose recommendations for improvement to Governmental entities. The second component of this project will research the labour migration dynamics of migrant workers in border areas in order to better understand their socio-economic status. The third component of this project includes the capacity building of government officials as a means of ensuring more effective and efficient migration management. The final element of this project will lead to a series of recommendations for the Government which will assist in improving Paraguay´s migration policy in an integral way.","Labour Migration",Paraguay,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,150000
2011,"Co-funding to the EC Project Best Practices on Collecting and Sharing Labour Migration Data for the Improvement of the Labour Market Information Systems (LMIS)","The EC funded project on ‘Best practices on collecting and sharing Labour Migration Data for the Improvement of  the Labour Market Information Systems’ contributes to improve the capacities of six selected countries in Maghreb-Tunisia, Latin America-Colombia/Costa Rica/Nicaragua and Western Africa-Senegal/Ghana to collect and share labour migration information and feed it in the labour migration policy process. It supports in particular the inclusion and proper management of labour migration information into the Labour Market Information Systems (LMISs) thus contributing to the development or enhancement of LMISs to produce accurate and timely information for a better management of labour migration. The 1035 Facility will provide co-funding to this EC initiative through the international workshop on Creation and management of labour migration data-bases, to take place in Ghana.","Labour Migration","Colombia, Costa Rica, Ghana, Nicaragua, Senegal, Tunisia",,Global,Completed,98477
2011,"Analysis of the Labour Migration Dynamics in the Metropolitan Area of Chile","This project includes research on the factors which facilitate or hinder the integration and development of migrants in the labour market, from the perspective of employers and employees. The research will be carried out in the Metropolitan Area of Chile and will include structured interviews with migrants and unstructured interviews with migrant employers. 
The aim of this project is to provide concrete findings to the relevant Stakeholders (Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Labour) that will in turn help with the development of a migration policy for Chile that will meet the challenges of economic growth while respecting the welfare and human rights of workers.","Labour Migration",Chile,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,80000
2011,"Migration Profile for Afghanistan with a Focus on Circular Migration and Remittances","This project will result in the first migration profile for Afghanistan.  The migration profile will be a comprehensive document addressing all facets of migration in Afghanistan.  For this work, an Inter-Ministerial Technical Working Group will be established to provide guidance and support to the project. IOM Afghanistan will partner with the Maastricht Graduate School of Governance to implement the project. The project will include a comprehensive assessment of all available data in the addition to the collection of new data.
The migration profile will consist in 2 parts: 1) Comprehensive overview of current migration patterns based on existing migration data sources and acquired new migration data on Afghanistan; 2) Report on circular migration and remittances in Afghanistan.","Migration Research and Publication",Afghanistan,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2011,"A Country Study on the Impact of South-South Migration on development in Cameroon","In Cameroon, one of the main challenges faced by policy makers and academic institutions in relation to migration is the general lack of research on the migration-development link and the poor quality of the existing data. The Observatory on African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Migration will carry out a study on the impact of South-South migration on development in Cameroon. To support the general data collection and analysis of information on migration and development, a household survey and interviews of stakeholders, on several aspects of the migration and development nexus, will be conducted to collect first hand data which will serve as a basis for the country report. Training sessions will be organized to enhance capacities of the research team on the survey methodology. These outcomes aim to reinforce the capacities of the Government of Cameroon to develop its migration and development policy further.","Migration Research and Publication",Cameroon,,Africa,Completed,100000
2011,"Migration Profiles in South America – a Tool to Develop Migration Strategies","The project aims to enhance governmental capacity to more effectively manage migration by preparing country ‘Migration Profiles’ for selected South American Member States. 
Migration Profiles are intended to promote greater policy coherence and more comprehensive approaches to migration planning at the country level, address irregular migration pressures, promote more regional cooperation in regards to the free movement of persons, and strengthen migration and development planning in national development strategies.","Migration Research and Publication","Argentina, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,100000
2011,"Capacity-building of the Directorate General of Immigration with Emphasis on the Protection of the Human Rights of Migrants","This project will aim to strengthen the capacities of the Nicaraguan Directorate General of Immigration (DGME) to manage records of ingoing and outgoing travel documentation of Nicaraguan citizens and foreign residents by means of digitalization. With digitalized records of travel documentation, Nicaraguan citizens and foreign residents in Nicaragua will be provided with more efficient and accelerated services; it will reduce the number of documents required for administrative processes, ensure security and safekeeping of documents, provide greater control of immigration clearance procedures at Nicaragua’s southern border, and help protect the rights of migrants and travellers.
Through training of government officials, supporting the DGME migrant centre and launching an awareness campaign to build the capacity of officials in managing migrant flows, the project will also contribute to ensuring Nicaragua complies with its responsibility to protect the human rights of extra-regional migrants thereby reducing their vulnerability to harm.",TCMMCB,Nicaragua,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,100000
2011,"Co-funding Support to the EC project Capacity-building of Institutions Involved in Migration Management and Reintegration of Returnees in the Republic of Serbia","The overall objective of the EC funded project is to contribute to the establishment of a Migration Management Framework in the Republic of Serbia in line with the EU acquis on Serbia’s road to the accession to EU. The proposed action aims to strengthen the capacity of central and local institutions to align with the EU standards for migration management and the reintegration of returnees. The proposed action intends to assess the implementation of the Strategy for Migration Management, to draft an Action Plan on Migration for the period of 2012-2013, to improve the data collection mechanisms and the systems for sharing data relevant to migration management, to meet specific training needs of local and central authorities, to support the capacity of national and local authorities to plan, monitor and carry out the reintegration process for returnees and finally, it aims at raising awareness among Government, policy makers, media, academia, civil society and the public at large on the dynamics and significance of migration within Serbia. Co-funding requested from the 1035 Facility will be used for the organizing of training sessions and seminars that aim at capacity building of government institutions dealing with migration management under the above EC initiative. All potential donors have been approached for co-funding and IOM Serbia is continuing to try and identify new sources of co-funding during the project implementation.",TCMMCB,Serbia,,Europe,Completed,199960
2011,"Migration Assessment - Preliminary Research on the Phenomenon of Migration in the Republic of Chad","Chad is a country almost excluded from any significant research on migration. Little is therefore known about its migration dynamics, migration routes or migration numbers throughout the country. Responding to a re-occurring request from government, donors and humanitarian community, a preliminary migration assessment will be conducted. Focus of this assessment will be (1) to develop an understanding of the migration dynamics throughout Chad with a particular regional focus of the border areas with Libya, Sudan, Central African Republic (CAR), Nigeria and Cameroon, (2) to contribute to an informed discussion about migration routes and numbers, as well as types of migration throughout Chad and (3) to provide recommendations to the Government of Chad, the international and national humanitarian community and the donor community on how to better integrate the Chadian migration dynamics into future policy decisions, strategic planning and regional integration.","Migration Research and Publication",Chad,,Africa,Completed,100000
2011,"Strengthening Community-based Planning and Local Governance in Migration-affected Areas in Zimbabwe","The project proposes to collaborate with the Ministry of Local Government, Rural & Urban Development (MoLGRUD) to contribute to development in Zimbabwe through improved local planning for and management of migration dynamics.  This will be achieved by building capacity of departments charged with development planning to facilitate participatory development planning processes in migration-affected areas. Inputs and activities will include training workshops, information gathering on migration dynamics at local level, production of development plans in key districts and design and dissemination of planning tools. The results include enhanced capacity in the MoLGRUD to facilitate community-based planning (CBP) and mainstream migration management in local planning processes; assessment of migration trends and impact in selected districts; and development plans that respond to local migration dynamics.","Community and Economic Development",Zimbabwe,,Africa,Completed,200000
2011,"Migration Profile Development Programme for the Philippines","This project aims to assist the Philippine government’s efforts in putting in place a harmonized set of migration data through a Migration Profile as a reference to:  (a) emergency response and crisis management; (b) informed policy to protect migrants and harness the development potentials of migration; (c) responsive programming & monitoring and (d) timely public information.  
Toward this goal, IOM will implement this project to:  (a) convene consultative meetings and workshops with all stakeholders to map out existing migration information and management systems, identify gaps and gather recommendations (b) engage experts and consultants to draw up the framework and produce a Migration Profile for the Philippines and (c) organize dissemination sessions to promote the migration profile among policy-makers and other key stakeholders. This 12-month project will kick start the process to place the Migration Profile as a living reference and a core tool for migration knowledge management at the country level, leaving opportunities for subsequent refinements, research undertakings, technological reforms, new partnerships and coordinative arrangements and other development interventions.","Migration Research and Publication",Philippines,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,100000
2011,"Support to Strengthen the Human Resources Capacity of the Nakhchivan State Border Service","Building a functional, effective and integrated system of border management in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic (NAR) is a precondition for the full implementation of the national Integrated Border Management (IBM) strategy in Azerbaijan, establishment of which requires sophisticated, highly skilled and highly trained staff.
The project aims to (a) bring the Nakhchivan Border Guards Training Centre (NBGTC) to full operational capacity; (b) establish a centralized document examination centre; (c) provide trainings to the Nakhchivan State Border Service Regiment (NSBSR) posted border guards charged with border control and protection.",TCMMCB,Azerbaijan,,Europe,Completed,178980
2010,"Research Project on Remittances - Benin","This project aims to develop a database on the use of remittances sent by Benin migrants to households and families in Benin.
Specifically, the project will:
1. 	Carry out research on 500 households in Benin with the aim of understanding the use of remittances and ways remittances can improve the life of the beneficiaries.
2. 	Capacity building of researchers, institutions and decision makers in the government for further policy development in the area of remittances and specifically the integration of remittances in strategies for Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategies.
3. 	Disseminate results and an information campaign through a website and Internet forum in order to inform migrants and facilitate communication between migrants.",Remittances,Benin,,Africa,Completed,200000
2010,"Assessment of Effects of Drought and Climate Change on Livelihood Support Mechanisms among Pastoralist and Mobile Communities in Pastoralist Regions including North Eastern and Rift Valley Province","The aim of this project is to carry out an assessment to examine the effects of climate change, droughts and decreasing natural resources amongst mobile populations, specifically pastoralists in the North Eastern and North Rift Valley provinces of Kenya towards proposing a programme to address conflicts over resources such as pasture and water, as well as increased migration to urban areas.  This assessment will document current responses and identify policy gaps in the protection of and facilitation for safe internal migration options for vulnerable, mobile populations who are forced to move for a variety of reasons, in particular climate change.  In addition to safe migration policies, the assessment will seek to identify options for an establishment of alternative livelihoods based on human security principles and in keeping with the realities of urban livelihoods.  Affirmative focus will also be on pastoralist and mobile populations which wish to remain in their traditional areas but require livelihoods support as a part of climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction.","Community Stabilization Initiatives",Kenya,,Africa,Completed,85600
2010,"Enhancing Albanian Government Capacity to Assist Albanian Migrants Abroad and Upon Return","This project aims to enhance the government’s capacity to assist Albanian migrants abroad and upon their return. The two components of the projects are as follows:
a) Capacity building actions to enhance Albania’s Consular Service capacity for service provision to Albanian citizens abroad. This will include several training courses and the provision of manuals on migration legislation specific to Albania.
b) Capacity building actions for Sportele Migracioni (SM) to enhance service provision to returnees including technical input for 22 new Sportele Migracioni and further strengthening of 14 existing SMs.",TCMMCB,Albania,,Europe,Completed,130000
2010,"Supporting the Andean Community (CAN) Integration Process through the Implementation of CAN’s Binding Decisions on Migration Matters","The main objective of the regional project is to strengthen CAN’s integration process and the socio-economic development of Member States through the correct implementation of CAN decisions on migration matters. The project will have the participation of IOM offices in the region, CAN, and IOM’s government counterparts. The project will achieve its objective by building the capacities of public institutions in all countries involved, conducting a study to analyze CAN’s integration process and produce recommendations, facilitating a regional meeting to support CAN’s integration process, informing Andean migrants about their specific rights as Andean citizens and conducting an awareness raising campaign in the region to promote Andean citizenship.",TCMMCB,"Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Colombia, Ecuador, Peru",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,199968
2010,"Strengthening Migrant Health Structures and Services in Selected Border Provinces in Cambodia","This project encompasses a first phase within a foreseen future collaborative migration health capacity building initiative between IOM and Cambodia’s Ministry of Health (MOH). The proposal aims to strengthen the capacity of the MOH through the establishment of a Migration Health Secretariat and technical working group tasked with steering a joint situational assessment. The situational assessment will assist in creating baseline data in order to identify and inform further appropriate solutions and intervention strategies to improve the health of migrants and their families.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants",Cambodia,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,192299
2010,"Prevention of ‘Modern Slavery’ in Serbia – From Real Life Stories to TV Docudrama","The project aims to contribute to the efforts of the Government of Serbia to prevent trafficking in human beings (THB) by raising awareness of the crime, particularly among vulnerable groups, through an innovative campaign method: TV docudrama. Project activities are multilayered, including the establishment of private-public cooperation modalities among project partners, the realization of one of the 13 episodes of the Modern Slavery project into a docudrama on THB with a working title  “Tata” (Dad), and capacity building of Ministry of Interior (MoI) staff to manage an SOS helpline for THB cases. Project results will include a 55-minute TV docudrama, a 10-minute educational trailer, a media campaign launched during the docudrama design, and increased capacity building of MoI staff in identification and reference of victims following calls received through the helpline. The centerpiece of this project is the docudrama Tata, which will raise awareness amongst groups at risk: from clients to potential exploiters, government and NGO staff on the issue of THB. The project will also promote counter trafficking programs, actors and multidisciplinary teams’ cooperation existing in the country.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Serbia,,Europe,Completed,100000
2010,"Migration and Health in West Africa: Capacity-building Support for Regional Health Programmes","This project is aimed at assisting seven West African countries to initiate, provide technical support to stakeholders and develop the following three new regional health and migration programmes: 1) mental health services offered to migrants returning to their countries of origin; 2) epidemiologic surveillance and responses at borders, and 3) reduction of HIV-AIDS vulnerability of truck drivers. The programmes will specifically look at the border zones where mobile populations are important and therefore more vulnerable to several epidemiological diseases. In addition, the project aims to assist in mobilizing new funding for future implementation of the three regional programmes. 
The overall programme is a joint initiative of IOM, the West Africa Health Organization (WAHO), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Economic and Monetary Union of West Africa (UEMOA). WHO will be associated in each target country through the promotion of the health migration dialogue recommended by the WHO 61st General Assembly Declaration on Migrants’ Health.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants","Burkina Faso, Côte d´Ivoire, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal",,Africa,Completed,100000
2010,"National Policy and Plan of Action on International Migration and Development - Jamaica","The project aims:
• 	To prepare a Situation Analysis on International Migration and Development in Jamaica – identifying the best practices and gaps which exist.
• 	To prepare a National Policy on International Migration and Development and a Programme of Action for its implementation.
• 	To increase the capacity of government and non-government officials dealing with international migration issues to inform national development agenda.
• 	To increase the capacity of policy makers to integrate international migration in their development policies, plans and programmes. 
• 	To strengthen the capacity of the national authorities to develop and amend existing legislation and related modalities relevant to international migration and development.","Community and Economic Development",Jamaica,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,83032
2010,"Trafficking Risk Reduction in Nepal","The overall objective of this project is to enhance the capacities of the GoN, civil society and private sector actors in the provision of rehabilitation services to victims of trafficking as well potential victims of trafficking.
The project will:
• Provide sustainable livelihood opportunities to 100 potential victims and survivors of trafficking (both sexual and labour) through psychosocial counselling, skill trainings and creation of viable employment opportunities or enterprise establishment;
• Involve government, corporate sectors, training institutions, financial organizations and NGOs to be active partners in the provision of sustainable economic opportunities to communities vulnerable to trafficking;
• Build the capacity of NGOs/CBOs to implement and replicate the economic rehabilitation module, including the aspects of handling of savings and credit activities; and,
• Facilitate the development of the GoN’s National Scheme on Return and Rehabilitation of trafficking survivors and rehabilitation fund for survivors.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Nepal,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2010,"Migration Profiles in South America – a Tool to Develop Migration Strategies","The project aims to enhance governmental capacity to more effectively manage migration by preparing country ‘Migration Profiles’ for selected South American Member States. 
Migration Profiles are intended to promote greater policy coherence and more comprehensive approaches to migration planning at the country level, address irregular migration pressures, promote more regional cooperation in regards to the free movement of persons, and strengthen migration and development planning in national development strategies.","Migration Research and Publication","Argentina, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,182515
2010,"Capacity-building for the Migration Agencies in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakzstan to better manage Labour Migration on National and Bilateral Levels","IOM aims to assist the Government of Kazakzstan and Kyrgyzstan to build their capacity to improve the management of labour migration at the national and regional (bilateral) levels. This initiative will complement and reinforce the DFID funded project to build the capacity of the two respective government s and relevant agencies in the field of labour migration.  The key elements of this project are to:
•Build the capacity of the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Migration (MOLEM, previously known as the State Committee for Migration and Employment – SCME) in Kyrgyzstan and the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population in Kazakhstan;
•Raise awareness about the need to regulate the labour migration processes between the two countries;
•Promote regional and bilateral dialogues to improve labour migration management in the region on the policy and implementation level.","Labour Migration","Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,177872
2010,"Strengthening the Development and Implementation of Bolivia’s and Ecuador’s International Migration Policies","This project seeks to support the development and implementation of international migration policies of two countries that share some of the same political principles and viewpoints on migration affairs, namely, Ecuador and Bolivia. Project components will include:
- Strengthening and consolidating the participation of civil society on dialogues with the GOB’s and GOE’s on their respective migration policies by promoting the exchange of best practices.
- Information campaigns with civil society to consolidate the implementation of the GOE’s comprehensive migration policy.
- Awareness raising dialogues to design the GOB’s migration policy.
- Technical assistance to disseminate and consolidate the GOE’s and the GOB’s respective migration policies through the exchanges of experiences with countries in the region, particularly within regional consultation processes.
- Improve the GOB’s design and the GOE’s implementation of their respective migration policies by developing a knowledge base on international migration policy affairs.",TCMMCB,"Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Ecuador",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,195390
2010,"The Other Migrants: Reducing Migration Pressure from Gradual Environmental Change – Environment and Sustainable Development in Mauritius","This project is intended as an initial investigation into the interrelationship between environmental degradation and population movements in Mauritius, in the broader context of how this linkage affects human security (inter alia individual, health, food/water, economic and political).
The project aims to mitigate the effect of climate change and environmental degradation on impending migration through awareness raising and capacity building of national institutions in Mauritius. A national assessment to better grasp the phenomenon in the local context will be carried out and new employment opportunities and sustainable development for vulnerable people in Mauritius will be explored, namely in the ecological sector (recycling, ecotourism, renewable energies etc.). The project will also strengthen the capacity of relevant Ministries and other national institutions to better harness employment opportunities in the environmental sector. Through the implementation of pilot initiatives of job creation, the project will also benefit Mauritians interested in participating in the pilot project.","Community and Economic Development",Mauritius,,Africa,Completed,200000
2010,"Maximizing the Development Impact of Migration Related Flows and Investment to Bosnia and Herzegovina","The overall aim of this project is to provide relevant stakeholders in the government in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) with reliable data, information, analysis and recommendations relating generally to migration and development issues and specifically to remittances and other financial flows to BiH. A socio/economic survey will be carried out and the results of the analysis will be shared with public sector stakeholders, allowing the development of policies to maximize the positive role of diaspora.","Migration Research and Publication","Bosnia and Herzegovina",,Europe,Completed,82574
2010,"Regional Labour Migration Flows Study: Actual Situation, Challenges and Opportunities","The aim of this project is to improve the administration of labour migration flows, especially of intra-regional flows, which are managed by both the immigration and labour authorities of the benefiting Member States.
 To achieve this aim the project foresees fulfilling the following specific objectives: 1) generate valid and relevant information from direct sources about south-south migratory flows present in benefiting Member States; 2) carry out an interdisciplinary analysis of said information, which will serve to formulate recommendations that are concrete, appropriate, gender- and youth-sensitive, and that permit improved migration and labour management of said flows; 3) disseminate the results of the research amongst authorities and other key actors in each of the benefiting Member States.","Labour Migration","Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,262425
2010,"Capacity-building in Migration Management for Congo","This project, at the request of the Ministry of Security and Public Order, will focus on the installation of technical equipment and training for the users in order to the build the institutional and technical capacity of the Government of Congo in relation to migration management. This approach will go in hand with specific actions to build the capacity of government officials. In order to ensure the activities’ sustainability, the project will primarily focus on the training of trainers. 
This project will build on the expertise in the field of training, as well as the tools and infrastructures of the newly established African Capacity-Building Centre (ACBC) in Moshi, Tanzania. Delivered by the Centre’s migration management experts, these trainings will be based on the new IOM training manual on Essential Elements of Migration Management and on other internal training tools (including in the field of training of trainers). 
The outcomes of these actions will serve as a basis for the development of a program of strengthening migration management capacity of the Government of Congo and as a model for neighboring African nations.",TCMMCB,"Democratic Republic of the Congo",,Africa,Completed,200000
2010,"Pilot Project: Assessment and Strategy Development to Respond to the Impact of Rising Sea Level on Human Mobility in Egypt","This project aims to contribute to wider efforts to meet the challenges posed by climate change on vulnerable populations and support the integration of migration and human security issues into policy development and planning. 
Focusing specifically on communities living in low elevation areas southeast of Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast, a Government-identified priority area, the project priorities and specific focus will be developed during an inception workshop composed of key stakeholders to ensure relevance to national priorities and identify potential synergies with existing environmental and human security initiatives. IOM, in collaboration with governmental and non-governmental partners, will conduct a number of specific rapid assessments to better understand the linkages between the expected impacts of sea-level rise and migration internally and internationally, and develop and implement pilot initiatives to test possible practical responses. The findings of these assessments and pilot initiatives will be shared with Government and other key stakeholders to support the development of an appropriate strategy including practical responses to potential migration related to the expected sea-level rise.","Community and Economic Development",Egypt,,Africa,Completed,200000
2010,"Regularization of Nicaraguan Migrants and Their Families in El Salvador","This pilot project focuses on the regularization of Nicaraguans currently residing in El Salvador.  IOM will provide technical assistance to the Salvadoran and Nicaraguan Governments in their efforts to regularize Nicaraguan migrants and their families. Implementation will take place in a decentralized fashion, moving consular and Department of Migration and Foreigners (DGME) staff to the municipality of Santa Rosa de Lima located in the Department of La Unión. A Regularization Process and Procedures Manual will be developed to establish the required identity documents, service rates for regularization and other procedures to facilitate and expedite the regularization process. Finally, a media information campaign to raise awareness and encourage participation among the target parties will also be conducted. In addition, IOM will support the special needs of Nicaraguan migrants who do not have all the documents required for regularization or cannot afford to pay for the regularization process.",TCMMCB,"El Salvador, Nicaragua",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,100000
2010,"Regional Counter-Trafficking Project to Enhance Protection Through Linkages and Cooperation Among Neighbouring Countries in the East Africa Region: Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda: Phase I","This project aims to 
(a) Identify and link regional protection actors across the region for improved and effective coordination in victim protection, referral and assistance.
(b) In line with international victims’ protection and assistance standards, establish best practices of victims’ protection across the countries in the region and replicate them accordingly.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Kenya, United Republic of Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda",,Africa,Completed,100000
2010,"Building Coordination, Training and Research Capacities of the Government of Tajikistan to Manage Migration","This project aims to build coordination, training and research capacities of the migration-led government institutions of the Republic of Tajikistan. Specifically the project will strengthen the capacity of government’s migration-related agencies in sustainable data sharing, development of national migration management curriculum for training civil service employees, strengthen research capacities of national research institutions and reinforce government capacities in unified coordination of migration activities of all stakeholders operating throughout the country. IOM will work directly with migration authorities, particularly, the Inter-ministerial Commission for Regulation of Migration Processes in Tajikistan (IMCRMP), Migration Service (MS) of the Republic of Tajikistan, State Advanced Training Centre (SATC) for civil-service employees and other national and international organizations in Tajikistan.",TCMMCB,Tajikistan,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2010,"Support for the development of an Integrated Border Management (IBM) Road Map for Turkey in the framework of EU accession requirements","In line with ‘2010 Migration Initiative’ priorities for Turkey, this project aims to support Turkey’s efforts in migration management and in particular to enhance its national capacity through supporting the development of a ‘road map’ for the updating and implementation of the National Strategy on Integrated Border Management (IBM), developed within the framework of EU accession requirements. 
Activities will include an internal assessment of the Bureau for Border Management Legislation and Administrative Capacity (DIB/IBM) unit, consultative workshops/strategic meetings with the Task Force for External Borders with the overall objective to obtain the approval for the DIB/IBM unit work plan and its defined objectives and to provide specific training and workshops related to IBM topics.
The project will develop and enhance Turkey's legal, institutional and technical capacity for alignment with EU's Integrated Border Management (IBM) policy and best practices through supporting the Turkish Government in transforming the current border management approach and set up into one of integrated and cohesive multi agency cooperation.",TCMMCB,Turkey,,Europe,Completed,170000
2010,"Project to Enhance Migrants' Conditions in Libyan Holding Centres (MICOL)","The overall objective of this project is to contribute to the better management and planning of health care services provided to migrants detained in holding centres in Libya. The project aims to assess, through a dedicated mission, the current hygiene situation, rules and regulations that apply in detention centres, gather information on public health risks irregular migrants and staff are exposed to, examine accessibility of public health services and appraise related knowledge and skills of personnel, and make recommendations.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants",Libya,,Africa,Completed,50000
2010,"Enhancing the Capacity of Migration Management in North Western Africa","This project aims to support two governments in North West Africa, in order to enhance their respective capacity to combat irregular migration and to manage migration at their borders. 
To achieve this, the project aims to implement two activities conducted respectively in Ghana and in Mali. The two different components will involve: 
• 	An assessment of the migration management process and practices of Mali, including a needs assessment of identified key border posts in the country, in order to determine possible area of intervention; and
• 	A specialized training held for 10 Immigration officers from the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), on passport verification procedures.",TCMMCB,"Ghana, Mali",,Africa,Completed,33512
2010,"Support to the Capacity of the Tanzanian Government and NGOs to Assist Victims of Human Trafficking","The Government of Tanzania, in accordance with international obligations of the United Nations Protocol on Trafficking in Human Beings (2000), enacted an Anti-Trafficking law in 2009. This project, developed upon the request of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare/ Department of Social Welfare (DSW), focuses on facilitating the implementation of the new anti-trafficking legislation. This will involve increasing internal and external coordination within the DSW including with NGOs, in order to ensure a reliable and safe network for referral and attention to victims of human trafficking.
The project will support the Tanzanian civil society to deliver direct assistance to victims of trafficking.","Counter Trafficking Projects","United Republic of Tanzania",,Africa,Completed,200000
2010,"Technical Assistance to the Armenian Government to Initiate Labour Migration Arrangements","The project is intended to provide technical advice to the Armenian Government to initiate labour migration arrangements and to contribute to preparing the Government of Armenia to manage the overseas recruitment and circular labour migration of the Armenian workforce abroad.  
The technical assistance will entail: (a) elaboration of the procedures and documentation for state regulation and management of labour emigration; (b) capacity building for the relevant officials in labour migration; (c) facilitation of the negotiations with one selected county with demand for labour force; and (d) public awareness and strengthening the role of media in protection of migrants rights.","Labour Migration",Armenia,,Europe,Completed,199947
2010,"Census of Nationals of the Niger Living Abroad and Promotion of their Skills for the Socio economic Development of Niger","This pilot project which falls under the framework of the MIDA programme is a preliminary step to foster links between Nigerien migrants and their country of origin.
During this pilot phase, three host countries will be targeted, including one in Europe (France), and two in Africa (Togo et Ghana).  The project will undertake an evaluation in the target countries to collect information on the profile of the Nigerien diaspora in order to provide the Nigerien government a basis for the formulation of strategies to optimize the potential use of the Nigerien diaspora for the socio-economic development of Niger. A website and a database will be set up for the exchange and compilation of relevant information for migrants on existing norms, opportunities and referral services.","Community and Economic Development",Niger,,Africa,Completed,100000
2010,"Capacity-building in Migration and Border management for Selected IGAD Member States","The overall objective of this project is to contribute to enhancing the capacity of selected IGAD Member States to address selected policy and operational challenges associated with migration in the Horn of Africa.  The programme will contribute to developing a regional migration policy framework as well as migration profiles for selected IGAD countries. The activities will include targeted technical and professional trainings, technical border assessments, workshop to roll-out the IGAD-RCP, development of a regional migration policy framework for the IGAD region and an information campaign in targeted IGAD Member States.",TCMMCB,"Kenya, Sudan, Uganda",,Africa,Completed,300000
2010,"Project to promote and strengthen the Grupos Beta and the Programme Paisano as Examples of Successful Partnerships for the Benefit of Migrants","The project will document the experiences of the Grupos Beta (Northern and Southern Border) and the Paisano Program throughout the country and prepare a publication and a video about their experiences in the field and the practical operation of the partnerships built by each of them. These documents will then be presented in the framework of the fourth Global Forum on Migration and Development. A second component of the project will produce a diagnosis on the preparation received by officials of the Grupos Beta and the Paisano Program, as well as an analysis of the effectiveness of the procedures manuals currently in use. This will produce recommendations on issues related to training of officials as well as updates to the Procedures Manual.","International Migration Law",Mexico,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,199975
2010,"Technical Cooperation on Strengthening Migration Health Management in Sri Lanka","This project aims to strengthen the capacity of the Sri Lankan Ministry of Health (MOH SL) to manage various migration health challenges and thereby promote the health of migrants. The project will focus on three areas:
1.Strengthen the capacity of relevant MOH SL counterparts at all levels to manage migration health.
2.Enhance collaboration between government and non-government, health and non-health agencies and among migrants, other vulnerable persons and host communities. 
3.Increasing health promotion and better utilization of primary health services to reach migrants and host communities.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants","Sri Lanka",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2010,"Mainstreaming Migration in Local Development Plans: A Pilot Project for the Philippines","This project aims to contribute to the Philippine Government’s efforts to improve migration management in the country, in accordance with the recently-adopted EU-GRP Multi-Annual Indicative Programme (MIP) 2011-2013.  Towards this end, IOM shall:  (1)  facilitate multi-sectoral interaction by convening Stakeholders’ Series of Conferences and Consultations (S2C2) at the national and local levels; (2)  assist in the development and design of the Framework and Guidelines (F&G) on integrating migration in development planning in the Philippines; (3) roll-out and test the F&G through capacity building and technical assistance activities in Naga City; (4) support the drafting of the Naga City local development plan for 2011-2012; and (5)  draft and disseminate a process documentation paper on mainstreaming migration in local development planning:  the Naga City experience.","Community and Economic Development",Philippines,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,100000
2010,"Promoting Values of Multiculturalism with Living Library Events","This project aims to promote multiculturalism and acceptance of migrant, foreign and minority populations among Ukrainian youth through a public awareness campaign and encouraging government institutions to include a cultural diversity subject in the extracurricular activities of Ukrainian schools. A Living Library Toolkit will be made available and will include (1) A 30 minute documentary film featuring xenophobia-related myths and stereotypes embedded in the society at large (2) A Living Library training manual consisting of a 50 page manual, diversity quiz templates, post event questionnaire templates, Q&As, power point presentation summary, instruction video explaining how to carry out the Living Libraries, etc. (3) Living Library accessories (design and technical information) available for use and adaptation to local contexts as necessary (e.g. youth oriented PSAs, information bulletin, posters, postcards, t-shirts and visuals for the production of souvenirs and collectibles).","Facilitated Migration Services",Ukraine,,Europe,Completed,149625
2010,"Program Assessment and Support for Policy Development in Return and Reintegration of Victims of Trafficking","The project intends to strengthen the government’s counter-trafficking efforts under the National Plan of Action on Counter-trafficking. It will primarily focus on providing evidence-based support to the government with two components: (i) enhanced knowledge through an assessment of return and reintegration mechanisms, and; (ii) policy development and advocacy. It is expected that the analysis of critical issues and findings which will follow from the assessment will feed in the advocacy and policy development component of the project.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Viet Nam",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,100000
2010,"Technical Assistance in the Development of a National Migration Policy in Uganda: Phase I","This project aims to strengthen the capacity of the Government of Uganda to better manage migration and contribute to the development of a comprehensive national migration policy. 
The project will include four components:
• Support in the establishment of an Inter-Ministerial Committee/Task Force on Migration Policy;
• Undertake a technical review of the current legislation, regulations and policy governing migration issues in Uganda;
• Train officials on selected modules of the Essentials of Migration Management (EMM), a Guide for Policy Makers and Practitioners. The IOM’s African Capacity Building Centre (ACBC) with expertise in development, coordination and delivery of customised, needs-targeted migration training will assist in executing the training; and,
• Realize a ‘first draft’ of the Uganda National Migration Policy",TCMMCB,Uganda,,Africa,Completed,100000
2010,"Program of Cooperation to Strengthen Institutional Capacities and Modernize of Migration Policy in Venezuela","The aim of this project is to support the GoV consolidate its migration policy through institutional strengthening and capacity building support. The specific objectives are:
•Training of government officials in migration management though the development of a migration course in partnership with the Universidad Nacional Experimental Politécnica de la Fuerza Armada Bolivariana (UNEFA) .
•Sensitize decision makers on migration management and position this issue within the current political agenda, notably through its inclusion in the ‘Plan de Nacional de Formación del Ministerio del Poder Popular para la Educación Superior’.",TCMMCB,,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,199538
2010,"Research on the Links between International Migration, Remittances and Socioeconomic Development in Peru for Policy Making","This project builds on the extensive experience by IOM in Peru in conducting studies and statistical research on Peru’s migration patterns in partnership with Peru’s National Institute of Statistics and Technology. It proposes to conduct a study on the impact of remittance flows on the socioeconomic development of the nation and poverty alleviation in order to provide meaningful and accurate information toward the future development and implementation of strategies to promote the productive use of remittances in Peru. The findings will be presented at a conference to be held in Lima. In order to develop the study, the project will collect existing data and analyze the reliability and accuracy of the information from various sources: Peru’s Central Bank, financial institutions, the National Directorate of Migration and Naturalization, the National Institute of Statistics and Technology (INEI by its Spanish acronym) and surveys. Moreover, this project will analyze past and current national legislation on remittances, government programs, financial services and products and other initiatives (e.g. co-development projects in Peru) and will interview relevant figures in order to produce a set of recommendations for policy makers.","Migration Research and Publication",Peru,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,46800
2010,"Development of Data Management Systems at Ports of Entry/Exit in Zimbabwe – Phase I","In light of FIFA World Cup which will be held in June 2010 in South Africa, the Department of Immigration Control in Zimbabwe has requested IOM to assist with computerizing the country’s border posts and provide technical support towards enhanced border management. In response to the request, IOM will through the proposed project:
i) Install a computer-based border data management system at Beitbridge Border post, Victoria Falls International Airport, and re-establish the system at the Harare International Airport.
ii) Increase capacity of the Department by providing trainings on computer-based data management system as well as basic computer operations.
iii) Employ and train personnel specializing on IT within the Department in order to address IT sustainability problems and maintain the computerized system on its own.",TCMMCB,Zimbabwe,,Africa,Completed,200000
2010,"Strengthening Labour Migration in Mali","The project aims to strengthen the capacity of the Government of Mali to manage labour migration in the interest of migrants and other stakeholders in Mali and destination countries. The project includes three components:
(i)National evaluation of political and legislative practices in labour migration;
(ii)Training for 30 officers and members of the national entity responsible for labour migration implementation; and,
(iii)Technical support activities in labour migration to strengthen operational capacities.","Labour Migration",Mali,,Africa,Completed,92000
2009,"Technical Cooperation on Migration Health in Kenya","This 15-month project aims to strengthen the capacity of the Government of Kenya to promote the health of migrants through supporting stakeholder meetings for action planning and information sharing, completing situational assessments, and supporting urgent structural repairs to the Coordinating Centre on Migration Health, located within the Department of Health Promotion of the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation. The project will facilitate a study visit to a successful IOM – government collaborative programme on migrant health in Thailand and aims to raise awareness in Kenya and the rest of East Africa of the issues, challenges, and successful models that address government-led migrant health programming, through supporting a global symposium in Nairobi and the dissemination of strategic information. 
By demonstrating lessons learned in supporting IOM’s global programme on health promotion and assistance for migrants, as outlined in the IOM Africa MHD Strategy, this project may also facilitate future resource mobilization.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants",Kenya,,Africa,Completed,199771
2009,"Introducing a Systematic Approach to Migration Management in Georgia","The project aims at institutionalizing a migration training system in Georgia by the establishment of a structured set of trainings to be utilized in ministries and departments that have responsibilities in migration management. This project seeks to take stock of all previous capacity building activities implemented in Georgia by IOM and other actors and unite effective training approaches into a comprehensive and systematic approach to training on migration management for IOM’s key counterparts and interlocutors in the government and civil society. The training modules are expected to comprise as a minimum the following issues: migration legislation, migration and security, return, readmission and reintegration, migration and development, labour migration, smuggling of migrants and trafficking in persons, statistics and data protection.",TCMMCB,Georgia,,Europe,Completed,141630
2009,"Technical Assistance to the Government of Nepal in Enhancing the Positive Impact of Labour Migration","This project aims to contribute to the government of Nepal’s efforts to better manage the labor migration process while preventing irregular migration and trafficking in human beings. Activities include assisting the Government of Nepal’s initiatives in putting together a structured pre-departure orientation programme at the Tribhuvan International Airport, the establishment of a Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) to provide individual counseling, email guidance and also telephonic guidance to interested aspirant migrants. IOM will train and assign a fulltime staff for one year for the MRC who will initiate the activities of the centre.","Labour Migration",Nepal,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2009,"Consular Capacity-building in Sri Lanka","This project is intended to consolidate Sri Lanka’s migration management capacity with particular reference to strengthening standards of consular business processes in Colombo as well as Sri Lanka’s diplomatic missions around the world. In order to reach levels required by today’s international service standards together with the security and counter-terrorism environment, the main components of the project will include strengthening the administrative and operational skills of the Consular staff. The project will also provide for the design and production of a tailor-made and comprehensive MFA consular operation manual.",TCMMCB,"Sri Lanka",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,154316
2009,"Strengthening the Government Response to Human Trafficking in Jordan","According to recent studies, Jordan is simultaneously a country of destination and transit for human trafficking. Over the past year, the Jordanian authorities have demonstrated unprecedented commitment to eradicating the phenomenon; nonetheless, human trafficking is still a significant challenge in Jordan and additional support has been requested to strengthen the government and civil society response. Under this project, IOM will therefore work in partnership with the Ministry of Labour (MoL) to: (i) provide reliable, up-to-date data on human trafficking through a comprehensive assessment; (ii) enhance provision of tailored and comprehensive direct assistance, through establishing formal referral mechanisms; and (iii) enhance the level of protection of trafficking victims in Jordan, through capacity building for the government in the field of shelter management.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Jordan,,"Middle East",Completed,150000
2009,"Capacity-building of Border Police of Croatia and Bosnia & Herzegovina on the Implementation of Joint Patrols","This project stems from a request from the Governments of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia to assist in strengthening capacities of Border police of both countries to implement the bilateral Agreement on Surveillance of the State Border and an associated Protocol on joint patrols.
Through a series of joint trainings for border police of both countries along the shared border, the project will enhance skills and knowledge of operational staff who will perform joint patrols implementation of the Protocol and thereby reduce risks of irregular migration and illegal activities.   
Ultimately, the project will contribute to enhanced security of the Bosnian/Croatian border which will become the future external border of the EU.",TCMMCB,"Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia",,Europe,Completed,130829
2009,"Promoting the Protection of Migrants in the Domestic Sector in Cameroon","Domestic workers in Cameroon are victims of various forms of abuse and exploitation. In particular women and children who are victims of trafficking make up the majority of the domestic workers and are the most vulnerable. This project aims to strengthen the capacity of the Government of Cameroon to protect migrants in the domestic sector and to stem trafficking of migrants in this sector.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Cameroon,,Africa,Completed,50000
2009,"Technical Cooperation and Institutional Capacity-building for the Government of Uruguay","This project aims to strengthen the capacity of the Government of Uruguay in relation to:  migration and information, return migration and prevention of trafficking in persons. The project will focus on the following components: i) technical support for the preliminary activities of the National Census on Population that will take place in 2010: ii) technical support to the Technical Secretariat on Migration, Internal Mobility and Spatial Population Distribution; iii) support for governmental initiatives (national and departmental) to facilitate return and reintegration processes; iv) building the government’s capacity to deal with trafficking in persons for sexual exploitation, including training activities for the responsible use of Internet, in the framework of the “Plan Ceibal” (“One laptop per child”).  .","Return Assist to Migrants and Government",Uruguay,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,60000
2009,"Technical Support to Improve Migration Information Management through the Establishment of a ‘Sudan Migration Research and Information Centre’","The objective of this project is to strengthen the capacity of the Government of Sudan, through the Secretariat of Sudanese Working Abroad (SSWA), to collect, analyze and record migration data and information for the improved management of migration in Sudan in a manner which is consistent with international standards and specific regional objectives. A Migration Research and Information Center will also be launched within the SSWA to establish government ownership and increase technical capacity for on-going data collection in order to promote sustainability. 
This project will provide capacity building and technical support to initiate a long-term sustainable and action-oriented approach to migration information management within Sudan.","Migration Research and Publication",Sudan,,Africa,Completed,200000
2009,"Improving Health Knowledge and Access to Public Primary Health Care Services Among Migrants and Displaced Persons in Selected District of Ranong and Samutsakorn Provinces in Thailand","This initiative is a collaborative project between the IOM and the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) of Thailand.  It aims to improve access to primary health care services needed by migrants in two capital districts of Ranong and Samutsakorn provinces.  The project will also facilitate collaboration between government/non-government and health/non-health agencies working in the same provinces as well as landowners and employers of migrants to enable an effective multi-sectoral approach, which is essential for maximizing the positive impact from limited resources. The networks of trained and qualified Migrant Community Health Workers (MCHWs) and Migrant Community Health Volunteers (MCHVs) that have already been well established by the IOM-MOPH Migrant Health Program will play a key role in providing active basic health services as well as in linking the migrants with the existing Thai public health system.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants",Thailand,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,117220
2009,"Passport Fraud Training Program - Angola","The aim of this project is to increase the capacity of the Government of Angola in migration management, specifically with regards to document fraud. 
With support from the African Capacity Building Center (ACBC) and in partnership with Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF), the activities will include:
•Training for 120 law enforcement officials on document fraud.
•Translation of and distribution of the IOM manual on document fraud.
•Assessment of current migration challenges and related capacity-building support needs future development.",TCMMCB,Angola,,Africa,Completed,85739
2009,"Curriculum Development for Training Modules on Labour Migration Management","The project aims at improving existing capacities of countries of origin, transit and destination to manage labour migration for the mutual benefit of the countries and societies concerned, including migrant workers and their families. The present project is an expansion of the current initiative “Training Module on Labour Migration Management” developed by IOM and OSCE for the Western Mediterranean, the Balkans and the CIS countries. 
The training manual will be adapted to English, French, Spanish and Arabic speaking regions in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Arab World respectively by incorporating concrete examples from each region and country specific case studies. During the course of this project a series of “Test Trainings” (TT) and “Training of Trainers” (ToT) will be carried out in order to test/review the modules and receive valuable feedback from participants, including academics, experts and practitioners on labour migration from governments and social actors such as recruitment agencies, workers’ and employers’ organizations involved in different stages of the labour migration cycle.","Labour Migration","Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Kenya, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Senegal",,Global,Completed,295800
2009,"Strengthening the Management of Passports and Travel Document Issuance by the General Directorate of Immigration and Foreigners’ Affairs (DGME) of Costa Rica – Second Phase","The overall objective of the project is to strengthen the physical capacities, techniques and technologies of the Migration Division (the section responsible for passports and consulates) of the DGME San José, the border posts of Peñas Blancas and Paso Canoas and the Costa Rican consulates in Madrid and Managua. The aim is to diminish the alteration, falsification and duplication of travel documents.
To achieve the above, the project will include the following activities: an assessment of the current system and processes of travel document issuance employed by DGME Costa Rica; the adaptation and improvement of the existing infrastructure; training activities on migration management for the staff of Costa Rican Consulates in Managua and Madrid and at the border posts of Peñas Blancas (Nicaragua) and Paso Canoas (Panama).",TCMMCB,"Costa Rica",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,198267
2009,"Workshop on Migration and Human Rights","The proposed Workshop on Migration and Human Rights is to be held in Honduras in the framework of the Regional Conference on Migration (RCM) and will provide inputs for capacity building and strengthening in the field of human rights of migrants, and will target governmental authorities and organizations in RCM Member States.
The workshop intends to generate an exchange of ideas, successful experiences and best practices as well as eventual joint actions to be developed in the framework of the RCM. Twenty-seven participants from the RCM Member States are expected to take part in this workshop and a publication to include presentations and synthesis of main aspects covered during the workshop will also be produced.
The project budget will include the USD 60,000 requested from the 1035 Facility as well as funding provided by the Government of Honduras, the RCM and the Regional Network of Civil Organizations on Migration (RROCM).","International Migration Law","Belize, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,60000
2009,"Technical Support to Implement Ecuador’s Comprehensive Migration Policy","This project seeks to strengthen and position Ecuador’s comprehensive migratory policy at the national and international level. This will be achieved by providing ongoing technical assistance to Ecuador’s National Secretariat for Migrants (SENAMI, for its acronym in Spanish). In order to disseminate and promote the Government of Ecuador’s (GoE) comprehensive migration policy, the project will develop a joint coordination and communication strategy for SENAMI and its representations abroad, called Ecuadorian Houses of Migrants. In addition, the project will:
•	Provide technical support to the upcoming report to be drafted by the Ecuadorian State on the measures that the country has taken to implement the provisions of the ‘International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families’.
•Carry out consultation, dissemination and promotion workshops to collect and disseminate civil society’s observations on Ecuador’s Comprehensive Human Mobility Bill.
•Provide technical and logistical support to prepare for the 9th South American Conference on Migration. 
•Conduct a research study on the socio-economic conditions of Ecuadorian migrants abroad and immigrants in Ecuador to gain further knowledge on status of migrants and gain primary information on Ecuador’s human mobility trends.",TCMMCB,Ecuador,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,115489
2009,"Support to Strengthen Legal Framework to Combat Trafficking in Bangladesh","The project proposes to provide technical assistance to the Government of Bangladesh in the area of human trafficking, specifically trafficking for labour exploitation.  A comprehensive law on human trafficking will be drafted in cooperation with the Government of Bangladesh (MOHA, MOL and MOEWOE) to broaden the scope and definition of the existing legislative framework and to develop Standard Operating Procedures for the investigation of human trafficking cases.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Bangladesh,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,130000
2009,"Capacity-building and Awareness Raising of AVRR for the Government of DR to Assist Stranded Migrants from the Dominican Republic to Haiti","This pilot project is intended to raise the Dominican Government’s capacity to prepare for AVRR of vulnerable Haitian migrants and raise awareness within stakeholders. Capacity building will take the form of working with and training local counterparts from relevant Dominican Republic authorities. Alongside the project’s capacity building elements, the project will provide assistance for the voluntary return of some 80 irregular migrants and rejected asylum seekers from the Dominican Republic during a period of 6 months.  This pilot project satisfies the 1035 Facility guidelines which exclude funding for Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) projects unless they include significant elements of government capacity building alongside the return component.","Return Assist to Migrants and Government","Dominican Republic",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,50000
2009,"Establishment of a Tanzanian Diaspora Policy","This project aims to support the Government of Tanzania in enhancing its relations with the Diaspora to tie its financial, social and human capital to the national development. More specifically, the project will offer advisory services to an Inter-ministerial Task Force, led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. This Task Force is intended to develop a National Policy on Diaspora and enhance the capacity of the Department for Diaspora Matters. The expected results of the project, to be achieved in close coordination with the Inter-ministerial Task Force, include: 1) enhanced institutional knowledge of effective policies and actions to strengthen participation of the Tanzanian Diaspora in national development among the staff of the Department for Diaspora Matters, 2) better engaged and involved Tanzanian Diaspora in the national development process and 3) a final draft of the National Diaspora Policy that reflects the needs and interests of the Tanzanians living abroad.","Community and Economic Development","United Republic of Tanzania",,Africa,Completed,65000
2009,"Research on the Impact of the Global Economic Crisis on Remittances and Migrant Households - Tajikistan","This research project will include a study on the impact of the world economic crisis on remittance flows at the household level in Tajikistan. The research will target Jamoats of Sughd, Khatlon, Rasht and Badakhshan regions which are the regions with the highest rate of emigration. Most of the households in the target regions have at least one member of their family working abroad and sending remittances on a regular basis. The study will provide recommendations to the Government of Tajikistan on the best practices in crisis mitigation measures relative to remittances and migrant households.","Migration Research and Publication",Tajikistan,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,50000
2009,"Supporting Multi Country Development of the Horn of Africa Partnership on HIV/AIDS (HOAP) Seaports Initiative","This project aims to support collaborative development of a harmonized multi-country HIV/AIDS programme of action and resource mobilization proposal for HIV prevention, treatment, and support targeting most-at-risk populations in major ports of the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and (potentially) Mombasa, in support of the Horn of Africa Partnership.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants","Egypt, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen",,Global,Completed,147950
2009,"Labour Migration Capacity-building in Sierra Leone","This project aims to strengthen the migration management capacity of the Government of Sierra Leone by raising the awareness and building the capacity of the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security in the area of labour migration policy development and management. IOM will implement a labour migration training course, targeting officials of the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security and other relevant institutions and support the establishment of a Labour Migration Desk at the Ministry of Labour. This project also aims to assess the current policy, regulatory framework to better support labour migration while at the same time creating momentum for further facilitating labour movement within the ECOWAS countries and key destination countries in the European Union. This approach will overall promote the protection of human rights of migrant workers and consider the promotion of equal opportunities and gender equality as a cross-cutting element.","Labour Migration","Sierra Leone",,Africa,Completed,50000
2009,"Strengthen the Migration and Foreign Directorate by supporting the roll out of a Mobile Archives System for Travel Documents","Through capacity building in the field of technology, infrastructure and human resources, this project will support the ‘Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería ‘(DGME) operate a modern archiving system. By securing the issuance and handling of travel documents for Nicaragua’s citizens, this project will contribute to enhanced identity management.",TCMMCB,Nicaragua,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,200000
2009,"Strengthening Safe Migration and HIV/AIDS Education and Life Skills among Outbound Migrant Workers and their Families: A Technical Assistance Project to Support the Cambodian Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training","The objective of this project is to support the Royal Government of Cambodia’s Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training to implement the Sub-decree 108: On Education of HIV/AIDS, Safe Migration and Labour Rights for Cambodian Workers Abroad.  This project will contribute to the development of safe migration and HIV/AIDS training modules for pre-departure orientation delivered to prospective migrants in order to reduce their vulnerabilities associated with migration, and will provide logistical support for the facilitation of such training. Project activities will result in the production of a Safe Migration Education Module for migrant workers and strengthening existing HIV and AIDS information, education and communications tools. It is envisaged that the proposed activities will also contribute to strengthening multi-departmental and inter-ministerial cooperation.
The project budget is USD 49,983.","Labour Migration",Cambodia,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,49983
2009,"National Passport and Border Systems Assessment in Haiti","The project aims to strengthen national passport issuance and border management in Haiti through the application of ICAO ICBWG (Implementation Capacity Building Working Group) diagnostic tools through a national passport and border management systems assessment.  This assessment will augment ongoing capacity building work in Haiti being funded by the Government of Canada in support of longer-term strategies and policies for successful and sustainable capacity-building in migration and border management. The assessment will be carried out in partnership with the Canadian Government experts and will also serve to strengthen direct ties between the Government of Canada and the Haitian authorities.",TCMMCB,Haiti,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,130000
2009,"Co-Funding to the Project ‘Operational Networking and Exchange of Best Practices in Fighting Trafficking between Counter-Trafficking Specialists in EU Candidate and Neighbouring Countries and Specialists in the EU MS’","1035 Facility will provide co-funding (USD 36,918) to the EC project ‘Operational Networking and Exchange of Best Practices in Fighting Trafficking between Counter-Trafficking Specialists in EU Candidate and Neighboring Countries and Specialists in the EU MS’ which has a budget of €556,457. With this co-funding, workshops will be organized to exchange best practices with EU Member States on the identification, assistance and protection of victims of trafficking (VoT). There will be specific focus on the participating countries’ experiences related to the reflection periods for identified VoTs, the issuance of Temporary Residence Permits for VoTs who accept to cooperate with the criminal justice system, the national coordination mechanisms and the practical utilisation of indicators in fighting trafficking.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Belarus, Croatia, Republic of Moldova, Turkey, Ukraine",,Europe,Completed,36918
2009,"Support to the Implementation of Border Management in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH)","This project will strengthen the recently established national Joint Analysis Center (JAC). In particular, it will support the development of institutional capacities to carry out systematic analysis of information collected by border management agencies, which is a key step to improving the effectiveness and efficiency of BiH’s border control. Additional activities will focus on strengthening management structures within the JAC as well as its three core processes: input, processing and output. 
The BiH JAC may serve as a model that could be replicated throughout the Western Balkans, with lessons learned during the implementation of this project potentially benefiting similar projects in the region.",TCMMCB,"Bosnia and Herzegovina",,Europe,Completed,50000
2009,"Sustainable Labour Market Response to Victims of Trafficking in Serbia","This project aims to strengthen the capacity of the Serbian National Employment Service (NES) to support victims of trafficking (VoTs) by 1) addressing the root causes that lead to exploitation, including the feminization of poverty and high rates of unemployment of women, and 2) offering concrete orientation and job placement options. Project activities will be multi-layered – (a) capacity building of the NES staff to apply their skills respecting the specific needs of this vulnerable group, (b) educational upgrading of project beneficiaries through a service voucher system, and (c) establishment of formal links between potential employers and project beneficiaries. Project results will be reflected at both policy and operational levels: at the policy level a paper will be prepared seeking to establish mechanisms for the referral of VoTs to NES services, and at the operational level a group of 20 victims of trafficking will enter gainful and lawful employment. By creating a labour market inclusion mechanism for VoTs, the project may also create opportunities for other vulnerable groups to enter the labor market via NES.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Serbia,,Europe,Completed,174873
2009,"Support to the Government of Mexico for the Strengthening of the Human Repatriation Program","The Project is designed to strengthen the Government of Mexico’s capacity, specifically the National Migration Institute, to manage the Human Repatriation Program in order to offer a dignified reception to Mexicans repatriated from the United states, as well as offer possibilities of reinsertion in previously selected states which have high immigration rates. The project will seek to improve the coordination between the different actors involved in the reception of the migrants: federal, state and municipal entities as well as civil society organizations. The gathering of information will be improved through the review of the existing questionnaires applied to migrants and the creation of a database which will allow access to statistics about the return of migrants as well as their preferences in terms of reinsertion possibilities. The second component of the project will allow the creation of a mapping tool identifying potential reinsertion services that returning migrants can apply for. This will facilitate the creation of the Executing Unit for Reinsertion of the Human Repatriation Program in regional offices of the National Migration Institute in each of the selected States.","Return Assist to Migrants and Government",Mexico,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,197500
2009,"Co-Funding support to the EC Project ‘Migration Profiles in Selected Countries in West and Central Africa: A Tool for Strategic Policy Development'","MRF Dakar in collaboration with the Research Division in Headquarters and with the support of the EC, Switzerland and Belgium, is implementing “Migration in West and Central Africa: National Profiles for Strategic Policy Development”. The program aims at strengthening target countries’ migration data collection methods through the drafting of migration profiles and enhances government capacity to manage migration through concerning technical working groups and targeted training in migration management.
The 1035 Facility funding will provide co-funding for two regional workshops on mainstreaming migration into development plans and strategic policy planning focusing on the implications of the national migration profiles for the development of a coherent regional approach to migration and development and ensuring consistent collection of comparable data on migration and development.","Migration Research and Publication","Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d´Ivoire, Ghana, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal",,Africa,Completed,150000
2009,"Managing the Impact of Migration on the Healthcare System of Moldova","Migration and the loss of skilled health workers present a challenge to the management of the Moldovan healthcare system. To overcome this challenge, there is need for capacity building within the healthcare system to increase the efficiency of human resources management. In this context, the Ministry of Health (MoH) requested IOM’s support in data collection and utilization through the development of a database of health workers. 
In addition to the migration of medical staff there is also a need to address the risk that irregular migration and illegal status in countries of destination, in general, present to the health of Moldovans. Therefore this project proposes a survey into the health implications for migrants leaving and returning to the country, as well as into the financial (medical insurance) aspect of migrants accessing health services. In addition the project envisages launching a campaign highlighting the health risks associated with irregular migration in order to reduce risks related to illegal migration of vulnerable groups and to improve the health profile of migrants in general. These activities will reinforce the MoH 2009-2011 Institutional development plan and the Healthcare System Development Strategy for the period 2008-2017 by improving the public healthcare services, as well as by reducing the negative impact that large-scale migration is having on the health of Moldovans.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants","Republic of Moldova",,Europe,Completed,200000
2009,"Capacity-building for Immigration Officials in Namibia","With a view to further improving migration management in the Southern African region, this project aims to build the capacity of the Namibian Directorate of Immigration and Population Services to facilitate regular migration and address irregular migration. Competency based training curricula for migration officials will be developed. Identified experts will be trained as trainers and up to 120 immigration officials will be trained in selected training courses, including fraudulent document examination.  The project will also provide the Directorate with a manual with clear policy guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which will be incorporated into the training programme for immigration officials.",TCMMCB,Namibia,,Africa,Completed,200000
2009,"Supporting Pilot Project Activities within a larger EC-funded project on “Improving Knowledge of Remittance Corridors and Enhancing Development through Inter-Regional Dialogue and Pilot Projects in Southeast Asia and Europe (Special Focus on PH and …","The project proposes to:
• promote an improved level of understanding and utilization of investment options among migrant workers and their families towards a more development-oriented use of remittances;
• provide capacity building and support to the government and civil society organizations for the implementation of sustainable remittance and development-related projects.
• document the experience and lessons learned from the implementation of pilot projects on mainstreaming remittances into the development discourse, providing advocacy and an information campaign as well as capacity building for trainers and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) family circles. 
This project falls within and provides co-funding to an ongoing larger project that seeks to promote legal migration and enhance regional dialogue and cooperation in facilitating managed migration from Asia to the EU. This project is entitled “Improving Knowledge of Remittance Corridors and Enhancing Development through Inter-Regional Dialogue and Pilot Projects in Southeast Asia and Europe (Special Focus on the Philippines and Indonesia)” funded by the European Commission under the Aeneas budget line.","Labour Migration",Philippines,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,100000
2009,"Combating Irregular Migration through Research and Support to the Border Services of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan","This project aims to support the Border Authorities of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan in combating irregular migration through technical assistance and capacity building activities. 
The project will contribute to improve the Kaplanbek border checkpoint in southern Kazakhstan and provide training for the border personnel of Kazkahstan and Kyrgyzstan. In the course of the project, passport control infrastructure at the Kaplanbek checkpoint will be refurbished together with the training facility for Kyrgyz Border Authorities in Bishkek. During cross border training, border controllers will be trained on latest techniques of border inspection. Border officials will also be provided with training equipment and material. Through its activities the project will allow for the exchange of information between border officials of both countries.",TCMMCB,"Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,130000
2009,"Pilot Project for the Enhanced Protection of Victims of Trafficking","The aim of this project is to enhance the protection and assistance afforded to victims of trafficking, including the establishment of a temporary shelter. It will also seek to develop the capacities of national (state and non state) institutions working with victims of trafficking, especially women and children.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Guatemala,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,150000
2009,"Strengthening the National Capacity in Collecting, Storing and Sharing Migration-Related Data in Azerbaijan","Building a functional, effective and integrated system of migration-related statistics and data management in Azerbaijan is a precondition for the full implementation of the national migration management strategy. This requires the further enhancement of cooperation and coordination mechanisms (in collecting, storing and sharing of data) among relevant State agencies, as well as functioning of a comprehensive, up-to-date statistics system and last but not least skilled and trained staff. This project was developed: (i) in line with State programmes concerning statistics and migration management; (ii) in light of recent IOM Assessment Mission Report findings and recommendations; and (iii) to support the Government of Azerbaijan in its efforts in implementing the EU/Azerbaijan (ENP) Action Plan. IOM shall achieve this by undertaking a 12-month project in close cooperation with the UNFPA Azerbaijan, State Statistical Committee and other relevant State agencies. The successful implementation of the project will further contribute to the efforts of the Government of Azerbaijan in basing its decisions on migration policy and legislative development vis-à-vis the established up-to-date, reliable, pertinent data collection, storage, sharing and analysis mechanism.",TCMMCB,Azerbaijan,,Europe,Completed,49875
2009,"Liberia Network Against Trafficking (LNAT) – Building Capacity and Connecting Stakeholders in Liberia","The objective of this project is to create a network of stakeholders in Liberia able to provide protection and assistance to victims of trafficking, including identification, AVRR, monitoring and follow-up. In the framework of the proposed 12-month project, IOM will assist the Ministry of Labour and the National Anti Human Trafficking Taskforce of Liberia to develop and implement a National Referral Mechanism for the protection of victims of trafficking. IOM will also set up a pilot Return and Reintegration Fund, allowing for the provision of assistance to victims according to the procedures outlined in the National Referral Mechanism.
Through targeted training, IOM will further build the capacity of stakeholders, including law enforcement, NGO service providers, and religious leaders throughout Liberia to identify victims of trafficking and implement the National Referral Mechanism.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Liberia,,Africa,Completed,200000
2009,"Institutional Strengthening of the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affair’s Positive Return Plan (PRP)","This project will assist the Ministry to institutionalize its strategies together with other local and national public and private entities in order to support Colombian migrants overseas that wish to return to Colombia. 
The project’s three main components include: 
1.Training for government officials in charge of designing, promoting and managing return programs.
2.Development of a communication and dissemination plan for the ‘Positive Return Plan’ for diplomatic missions, consulates, NGOs, associations of Colombian citizens and workshops to be held in regions with the highest rate of emigration.
3.Development of the ‘Unique Registry System’ which will allow users to access migration data for national reports and permit periodic evaluations on the progress of the ‘Positive Return Plan’.","Return Assist to Migrants and Government",Colombia,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,100000
2009,"Conference on the Impact of the Economic Crisis on Migration - Morocco","The Ministry of Moroccans Residing Overseas has requested assistance to organize a conference on the impact of the economic crisis on migration. This conference will allow for a dialogue with experts from different sending and receiving countries to discuss the impact and strategies to address and reduce the effects of the economic crisis.","Migration Research and Publication",Morocco,,Africa,Completed,50000
2009,"Enhancing the Capacity of the Ministry of Health to assist Victims of Trafficking in Egypt","The overall objective of this project is to consolidate the Government of Egypt’s response to human trafficking and to enhance protection of trafficking victims through partnership with the Ministry of Health (MoH). Specific purposes of this project include: (i) to support the development of the MoH’s strategy for enhanced protection of victims of trafficking in Egypt and a related plan of action; (ii) to consolidate national mechanisms for timely and comprehensive assistance to VoTs, including health services, through the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs); (iii) to enhance knowledge and awareness within the health care sector for rapid identification of trafficking victims and the provision of appropriate follow-up assistance and/or referral, through targeted training; and (iv) to institute a pilot Trafficking Victim Support Unit (TVSU) within a State hospital for the provision of assistance to VoTs.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants",Egypt,,Africa,Completed,200000
2009,"Capacity-building in Migration Management – Inception Phase - Mongolia","This project aims to start-up the implementation of a Capacity Building in Migration Management Programme (CBMMP) for Mongolia.  The project will significantly enhance the capacity of the Government of Mongolia (GoM) to efficiently manage migration flows in a manner consistent with national priorities and international norms.  Towards this end, IOM shall: (a) carry out technical assessments and research activities to map current policy, operational and technical and managerial capacities to manage international borders; and (b) carry out a technical review and research with a focus on migrant reception and return policy, law and operations, and (d)  conduct an EMM pilot training.",TCMMCB,Mongolia,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2009,"Training of Trainers on Awareness Raising on Safe Migration and on Pre-departure Orientation","Through this pilot project, IOM will assist the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) in the establishment of a model system for ensuring proper outreach on safe and legal migration and successful delivery of pre-departure orientation for migrant workers prior to departure. The approach will be twofold: a) Enhancing the capacity of NGOs/civil society members to raise awareness about the risks of irregular migration and the advantages about safe and informed legal migration b) Establishing an institutionalized training of trainers programme on disseminating correct and relevant information among potential migrants through information dissemination and pre-departure training. 
Based on the success and lessons learned from this project, MOIA will upgrade its skills base and pre-departure orientation programme based on the IOM model. 1035 funding has been requested for the needs assessment and the implementation of the pilot project in one selected State.","Labour Migration",India,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,200000
2009,"Capacity-building for a Migration Policy in Burundi","This project will be targeting the development of a national migration policy, through technical assistance, advice, training and the establishment of permanent structures. IOM was specifically asked by the Burundian Government to address the lack of a national migration policy as a preliminary step to address Burundi’s migration challenges and support the creation of a regulatory framework. This work is also intended to support Burundi in their regional engagement, through the EAC, on migration matters. The project was specifically raised by the Minister of Interior in a meeting with the Director General on the 1st of October.",TCMMCB,Burundi,,Africa,Completed,200000
2009,"Strengthening the Honduran Steering Committee for the Management of Temporary Labour Migration Programs","The project is designed to strengthen the capacity of the Honduran Government in managing labour migration to foreign countries by enhancing the operational capacity of the Steering Committee for the Management of Temporary Labour Migration Programs. The long-term sustainability of this Steering Committee has been assisted through the signing of the “Acuerdo Operativo y de Cooperacion Tecnica para la Gestion de Programas de Migracion Laboral Temporal para Trabajos de Hondurenos en el Exterior” (February 27, 2007) and its Addendum for the creation of the Steering Committee for the Management of Temporary Labour Migration Programs (August 15, 2008) between the Government of Honduras and IOM. 
Efforts will also be made to optimize the use of the Steering Committee’s database of information on possible applicants in order to ensure a rapid and quality response to foreign recruiting companies. The project will result in the adaptation of the Ministry of Labour’s recruitment database for foreign recruitment, the creation of a new page on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Webpage to inform the Honduran population (and others) about job opportunities abroad and how to apply and to improve the assistance provided to Honduran workers abroad by its Consulates.","Labour Migration",Honduras,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,79540
2009,"Support to the Armenian Government in the Introduction of Identity Travel Documents with Biometrical Parameters","This project shall contribute to the enhancement of migration management capabilities and capacities of the Government of the Republic of Armenia (RA), specifically in the area of biometric technology and information.  Towards this end, IOM shall build the capacities of Government officials through training activities, capacity building and a consultancy.  A Draft Plan to introduce identity and travel documents with biometric parameters will be prepared, which will serve as a detailed roadmap for the government when introducing new identity and travel documents.  
At the end of this project’s timeline, it is expected that the following shall be achieved: (a) raised awareness of the key government officials on biometric documents; and (b) developed plan to introduce the biometric system in Armenia.",TCMMCB,Armenia,,Europe,Completed,100528
2009,"Assessment of Trafficking in Human Beings for Labour Exploitation Purposes in Central America","The project aims:
-To identify, systematize and analyze existing information available on human trafficking for labor exploitation in the Central American countries;
-To address existing knowledge gaps in this field and produce a clear overview on possible cases, structures, characteristics, dynamics and routes of trafficking in human beings for labor exploitation in Central America;
-To detect specific needs of victims of human trafficking for labor exploitation in the target countries;
-To understand and address human trafficking in its broader context of labor and migration law and policies; and
-To make recommendations to relevant governmental and non-governmental organizations in the Central American countries on how to better address the problem and its victims through effective policies and programmatic responses.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,148998
2009,"Capacity-building of Montenegro’s Police to Suppress Cross Border Irregular Migration and Organized Crime (2nd tranche of 1035 Facility funding)","This project aims to strengthen the capacity of Montenegro’s front-line police officers to manage its borders in a manner consistent with EU standards. The project will provide both personnel capacity building and technical support to the INTERPOL National Central Bureau, Section for anti-organized crime and corruption and border police of two border crossing points. A cadre of professionals will be trained to use the advanced equipment and to help prevent irregular migration flows. The project will consist of two main activities: 1) Provision of passport readers, scanjet and mobile phone units to the INTERPOL National Central Bureau, Section for anti-organized crime and corruption as well as two border crossing points (Bozaj and Bar passenger crossings) and 2) Training of the police staff (INTERPOL National Central Bureau, anti-organized crime and corruption and border) on a) how to use new equipment and b) how to detect document fraud and irregular migration incidents (human trafficking and smuggling).",TCMMCB,Montenegro,,Europe,Completed,70204
2009,"Institutional Capacity-building for Diaspora Engagement in Zambia","IOM will assist the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) to build institutional capacity to engage with the Zambian diaspora through the establishment of an Office of Diaspora Affairs (ODA), with a mandate to mobilize and cooridnate diaspora involvement in Zambia’s national development program. Under this project, the Office of Diaspora Affairs will be responsible for diaspora policy development and coordination, and ultimately, coordinating the transfer of skills and financial resources of Zambians in the diaspora for the development of their country.","Community and Economic Development",Zambia,,Africa,Completed,100000
2009,"Study on the Contribution of Tunisian Resident Abroad towards the Economic and Social Development of Tunisia","The project aims to facilitate and encourage the social and economic development of Tunisia through the involvement of human, financial and social capital of Tunisians residing abroad. The project will include a study to assess the contribution of Tunisians residing abroad as well as a feasibility study to ascertain the potential for the creation of an information portal for diaspora members.","Migration Research and Publication",Tunisia,,Africa,Completed,200000
2009,"Support Turkey’s Efforts in Migration Management:  A Platform for Academics, Governmental Officials and Civil Society Representatives","The project will establish a network of academics, policy makers and NGOs who are actively involved in migration related research and elaboration in Turkey. Furthermore, the network will prepare the basis for development of a shared work platform aimed to enhance the national capacity to cover different facets of migration such as irregular migration including trafficking in human beings, migrant smuggling, labour migration, emigration, remittances and provide theoretical instruments to assess and interpret the different dimensions of migration as apply to Turkey. The dialogue and cooperation among the key stakeholders will be promoted through a national meeting which will trigger synergy among the participating institutions. The goal is to develop the national capacity of Turkey so as to pool together and maximize existing resources within the academia, governmental institutions and civil society in order to elaborate a comprehensive and multi dimensional approaches to face the current and future challenges that migration poses.","Migration Research and Publication",Turkey,,Europe,Completed,56442
2008,"Co-Funding support to the project ‘Enhancing Development Impact of Remittances and Promoting Legal Migration in Rural Communities – Tajikistan’","This project will provide co-funding support to the AENEAS ongoing project ‘Enhancing Development Impact of Remittances and Promoting Legal Migration in Rural Communities - Tajikistan’. This project will cover important activities of follow-up research on the economic dynamics of migrants’ remittances in Rasht and Khatlon regions, mass media activities including information campaigns and production of publications and capacity building for migrant household associations’ members.",Remittances,Tajikistan,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,80000
2008,"Promotion of Youth Labour in the Environmental Sector in Senegal","This project aims to offer young Senegalese an alternative to illegal migration by   promoting the creation of employment opportunities in the environmental and ecological sector, a sector that has shown promise in job creation and as an alternative to illegal migration from southern Senegal.  This project will be carried out in four phases. An assessment of employment opportunities will take place in order to obtain a better understanding of the current employment situation in the Environmental Sector to include areas of recycling, composting, renewable energy, bio products and ecotourism. The assessment will be carried in the four geographical areas (Kébémer, Pikine, Tambacounda and Ziguinchor) which are experiencing serious out migration.  Following the assessment, activities to reinforce national employment structures’ capacities will take place as well as the implementation of pilot projects in the four geographical areas to create employment opportunities. The project will also include a final report on employment opportunities, training of government officials in this sector and the professional integration of selected young Senegalese within the pilot projects. A final workshop involving all the stakeholders will present the results of the project and will be followed by the publication of these results on the website.","Labour Migration",Senegal,,Africa,Completed,175000
2008,"Promoting Effective Management of Labour Migration in Mauritania","The project aims to strengthen the capacities of the Government of Mauritania in labour migration management, in view of the implementation of the draft-agreement relating to labour migration between Mauritania and Spain. The project consists of three components: (i) National evaluation of the policies, legislations and practices on labour migration, (ii) Management training of for the Government of Mauritania in labour migration; and (iii) Exchange and sharing of experiences and best practices through a study trip to Morocco.","Labour Migration",Mauritania,,Africa,Completed,50000
2008,"Assessing and Addressing Labour Migration Challenges and Opportunities in Sri Lanka","This project aims to support the Government of Sri Lanka’s efforts in poverty alleviation and development by enhancing labour migration management for the benefit of migrant workers, their families and communities of origin. This project aims to achieve the above by:
1. Assisting the Ministry of Foreign Employment Promotion and Welfare to determine clear priorities for labour migration through developing and implementing a national labour migration plan to improve foreign employment management.
2. Enhancing the protection and welfare of Sri Lankan migrant workers by ensuring that migrant workers are adequately trained and informed about their rights and obligations in destination countries.
3. Increasing the level of remittances for migrant workers by creating improved job opportunities for Sri Lankan workers in new markets.","Labour Migration","Sri Lanka",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,170000
2008,"Technical Assistance to the Government of Bolivia in the Program to Document Bolivian Nationals Abroad (Program – Spain)","This project will build the capacity of Bolivian Consulates in Spain with the provision of technical assistance and equipment. Communication channels between the consulates and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Judiciary and the National Electoral Registry will be improved to allow for improved document processing to support the identification and management of Bolivian migrants abroad; consultation processes related to passport issuance, searches on criminal records, and births, deaths and marriages. Furthermore, a survey will be developed as part of this project to better understand the overall status of Bolivian migrants in Spain and their consular needs.",TCMMCB,"Bolivia (Plurinational State of)",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,50050
2008,"Counter-trafficking Prevention and Victim Protection in Sierra Leone","The project aims to strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Social Welfare to protect victims of trafficking.  In the framework of the project, IOM will identify victims of trafficking and oversee the provision of shelter, medical care, counselling and legal assistance as well as voluntary return and sustainable reintegration assistance. In addition, to support the Government in its implementation of recently passed national Counter-trafficking legislation, IOM will organize two capacity-building workshops for service providers including the Government and NGOs. These workshops will focus on assessing, evaluating and improving the response to human trafficking in Sierra Leone using international standards and best practices.
The 1035 Facility contribution of USD 50,500 provides stand alone seed funding towards a larger Counter-trafficking initiative that is as yet unfunded.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Sierra Leone",,Africa,Completed,50500
2008,"Enhancing Dialogue and Capacity in the Western Balkans on Return and Readmission Management","The proposed project aims to strengthen the return migration management capacity of the responsible national institutions of the targeted governments in the region through the sharing, development and optimisation of existing tools and systems on return and readmission. Albania was the first European country to sign a Readmission Agreement (RA) with the EC in 2005, whereas the other countries in the Western Balkans concluded RA in conjunction with the Visa Facilitation Agreements with the EC in January 2008. Albania will be able to provide useful insights into the application and regulatory framework necessary to most effectively implement the EC RA provisions. The project activities will involve regional workshops and cross border trainings, developing and disseminating key reference material for policy makers and practitioners, as well as a gaps analysis of the national legislation of Montenegro and The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in regard to their RA with the EC. 
The project will also partly provide co-funding support to the ongoing EC AENEAS 2004 project “Building on Mechanisms to effectively and sustainably implement Readmission Agreements between Albania, the EC and concerned third countries”. The AENEAS 2004 project is managed by the Hellenic Ministry of Interior, Public Administration and Decentralization, with IOM as main implementing partner in Albania.",TCMMCB,"Albania, Montenegro",,Europe,Completed,140000
2008,"Assessment on Migration Trends in Jordan - changed to - Capacity-building in Counter Trafficking for the Government of Jordan","This research assessment will provide the Government of Jordan with an overview of the situation of the trafficking in persons in Jordan to enable it to better assist victims and develop appropriate prevention strategies. To this end, it will detail the routes and methods used by traffickers, create a profile of the victims, and conduct an assessment of the assistance that is currently available to them in the region. 
A variety of sources will be used to gather data from including government, law enforcement agencies, embassies, local and international migration experts, national research institutes, and relevant NGOs. The research will enable IOM to make a positive contribution to the existing body of knowledge on human trafficking in Jordan, and lay the foundation for the development of further counter-trafficking activities. 
Research results will be presented during a national workshop where future steps will be discussed and planned.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Jordan,,"Middle East",Completed,56310
2008,"Technical Assistance to the Government of Bangladesh for the Introduction of a Machine Readable Passport and Machine Readable Visa Programme","IOM has been providing technical assistance to the Government of Bangladesh (GoB) in their planning process for the introduction of a Machine Readable Passport (MRP) and Machine Readable Visa (MRV). Further to a series of assessments combined with capacity building measures in this field, the government is now further requesting that IOM avails technical expertise in finalizing the GoB high level strategy, drafting the tender for the MRP, as well as technical support in the selection of the systems integrator, with subsequent support in the implementation of the MRP programme.",TCMMCB,Bangladesh,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,124160
2008,"Improving Health Knowledge and Access to Public Primary Health Care Services among Migrants and Displaced Persons in Selected Districts of Tak and Chiangrai provinces in Thailand","This proposed project is a collaborative project between the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) of Thailand. It aims to improve access to primary health care services needed by migrants and displaced persons in 7 priority districts of Tak and Chiangrai provinces.  The project will also facilitate collaboration between government/non-government and health/non-health agencies as well as employers of migrants working in the same provinces to enable an effective multi-sectoral approach, which is essential for the control of communicable diseases outbreaks.  The networks of trained and qualified migrant Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) that have already been established by IOM-MOPH will play a key role in providing active health services as well as in linking the migrants with the existing Thai public health system.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants",Thailand,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,57049
2008,"Improved Migration Management in the Republic of Azerbaijan Through Capacity-building and Research on Labour Migration","This project will directly support the implementation of the State Migration Programme 2006-2008, provision 3.1. which envisions analysis of the current status of labour migration processes and preparation of relevant reports through the following intervention:  through undertaking a survey with migrant workers living and residing legally on the territory of Azerbaijan, and in depth interviews with key stakeholders to identify the need for foreign labour/ measures to reduce irregular labour migration. The result of this project will be two reports outlying the findings of the two studies. The final component of this project will be a workshop that will be undertaken with key stakeholders to address the key elements regarding consolidation of the legal framework, regulation, protection of migrants and reduction of irregular flows. The activities of this project will be eligible to be considered as co-funding towards the EC project ‘Establishment of Integrated Border Management (IBM) Model at the Southern Border of Azerbaijan’.","Labour Migration",Azerbaijan,,Europe,Completed,33000
2008,"Information and Support Centre for International Migration in Colombia (CIAMI)","This project will establish the Information and Support Centre for International Migration in Bogota, which will inform international migrants in Colombia as well as Colombians abroad on all aspects of the migration process.  The centre will provide training for union and non-government organization (NGO) representatives on migration issues as well as support the collaboration and coordination between the Ministry of Social Protection (MPS) and the Union of General Labour Confederation (GGT) in their efforts to assist migrants. The project will also provide direct legal support to 20 Colombian migrants abroad, through this new centre.","Labour Migration",Colombia,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,50000
2008,"Investigation and Prosecution: Reinforcing Criminal Justice Responses in the Fight against Trafficking in Côte d’Ivoire","This project aims to strengthen national and local capacity to combat human trafficking through effective criminal justice responses in Côte d’Ivoire.
IOM will provide technical assistance to the government of Côte d’Ivoire and key non governmental stakeholders to support the implementation of the joint ECOWAS/ECCAS plan to combat trafficking in persons signed in 2006, in Abuja. This will involve an assessment of the trafficking situation in Côte d’Ivoire to outline key trends. The assessment will include recommendations designed to feed into the development of a legislative framework that will support the investigation and prosecution of trafficking offences.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Côte d´Ivoire",,Africa,Completed,53696
2008,"Technical Assistance through Training and Information Systems Upgrade for Improved Border Integrity","This project aims to enhance the capacity of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to perform its operational functions as the Government of the Philippines’ primary front-line agency in administering and enforcing Philippine immigration laws. In this regard training activities will be conducted in relation to Passenger Assessment, incorporating aspects of both primary and secondary inspection, to enhance skills of BI front-line officers. Assistance will also be provided to the Bureau of Immigration in establishing access to Interpol’s Stolen and Lost Travel Documents (SLTD) database through the Integrated Data Migration System (IDMS) established under a separate initiative implemented by IOM. Once this project has been completed, it is estimated that at least 150 BI personnel will have been trained on various subjects toward enhancing the Bureau’s operational capacities. This project provides co-funding to the EC funded ‘Philippine Border Management Project (PBMP)’.",TCMMCB,Philippines,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,100000
2008,"Supporting the Project Management Capacity of the Turkish Government and Municipalities in the Field of Migration Management and Combating Trafficking","Within the framework of Turkey’s EU Accession Process, this 18-month project will support the enhancement of the capacities of Turkish ministries, municipalities and civil society members to meet the European policy standards in the area of combating trafficking and integration policy standards for immigrants in Turkey. This project will facilitate a dialogue and conceptual understanding of the fundamental principles of counter trafficking, migration management and further the process of integration into the European Union. Training, study visits and research will be facilitated for officials focusing on the elements of combating trafficking and migration management and other relevant policies and best practices.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Turkey,,Europe,Completed,198710
2008,"Institutional Strengthening of the National Secretariat For Migrants and Technical Support to Implement the National Human Development Plan for Migration - Ecuador","This project seeks to strengthen the Ecuadorian National Secretariat for Migrants (SENAMI) as an institution and a governing body for public policies on migration with a focus on rights and development. The project will include training of SENAMI staff on migration matters, human rights and development. It will also provide technical support to implement the National Human Development Plan for Migration and the Voluntary Return Plan for Ecuadorian Migrants. In terms of migratory policies the project aims to provide technical support to prepare the official and civil society participatory agendas on migration and development, to be presented at the second Global Forum of Migration and Development in Manila in 2008, as well as to the Constitutional Assembly currently underway. The project will include an international symposium on migration management and a report containing methodological proposals to correctly align the issues of development, remittances and public policy. A series of focus-group interviews will also be conducted with Colombian citizens in Ecuador to gain a deeper understanding of their labour and migratory situation.","Community and Economic Development",Ecuador,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,115784
2008,"Training and Support for the Creation of a ‘Migration and Asylum Strategy’ Document and an ‘Action Plan’ Document in Bosnia and Herzegovina","This project aims to contribute to orderly migration management in Bosnia and Herzegovina, through the creation of a ‘Migration and Asylum Strategy 2008-2013’, and an ‘Action Plan’ for its implementation. The strategy will delineate historical trends in migration in BiH and will include an assessment of the current institutional framework, legislation and practices. The role of IOM is to carry out the Action at the request of the BiH Government  with a view  to assist and advise Government officials who have been charged with the responsibility of drafting the text of BiH’s  ""Migration &  Asylum Strategy and Action Plan 2008-2013"" within the framework of the EU/ BiH SAA.",TCMMCB,"Bosnia and Herzegovina",,Europe,Completed,145707
2008,"Setting the Stage for Enhanced Development Impacts of Remittances in Angola: Research Study of Remittance Flows to Angola from the Diaspora in Portugal and South Africa, and their Current Use and Impact on Migrant-Sending Communities","IOM, in collaboration with several government partners and the NGO “Development Workshop,” will conduct a research study on remittance flows from the Angolan diaspora in Portugal and South Africa, and their use and impact in Angola. Project activities will also include mapping of the Angolan diaspora in Portugal and South Africa, and an analysis of the degree to which the economic, political and legal environment in Angola enhances or inhibits the development impact of remittances in the country. The project will culminate in a final strategic report summarizing and analyzing the data collected and identifying opportunities for new initiatives which can enhance the development impact of remittances in the country. The project will conclude with three presentations one in Angola, one in Portugal and one in South Africa, where the results and recommendations will be presented and discussed with the government, diaspora representatives, development organizations, NGOs and the financial sector.",Remittances,Angola,,Africa,Completed,148000
2008,"Developing Tools to Enhance Governmental Capacities in Latin American and Caribbean Countries to Plan and Implement Labour Migration Policies by Improving Institutional and Regulatory Mechanisms","Using the three policy options already tested by a range of countries to manage the deployment of their workers to other countries, the proposed tools, which will be developed for select Latin American countries, but will have wider applicability to other countries world-wide, will help enhance states’ capacities to plan and implement labour migration policies within the framework of state-regulated, state-managed, (and state monopoly, if practical) systems. They will be a series of practical reference modules that will be formulated to steer the practical implementation of policy in a guided manner, giving examples of which questions need to be addressed and considered, as well as practices that other states have taken to implement these measures. These modules will be developed by IOM, in close coordination with governmental institutions and with the assistance of a range of experts from select key countries of origin and destination that will be selected based on the strength of their labour migration policy implementation and institutional set up.","Labour Migration","Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,213726
2008,"Cooperation between IOM and Selected Countries of the Arab Labour Organization (ALO) on Human & Labour Mobility Management in the Middle East","This project seeks to better understand the dynamics of labour mobility in the Arab world as well as to contribute to the intra-regional efforts to better manage labour mobility in order to enhance its beneficial impact on the participating countries, overseas workers and their families.
Within the framework of this project two inter-linked components related to Arab labour mobility dynamics will be conducted: 1) an intra-regional study on labour mobility, and 2) a regional training on labour mobility for selected countries of origin and destination in the Arab world.","Labour Migration","Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, Yemen",,Global,Completed,100000
2008,"Strengthening Protection of Unaccompanied Minor Migrants Travelling Through the Central American Region","Migration of unaccompanied minors is a growing phenomenon in the Central American region, with adverse consequences; children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to abuse and all kinds of exploitation at every step of their journey, the effects of which can constitute long-term obstacles to their proper integration into society. There is however a lack of reliable information to assist in the formulation of sound and effective intervention plans, as well as for the elaboration of corresponding policies and legislative frameworks to provide proper protection. This project intends to address the issue through two different but complementary  strategies: (a) sound and in-depth research to map the scope of the problem and provision of concrete recommendations to address the problem in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and southern Mexico and, (b) share the results of the research, at two levels: with government officials and NGOs at the national level; and with the members of the Regional Network of Civil Society Organizations for Migration (RROCM), at the regional level.","International Migration Law","Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,127000
2008,"Capacity-building in Migration Policy Development – Viet Nam","This 6-month project intends to consolidate Viet Nam’s migration management capacity by enhancing the knowledge of migration legislation of government officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other concerned agencies. Training on migration policy development and management with a focus on international migration practices and citizen protection will be a major component of the project as well as the establishment of a migration library and a study tour for government officials.
The results of the project will increase and consolidate Viet Nam’s migration management capabilities to prevent and combat trans-border crime. They will also contribute to the regional and sub-regional cooperative efforts in consolidating security and the ability to combat and prevent migration-related crimes in South East Asia.",TCMMCB,"Viet Nam",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,50000
2008,"Responding to Trafficking of Men in the Fishing Industry and Other High Risk Employment Sectors in Selected Countries of the Greater Mekong Sub-Region","This project responds to the trafficking of men in fishing and other high risk employment sectors in the Greater Mekong Sub-region. Currently there is no systematic mechanism to provide assistance and protection to such victims, due to their own lack of knowledge about their rights; lack of awareness and understanding of the problem among relevant law enforcement and protection authorities; and the fact that male trafficked victims tend to be overlooked by the existing national and regional counter-trafficking frameworks which focus on directing assistance towards women and children.
The proposed project aims to improve the identification of male victims of trafficking and enhance collaboration among government and civil society on the investigation and prosecution of traffickers and the delivery of assistance to victims to ensure that male trafficked victims are not overlooked in the fight against trafficking.
The 1035 Facility will co-fund USD 84,562 towards this project, approximately 30% of the total budget. The main donor is the US Government.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Cambodia, Thailand",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,84562
2008,"Program to Strengthen Institutional Capacity of the National Directorate on Population in Argentina","In the framework of the technical cooperation offered by IOM to the Government of Argentina, this project aims to offer tools that will strengthen the institutional capacities of the National Direction of Population, within the Interior Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, in order to promote the design and implementation of efficient and effective public policies in matters related to population and migration.
In this regard, the project will have four components: 1) technical support and advice; 2) training; 3) development of technical documents on population and migration issues; and 4) provision of technical applications. Once the project has been implemented, it is foreseen that the Direction itself will be better able to respond to the growing challenges presented by migration and population issues in Argentina.",TCMMCB,Argentina,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,101500
2008,"Enhancing Linkages Between The Rwandan Government and Diaspora to Promote Development & Investment","The overall objective of the project is to create an effective and efficient communication link between the Diaspora Directorate General and the Rwanda diaspora in order to encourage members of the Rwandan diaspora to contribute to the development of their country by way of remittances, transfer of technology, knowledge, and skills, as well as promoting investment in Rwanda.
This project will provide technical assistance to the Diaspora Directorate General within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation in Rwanda to: 1) develop a database on the Rwandan diaspora using Belgium as a pilot country; 2) develop a dynamic website to capture information on the diaspora; 3) conduct a pilot skills audit & diaspora needs assessment.","Community and Economic Development",Rwanda,,Africa,Completed,200000
2008,"IOM - UPU Pilot Project: Supporting an Affordable Electronic Remittance Transfer System between Tanzania and Uganda","In order to enhance the development impact of remittances, IOM, the University Postal Union (UPU) and the Panafrican Postal Union (PAPU) have decided to join efforts and expertise through implementing this pilot project in Sub-Saharan Africa aimed at improving, strengthening and expanding remittance services to migrants and their families, in particular, by reducing transfer costs and enhancing access to formal transfer services through local Postal Offices. This pilot project will build on expanding the electronic postal money transfers between Uganda and Tanzania and on providing capacity building trainings and public information campaigns about the benefits of remittances on development. The long term aim is to expand the present pilot project by having other Sub-Saharan countries join the initiatives in the near future.",Remittances,"United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda",,Africa,Completed,100000
2008,"Co-Funding of Activities in India for the AENEAS Project “Regional Dialogue and Program on Facilitating Managed and Legal Migration between Asia and the European Union”","The EC AENEAS funded project includes an information campaign in India in order to promote legal migration and highlight the risks of illegal migration to the EU. The information campaign is to be based on the results of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice (KAP) survey. In India, a KAP survey was conducted in the States of Kerala and Punjab to identify the information gaps and the best medium of communication to address these gaps. Initial results of the KAP survey have identified television as the best medium for an awareness campaign in both the States of Kerala and Punjab. Based on these finding a television awareness campaign will be conceptualized and implemented as part of this project. A short television commercial will be produced and funding will be utilized for the airing of the TV commercial.
The use of 1035 Facility funding will address some of the 20% co-funding required under this EC initiative.","Labour Migration",India,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,50000
2008,"Enhancing the Legal Framework of Labour Migration and Technical Capacity-building within the Framework of the Central Asian Labour Migration Programme","This project will provide co-funding support to the EC funded ongoing regional project ‘Central Asian Labour Migration Project’ (CALM) and covers activities in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan focusing on strengthening the legal framework and capacity building (including technical assistance) of government agencies and private recruitment agencies dealing with labour migration.
CALM is a two-year project with a comprehensive approach towards labour migration in Central Asia and Russia and comprises activities aimed at improving labour migration data and statistics, promotion and development of national labour migration strategies, improvement of national legislation and regional legal frameworks on labour migration, contributing to institutional capacity building in order to manage labour migration as well as informing and assisting labour migrants.","Labour Migration","Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,140000
2008,"Capacity-building of Georgian Government Structures to Establish a Labour Migration Policy","This project seeks to strengthen the capacity of the Government of Georgia to put in place a full-fledged labour migration policy that complies with EU standards. The activities will focus primarily on building the capacity of key ministries to put in place legislation and policy mechanisms for the management of both outward and inward flows of migrant workers. The project will react to the new initiatives proposed by the European Commission in terms of mobility packages and circular migration, and will assist the Georgian government to draw up appropriate policy responses to these new challenges. 
Another important component proposed under this project is the reaching out to potential migrant workers in Georgia with objective and updated information on the opportunities as well as limitations of labour migration to destination countries, thus providing support to the Migration Resource Centres that IOM has operated, but will transfer to the administration of a government entity as of early 2008 onwards.","Labour Migration",Georgia,,Europe,Completed,64240
2008,"Technical Support to Secure Document Issuance in Nicaragua","This project supports the Nicaraguan Directorate of Migration and Aliens (DGME) enhance security in its travel document issuance process, thereby improving travel document integrity. 
The project will:
• Modernize the document issuance processes.
• Improve working conditions and professionalism through renovated and secure premises, as well as targeted staff training.
• Enhance document storage in the DGME through the upgrade and modernisation of the filling system.",TCMMCB,Nicaragua,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,200000
2008,"Institutional Capacity-building Program in Migration Management and Counter Trafficking for the Government of Paraguay","Within the framework of technical cooperation given by IOM to the Government of the Republic of Paraguay, this project provides tools which will strengthen the institutional capacities in terms of migration management and regional counter-trafficking of the following institutions: the General Office of Migration, the Ministry of Foreign Relations, the Counter-Trafficking Inter-Institutional Roundtable and the Tri-national Network composed of the Triple Border. This project proposes 1) technical assistance 2) training and 3) elaboration of technical documents on trafficking as well as documents which explore the current institutional conditions. These documents aim to guide the recommendations for the development of future strategic projects.  The 1st Regional Summit on Migration will take place as a conclusion to this project.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Paraguay,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,200000
2008,"Capacity-building of Montenegro’s Police to Suppress Cross Border Irregular Migration and Organized Crime","This is the second and final 1035 Facility tranche of funding of an overall project budget approved in late 2008 where several donors are involved including the Austrian Development Agency and the Austrian Ministry of the Interior. The first tranche of funding from the 1035 Facility was limited to USD 40,000 as funding available for the Europe region was fully subscribed in late 2008. This project aims to strengthen the capacity of Montenegro’s front-line police officers to manage its borders in a manner consistent with EU standards. The project will provide both personnel capacity building and technical support to the National Central Bureau, Section for Anti-Organized Crime and Corruption and Border Police at two border crossing points. A cadre of professionals will be trained to use advanced technical equipment to help prevent irregular migration flows. The project consists of two main activities: 1) Provision of passport readers, scanjet and mobile phone units to the National Central Bureau, Section for Anti-Organized Crime and Corruption as well as two border crossing points (Bozaj and Bar passenger crossings) and 2) Training of the police staff (National Central Bureau, Anti-Organized Crime and Corruption and Border Police) on how to use the new equipment and how to detect document fraud and irregular migration incidents (human trafficking and smuggling). The 1035 Facility allocation is USD 40,000 with a remaining USD 70,204 of the overall budget to be considered in 2009.",TCMMCB,Montenegro,,Europe,Completed,40000
2008,"International Training Center on Migration and Combating Trafficking in Human Beings: Belarus","The aim of this project is to strengthen the capacity of the Government of Belarus (GoB) and CIS countries eligible to 1035 Facility funding, to combat the phenomenon of trafficking in human beings, by means of establishing a specialized centre for counter trafficking specialists from law enforcement agencies. During the project implementation period, three training courses with be provided for law enforcement representatives from the 11 CIS countries at the ‘International Training Centre on Migration and Combating Trafficking in Human Beings’ in Belarus. 
At present the Centre is ready to provide two comprehensive training courses: 1) “Social and psychological assistance to victims of trafficking (VoTs)” (for representatives of governmental bodies and non-governmental organizations); 2) “Combating THB: system analysis, international cooperation and development of law-enforcement best practice” (for law-enforcement representatives). One more course will be developed during the implementation of training courses, based on case-country assessments and needs.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Republic of Moldova, Ukraine",,Global,Completed,119866
2008,"Pilot Project: Technical Assistance to Enhance Migration Management in Congo – additional budget","Further to a government request, this project will set up preliminary actions in the area of migration management so as to support the government’s reflection and actions in regards to building capacity for enhanced migration management. These actions will include an assessment of the political, legal, administrative and operational framework for migration management in Congo, with provision of short, medium and long term recommendations as well as training related thereto. An assessment of 2 key border posts as well as provision of updated procedures and equipment for border management will be provided with a view to automate exit and entry data collection and analysis.
Based on the outcomes of this project, a larger Capacity Building for Migration Management Programme will be developed for joint implementation between the Government of Congo and IOM.",TCMMCB,"Democratic Republic of the Congo",,Africa,Completed,16515
2008,"Study on the Contribution of Moroccans Resident Abroad towards the Economic and Social Development of Morocco","The project aims to support the development of an efficient policy that facilitates and encourages the social and economic development of Morocco through the involvement of human, financial and social capital of Moroccans Residing Abroad (MRA).  Over a period of four month, this project will take stock of currently available structures, tools and opportunities and will formulate concrete proposals aiming to improve, diversify, publicize and enhance access to opportunities available to MRA, notably in regards to adding further value to their remittances, investments and skill transfer that are respectful of their private interest. 
The project will also undertake a comprehensive assessment of the current communication portal serving the Moroccan diaspora (the Forum International des Compétences Marocaines à l’Etranger (FINCOME)), and will, if warranted, work jointly with the Ministry in charge of the MRA community to elaborate recommendations that aim at improving its visibility, pertinence and efficiency","Migration Research and Publication",Morocco,,Africa,Completed,175570
2008,"Database and Migration Resource Centre for Mauritians Seeking Employment Abroad","The project comprises two complimentary elements: (1) The development of a Migration Resource Centre (MRC), in order to assist potential and actual Mauritian migrants in the migration and decision-making process, as well as to assist returning migrants to Mauritius, by providing information on options, procedures, and reliable contacts; (2) the development of a general and on-going database of Mauritians Seeking Employment Abroad in order to match labour supply with interested employers who contact IOM Mauritius and the Government of Mauritius.","Labour Migration",Mauritius,,Africa,Completed,100000
2008,"Capacity-building on the Implementation of the Bilateral Regularisation Agreement for Labour Migrants in the Border Regions of Peru and Ecuador","The governments of Ecuador and Peru have finalized in 2006 a bilateral agreement designed to facilitate the regularisation of irregular labour migrants working from both countries in the border regions. However, to date there has been a low level of sensitization regarding the agreement among migrants and other stakeholders, as well as low levels of awareness by relevant authorities involved in the regularisation process. 
To facilitate the implementation of this agreement, a capacity building workshop will be arranged to train governmental and non governmental entities on the scope, objectives and the correct application of the agreement, as well as on migrant rights and fundamental freedoms. To complement this workshop, informational materials will be produced and disseminated to raise awareness regarding the existence and terms of this agreement. As a final product of this project, a guide will be produced on lessons learned and procedures to be undertaken within this regularization process.","Labour Migration","Ecuador, Peru",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,37000
2008,"Training Course on International Migration Law for the Representatives of CEN-SAD Countries","IOM will tailor a programme for the delivery of a training course on International Migration Law for government officials of CEN-SAD countries. The course will provide an overview of International Migration Law and focus on the specific migration issues in CEN-SAD countries, such as irregular transit migration, displaced persons, labour migrants, trafficking and smuggling in human beings, and migration and security. The course will be delivered over four days in Niamey, Niger. It will be offered to representatives of the government agencies of CEN-SAD countries formulating migration law and policy as well as those responsible for its implementation. This project will promote the development of migration law and its application in accordance with international law, and will also promote dialogue and cooperation between governments.","International Migration Law","Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d´Ivoire, Egypt, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone",,Africa,Completed,107678
2008,"Uganda National Identification Project (UNIP): Technical Assistance for the Establishment of the UNIP Secretariat","This project will initiate activities to address Priority Three of the National Citizenship and Immigration Board (NCIB) Strategic Action Plan by providing technical and material assistance for the establishment of the Secretariat for the proposed Uganda National Identification Project (UNIP). It will provide the requested stage-setting technical assistance in the form of short-term embedded IOM specialist consultants (on-site in vacant space at the offices of the Ministry of Internal Affairs) and provide for initial Secretariat office start-up costs. Through a consultative process, the project will assist in the development of the road map for the design and roll-out of the National Population Databank and system for issuance of secure identity cards for Ugandan citizens and other resident populations. The 1035 Facility project aims to provide a bridge between now and an expected larger funding support in early 2009.",TCMMCB,Uganda,,Africa,Completed,75000
2008,"Counter Trafficking Capacity-building for Government Officials, Judicial Authorities, Law Enforcement and NGOs in West Africa","This project aims to support and develop the capacity and cooperation of governments, NGOs and law enforcement/judicial officials in Burkina Faso, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Mali, and Senegal to prevent internal and cross border trafficking in persons, and offer better protection to victims of trafficking. In addition, the project aims to harmonize mechanisms for the protection of victims of trafficking, as well as the judicial proceedings against traffickers.
To this end, IOM will organize a series of participatory training workshops and develop an operational manual gathering accurate information and latest best practices in the field of counter trafficking. The trainings and manual are specifically tailored to the region and intended for government officials, police officers, investigators, judiciary and grassroots NGO involved in counter trafficking. In-country visits will allow two project staff to establish the necessary contacts with national stakeholders involved in counter trafficking. Following these visits, they will select the best participants for the workshops based on their previous training experience and position to have a stronger impact on the realities of the field. These trainings will seek to strengthen the participants’ skills on issues related to the protection and assistance of victims, from their initial identification to their final reintegration; cooperation; and judicial mechanisms to protect the victims and prosecute the traffickers. Participants will be assisted in the establishment of a regional network of providers of counter-trafficking assistance.
The operational manual will be developed during each workshop, and finalized after review and consolidation of the results achieved in the trainings. This manual aims to become a practical tool for the provision of assistance to victims of trafficking in West Africa and prosecution of traffickers. After publication, five hundred copies will be disseminated to national counter trafficking structures in the five target countries.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Burkina Faso, Guinea, Côte d´Ivoire, Mali, Senegal",,Africa,Completed,50000
2008,"Technical Cooperation and Capacity-building for the Government of Uruguay","This project aims to contribute to building the migration management capacity of the Government of Uruguay to deal with international and internal migration issues. The project will focus on three priority areas identified by the government: i) support to diaspora networking; ii) internal migration, including determining the causes and effects at departmental level to plan for a migration policy; and lastly iii) the establishment of a capacity building centre in the National Migration Directorate.",TCMMCB,Uruguay,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,57000
2008,"Establishment of a Labour Migration Unit at the Ministry of Labour and Human Resource Development and the Creation of Tools for the Assessment of Dynamics of Labour Migration in Kenya and of the Kenya Diaspora.","This projects aims to improve the capacity of the Ministry of Labour and Human Recourses Development to manage labour migration and contribute to the development of a coherent and holistic labour migration policy as well as to improve linkages with the Diaspora. Implementation of the project is expected to achieve the following outcomes: 
 - A Labour Migration Unit established in the Ministry of Labour and Human Resource Development;
 - A report on the Diaspora profiles and dynamics in the UK generated from the pilot survey and recommendations made for designing an internet based tool;
 - A tool for gathering information and updating skills inventory in Kenya developed; and,
 - Labour migration unit staff trained on management of information in both tools and on the roles and responsibilities of the unit.
 - Associated recommendations provided and validated in a two-day workshop","Community and Economic Development",Kenya,,Africa,Completed,165975
2007,"Border Management Assessment and International Migration Law Training in Sierra Leone","With increasing migration in the ECOWAS region, including significant irregular migration, as well as transnational criminal activity including drug smuggling, the improvement of border and migration management has become a high priority for the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL).
IOM will assist the GoSL to improve migration management through an expert assessment of needs and processes at selected border posts as well as the Immigration Headquarters.
This will be complemented by a training course for government officials with migration management responsibilities, with a focus on the specific migration issues of West Africa, such as irregular transit migration, displaced and often uprooted persons, labour migrants, trafficking and smuggling in human beings, migration and security, as well as the relevance of international migration legislation for adequate management of such a phenomenon.",TCMMCB,"Sierra Leone",,Africa,Completed,45000
2007,"Strengthening Institutional Capacity at the National Office for Migration in Haiti","This project seeks to strengthen the human resource capacity of the ‘Office National de la Migration’ (ONM) through the provision of training on effective migration and border management practices. In addition to the technical aspects that this initiative seeks to support, the project also focuses on wider policy issues by supporting Haiti in its efforts to institute the changes necessary for an environment that is conducive to improved migration management procedures in line with international best practices.
The project will recruit and train six mid-level management trainees to reinforce the human resources capacity of the Bureau Technique de Recherches (BTR) of the ONM. These officers will be tasked to assist, inter alia, with promoting more orderly cross-border movement processes, as well as with the development of policies relevant to addressing critical migration issues facing Haiti.  Four existing officials at the BTR will also indirectly benefit from the project’s capacity building activities.",TCMMCB,Haiti,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,70000
2007,"Afghanistan National ID Card","The project will contribute towards the design and implementation of an Afghanistan national ID card. Project activities will focus on improving the security of the card and the integrity of the issuance process. 
IOM will serve in the role of technical advisor and consultant to the Government of Afghanistan, in cooperation with UNDP’s Election Advisory office in Afghanistan and IFES (formerly the International Foundation for Election Systems). IOM’s work will also focus on possible linkages to passport issuance procedures.",TCMMCB,Afghanistan,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,96350
2007,"Improvement of Labour Migration Data and Statistics, Legal Framework and Capacity-building – Co-Funding support to the ‘Central Asian Labour Migration Programme’","This project will provide co-funding to the ongoing regional project ‘Central Asian Labour Migration Project (CALM)’, covering its regional component activities with a focus on the improvement of labour migration data and statistics, the improvement of the regional legal framework and capacity building for the governments. CALM is a two-year project with a comprehensive approach towards labour migration in Central Asia and Russia. It comprises activities aimed at improving the collection of labour migration data and statistics, promoting and developing of national labour migration strategies, strengthening national legislation and the related regional legal framework for labour migration, contributing to institutional capacity to effectively manage labour migration as well as informing and assisting labour migrants.","Labour Migration","Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,45956
2007,"Enhancing the Capacity of the Ministry of Labour and Transport Management in Nepal","This project aims at strengthening the capacity of the Ministry of Labour and Transport Management in Nepal in order to improve labour migration management. The project proposes four specific components to achieve the overall objective of the project: needs assessment; enhancing capacity of the relevant government officials through training, exposure visits and equipment support; enhancing understanding of migration dynamics through research; and formulation of a plan of action to assist in migration management. The following will take place:
• Needs for labour migration management capacity enhancement initiatives of the Ministry of Labour and Transport Management assessed and identified based on wide scale consultation and updated situation report.
• Government officials trained on various labour migration management training programmes.
• Government officials given first hand experience regarding labour migration management and opportunity to learn from good practices in place in Bangladesh.
• Group of trainers developed to work as resource pool for further capacity enhancement training and initiatives.
• Capacity of the Ministry of Labour and Transport Management further enhanced through equipment support.
• Research undertaken for further understanding on labour migration in Nepal.
• Plan of action for labour migration developed in a consultative process to coordinate labour migration management in Nepal.","Labour Migration",Nepal,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,50500
2007,"Counter Trafficking Capacity-building in Guinea-Bissau","The overall goal of this project is to strengthen and coordinate the response of the government and of private stakeholders in Guinea-Bissau in reducing and addressing human trafficking. 
Through this project information will be collected that will illuminate trends and patterns in trafficking in persons into, within and from Guinea-Bissau. The local mechanisms used by traffickers to recruit their victims, information on the profile of traffickers, and the extent of re-trafficking will be included. This information, and the assessment of protection and assistance services already available, will enable the government and its partners to develop concrete recommendations for counter trafficking policy and project development. Technical assistance will be provided to the government of Guinea-Bissau to draft a national action plan, including the designation of a national task force. This framework will govern all policies, procedures and legislative instruments designed to assist, protect and support victims of trafficking.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Guinea-Bissau,,Africa,Completed,56000
2007,"Support to Albania on Return and Visa Issues","This project aims at further strengthening the Albanian Government (GoA) capacity to effectively manage emigration and return processes, as envisaged within the context of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) with the European Union (EU) and the National Strategy on Migration. Albania is the first European country to have entered into a Readmission Agreement with the EU, and to have recently signed a visa facilitation agreement with the EU. Both initiatives require Albania to set in place a number of migration management measures, in order to address irregular migration and to strengthen border management capacity. The three project components of the proposed action are intended to assist in meeting these needs through a) support to return and readmission management, b) profiling returnees and the challenges of sustainable reintegration, and c) assessing progress in the visa facilitation arrangements and ensuing requirements for visa liberalization measures. The proposed activities foresee needs assessments, capacity building and training, scoping studies and awareness raising on the different requirements for pursuing regular migration arrangements with the EU.   One of the components will qualify as co-funding towards the project: “Building on Mechanisms to effectively and sustainably implement Readmission Agreements between Albania, the European Commission and concerned third countries (AENEAS 2004)”.",TCMMCB,Albania,,Europe,Completed,85000
2007,"Capacity-building in Migration Management at N’Djili Airport, Kinshasa","This project’s objective is to build migration management capacities at the International Airport of N’Djili by improving existing infrastructure for passport control and supporting the installation of a surveillance system to reduce the presence of immigration officers and other migration services on the tarmac and in the transit areas. This will result in a reduction of operational and administrative problems for passenger’s arrival and departure. This project will also improve security at the international airport and improve border controls.
The projects falls within the framework of the capacity building for migration management programme that IOM is implementing through the EC funded - AENEAS project.  The 1035 Facility funding will also partially contribute to the co-funding obligation of the EC funded – AENEAS project.",TCMMCB,"Democratic Republic of the Congo",,Africa,Completed,90220
2007,"Strengthening of the Passport Issuance Process of the Costa Rican Migration and Alien Affairs Office (DGME)","The Costa Rican Migration and Alien Affairs Office (DGME) has been making important efforts to acquire an Integrated System for Security Documents with a view to issuing safer passports and other documents, in line with the ICAO 9303 and INTERPOL regulations.  
The overall objective of the project is to contribute to the government efforts to strengthen the security of its travel documents, including passport issuance. The project’s specific objectives are:
• To combat alteration, falsification and duplication of passports through structural improvement of premises that allow safer conditions for documents, allowing at the same time an improved process control;
• To verify customers’ identity through counter-checking of biometric data (included in the Costa Rican ID card, which is submitted when requesting a passport); and,
• To improve customer service through structural modifications of the premises.",TCMMCB,"Costa Rica",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,65000
2007,"Co-funding to the project ‘Technical Capacity-building and Increased Border Cooperation at the Serbian-Croatian Border (IBCSB)’","The Serbian-Croatian border lies on an important transit route towards the European Union. As such it has been used as a gateway by smugglers and traffickers to transport goods and persons illicitly.
This project will seek to improve the cross-border co-operation and joint surveillance (management) of the southern portion of the Serbian-Croatian border by equipping two mobile border police units on each side of the border, by providing them with training on counter-smuggling and counter-trafficking techniques, and by encouraging greater exchange of information on illegal cross-border movements. 
The 1035 Facility co-funding will complement UK Government funding and will be provided to implement certain activities of the project,  including training.",TCMMCB,"Croatia, Serbia",,Europe,Completed,52914
2007,"A Study of the Nature, Use and Impact of Remittance Flows from Pakistani Temporary Contractual Workers in Saudi Arabia to their Households in Pakistan","This proposed research project aims to determine the nature, use and impact of remittances sent to households in Pakistan by their relatives working in Saudi Arabia.  Data will be generated primarily through face-to-face household surveys with 500 families in different regions of Pakistan.  Focus groups, key informant interviews and review of secondary literature/data will complement the data-gathering process.  Results will be published in a final report and presented at a conference dedicated to the subject in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.  This work is part of a proposed larger initiative to gather remittance information from six South and Southeast Asian temporary contractual worker groups in Saudi Arabia, whereby several hundred Pakistani workers will be interviewed, along with other large populations of temporary contractual workers.
The data gathered will provide important information to Pakistani government ministries, policy makers, researchers, and other interested parties in Pakistan, in order to:  (1) better understand the impact that remittances sent by Pakistanis working in Saudi Arabia are having on origin households;  (2) support new legislation and/or investment–orientated initiatives which can enhance the development impact of these remittances on local, regional and national development in Pakistan;  (3) improve remittance services for Pakistani temporary contractual workers in Saudi Arabia.",Remittances,Pakistan,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,60000
2007,"Research Project on Trafficking in Chile","The project intends to contribute to the development of counter-trafficking policy in Chile by way of a research assessment that will analyze the dynamics of trafficking in human beings in eight of the country’s regions. Specific areas of focus will include human trafficking routes and trends, types of criminal structures and their degrees of sophistication, the methods used by traffickers to recruit, transport and exploit their victims, and the linkages between human trafficking and related crimes, such as migrant smuggling. The project will also assess the causes and consequences of human trafficking both for the individual trafficked person and for society at large; it will depict the vulnerability profile of trafficked persons, and analyze the socio-economic situation in both host and origin countries (gender, family or sexual violence; power relations, inequality, etc.). Following the assessment of human trafficking dynamics in Chile, the project will review existing institutional capacities to address this problem, including the legislative framework, and make recommendations on how Chile can improve its overall counter-trafficking response. The project is will be funded by the 1035 Facility and the Government of Chile.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Chile,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,60250
2007,"Improving Technical Capacity Training in Belize: a Coordinated Response to Migration","This project is aimed at building and improving the capacity of migration authorities and policy-makers to respond to the current migration phenomenon in Belize.  The project will include research on Belizean current migration trends and training activities based on IOM’s publication “Essentials of Migration Management.” Two national workshops, one for policy makers and one for practitioners, will bring together key stakeholders to share knowledge, experiences and to begin possible coordinated solutions to migration issues affecting Belize.",TCMMCB,Belize,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,51187
2007,"Pilot Project: Technical Assistance to Enhance Migration Management in Guinea","Further to a government request, this project will set up preliminary actions in the area of migration management so as to support the government’s reflection and actions in regards to building capacity for enhanced migration management. These actions will include an assessment of the political, legal and administrative framework for migration management in Guinea, with provision of short, medium and long term recommendations. Assessments of the airport in Conakry as well as provision of updated procedures and equipment for border management will be provided with a view to automate exit and entry data collection and analysis.
Based on the outcomes of this project, a larger Capacity Building for Migration Management Programme will be developed for joint fund raising and implementation between the Government of Guinea and IOM.",TCMMCB,Guinea,,Africa,Completed,88040
2007,"Facilitating Migration and Development in Zimbabwe","The Government of Zimbabwe’s Taskforce on Human Skills Identification, Deployment, and Retention (THSIDR) has requested IOM to assist with the implementation of activities to address the brain drain in the country.  Specifically IOM has been requested to assist with the creation of a website and database of Zimbabwean professionals within and outside the country. 
In response to the request and through the proposed project, IOM will: 1) establish a website, 2) support the setting up of a database with the objectives to publicize the activities of the Taskforce; 3) facilitate communication between the Taskforce and local/international manpower and the general public through an e-discussion forum; and, 4) disseminate articles of interest to the public. The database will be designed to capture the profiles of Zimbabweans in the diaspora who are interested in participating in various initiatives where their skills would be required. 
The project will further explore various Migration and Development strategies that could contribute to poverty reduction in Zimbabwe. The third component of this project will, therefore, include provision of technical assistance/guidance to the Government of Zimbabwe on how to best integrate Migration and Development into the national planning process, including the next poverty assessment and the Zimbabwe Economic Development Strategy (ZEDS) 2007 - 2011.","Community and Economic Development",Zimbabwe,,Africa,Completed,90047
2007,"Regularization of Peruvian Workers in Ecuador","This project is designed to assist the Governments of Ecuador and Peru in their efforts to promote orderly and humane migration by contributing to their goal of regularizing the labor and migration status of Peruvian migrants living in Ecuador. To achieve this aim, a protocol, an information campaign and procedures to facilitate the registration process will be established. The following activities will be implemented:
• Develop an information campaign and an outreach strategy based on focus group interviews,
• Training personnel in the registration process and the media,
• Mobilizing registration brigades in key project sites,
• Reviewing the registration requirements in order to streamline procedures,
• Hosting a regional conference where countries in the region can share their experiences in regularizing irregular migrant populations, and
• Conducting a study of the child labor exploitation among the Peruvian migrant population in southern Ecuador.","Labour Migration",Ecuador,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,49970
2007,"Black Sea Consultative Process on Migration Management","The proposed project aims to contribute to effective migration management in the Black Sea region, including combating irregular migration, through strengthened regional cooperation and capacity building of relevant authorities of all twelve member states of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC).
IOM, in close cooperation with the BSEC and its Working Group on Combating Crime (and Particularly Its Organised Forms) will compile and produce national Migration Profiles for all participating countries, for which such documents do not exist, and review the existing profiles. The Migration Profiles will be published and widely distributed to all relevant migration actors in the Black Sea region as well as to external agencies. On the basis of the data gathered into the Migration Profiles, a regional analysis will be conducted, and a Regional Report produced as a result, with policy recommendations that will serve as the first list of recommendations that the subsequent meetings arranged in this project will elaborate further. 
In the second phase of the project, Migration Profiles, the Regional Report and their findings will be discussed at an expert regional workshop convened by the BSEC Working Group on Combating Crime (and Particularly Its Organised Forms), in March 2008. Finally, the recommendations of the workshop as agreed by the experts will be brought to the agenda of the BSEC Conference of Ministers of Interior, in April 2008, and the Meeting of the BSEC Council of Ministers, in May 2008 for their endorsement and, respectively, approval.","Migration Research and Publication","Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine",,Europe,Completed,158346
2007,"Pilot Project: Technical Assistance to Enhance Migration Management in Congo","Following the approval of the project ‘Pilot Project: Technical Assistance to Enhance Migration Management in Congo’, activities have commenced and are currently on track to be completed as scheduled in October 2008.
In order to complement the assessment and related activities of the project, the Government of Congo has requested an additional USD16,515 from the 2008 1035 Facility budget. This funding will go toward ensuring the delivery of a week-long training course covering the main topics of the Essentials of Migration Management and toward purchasing and installing basic PIRS equipment at the two key points of entry: the Maya Maya airport and The Beach river crossing point.",TCMMCB,"Democratic Republic of the Congo",,Africa,Completed,83485
2007,"Equipment and Capacity-building Support for the Department of Migration","This project aims to provide equipment for three training units in the Panama Department of Migration to allow for follow-up capacity building activities in migration management. The units will be located at the Panama Department of Migration Headquarters (two) and at the International Airport of Tocumen (one).",TCMMCB,Panama,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,50000
2007,"Facilitating Cooperation Between the Administrations of Turkey and Somalia to Improve Cooperation on Somali Irregular Migration Management","This project aims to strengthen the capacity of the Department for Foreigners of Turkey to manage irregular migration in a manner consistent with international standards through facilitated discussions and negotiations with selected countries of origin.
The project will:
• Support the organization and holding of a meeting between Turkish and Somali officials in Ankara to discuss the Somali migration to Turkey.
• Facilitate discussions on management of irregular Somali migration and approaches to counter it.
• Provide humanitarian assistance to an accommodation/reception centre serving Somali migrants.
• Consolidate information on Somali migrant patterns and migration management responses in European countries to inform Government of Turkey’s responses.",TCMMCB,Turkey,,Europe,Completed,19000
2007,"Budget supplement to ‘Integrating Migration into the Ghana Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy (GPRS)’","Within this project, IOM will assist the Government of Ghana in mainstreaming migration into the Ghana Poverty Reduction Strategy (GPRS) framework. The interlinkages between migration and development are complex and can be both positive and negative. While there are situations where migration can exacerbate existing challenges to achieving national and international development goals, migration can also yield considerable benefits for the development of the countries of origin, for example through fostering linkages with diasporas, attracting remittances, or facilitating investments and business initiatives by expatriates. 
In order to enhance the effectiveness of such initiatives, countries of origin need to consider mainstreaming policies that link migration and development into their national planning and development strategies. Migration can then be used as a tool, which contributes to attaining specific, previously defined development objectives. At the same time, integrating migration issues coherently into national development strategies allows to more effectively address challenges arising out of migration for national development. 
This project will include a broad analysis of current migration issues in Ghana, which will be followed by a migration-specific review of the GPRS and other related strategic frameworks. Policy areas where migration can be seen as closely related to Ghana’s development objectives will be identified in close consultation with the Government of Ghana and other relevant stakeholders, and concrete proposals for operationalizing the suggestions made will be developed.","Community and Economic Development",Ghana,,Africa,Completed,41100
2007,"International Guarantee Fund for Colombians Abroad (IGF-COL) for Colombia and Spain: A Model of Development and Co-Development for Consolidation and Replication","This project proposes a new model to facilitate migrants’ access to affordable financial services, enabling them to contribute more significantly to development in their country of origin. More specifically, this project, seeks to provide access to affordable loans to Colombian migrants in Spain, provided by a Spanish partner financial institution. The project will be implemented in two phases: a preparatory and launch phase.  The preparatory phase will ensure the establishment of partnerships for a) extending loans to Colombian migrants in Spain, b) for managing the loan guarantee fund in Colombia and c) for capitalisation of the loan guarantee fund.        
In the second phase the selected Spanish financial institution will open lines of credit to Colombians in Spain for investment in their county of origin. The loans would enable migrants to make investments in home acquisition, education, or small and medium enterprises (SME) in Colombia. The creation of this fund provides opportunities for Colombian migrants to develop projects in their country of origin; it is also intended to increase the motivation for their return.  
The 1035 Facility allocation will provide funds for the preparatory phase (30-40% of the allocation) and once partnerships are in place including contributors to the IGF-COL, the facility will contribute to the seeding of the Fund (balance allocation).","Community and Economic Development",Colombia,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,70000
2007,"Counter Trafficking Capacity Building for Government Officials, Judicial Authorities, Law Enforcement and NGOs in West Africa","This project has a budget of USD 200,000 with an allocation in 2007 from the 1035 Facility of USD 150,000 and an understanding that the remainder of the budget required would be considered for funding in 2008. This allocation would therefore cover the budget required for this project which aims to support and develop the capacity and cooperation of governments, NGOs and law enforcement/judicial officials in Burkina Faso, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Mali, and Senegal to prevent internal and cross border trafficking in persons, and offer better protection to victims of trafficking. In addition, the project aims to harmonize mechanisms for the protection of victims of trafficking, as well as the judicial proceedings against traffickers.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Burkina Faso, Guinea, Côte d´Ivoire, Mali, Senegal",,Africa,Completed,150000
2007,"Pilot Capacity-building Project for the Yemeni Ministry of Immigrant Affairs","This pilot project will pave the way for a more effective implementation of future capacity building projects within the Ministry of Immigrant Affairs (MIA) including the Integrated Migration Information System (IMIS-Yemen) initiative. This intervention aims to train MIA human resources in three main areas of expertise required for proposed future capacity building initiatives: English Language, IT functions and communication strategy with Yemeni diaspora. The project will last 12 months and will also involve a study tour to Morocco to facilitate information sharing and learning on best practices on diaspora partnership. The project will avail itself of the expertise developed by IOM in similar capacity building projects and build on existing government human and technical resources.",TCMMCB,Yemen,,"Middle East",Completed,41647
2007,"Capacity-building in Migration Management for the Regional Immigration Training Institute in Moshi, Tanzania","In order to offer training to migration officials from within the Eastern African Community, the Tanzanian Immigration Department has established the Moshi Immigration Training Institute. This project, through the presence of a dedicated training specialist in Moshi, will develop and institute training programs for migration officials at the Immigration Training Institute in Moshi. This will include technical assistance to the Tanzanian Immigration Department to develop both national and regional training curricula, drawing on regional aspects of migration in order to attract and benefit migration officers from the neighbouring countries.",TCMMCB,"Kenya, United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda",,Africa,Completed,183813
2007,"Profiling Malian Nationals Abroad and Enhancing their Expertise for Mali’s Socio-Economic Development","This pilot project constitutes a preliminary step to establish a comprehensive approach to enhance the links between Malian migrants and their country of origin, and is a component of the broader IOM Migration for Development in Africa (MIDA) strategy.  The project will facilitate the profiling of Malian emigrants through an inventory of Malians abroad, and will strengthen an information network on Malian diaspora by directly involving consulates and other relevant entities in the main countries of destination, i.e. the Democratic Republic of Congo, France, Ivory Coast and Spain. Furthermore, the project will identify sources of information on Malian international migration available in Mali, and will engage the relevant national institutions in this process.
The data will include demographic, socio economic and geographical information.  This information will enable a detailed profiling of the diaspora, better specifying their interest in, and potential for, participation in Mali’s development process through temporary return, enhanced remittances, transfer of knowledge and local investment.
Based on this new information, the Government of Mali will define an appropriate institutional policy framework to provide incentives for involving Malian expatriates in the development of their country of origin. Following this, a sensitization and information campaign will be launched by Malian embassies and consulates to inform Malians abroad about the new policies of the government.","Community and Economic Development",Mali,,Africa,Completed,79929
2007,"Preventing Forced Migration by Building Local Capacities for Risk Assessment","This project complements an existing DIPECHO project that aims to minimize forced migration as a result of natural disaster through capacity building of local communities to undertake related risk assessments. This project specifically focuses on the capacity building efforts for the Civil Defense System operating in the region. Through training in geospatial data production and information analysis and exchange tools, the project will enable the local and regional authorities to better assess risk and plan accordingly. Further, the information exchange tools provided will support prevention measures to minimize forced migration through enhanced coordination channels.",TCMMCB,Peru,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,47950
2007,"Supporting information provision within the ‘Regional Dialogue and Programme on Facilitating Managed and Legal Migration between Asia and the European Union (EU)’","This project will support the implementation of information dissemination targeting migrant source communities in Bangladesh and the Philippines to provide information on legal labour migration opportunities and procedures and the risks of resorting to irregular migration toward the EU. 
This project falls within a wider AENEAS project to develop legal migration and enhance regional dialogue and cooperation in facilitating managed migration from Asia to the EU. The 1035 Facility activities will be eligible to be considered as co-funding for the larger AENEAS project.","Labour Migration","Bangladesh, Philippines",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,52424
2007,"Training Course on Human Rights and Migration in Andean Region countries (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela)","This migration training project is part of the strategy to support the respect for migrants’ human rights and the fight against the trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants, through the elaboration and offering of specialized courses on these subjects to future consuls, labour supervisors, policemen and migration officials. 
This training course has been designed to take place in Lima and oriented to government officials from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. 
The training course is comprised of three modules: one focused on the legal framework of human rights and the most important international legal instruments; a second module tackles the trafficking of persons and smuggling of migrants; and the third module deals with the labour laws in every country of the region, the protection of migrant workers as well as migrants issues from a common perspective shared by every country in the region.","International Migration Law","Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Colombia, Ecuador, Peru",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,48204
2006,"Development and Implementation of Training and Reference Tools in Identity and Travel Document Management, and in Biometrics","IOM aims to manage two initiatives, which are envisaged as being very useful for Member States that are working on Identity and Travel Document Management and in Biometrics. The main activities of the project include:
1. IOM will support the publication and translation of a new resource manual, The Document Developers Toolkit, which provides up to date technical and managerial guidance on the process of developing new identity documents and travel documents. The manual will initially be produced in Arabic, English, French, Russian and Spanish. 
2. IOM will collaborate with and support the efforts of a distance learning programme, associated with the State University of New York, to prepare a web or CD-based training on biometrics. This training would be designed for non-specialists, taking the subject area from the introductory through to a mid-level of technical content. This is also to be presented in Arabic, French, Russian and Spanish.
3. Dissemination activities to all interested IOM Member States will be included.",TCMMCB,,,Global,Completed,190000
2006,"Travel Documents Assessment in Niger - Extension","As a result of the ‘travel documents assessment’ in 2005, various complex and essential tasks were highlighted which will require further technical assistance to be provided to Niger during 2006. The Government of Niger has requested this support in a recent communication to IOM as an enhancement of the current 1035 funded initiative. The proposed additional provision of technical expertise (on and off site) includes additional services by expert consultants to advise the Government of Niger on the upgrade of its travel documents, while assisting in the implementation thereof. The following activities will be pursued: 
· 	The updating of the programme of requirements for the passport contract;
· 	The definition of a programme of requirement for the ID system for Government of Niger approval; and,
· 	The drafting of a comprehensive and Niger tailored tender for the defined ID system, which will be submitted to the Government of Niger for implementation.",TCMMCB,Niger,,Africa,Completed,40000
2006,"Pilot project: Enhancing the Impact of the Salvadorian Diaspora in the Development of El Salvador","This project aims to enhance the impact of remittances sent by Salvadoran migrant associations in the USA on development in migrant sending communities in El Salvador and enhance coordination between key actors in both countries (USA and El Salvador). To this end, leaders of El Salvadoran migrant associations in Washington DC and Los Angeles, California will be engaged in a series of trainings to enhance their capacity to design and manage remittance-linked development projects. Similar capacity building training sessions will also be offered to leaders of partner groups in migrant-sending communities receiving remittances in El Salvador. The capacity building curriculum used in this project will be based on a needs assessment survey of involved actors. This project has as a secondary aim, the development of a sustainable bi-national communication mechanism (such as a web site) to facilitate on-going communication and coordination among all involved parties on remittance-linked development initiatives.",Remittances,"El Salvador",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,70867
2006,"Developing a Survey Technique and Outreach Strategy for Incorporating Migrant Populations in Thailand’s National Census 2010","The project will support the National Statistical Office (NSO) in its efforts to incorporate migrants; in particular, migrant workers and their dependents from Myanmar, Cambodia and Lao PDR into the Household Census that the NSO will carry out in 2010. The project specifically helps the NSO establish better census mechanisms for migrants by translating the revised census questionnaires and draft operational guidelines on conducting surveys and training census teams, enumerators and interviewers. 
Under the project, two surveys will be carried out in two provinces with large concentrations of migrants to enable the NSO and its enumerators to work in migrant communities and test the questionnaires and interview methods.  The survey will help prepare the NSO for the Census to be carried out in 2010. The NSO and IOM have agreed to collaborate by having IOM provide technical support and expertise on survey techniques and outreach strategies in relation to migrant communities in Thailand.","Migration Research and Publication",Thailand,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,53550
2006,"Profiling Senegalese Nationals Abroad and Enhancing their Expertise for Senegal","This pilot project is part of the Migration for Development in Africa (MIDA) strategy. It constitutes a preliminary step to set up a larger programme aimed at enhancing the links between migrants and their country of origin.
The project will facilitate the profiling of Senegalese emigrants through an inventory of Senegalese abroad and create an information network by collecting data available in consulates and assessing their competencies necessary for the development of priority sectors in their country of origin. Furthermore, the project will assess statistics on Senegalese international migration available in Senegal and their main countries of destination. 
The collection of data will concern demographic, socio economic and geographical statistics, which will allow the profiling of migrants, their relations with Senegal within various development fields and their participation in the Senegal development process (temporary return, remittances flux, transfer of knowledge and investments interests). It will also address the geographical changes which have occurred within the international migratory dynamics in Senegal.","Community and Economic Development",Senegal,,Africa,Completed,50000
2006,"Strengthening Migration Management in Mexico’s Southern Border – Phase I","The project aims to assist the Government of Mexico in the implementation of its migration policy in the southern border through the preparation of a project document on the strengthening of border management, and through the initiation of an enhanced training programme. The expected outcomes are as follows:
1. A project document on strengthening border management in the states of Chiapas and Tabasco, including improvement or establishment of border control posts and other migration facilities, remodelling of the migration station in Tabasco and requirements in terms of equipment and installation, IT and personnel. This document will be used to attract donor funding by IOM and the Government of Mexico in order to implement the project.
2. A comprehensive training programme for migration personnel in the border states of Chiapas, Tabasco and Quintana Roo.
3. A pilot migration event for trainers from INM Training Center plus selected personnel from the states of Chiapas, Tabasco and Quintana Roo.",TCMMCB,Mexico,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,70000
2006,"Enhancing the Development Impact of Migration: Developing an Overseas Employment and Diaspora Mobilisation Strategy in Mauritius","Within the context of current trade liberalisation measures being taken in Mauritius, this project will enhance the capacity of the Government of Mauritius to mobilise the Mauritian diaspora to contribute to the development of Mauritius, and to utilise the development benefits of overseas labour migration. 
The project will be divided into three components, with the first component scoping the internal labour market in Mauritius to improve human resource planning. Under the second component, activities will include; mapping of the location and profile of the diaspora and the development of a preliminary road map to enhance the involvement and contribution of the diaspora in Mauritius development strategies. Under the third component labour migration opportunities abroad for Mauritian nationals will be identified and complemented with a strategy designed for placing workers in other countries. Within this project, developing an Overseas Employment Strategy for Mauritian nationals will be made a priority in order to unlock the employment opportunity for the unemployed.  The results of this project will be a preliminary road map of how to mobilize the Mauritian diaspora and a strategy document outlining interventions required for improving/increasing opportunities for migration of Mauritian labour. Both papers will be presented in a national workshop in the presence of Government representatives, the private sector and other stakeholders, where individual action plans for implementation, and recommendations for follow up will be further elaborated.","Labour Migration",Mauritius,,Africa,Completed,72468
2006,"The Ministerial Conference of the Least Developed Countries on Enhancing the Development Impact of Remittances","The Conference is organized in the framework of the Programme of Action of LDCs, with its aim of poverty reduction and achieving sustained growth and sustainable development in LDCs including attainment of the Millennium Development goals. The overall objective of the Ministerial Conference is to explore avenues to enhance and improve the development impact of remittances in LDC countries. In order to achieve this objective, the Conference will provide its participants a platform to share experiences, and further to consult on issues faced by migrant remitters and recipients in order to develop recommendations for enhancing the development impact of remittances and mobilize support for its implementation.
The two-day Conference will first convene in a preparatory session of senior officials, and will include presentations from various experts of financial institutions and private sector organizations. The second day will be dedicated to consultations followed by the adoption of a series of recommendations to optimize the development benefits and mobilize support for its implementation.","Migration Policy Activities","Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cabo Verde, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali",,Global,Completed,100000
2006,"Minsk Conference on Cooperation between Source and Destination Countries on Trafficking in Persons with a Focus on the Demand Side","A two-day conference on cooperation between source and destination countries on trafficking in persons with a focus on the demand side will be organised on 26 and 27 October 2006 in Minsk, and will include the opportunity for each participating State to provide a brief update on their anti-trafficking activities.  
Three broad themes will be addressed, each one to be led by an international organisation: Law Enforcement Cooperation; Protection from Labour Exploitation and Exploitation of Children 
The conference will include participants from CIS, Western Europe and Gulf States. The expected outcome is a Statement with non-binding recommendations to States and practitioners on actions to further the understanding of the demand side of trafficking and ways to address it, and improving cooperation between source and destination countries.  
The 1035 Facility will fund the participation of all CIS States and conference expenses.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Republic of Moldova, Tajikistan, Ukraine",,Global,Completed,76688
2006,"Migrant Accommodation Centre – Co-funding to the project ‘Capacity-building of Migration Management: Ukraine’","As part of the project ‘Capacity Building of Migration Management: Ukraine’, IOM, with the objective to enhance the management of detained migrants, is refurbishing one Migrant Accommodation Center (MAC) so as to enhance the safety and well being of migrants while ensuring that international standards on detention are met. This proposal covers the preparatory work, building on completed research on Best Practices on detention including technical requirements, which will enable IOM to initiate a tendering process and the refurbishment work. The activities include conducting a detailed technical survey of the selected MAC site, developing preliminary design requirements, estimating the costs of refurbishment, developing bill of quantity, and developing job plans for the refurbishment work.",TCMMCB,Ukraine,,Europe,Completed,55786
2006,"Enhancing existing bonds between the Egyptian diaspora and their homeland","The Egyptian government recognises the importance of enhancing communication and coordination with Egyptians abroad with the aim of a) building confidence for a conducive investment environment through new opportunities for the private sector: b) improving the positive impact of remittances on national development; c) capitalizing on the knowledge and skills-transfer of migrants returning home. Furthermore, as acknowledged at the Rabat Conference which recognized the importance of the linkages between migration and religion and its role as a central element in the formation of cohesive societies, dialogue with the Egyptian diaspora can contribute to national efforts seeking to correct the distorted image of Islam in the West.
This intervention will assist the Egyptian Ministry of Emigrant Affairs in its mission to link emigration policy with the national interest of the State by enabling: 
1. A better understanding of the needs, expectations and potentialities of the Egyptian diaspora as a result of the 8 fact-finding assessments planned in the USA and Canada.
2. The promotion of a fruitful partnership between the Egyptian diaspora and the Egyptian government through a set of recommendations agreed upon during the study tour.
3. Improved collaboration with other Arab countries in clarifying the image of Islam in USA and Canada.","Community and Economic Development",Egypt,,Africa,Completed,59625
2006,"EAC-IOM Regional Stakeholders Baseline Study, Workshop on Migrants' Health & Migration of Health Workers in East Africa and 1st Meeting of the EAC Committee of Experts on Migration Health","The proposed baseline studies – preparatory to the Workshop and 1st Meeting of the EAC Committee of Experts on Migration Health – have as primary goal to provide policy makers, practitioners, and other stakeholders from government agencies, non-governmental organizations and academic institutions with a forum for an exchange of experiences to develop a better understanding on the dynamics involved in migrant’s health and migration of health workers in the EAC region. 
By the end of the three-day workshop, participants and focal persons in the EAC Committee of Experts will have discussed opportunities and challenges that face migrants and mobile populations in the health sector, and the critical issue of migration of health workers, which includes a debate on ethics, legislations, policies and innovative ways of improving health service delivery and managing the migration of health workers. A report of the meeting will be published and made available to all participants and stakeholders.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants","Kenya, United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda",,Africa,Completed,99703
2006,"Support to the Peruvian Government for the Preparation of a Special Ministerial World Conference of Developing Countries with Substantial International Flows of Migrants","The Peruvian Government is of the view that the time is right to make a call to the G-77 group of countries for a World Conference, to be held on 20-21 April 2006, in order to elaborate a document that underscores the importance of international flows of migrants. People who migrate from less developed countries towards more developed countries generate a significant impact on both sending and destination countries.
The agreements expected to emerge from the ministerial meeting on migration are framed within the following issues:
New forms of labour migration
Migration and development: Remittances/ Brain Drain
Emphasizing the value of migrants’ moral, professional and human qualities.
Reaffirmation of migrants’ human rights
Fight against xenophobia and racism.
Migration and security
Peru, acting as host country for the Ministerial World Conference of Developing Countries, has requested IOM’s support to prepare for this Special Ministerial Conference. This will include the preparation of the background document through the hiring of experts on migration issues and logistics; and the invitation, transportation and hosting of speakers and other experts.","Labour Migration",Peru,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,20200
2006,"Seminar on the Development of National Migration Legislation","A seminar on developing national migration legislation within the RCM framework will take place covering the following main topics: 1) Migration Legislation and Migration Management; 2) Migration Legislation and Human Rights; 3) Basic Elements of Migration Legislation; 4) National Experiences of the RCM Member Countries.
This Seminar will support various countries that are currently in the process of revising their national migration legislations, as is the case of Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala and Dominican Republic.
The Seminar also seeks to support Central-American governments in harmonizing migration legislation within the framework of regional integration processes.","Migration Policy Activities","Belize, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,36000
2006,"Integrated Solutions to Directly Access Interpol Criminal Information - Armenia","With the support of IOM and the Interpol General Secretariat, the Armenian National Bureau of Interpol will enhance its existing data exchange network and connect the Police Units of the Republic of Armenia to the Interpol I-24/7 telecommunications/database and the international police information database. 
With the provision of users’ training on this system, the work of the Armenian law enforcement entities, including those with migration management functions, will be facilitated to counter irregular migration through access to updated information on lost or stolen travel documents.",TCMMCB,Armenia,,Europe,Completed,42028
2006,"Azerbaijan: Review of Migration Management Framework to support intra-service and inter-agency cooperation","This project consists of a four months assessment to be conducted for the Government of Azerbaijan (GoAz) and its relevant agencies on existing migration management capacity. 
The assessment will be used as a baseline study to support the establishment of a possible new Central Migration Authority (CMA) and development of other relevant authorities involved with migration management activities as well as creation of a biometrics identification system in the Republic of Azerbaijan. It will also provide recommendations for future migration management capacity-building projects. Conducted by two independent migration experts, the project will assess current migration a) legislative bases; b) administrative structures; c) technical capacity and d) equipment.  
This 1035 Facility project will follow the guidelines of implementation of the  EU project ‘Establishment of Integrated Border Management (IBM) Model in Azerbaijan’ as much as possible in order to qualify as co-funding for the EU project.",TCMMCB,Azerbaijan,,Europe,Completed,65000
2006,"Migration and Return, Resources for Development","This project will further economic and social development in Morocco by building a network of companies, migrant associations and government agencies in Morocco and Italy, with particular focus on:
1. Facilitation of successful emigration and adequate professional placement of qualified Moroccan migrants (both potential migrants and those already resident in Italy);
2. Reintegration of Moroccan migrants currently residing in Italy. This will be achieved by identifying and/or creating opportunities for temporary or permanent employment upon return.
Additionally, new strategies will be developed to enhance the development impact of migrant remittances from Italy in migrant-sending areas of Morocco.
The 1035 Facility is being requested to co-fund the amount of USD 50,000 towards this first phase budget of EUR 1,191,590, the balance contributed by GoI (EUR 998,590) and in-kind contributions by the project partners CERFE and CERED.","Community and Economic Development",Morocco,,Africa,Completed,50000
2006,"Project to Strengthen the Ecuadorian Technical Selection Unit of Migratory Workers","The project is designed to strengthen the capacity of the Ecuadorian Government in managing migration to Spain and enhance the capacity of the Technical Selection Unit of Migratory Workers to prepare those workers selected for positions in Spain for their personal and professional lives there. The long-term sustainability of this unit will be assured through the signing of a cooperative agreement between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and IOM in which the former commits to finance and assign the necessary funds to guarantee the operation of the Unit in the future. The project will also seek to ensure the Unit’s sustainability by assisting in the design and implementation of a website. Efforts will also be made to optimize the use of the Unit’s database of information on migrants’ backgrounds in order to streamline migratory information available to the Government of Ecuador.","Labour Migration",Ecuador,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,50000
2006,"Capacity-building on Labour Migration Management","The primary aim of the proposed pilot project is to enhance the capacity of the Royal Government of Cambodia to manage labour migration issues and expand legal labour migration opportunities for the benefit and development of the country and in a manner that will protect the fundamental rights of migrants.  To this end, a labour migration advisor will undertake a country assessment on current policy, legislation, structure, resources, procedures and services to manage labour migration to determine where introduction of new laws, policies and measures can improve effective labour migration management.  Based on this review the advisor will assist the Ministry in developing a national labour migration strategy to address labour migration issues and needs, develop and update legislation, policy and practices and implement measures for effective labour migration management. The advisor will also support the Minister in addressing emerging labour migration issues.","Labour Migration",Cambodia,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,37218
2006,"Technical Support to Improve Border Management Controls in Liberia","With increasing migration movements in the region, including significant irregular migration, and elements of human trafficking and smuggling, the improvement of border management, including the documentation of international entries and exits, has become a high priority for the new Government of Liberia (GOL).  In response to written requests from its Minister of National Defence and based on initial findings from a technical assessment mission held in May 2006, IOM will begin to assist the GOL in improving national migration management capacity by: 1) supporting the implementation of a Personal  Identification and Registration System (PIRS) at Robert’s  International Airport; 2)  conducting migration management capacity building training sessions for airport and other officials with migration management functions in their attribution; 3) providing guidance to ongoing governmental efforts to rationalize border management functions and mandates of national agencies, including the insertion of migration management training as a component of the ongoing Security Sector Reform (SSR) Initiative.",TCMMCB,Liberia,,Africa,Completed,100000
2006,"Technical Cooperation for the Eastern Republic of Uruguay","This project aims to contribute to the building of migration management capacity of the Government of Uruguay, modernizing, sensitizing and institutionally strengthening the various ministries. Capacity building support will be provided in the following thematic areas:  review of existing migration legislation, the design of a counter-trafficking programme and information campaign, support to diaspora networking as well as improving the knowledge base of labour migration to and from Uruguay.",TCMMCB,Uruguay,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,50000
2006,"Facilitation of the Recruitment and Placement of Foreign Health Care Professionals to work in the Public Sector Health Care in South Africa: Assessment","The project proposed is a preliminary assessment phase of a subsequent programme that aims to strengthen the capacity of the public sector health care services in South Africa by facilitating the recruitment and placement of foreign health care professionals.  The Government of South Africa has been implementing a number of strategies to relieve shortages of health care professionals in the public sector and has to date already recruited foreign qualified health care professionals through bilateral agreements between South Africa and countries such as Cuba, Iran and Germany. 
IOM’s regional office in Pretoria (MRF Pretoria) will assess the interest and availability of health care professionals in three selected developed countries (the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States of America) to work in the public sector in South Africa, via a mapping exercise of relevant institutions and associations. The assessment, which will be implemented with assistance from IOM offices in the selected three countries, will form the basis for subsequent information campaigns, and other activities that will complement the work of South African local partners who work in recruiting foreign health care professionals in the public sector health care of South Africa.  In this first phase, MRF Pretoria also aims to set up a web-based information database with information on health worker migration in South Africa, as part of the IOM MRF Pretoria website (www.iom.org.za).  In addition, MRF Pretoria will organise a stakeholder meeting on health worker migration with the relevant partners in South Africa, to ensure coordination and establish a network of relevant stakeholders for future collaboration.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants","South Africa",,Africa,Completed,69925
2006,"Workshop on the Handbook on Establishing Effective Labour Migration Policies in Countries of Origin and Destination","The ‘Handbook on Establishing Effective Labour Migration Policies Countries of Origin and Destination’ has been completed and is primarily for the use of decision-makers and practitioners in the OSCE area and countries served by IOM and ILO. It analyses effective policies and practices and draws upon examples from OSCE participating States as well as other countries that have considerable experience in the field.
A workshop is planned for 2006 to present the handbook and promote dialogue and consultation between interested States as well as facilitate exchange of information and effective practices.
The 1035 Facility will fund various workshop costs including the participation of IOM Member States and the interpretation facilities at the workshop for all participants.","Labour Migration","Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Republic of Moldova, Tajikistan, Ukraine",,Global,Completed,32000
2006,"Training Course on International Migration Law in Bosnia and Herzegovina","IOM aims to develop a Training Course on International Migration Law for government officials of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The course will provide an overview of International Migration Law, and focus on the specific migration issues of the Western Balkans, such as irregular transit migration, labour migrants, trafficking and smuggling in human beings, and migration and security. 
To that effect, IOM will conduct a four days course in BiH. The course will be offered to officials of the various government ministries formulating migration law and policy as well as those responsible for its implementation. The project will promote the development of migration law and its application in accordance with international law, and encourage dialogue and cooperation between government ministries and departments.","International Migration Law","Bosnia and Herzegovina",,Europe,Completed,26500
2006,"Workshops on Biometric Technology for the Philippine Government","This project shall contribute to the enhancement of migration management capabilities and capacities of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines, specific to biometric technology and information.   Towards this end, IOM shall carry out a series of training activities, as requested by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on behalf of the government,  that have been designed to complement and support planned trainings to be conducted under the auspices of the Philippine Border Management Project (PBMP ). 
At the end of this project’s timeline, it is expected that the following shall be achieved:  (a) the production and dissemination of a manual on the new biometric passport process; (b) government personnel from the DFA and extended PBMP partner agencies will have working knowledge and skills to support the introduction of the new biometric machine readable passport of the Philippines; (c) an overall harmonization of DFA’s and PBMP’s goals and objectives in the arena of national biometric technology education and information; and (d) an increased assurance of the sustainability of project results for both PBMP and the DFA towards the national maintenance of standard identity and migration management.",TCMMCB,Philippines,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,65900
2005,"Strengthening of the Migration Components of the Central American Integration Process","The aim of this project is to articulate the progress of the Central American integration process on migration issues, and to determine steps to ensure compliance with presidential agreements in this respect, particularly those related to the following components:  
- Central American passport;
- Central American Visa;
- Border integration; and
- Common technological platform to transfer information among migration directorates for migration management.
The project has three main areas of action: a) diagnosis and stocktaking of progress made in the four above mentioned components as well as in any other aspect affecting migration matters and free movement of persons; b) one workshop on ‘International Standards on Travel Documents and Issuance Systems’ and coordination meetings for the ‘Establishment of a Plan to Strengthen Technological Platforms’, and c) the drafting of recommendations for the safe issuance of the Central American Visa with preliminary support for its implementation. These activities will be coordinated with other regional entities (OCAM, RCM and SG-SICA), DGME and Ministries of Foreign Affairs from SICA member countries.",TCMMCB,"Belize, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,81500
2005,"Publication on the “Programme for the Creation of a General Model for the Collection, Application and Sharing of Migration-Related Data – Data Sharing Mechanism”","The Technical Cooperation Centre for Europe and Central Asia of the International Organization for Migration (TCC) Vienna, in cooperation with the IOM Migration Policy and Research Programme (MPRP) will develop and produce a comprehensive publication on the “General Model for the Collection, Application and Sharing of Migration Related Data – Data Sharing Mechanism”. The publication will contain an universal guidance of the “General Model”, which offers a flexible, proactive approach to migration data management and is based on the fact that the reality of migratory trends is established on timely, consistent and objective data existing already – although not necessarily shared – in a country. 
The publication will serve as a tool in a continuous exchange of best practices of migration related issues worldwide and be a basis for countries/regions in the development of migration policy as well as the establishment of effective migration data management systems.",TCMMCB,"Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Republic of Moldova, Tajikistan, Ukraine",,Global,Completed,101394
2005,"Combating Trafficking in Women – Turkey - BSEC Capacity-building for Data Collection","The 12-month project will provide a sustainable data collection strategy in support of Turkey’s efforts to combat human trafficking. Additionally, the project will be implemented within the framework of Turkey’s cooperation with the member states of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC).
The project will establish an office for information, data collection and trends analysis on trafficking. A full-time researcher will carry out data collection and analysis duties as well as coordinate cooperative research activities by outside experts.
 
The target group for this project is policy makers, law enforcement authorities and other interested actors within the counter-trafficking field.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Turkey,,Europe,Completed,50000
2005,"Feasibility Study on Registration of Albanian Emigrants","The proposed project includes activities to be considered as co-funding support for the EU funded project “National Strategy on Migration: Development of a Migration Management System in Albania”. The National Strategy on Migration project addresses the urgent need for reform in the field of migration management in Albania. The registration of Albanian emigrants has been recognized by the Government of Albania as a tool to manage migration. 
The feasibility study will identify and programme the establishment of the required (communication) network and infrastructure prior to the actual implementation. After assessment of the current situation, identification of the exact purpose of the register, and a cost and risk analysis, the feasibility study will provide the Government of Albania with a report including three options for the architecture of the system and plan for its creation.",TCMMCB,Albania,,Europe,Completed,75000
2005,"Return of Guatemalan Migrants in Situation of High Vulnerability","The project aims to build the capacities of the government and civil societies in assisting the return of migrants in a situation of high vulnerability due to accidents, sickness or any kind of serious disabilities, as well as repatriating the mortal remains of migrants who died during their attempt at reaching the United States. This support will provide migrants the transportation and travelling means to return to their communities and humanitarian assistance for their social reinsertion . These actions will be carried out in coordination with the authorities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Guatemala and its consulates and embassies, as well as civil society organizations, taking advantage of the experience, local installed capacity and current efforts of humanitarian assistance provided to the target population by its Vice Ministry of Human Rights and Care for Migrants.
This program will finance its activities by creating a fund. The program will have an initial duration of 12 months and it will be extended according to the resources that the different actors will be able to generate and/or collect during the first year of implementation.","Return Assist to Migrants and Government",Guatemala,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,50000
2005,"Capacity-building on Internal Migration and Development - Madagascar","This project will contribute to a better understanding and management of internal migration dynamics in Madagascar, and assist the Government of Madagascar in revising and enhancing policies on internal migration, as needed. The aim is to enhance the Government’s capacity to harness the benefits internal migration can have for development, while mitigating its potentially negative effects. As a first step, the project therefore will seek to increase the general understanding of internal migration in Madagascar by undertaking a thorough assessment of internal migration dynamics and their positive or negative effects on national and community development. This assessment, which would also take account of the mobility of foreign migrants in the country, will peruse relevant studies and research already existing, and it will include a review of current policies and regulations . In a second phase, a workshop will be organized by IOM with the Government of Madagascar, in which findings of the assessment will be discussed, and various stakeholders will be given the opportunity to share experiences and views on the causes of internal migration. This workshop together with the initial assessment will lead to the formulation of updated policy guidelines, which can be used to strengthen policies around internal migration in Madagascar in the most constructive way.","Community and Economic Development",Madagascar,,Africa,Completed,60000
2005,"Travel Documents Assessment in Niger","Following the Workshop on ‘International Travel Documents and Issuance Systems: Technical Review of Standards and Systems with CEN-SAD Member States and Regional Bodies’ in March 2005, Niger requested IOM assistance to facilitate the procedures to implement the new travel documents for Niger.
The project will include an assessment of the travel documents in place at present in Niger and technical recommendations for the tendering and selection process of the new travel documents contract.",TCMMCB,Niger,,Africa,Completed,45000
2005,"Development of an Information Campaign on Labour Rights and Obligations of Migrant Workers and Their Families in Venezuela","IOM has received a request for assistance from the Government of Venezuelato fund the development of an information campaign on the protection of human and labour rights of migrant workers and the families. The project, which has a timeline of 6 months, was developed by IOM Venezuelain coordination with the Ministry of Labour and other relevant organizations.","Labour Migration",,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,50000
2005,"New Perspectives of Latin American Migration in Europe: Colombian Immigrants in London","The aim of this project is to carry out a Quantitative Survey of 200 randomly selected Colombians in the London metropolitan area to gather information on migrants’ basic sociodemographics, labour and migration histories and on their on-going economic, sociocultural, and political relations with their homeland.
This survey will form part of a larger, on-going research inquiry, that seeks to understand the internal dynamics, social determinants, and developmental effects of transnational migration among Colombian and Dominican migrants in four European countries. 
The project will result in determining the developmental effects of the transnational relations that migrants maintain with their country of origin, migrants' possibilities to transfer (economic and non-economic) resources and their respectively positive or negative effects on local development. It will strengthen the dialogue between international organizations, (non)governmental organizations, private and academic sector and define politics towards migration and development.","Migration Research and Publication",Colombia,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,34050
2005,"Migration and Alien Affairs Records Digitization Project: First Phase","During this first phase to be funded by the 1035 Facility, the project aims to provide the Migration and Alien Affairs General Directorate with a digital system to record the files of Nicaraguan citizens applying for travel documents, thus, guaranteeing proper data handling and an adequate information mean to corresponding authorities for decision making. 
This digital database will also improve the capacity to react towards new criminal patterns resulting from globalization processes, economic and migratory integration, as well as the strengthening of the institutional capacity to fight against terrorism, international crime, trafficking in persons and migrant smuggling.
In a second and third phase, the digitization process is foreseen to be extended to the records available in order to integrate all the institution’s systems.",TCMMCB,Nicaragua,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,62500
2005,"Augmentation to “Technical Assistance to the Government of Zambia in Border Management: Preliminary Actions”","The Government of Zambia identified as a priority the improvement of its border management systems and encouraged IOM to assist in building capacities in this regard.  With strongly increasing migration movements in the region, including significant irregular migration, including probable elements of human trafficking, the improvement of border management has become a high priority.  IOM initiated assistance to the Government of Zambia through the provision and management of an expert assessment of needs, systems and supporting legal and regulatory framework features for management of cross-border movement in Zambia.  The assessment resulted in a detailed report and structured workplan, with guidance for further investment, covering the following areas:
 - Assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of migration controls along designated borders, including representative land and river borders and the Lusaka International Airport, inclusive of recommendations for concrete measures related to governmental structures, legislation, policy and operational functions.
 - A set of recommendations as to work process and technology infrastructure required to support the work process, together with an implementation plan inclusive of cost estimates for progressive implementation towards a fully functional system.
 - A “critical path” analysis for implementation of the main recommendations.",TCMMCB,Zambia,,Africa,Completed,37205
2005,"Technical Support to the Development of a National Migration Policy in Nigeria","This project will initiate a process to establish a National Migration Policy for Nigeria. At the request of the Special Assistant to the President on Migration and Humanitarian Affairs, IOM will build the migration policy capacity of the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which will establish an inter-ministerial technical committee of experts to produce the policy document. 
The capacity building activities will be undertaken through a series of migration management workshops building on the Essentials of Migration Management, a technical exposure visit of selected inter-ministerial committee members to countries that have recently undertaken migration policy development, and will be complemented by a technical assessment outlining the current administrative and policy status of migration in Nigeria, and producing a detailed road map for the National Migration Policy development process. This assessment and resulting road map will be presented for endorsement at an inter-ministerial workshop.","Migration Policy Activities",Nigeria,,Africa,Completed,50000
2005,"Training for the Protection of Migrant Workers and NGO Capacity-building - Bangladesh","Bangladesh is a major labour sending country. On average, 275,000 migrant workers leave Bangladesh for foreign employment each year through regular channels. There is a general concern that these job seekers are often ill informed and ill prepared for what awaits them in the receiving countries. However, by empowering the migrants with knowledge about migrants’ rights, skills, and information about the migration process they are better equipped and prepared for their overseas contract and more likely to benefit from it. Therefore this one year project proposed to begin in 2006 January aims at enhancing the level of skills of potential migrants so that their migration is beneficial and that their rights are ensured. At the same time this project also aims at strengthening the capacity of the civil society organizations particularly the specialized NGOs and migrant workers’ associations working for the benefit of migrant workers in Bangladesh.","Labour Migration",Bangladesh,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,49960
2005,"Research Assessment and Baseline Information of Trafficking in Persons in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Burundi","This study aims to develop baseline information that will establish accurate data on the trafficking phenomenon in the East African region, with specific focus on Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Burundi. In particular, the study will identify the means of victim recruitment, profile of traffickers, their recruitment routes and modes of transport and ascertain how victims are lured into the trade.
The data gathered will establish a solid foundation for future counter trafficking projects in the region.  It is also hoped that the research findings will provide a basis for assisting governments to initiate the drafting of counter trafficking laws into national legislation, as well as sensitising them to the need to ratify the existing international treaties.","Facilitated Migration Services","Kenya, United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda",,Africa,Completed,135000
2005,"Pilot project - Mobilization of the Burkinabe Diaspora and Identification of Priority Needs in Burkina Faso (MIDA Burkina Faso)","This pilot project is part of the Migration for Development in Africa (MIDA)- programme and constitutes a preliminary phase for the implementation of further activities within this framework in Burkina Faso. With a view to supporting the Government of Burkina Faso in involving migrants more effectively in the development process of their country of origin, the project aims to create a database on human and other resources available in the diaspora and to identify priority needs and human resource gaps in Burkina Faso. A website will be established to allow for the dissemination and exchange of pertinent information and for the collection of further data.","Community and Economic Development","Burkina Faso",,Africa,Completed,52000
2005,"Workshop on ‘International Travel Documents and Issuance Systems: Technical Review of Standards and Systems with CEN-SAD Member States and Regional Bodies’","Further to the 6th Meeting of CEN-SAD Ministers of Interior and Security held in Cotonou, Benin (27-30 September 2004), and as part of a proposed IOM Technical Assistance Programme for Capacity Building in Migration and Security for the CEN-SAD States, IOM organized a workshop in Niamey, Niger from the 5th to the 7th April 2005 on travel documents and issuance systems.
The Workshop supported the participants in updating their knowledge in this highly technical and quickly-changing area of migration management, and allowed for specific planning for follow-up technical assistance with IOM.  The meeting received special technical support from the Education and Promotion Working Group of ICAO, in which IOM participates.  
Two participants from each CEN-SAD Member State were carefully selected to ensure that they are officials with senior direct responsibilities in national passport and visa issuance management, and closely-related functions.  Additionally, one representative with parallel duties from the major African regional political/economic bodies (SADC, EAC, etc..), and from the AU, was invited to participate.  The workshop constituted a first step toward broader collaboration between IOM and the CEN-SAD States in various areas of technical programming.",TCMMCB,"Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d´Ivoire, Egypt, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Mali, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, Tunisia",,Africa,Completed,135000
2005,"Technical Workshop on International Travel Documents and Issuance Systems – Participation of Central and Western African States","IOM has received a request by ECOWAS for the organisation of a travel document workshop for ECOWAS States. As IOM has organised in May 2005 a regional workshop on travel document and their issuance systems for CENSAD states in Niamey, Niger, IOM is responding to this request by ECOWAS by inviting Central and Western African States that have not participated in the previous workshop to attend the second regional workshop on travel documents and their issuance systems, which will be organised early 2006 in Nairobi, Kenya. Individual Member States eligible for 1035 Facility funding have affirmed their wish to participate, through 1035 Facility support.
The proposed highly technical workshop requires strong international expertise to cover the range of topics, and this expertise, usually from ICAO, is readily availed when provided to a large audience. Consequently, and to allow for substantial economies of scale, the workshop will be jointly organised with the Capacity Building for Management Migration Programme (CBMMP) for the East African Community and the following participants will be funded by the 1035 Facility:
-9 Central and Western African States (Cameroon, Cape Verde, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Mauritania, Sao and Tome Principe).",TCMMCB,"Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Mauritania",,Africa,Completed,78000
2005,"Establishment of a Border Guard Training School for the State Border Service – Azerbaijan","This project aims at providing sustainable, long-term study and training opportunities to professional staff of the State Border Service (SBS) through assistance in initiating the establishment of the Border Guards Training School (BGTS). This fits within the context of the SBS current restructuring from a military to a law enforcement entity, which requires professional educated staff, and whose recruitment needs over the next 8-10 years are estimated by the SBS at over 5,000 staff.",TCMMCB,Azerbaijan,,Europe,Completed,89775
2005,"Survey on Trafficking – MERCOSUR region and Chile","This research project, to be undertaken by the IOM in close collaboration with the benefiting governments, aims to study and assess the current situation regarding the trafficking phenomenon, particularly women and children, within part of the MERCOSUR region and Chile.  IOM will engage government agencies, NGOs and other agencies/organizations in the region, to share available information on the trafficking phenomenon in these countries. To support information gathered from official sources, IOM will meet with women’s and youth groups working with persons who are potentially vulnerable to trafficking. The study will: 1) define trafficking within the regional context, 2) outline trends and use available information to draw up recommendations for the Governments, 3) publish a report on trafficking within and from the Region, and 4) contribute towards establishing a network of governmental, NGO and IGO partners in order to prevent trafficking and assist its victims. This project will build on the global expertise of IOM in combating trafficking in human beings.
The initial benefiting Member States include Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.  Brazil has expressed possible interest in the project, and will be included in activities once/if their interest is confirmed.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Argentina, Chile, Uruguay",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,100483
2005,"Workshop on Migration and Biometrics for the Countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States","As part of the technical follow up to the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Council of Ministers of Internal Affairs in Minsk on 20 April 2005, IOM and the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Belarus, which is the current Secretariat of the CIS Council of Ministers of Internal Affairs, will co-organize a workshop on migration and biometrics for the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States on the 30th and 31st August 2005. 
The workshop will have three main purposes: 
1. To share experiences on various biometric applications, define best practices and enhance national and regional planning;
2. To stimulate the process of harmonization and to complement the biometric initiatives at the policy, programmatic and technical levels; and,
3. To provide a forum of discussion to identify needs and resources with the participating countries vis-à-vis the use and advancement of the systems.
The workshop will include the opportunity for each CIS Member to provide a brief update on its current and planned activities pertaining to biometrics.",TCMMCB,"Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Republic of Moldova, Tajikistan, Ukraine",,Global,Completed,62000
2005,"Feasibility Study for the Development of Concrete Proposals to Foster Economic Development of the Female Population in Rural areas of Mauritania","The overall objective of this project is to contribute to the generation of employment and the improvement of livelihoods of the female population in selected rural areas of Mauritania, with a view to mitigating the rural exodus. In order to set the stage for more concrete initiatives, a feasibility study will be undertaken in cooperation with the Government of Mauritania. Beyond a general assessment of the current situation with regard to migration and development issues in Mauritania, this feasibility study will identify viable opportunities for income generation and employment for female populations living in rural areas, as well as concrete proposals on how the Mauritanian diaspora, and Mauritanians who have moved from rural areas to the cities, could be involved more effectively in such economic development initiatives. 
The project will enhance the capacity of the Government of Mauritania to develop policies to manage migration more effectively towards development goals. It will also have produced concrete project proposals for further action, including an assessment of donor interest.","Community and Economic Development",Mauritania,,Africa,Completed,60000
2005,"Integrating Migration in Ghana’s Poverty Reduction Strategy","This allocation is a budget supplement to the 1035 Project ‘Integrating Migration into the Ghana Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy (GPRS)’ (2005), which was funded at USD 50,000.
Further to the scoping mission carried out as part of the initial project activities, it was agreed in coordination with the Government of Ghana that the project’s scope of action would be expanded. Additional international and national stakeholders are to be involved in the project which will require support in terms of consultants, consultation meetings and a second scoping mission. An increase in the budget by USD 41,100 is required, bringing the project total to USD 91,100.","Community and Economic Development",Ghana,,Africa,Completed,50000
2005,"Establishment of a Tri-Lateral Dialogue between the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on Migration Management within South West Asia: Initial Phase","This project will initiate a Tri-Lateral Dialogue on Migration (TLDM) among Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan, serving as a forum for informal discourse focused on developing comprehensive and compatible national and sub-regional migration management strategies.  The TLDM aims to help these governments develop a common orientation to manage migration by enhancing mutual confidence and identifying policy priorities and further practical measures within a comprehensive, balanced and collaborative framework. The TLDM will be characterised by its non-binding and practical character. The TLDM aims to achieve two essential results. 
-In the initial phase, as supported through this 1035 initiative, through informal and structured discussions, the identification of a migration framework built upon a set of common understandings outlining fundamental shared assumptions and principles to guide migration management in the region. Specific joint policy and technical workshops will complement the dialogue features in this initial phase.
-In the follow-up phase, under separate sponsorship, the improvement of migration management in the region through the implementation of bilateral and collective measures on a comprehensive range of migration issues drawing on the experience of three governments and IOM expertise in migration management. Activities of the follow-up phase will be defined and implemented upon successful completion of the initial phase.","Migration Policy Activities","Afghanistan, Islamic Republic of Iran, Pakistan",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,135000
2005,"Capacity-building to the Government of Haiti for Improved Management of Labour Migration and the Formulation of Labour Migration Accords","The proposed labour migration project seeks to significantly strengthen the capacity of the Government of Haiti (GoH) to provide support and protection to Haitian migrants that regularly take up short-term wage labour opportunities in neighbouring countries, and provide technical support to the GoH in understanding the internal processes that would need to be the basis for the formulation of bilateral labour migration agreements with neighbouring countries that are host to significant and growing numbers of Haitian labour migrants. 
The project will achieve these objectives by improving the institutional capacities of the relevant ministries/governmental entities, notably the National Office for Migration. Specifically, the project will support the formulation of bilateral labour agreements by making available legal and migration management expertise to guide a GoH consultative process that will bring together relevant Haitian actors, governmental and non-governmental alike, to draw on the experience from previous bilateral labour migration agreements and formulate a comprehensive legal labour migration management strategy. 
The expected results of this project are: 1) significantly enhanced GoH capacity to formulate and negotiate bilateral labour migration accords with countries in the region that receive large numbers of Haitian labour migrants; 2) a final report and recommendations to the GoH for the establishment of an institutional framework for the provision of pre-departure and post-return support to labour migrants, and support in the country of destination (through training of labour attachés) to Haitian migrant workers.","Labour Migration",Haiti,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,78350
2005,"Coordination and Documentation Center - Cambodia","The project aims to strengthen the capacity of the government of Cambodia to address the problem of trafficking and ensure the sustainable return and reintegration of trafficked women and children to and from Cambodia.
The project aims:
- To strengthen the Coordination and Documentation Center (CDC) in its roles of:
1. Family tracing and assessment
2. Reintegration and long term placement
3. Repatriation of Vietnamese victims of trafficking
4. Maintaining the database and reporting
5. To establish a normative structure for the return and reintegration of trafficked women and children
6. To enhance the understanding of trafficking to and from Cambodia and provide an information base for policy development
While working to build the capacity and skills of the CDC staff, the project will also focus on encouraging the creation of a recognized office within the Ministry that would allow the staff to be employed on a full-time basis within the CDC.  This important step will ensure that the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation (MOSVY) will be able to run the CDC independently of IOM technical and financial support upon completion of the project.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Cambodia,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,50000
2005,"Technical Support to Improve Border Management Controls in Zimbabwe","The Government of Zimbabwe (GoZ) has identified as a priority the improvement of its border management systems and has requested the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to assist in building its capacities. With increasing migration movements in the region, including significant irregular migration and elements of human trafficking and smuggling, the improvement of border management, including the documentation of international entries and exits, has become a high priority.  IOM will assist the GoZ to improve migration management through an expert assessment of needs at 4 selected border posts as well as at the Immigration Headquarters, and support the implementation of a pilot data system at Harare International Airport, with linkages to the Immigration Headquarters offices in Harare. User training on the system and its overall management will also be provided.",TCMMCB,Zimbabwe,,Africa,Completed,82678
2005,"Co-funding support to “Enhancing Border Management in the Republic of Moldova”","The proposed project includes a number of activities to be considered as co-funding support for the EU Tacis-funded project “Enhancing Border Management in the Republic of Moldova”.
The proposed activities aim to strengthen border management capacities of the Department of Border Guards (BG) and personnel, responsible for and involved in migration and border management, by enhancing professional capacities and physical facilities of the border service. To achieve this aim, the eight inter-related activities will include: border surveillance training, border control training, senior management training on transition from military to civil service of border guard troops department, communication training, computer literacy & English language training, IT network administration training, study tours, Training Centre for Border Guards.",TCMMCB,"Republic of Moldova",,Europe,Completed,75000
2004,"Migrant Integration in Poland (augmentation of 2003 budget from 1035)","This project's strategy entails building the capacity of public administration officials responsible for working with immigrants in the Mazovia Region – the preferred settlement location for immigrant groups. The chosen counties and municipalities were those that have already had some experience working with immigrants to address their integration needs. The project will further develop the skills of the officials involved in integration work, building on knowledge and experience that they have acquired from previous work with migrant groups in the region. Through this project, the integration officials of the Mazovia region will acquire the skills essential to the handling of immigrants with regard to their integration needs, thus preventing the marginalization of migrants in Polish society and reducing the pressure on them to attempt irregular migration to Western Europe.
A partial funding of the project through a 1035 allocation of 21,160 in 2003 enabled the completion of a preliminary set of self-standing actions. This funding request follows the acknowledgement in 2003 by the 1035 Facility that funding the full project budget would be preferable and that the 1035 Facility would consider adding further funding in early 2004.","Facilitated Migration Services",Poland,,Europe,Completed,26624
2004,"Co-funding support to the Regional Clearing Point Programme","The Regional Clearing Point (RCP) serves as a clearinghouse for trafficking data drawn from a range of regional sources, including victims, service providers, counter-trafficking organisations and governments. This data is annually compiled into a report including statistics about assisted trafficking victims in the region as well as victim profiles, trafficking experiences and assistance needs. The aim of the RCP’s documentation is to provide factual data on trafficking victims that will form the basis for sound and informed counter-trafficking policy and practice.
The project co-funded by the 1035 Facility has aimed to assist the RCP to achieve the following:
 - Through liaison with regional partners, to compile and publish concrete and verifiable data on trafficking in south eastern Europe, to be used as the basis of counter-trafficking programmes and policies;
 - To identify gaps in our understanding of the trafficking phenomenon, with particular attention to victim vulnerability, experiences, needs and services;
 - To increase the capacity and effectiveness for victim assistance and protection in the region by furthering the understanding of the trafficking phenomenon and good practices;
 - To encourage, facilitate and support the use of standardised documentation tools by service providers with their clients;
 - To serve as a source of data and information for practitioners and policy makers in the region to assist in the implementation of counter-trafficking initiatives; and,
 - To assure relevant information exchange between a range of regional stakeholders.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro",,Europe,Completed,35000
2004,"Strengthening the policy of involvement of Peruvians living abroad","The enhanced involvement of nationals living abroad in home country development is one of the recent migratory policies that South American countries are starting to implement within the context of obligations that States have towards their nationals residing abroad. After having worked for three years in this direction, the Peruvian Government decided to reinforce this policy of involvement and requested the cooperation of IOM to help provide the necessary elements. This project aimed to achieve the following goals:
 - The improvement of living conditions of the Peruvians living abroad through the strengthening of the links with their country of origin.
 - Support the formulation of policies and proper programs through provision of better and opportune information to policy makers.
 - Development of a new methodology to collect information from diasporas, through consulates.
 - To pick up better experiences of international processes of involvement of nationals living abroad.
 - To contribute to promote the empowerment of the consulates and Chancellery of a new and systematized methodology to better register Peruvian living abroad.
 - The organization and distribution of information obtained by the study to the most important sectors of the country.
 - The settings up of appropriate actions that promote the cultural, economic and social exchange and allow more active links with the country.","Community and Economic Development",Peru,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,64200
2004,"Mobilization of Qualified Benin Diaspora and Identification of Benin’s needs in terms of Scientific and Technical expertise","This project seeks to complement the Government of Benin's efforts in capitalizing on their diaspora resources at both intellectual and economic levels. The actions proposed are as follows: 
- Establishment of a database, or a directory, of interested nationals abroad compiled through embassies in selected countries, migrant associations and a website on the model of the one developed for MIDA Ethiopia. 
- A compilation of the priority areas, job and investment offers identified in the country.
 - An information service to migrants, again through the website, complemented by information leaflets and networking. 
The project outputs will be used to develop a more comprehensive MIDA programme to be included in the Government of Benin's national development plan.","Community and Economic Development",Benin,,Africa,Completed,50000
2004,"Institutional Development To Support Migration Policy Implementation: Paraguay","The aim of this project is the formulation of a document for the institutional development to support migration policy implementation in Paraguay. This will be based on the results obtained from the study of the ‘General Guidelines for the formulation of a National Migration Policy in Paraguay’ carried out by the government and IOM in 2003. This document also includes two other components:
a)a proposal for an administrative and functional restructuring, and
b)a new migration administrative structure","Migration Policy Activities",Paraguay,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,47776
2004,"Migrants Assistance Centre for Albania (augmentation of 2002 budget from 1035)","The purpose of this application for 1035 Facility funding has been to support the necessary continuation of the services provided by the Migrants Assistance Centre, thus enabling it to develop its full potential by attracting both additional grants as well as fee for services contributions.  The allocation provided a necessary bridge to EC funding, which was recently approved.
The partial funding of the project through a 1035 allocation of USD 19,505 in 2002 enabled the completion of a preliminary set of self-standing actions.","Facilitated Migration Services",Albania,,Europe,Completed,26480
2004,"Impact of Family Remittances in Guatemalan Households and Communities","This project has aimed to carry out a survey of family remittances in Guatemalan households and communities sending international migrants, in order to provide a comprehensive understanding of the impact of remittances. 
Specifically, this project has aimed to a) provide a comprehensive understanding of family remittances as a community development mechanism in Guatemala; b) define a new methodology for measuring the economic and social impact of remittances in receiving families and communities; and c) set up a data management system capable of collecting, processing, and analyzing data on family remittances.",Remittances,Guatemala,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,59450
2004,"Establishment of a Migration Research and Policy Analysis Facility (MRPAF) - Jordan","The project’s objective is to establish a Migration Research and Policy Analysis Facility within the Ministry of Labour.  The facility will support the Ministry and other government authorities to better understand migration issues, enhance the capacity of the Jordanian government to analyse and use global migration information and experiences, provide advisory services to strengthen the capacity of the government to manage migration issues more effectively, and to develop relevant approaches in the form of migration policies, legislation and procedures.","Migration Research and Publication",Jordan,,"Middle East",Completed,65677
2004,"Capacity-building for Government Authorities Responsible for Migration Management","The aim of this project is to provide technical assistance and support to the competent authorities, in particular the Czech Analysis Unit, Ministry of Interior, working in field of migration and asylum. The project's main objective is to increase/strengthen the unit’s professional expertise in qualitative analysis and determination of appropriate actions to be taken at the organisational and technical level, as well as on legal aspects. This will be accomplished via the implementation of a study visit and a series of thematic training seminars/workshops focusing on rapid assessment techniques and analysis of migration trends.
The two main activities to be carried out by the project are: study visit to the United Kingdom and six thematic seminar/workshops delivered by country experts with advance or similar experiences compared to the Czech Republic aiming at capacity building at the institutional and professional level. Experts and practitioners from EU Member States and third countries (i.e., Canada and the USA) will be invited to the Czech Republic in order to present their models of best practices and lessons learned in relation to qualitative analysis of migration movements to persons responsible for migration management and asylum.
The results of the study visit and thematic seminar/workshops will be incorporated into the final report, which will be disseminated among the government officials and interested parties. In addition, government officials will also have the opportunity to incorporate the results of the actions within their working practices and future initiatives, thus aiming at an overall improvement of the administrative system of migration management and asylum.",TCMMCB,Czechia,,Europe,Completed,50000
2004,"Co-funding Support to the Dialogue and Technical Capacity-building Programme in Migration Management in Central Asia and Pakistan","This programme aims to assist Central Asian governments and neighbouring countries in building their capacity for migration management in their countries and as a region. A series of technical workshops will be held in the broad region, drawing from expertise within the region, from Western Europe including EU Member and Candidate countries, and from IOM. Complementing the technical activities, a series of informal consultations on migration will be held. Pilot activities including border improvement, assisted voluntary return, and information campaigns are included in the programme's implementation, as is the updating of baseline research on migration into and through the region. A ""roadmap"" will be created to guide further collaboration between the EU and the region in migration management. The specific 1035 facility co-funding will support:
 - a technical workshop on legal and regulatory frameworks for migration management in Bishkek; and,
 - an information campaign to be implemented in close collaboration with the governments and relevant ministries in order to disseminate information on realities of irregular migration.",TCMMCB,"Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Pakistan",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,60000
2004,"Seafarers Health Education Counselling (SHEC) – Building the Capacity of Diagnostic Clinics","This pilot project aims to improve capacity in Voluntary Confidential Counselling and Testing (VCCT) and enhance the provision of HIV/AIDS and STI education offered by HIV/AIDS diagnostic clinics. It seeks to build upon existing best practices and develop new models that can be scaled up once the pilot phase has ended. 
The project will provide diagnostic clinics with trainings on pre/post test counselling on HIV/AIDS and produce educational material in the form of a comic book to be distributed in the clinics and other appropriate venues.
Another component of the project is the involvement of HIV positive seafarers in peer education and monitoring. Their involvement will not only help the departing seafarers better understand the issue but also increase skills and confidence among HIV positive seafarers.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants",Philippines,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,49180
2004,"Survey on Irregular Migrant Communities in Karachi, Pakistan","The purpose of this project has been to survey the irregular immigrant communities in Karachi. The project has provided an accurate assessment of the numbers, countries of origin and routes of entry into Pakistan, along with other socio-economic factual data that will be vital to other programs guided towards assisting the irregular migrants, whether in Pakistan or providing assistance to voluntary repatriation to their countries of origin if they are so willing. The results of the project will also serve as a basis to review the delivery of basic social and utility services by the city authorities to the communities studied. 
This study represents the first element of a programme of support to the National Alien Registration Authority in its efforts to register irregular persons in Karachi and to issue work permits, an activity that at present is undermined by contradictory estimates of numbers of irregular immigrants, the lack of capacity and tools of the organization, as well as the lack of funds to advertise this service.","Migration Research and Publication",Pakistan,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,45000
2004,"Feasibility Study on Migration and Development Initiatives in Zambia and Angola","As a follow-up to the MIDSA Workshop on Migration and Development, this project aims to assist two selected countries, Angola and Zambia, in developing specific strategies for the implementation of the recommendations made during the workshop, thereby assisting them in tackling the issue of skills migration and improving their capacity to harness the migration potential for their development. With the help of a consultant, as well as IOM Field Offices in Lusaka and Luanda, this project will undertake a thorough assessment of the current situation, assist the two target countries in coming up with a concrete plan of action, and hence enhance the capacity of the governments. In each country, a small workshop will be organized at the end of the project to disseminate the findings of the assessment and to discuss further action and next steps with all stakeholders. It will also provide the possibility to implement some initial activities, which are to be identified in the course of the project.","Community and Economic Development","Angola, Zambia",,Africa,Completed,56806
2004,"Farm Workers' Survey and stakeholders Consultations","The project has sought to fund a third farm workers’ survey to generate data which can provide meaningful input to the planning of multi-sectoral and integrated strategies to assist farm worker households that have been affected by the land reform programme. 
The third farm workers’ survey and stakeholders consultations have targeted farms that were covered by the second Farm Worker’s Survey in 2001 (over 1,320 farms), spread over all the commercial farming areas of Zimbabwe. This will involve physical visits by trained enumerators and administration of questionnaires to an approximate number of 23,713 farm workers.  
The results of the third farm workers’ survey will be the basis to address the modalities it will recommend to assist the farm workers, specifically with regards to the areas where intervention is mostly required such as: a) resettlement in the newly acquired farms; b) employment opportunities through new settlers or self-employment; c) retirement, and d) repatriation of those farm workers who wish to return to their areas of origin, including to neighbouring countries like Zambia, Mozambique and Malawi.","Migration Research and Publication",Zimbabwe,,Africa,Completed,97913
2004,"Capacity-building for Government Authorities Responsible for Migration Management","This project has provided technical assistance and support to Hungarian authorities working in the field of migration and asylum in the Office of Immigration and Nationality of the Ministry of the Interior (OIN). In recognition of the upcoming changes related to the Accession Process, including a projected inflow and outflow of migrants to/from Hungary as well as a continuation of irregular migration, IOM in cooperation with relevant government authorities has provided technical assistance regarding qualitative analysis and strategic management planning through action-oriented activities. The main objective has been to strengthen the OIN’s professional expertise in qualitative analysis of migration trends and the development of an effective management program and policy on integration of migrants. The project facilitated the determination of appropriate organisational, technical, and legal adjustments in Hungary’s migration management program.   
Over a 12 month period, the following three activities were planned: 
1) A three day study visit to Brussels by OIN officials, focusing on qualitative analysis of migration and asylum trends.
2) Four thematic 4-day workshops, in Hungary, delivered by experts and practitioners from EU Member States, focusing on rapid assessment techniques, analysis of migration trends, and best practices for integration of migrants.
3) A final report on the results of the study visit and thematic seminar/workshops, which will be disseminated among the government officials and interested parties to facilitate migration analysis, migration management, and sound integration policies and activities.",TCMMCB,Hungary,,Europe,Completed,50000
2004,"Development of Common Practice Guidelines for EU and Candidate Countries","This project complements the programme approved by the European Commission under ARGO 2003 and provides the required co-funding.  Best practices in managing return migration will be identified and detailed through the work of two expert working groups, respectively focussing on voluntary and forced returns.  These identified best practices will be translated into a clear, step-by-step implementation guide in a manual, and will be disseminated to government authorities in all participating states.  The Government of Austria formally guides the implementation of this initiative, with MRF Vienna and MRF Budapest providing joint management over the 12-month implementation.","Migration Policy Activities","Hungary, Czechia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia",,Europe,Completed,28000
2004,"Upgrading of English Language Training for Migrant Workers of Bangladesh","The Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training (BMET) under the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment set up an English Language Lab at their Dhaka Training Centre in 2002 with the support of IOM. Since then IOM has been involved in developing English language training programmes in other parts of the South Asian region offering language training to migrants preparing to migrate overseas for employment.  The need was felt that the materials and training used to conduct the English language training in Dhaka should be reviewed and upgraded to better reflect the migration experience and assess its usefulness to this group of overseas migrant workers and their employers.  
Under the project IOM Dhaka aimed to:
- Conduct a preliminary needs assessment of the current English language programme offered by the BMET to Bangladeshi nationals preparing to migrate overseas by identifying the areas to be upgraded and improved;
-  Develop improved and standardised BMET curricula for language training; 
- Set up a new English Language Lab at one divisional city to run with the upgraded/ improved English language training materials/modules;
- Capacity of English Language Training Laboratory enhanced in Dhaka and Chittagong;
- Increased capacity of BMET officials to conduct the training and better means to deliver it;
- Increased level of English language skills among Bangladeshi migrant workers and they are better prepared to take on the challenge of travelling and working abroad","Facilitated Migration Services",Bangladesh,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,49963
2004,"Preliminary Actions: Capacity-building in Migration Management in Mauritania","With irregular migration on the rise in Mauritania, as witnessed by the recent increase in the number of stranded smuggled migrants, the Government of Mauritania (GoM) requires assistance to undertake a coordinated and efficient fight against this phenomenon. 
IOM will support the GoM to better address irregular migration and smuggling through assistance to assess and improve national capacity to respond to irregular migration, including the development of a national migration management programme framework. At the request of the GoM, these activities will be considered for initial funding through the IOM 1035 Facility, and will complement support to the voluntary repatriation of stranded migrants that IOM will conduct in the context of its Assisted Voluntary Return programme.
By project completion, the following results will have been attained:
- A practical and detailed report will be provided to the GoM, presenting conclusions and recommendations resulting from the assessment of the national response to irregular migration and smuggling,
- A fully-articulated GoM migration management programme framework will be developed. This will be shared to interested donors.
- Specific training and capacity-building activities for government officials, supportive of the emerging management framework, will have been completed",TCMMCB,Mauritania,,Africa,Completed,100000
2004,"Protection of Human Rights of Migrants and Displaced Persons in the CEDEAO Countries","This project has sought to significantly contribute to the protection of human rights of migrants and displaced persons in West Africa, with particular attention to Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Mali, Senegal and Togo.  The project has had two distinct components: 1) The creation and pilot-testing of a training curriculum on migration and human rights through workshops with a core group of university professors and officials from selected ministries in the participating countries; and, 2) Support to one specialist in each of the countries to adapt the core curriculum to special national contexts.  
The pilot training took place over two weeks in Senegal, with final national products produced over a period of four months.  Methods and means of further disseminating the training in the four countries, and further in the West Africa region were discussed.  
The contribution from the 1035 Facility allowed for the  implementation of this pilot phase as an initial, stage-setting activity.","International Migration Law","Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d´Ivoire, Guinea, Mali, Senegal",,Africa,Completed,107500
2004,"Iberoamerican Programme of Education, Culture and Migration (PIECUM)","The project's aims were to contribute to the global understanding of the phenomenon of migration, through the development of training, dissemination, and awareness actions on the characteristics, causes and effects of migration, in partnership with government agencies, universities, NGOs, international organizations, and other Iberoamerican and Italian regional institutions.
The specific purposes of this project have been three-fold:
1. To train and update Iberoamerican and Italian university graduates, government officials, and civil society leaders on matters related to international migration policies. 
2. To develop research/action lines with a view to generating policies and programmes in order to solve problems linked to migration matters.
3. To technically cooperate and coordinate the development of training – action projects on topics combining the spheres of culture, society and migration.","Migration Policy Activities","Argentina, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Mexico",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,94800
2004,"Migrants Rights Resource Centre in Morocco","This project provides further support for the establishment of a Migrants’ Rights Resource Centre in Morocco, which has both enhanced migrants’ abilities to protect themselves, e.g. from victimisation by traffickers, and strengthened the capacities of government and other agencies to ensure respect for migrants’ rights.","Facilitated Migration Services",Morocco,,Africa,Completed,35000
2004,"Enhancing Capacity in Migration Management of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs in the Islamic Republic of Iran","The Project seeks to contribute to enhancing the capacity of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran to improve it’s migration management system. The project activities will include the development of a pre-departure program, a labour attaché training and the organization of a workshop on labour migration for the Ministry of Labour and Social affairs and private agencies.
The initial phase of project will include conducting a need assessment to identify scope of the pre-departure orientation-training programme and tailor-made trainings delivered to labour attachés. In order to plan and develop a new national module, existing training modules and materials for this purpose will be compiled and reviewed.  As such, and in reference to particular needs of the target group, a new orientation / training programme will be developed, shared and finalized through a workshop.  Subsequently IOM Tehran will recruit well qualified nationals preferably with working experience abroad who will then receive extensive training in orientation modules and teaching methodologies best suited for adult learners. A qualified Trainer of Trainers (ToT) will supervise and direct an ongoing programme of trainers’ development. Physical facilities will be ensured for delivering the training on a regular basis.","Labour Migration","Islamic Republic of Iran",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,67640
2004,"Strengthening Migration Coordination and Management Capacity in the Western Mediterranean","The aim of the project has been to build up the capacity of the countries concerned in the management of different migration issues common to all and increase their regional cooperation and development. 
A number of workshops will be organized where the participants will include representatives from relevant ministries.  IOM will act as a neutral facilitator with experience in facilitating regional migration dialogues in other regions of the world.  
The various workshops will:
1. Reinforce the opportunity of dialogue, experience sharing and best techniques in relation to migration flows and development processes in the Western Mediterranean.
2. Study migration trends as well as observed experiences on priority issues to reach a common agreement. 
3. Maximise the positive results of migration flows in the country of origin as in the host and transit country in the social and economic sectors.","Migration Policy Activities","Algeria, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia",,Africa,Completed,103800
2004,"Technical Cooperation Assistance to the Government of Bolivia in Border Management","The project has supported technical cooperation and capacity building activities with the Government of Bolivia (GRB) focussing on reengineering of the system of communication and data collection for recording and analyzing the flow of persons through border points throughout the country.  The present system uses a manual (hand-written) card record at the points of entry and exit.  In order to begin to automate and expedite the flow of information in a secure manner, a process of software and system development has been initiated, including pilot testing at selected sites. It was anticipated that the improved communication and data system will benefit the government through access to more reliable data, and will benefit migrants through improved and quicker processing at border points.",TCMMCB,"Bolivia (Plurinational State of)",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,49100
2004,"Creation and Pilot-Testing of Training Curricula on the Human Rights of Migrants and Displaced Persons","This project has sought to significantly contribute to the protection of human rights of migrants and displaced persons in Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador and Nicaragua, and possibly further in the region in the longer-term. The project will have two distinct components: 1) The creation and pilot-testing of a training curriculum on migration and human rights through workshops with a core group of university professors and officials from selected ministries in two participating countries (Colombia and Nicaragua); and, 2) Support to one specialist in each of the two countries, plus one each in Dominican Republic and Ecuador, to adapt the core curriculum to special national contexts.  The pilot training took place over two weeks in Colombia and Nicaragua, with final generic and national products produced over a period of four months.  If successful, methods and means of further disseminating the training in the four countries, and further in the Latin American/Caribbean region will be sought.  
The contribution from the 1035 Facility enabled the implementation of this pilot phase as an initial, stage-setting activity.","International Migration Law","Colombia, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Ecuador",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,70502
2003,"Ministerial Consultations for Countries of Origin in Asia","The aim of the Ministerial Consultations has been to provide a forum for Asian labour sending states to share experiences, discuss issues and identify steps for follow-up in the form of recommendations and operational modalities. In the light of the issues and discussions with participants, the topics covered in the consultations were organised under three thematic areas:
- Protection of migrant workers and services to migrant workers;
- Optimising benefits of organised labour migration; and,
- Institutional capacity building and inter state cooperation.
The consultations were planned over two days in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The first day was devoted to a preparatory meeting of senior officials. The ministerial meeting followed on the second day, preceded by an inaugural session.   Participants were invited from the main sending countries in Asia, including, Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. The Sri Lankan Government hosted and chaired the consultations.
The Government of Sri Lanka noted that this activity is a key government priority, and requested consideration of 1035 Facility funding in that light.","Labour Migration","Bangladesh, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,57489
2003,"Support to Institutional Strengthening of the Puno Regional Government - Peru","Peru recently entered into a complex decentralization project whose purpose is to reach an integral, harmonious and sustainable development of the country. As a result of this process 25 regions were created with their respective governments elected in a democratic way, on the basis of the previous political division in departments.
The general purpose of this project was to assist the authorities of the region of Puno in facing the challenges linked to migration, lack of job opportunities and frequent natural disasters. Puno has been confronted with a post emergency situation after been affected by floods and subsequent movements of population. The project has intended specifically to strengthen the regional government’s institutional capacity under the framework of the decentralizing process. Aiming to reduce the pressures for outward migration, it has helped the government to design and implement small scale rural development projects linked to livelihood creation.","Community and Economic Development",Peru,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,50000
2003,"Migration Dialogue in the Arabian Peninsula","The Ministry of Immigrants Affairs of Yemen requested the assistance of IOM for the organization of one technical and policy discussion workshop that will bArabian Peninsula, in Yemen, to discuss migration issues of common concern. The international workshop will bring together countries of the Arabian Peninsula. The workshop will focus on 1) the identification of common priority issues in the field of international migration; 2) the potential for cooperation and common action; 3) the development of a common platform for the establishment of regional partnerships; 4) the importance of international conventions and legal instruments to fight illegal migration and migrant trafficking as well as the protection of the rights of migrants; and, 5) successful experiences of international migration management and regional dialogue in other geographical regions.
The organization of the workshop is expected to last six months. The workshop will last three days and will be held in Sana'a, Yemen.","Migration Policy Activities",Yemen,,"Middle East",Completed,49584
2003,"Gap Analysis on Migration Management in Albania","This project's aims were to undertake a gap analysis of legislation and institutional structures in the field of immigration in Albania.  This activity was framed as a quick and preliminary action prior to undertaking the development of a National Strategy on Migration by GoA and counterpart agencies.
The project envisioned analysis of international and EU standards to assess to what extent Albania was ready to meet the requirements of the EU's Stabilisation and Association Agreement in terms of its legal and institutional capacity. This in-depth analysis took place within a limited time-frame, but should be seen as an essential part of the basis for planning a National Strategy on migration, which will address the gaps identified within the context of this study.
Conducting this analysis has better positioned IOM Tirana for substantive participation in the National Strategy specifically, and in the National CARDS programme overall.","Migration Policy Activities",Albania,,Europe,Completed,50000
2003,"Support to the Capacity of the Government of Colombia in Health Emergency Preparedness and Response: a joint PAHO-IOM Initiative","This initiative is a response to the wish to intensify and systematize the collaboration between IOM and PAHO in the region and, as response to the Colombian Government's request of technical assistance in the area of service provision for internally displaced population (IDP) and other communities affected by the internal conflict in the country. The idea is to provide technical cooperation through a co-financed regional senior health advisor who will be located in Bogota.  The aim is to improve the access, quality and cost - effectiveness of health services provided to mobile populations, as well as to provide opportune and relevant information on the health situation and access to health services of mobile populations in Colombia and the Andean region.  This will be achieved through technical assistance to governmental and non- governmental health providers, as well as PAHO and IOM staff. The incumbent will also develop and disseminate technical standards and best practice guidelines from lessons learned in various IOM, and/or PAHO interventions in Colombia that could be replicated in other missions in the region.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants",Colombia,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,40250
2003,"Capacity-building for the East African Governments on Labour Migration Management and related MIDA Matters","The aim of this project has been to build the capacity of the governments of the three East African countries of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to provide protection to their citizens working abroad and to expand legal labour migration opportunities for the benefit and development of their countries of origin. The project also assisted the governments in strengthening their institutional capacities to manage and realize their development goals through the transfer of relevant skills, financial and other resources of East Africans in the diaspora. In this regard, the project has assisted the governments to develop effective technical cooperation mechanisms on labour migration management and skills utilization.","Labour Migration","Kenya, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania",,Africa,Completed,100000
2003,"Support for Participation of Former Soviet Union Countries in the Soderkoping Process","The May 2004 enlargement of the European Union (EU) called for increased cooperation between the Western Newly Independent states (WestNIS) and the EU in migration management and asylum issues. In early 2001, UNHCR and the Swedish Migration Board initiated a dialogue (the “Soderkoping” process) among neighbouring states, including IOM member states Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, to collectively address irregular migration and asylum challenges alongside the future EU eastern border. IOM soon became a partner and was also involved in the provision of training and expertise. This project aimed to build on the momentum gained by the dialogue to date by providing IOM assistance to the Cross-Border Cooperation Process (CBCP) Secretariat, which was established to help coordinate the process, and enabling IOM member state participation in three activities, including research and analysis on implementation gaps in migration/asylum management in the context of EU enlargement; the second Annual Soderkoping Senior Level meeting to review progress to date; and a follow-up working-level seminar for Belarus, Republic of Moldova and Ukraine.",TCMMCB,"Republic of Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine",,Europe,Completed,85000
2003,"Migration Dialogue in the Western Mediterranean","The complexity of the migratory dynamics in the Western Mediterranean is a real challenge for governmental and non governmental entities at local, regional and international level. The main objective of this project has been to strengthen regional dialogue by organising a platform within the overall “5 +5 strategy” to discuss on a  regional basis common migration issues including the link between migration, regional cooperation and development. The participants included representatives from ministries (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Interior, Employment and Social Affairs), as well as from regional research institutes. IOM participated as a facilitator providing its expertise based on the experience acquired in supporting several regional consultative processes in other parts of the world. IOM also provided its technical support for the follow up of the recommendations which resulted from the 1st Ministerial Conference held in Tunis in 2002, for the development of a regional plan of action and the organization of the Second Ministerial Conference in Morocco.","Migration Policy Activities","Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia","France, Italy, Portugal, Spain",Africa,Completed,100000
2003,"Migration and Integration for Development  - from Policy to Practice","The eight benefiting countries all expressed interest in developing or enhancing their strategies for better managing return and reintegration of their nationals. While some of the noted countries do have systems in place, others do not, and all would have benefited from exposure to operating models and cross-fertilisation of their ideas.
To meet this need this project enabled two officials from each of the selected countries to participate in the course “Migration and Integration for Development – From Policy to Practice” at the JDC-Aharon Ofri International Training Center (Jerusalem, 12 March-1 April 2003) where, sharing Israel’s models of integration of new immigrants and returning nationals, models of integration were developed to apply to their countries of origin.
The course enabled the participants to share the best practices and key issues from their own countries' experiences in this area, and to better shape forward planning. An IOM official participated as well, to promote follow-up project planning.","Return Assist to Migrants and Government","El Salvador, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Nicaragua, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Serbia, Montenegro",,Global,Completed,50920
2003,"Return of Highly Vulnerable Honduran Migrants","The program aimed to give assistance to Honduran migrants who found themselves in highly vulnerable situations, especially those who had been injured in accidents, were ill or disabled as a consequence of their migration attempt;in their transit to the north. Specifically, it provided each migrant with means of transportation and logistics in order to get them to their place of origin. In case of  death, the program assisted with the exhumation of the corpse and its repatriation. These actions were implemented in coordination with governmental authorities,  NGOs and other members of the civil society of Honduras, Mexico and Guatemala, taking advantage of their capacity and ongoing humanitarian assistance to this target population.","Repatriation Assistance",Honduras,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,50000
2003,"Capacity Building in Labour Migration Management Program in the Southern African Development Community (SADC)","This project has improved statistics and data collection capacity at the national and regional levels, in order to provide the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and SADC Member States with a comprehensive understanding of the migration phenomenon within the region. This activity, as well as an assessment of national labour migration  legislation, structure and mechanisms, has facilitated the development of a regional model for better co-ordination and  harmonisation of policies among Southern African Governments in the field of labour migration. The programme has specifically strengthened the capacity of the SADC Directorate on Social and Human Development and Special Programmes in dealing with regional labour migration issues.","Labour Migration","Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Africa, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe",,Africa,Completed,114500
2003,"Priority Actions on Migration in South America","The project's aims were to contribute to the consolidation of a South American integral approach on migration matters, by committing the governments of the region to the implementation of a series of prioritised actions of regional scope. These actions were agreed during the last Technical Consultative Meeting of the South American Conference on Migration in Paraguay on April 2003.  IOM supported the implementation of the priority activities of the Action Plan on International Migration in South America through consultative missions, with the preparation of studies and diagnoses, and the organisation of meetings and seminars. The themes addressed in these studies include: administration of cross border movements, human rights protection of migrants, statistics system on migration in South America, comparitive analysis of the visa system in the South American countries, review of the international instruments on human rights, trafficking of peeople and migrants.","Migration Policy Activities","Argentina, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,50000
2003,"Operational Recommendations on Introduction of Visa Counterfoils and Improvement of the Visa Policy in Azerbaijan","Since the events of September 11th, 2001 the Government of Azerbaijan has sought to improve its visa policy to further promote the development of free trade and tourism and prevention of illegal migration. However, the development and introduction was stagnating due to a difference of opinion on visa policy among government agencies and the lack of seed funding from the budget. 
The Border Control Oversight Commission (BCOC) approached IOM as the entrusted partner for the Government to provide expertise for the introduction of a new visa system. This has included the formatting and design of a new, secure, machine-readable visa counterfoil, analysing different options for its printing, estimating necessary technical and financial support required for that, developing recommendations on changes to existing visa procedures and improvement of visa policy.",TCMMCB,Azerbaijan,,Europe,Completed,20500
2003,"IDP Return & Reintegration in Sudan: Conducting Socio-Economic IDP Survey","At the request of the UN Country Team, through the UN Humanitarian Coordinator, Sudan, IOM has recently expanded its activities in Sudan to include IDP return, resettlement and reintegration programs in line with the new country strategy.  With the advancement of the peace process, larger scale return, resettlement and reintegration of IDPs are under consideration for future implementation.  The IOM Sudan Strategy foresees a phased approach to IDP Return and Reintegration in Sudan. Phase 1 will involve the activities that inform and assist planning in preparation for the actual implementation phase of return and reintegration activities (Phase 2 to start after a Peace Agreement has been reached in the current Machakos IGAD talks).  Among other programmes, within Phase 1 IOM intends to carry out socio-economic and demographic survey of IDP populations, with the following purposes:
1. To support the operational function of Displaced Persons Task Force  in coordination with OCHA.
2. To identify the profiles and needs of IDPs through socio-economic and demographic surveys, including information pertaining to home community and reintegration needs and levels of HIV/AIDS awareness.
3. To enter all data onto an IOM managed database and produce reports for stakeholders, including GoS, UN, NGO and other interested agencies.
4.To offer access to data through the UN OCHA Sudan Website.","Migration Research and Publication",Sudan,,Africa,Completed,50000
2003,"Focal Point for Capacity-building on HIV/AIDS and Population Mobility in South East Asia","Different Governmental entities, UN agencies and local/international NGOs in the South East Asia region, particularly those in Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam requested IOM’s participation in HIV/AIDS activities.  These requests have been made because of IOM’s focus on improving the status of mobile populations, and the unique relationships that IOM has with government ministries and organisations catering to the needs of vulnerable mobile populations.  
The IOM HIV/AIDS Focal Point position proposed provided technical assistance on HIV/AIDS issues to government and NGO staff working with mobile populations and HIV/AIDS issues in Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.  This assistance will strengthen capacities to improve responses and contribute to the development of new approaches and identification/implementation of feasible projects, while engaging in new partnerships in the coordinated response to HIV/AIDS.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants","Cambodia, Philippines, Thailand",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,77587
2003,"The Power to Choose - a Video Series Supporting Successful Migration","Migrant workers are confronted with many new personal challenges that strongly affect their own security, productiveness, longevity and support to family and community back at home. For many migrant workers these challenges are exacerbated by new social cultural, linguistic, political and other differences. The cumulative effect often leads to the worker being less effective or protected in their new environment, leading to difficulties for the migrant, the host society and the migrant's family. 
This project offers information and materials to help migrant workers and migrant worker social support organizations better recognize threats to successful migration experiences, to avoid such threats and to more effectively deal with such threats. These threats include (amongst other areas) poor hygiene, inadequate treatment of infection and disease, lack of professional access to assistance, potential to harm family and community, and generally misunderstanding disease transmission. Using multi-media techniques and real migrant situations, this project will share key messages and responses to migrant health threats in a video series and related discussion setting format. Tested and proven effective through Philippines and other government-supported and NGO-assisted application, the ‘Power to Choose’ video training system is an effective way to promote better migrant awareness, preparation and response.
Through the 1035 funding (and then through further other donor approaches) IOM intends to expand the pilot video and associated training materials to subsequent videos, and to better promote the entire series.","Labour Migration",Philippines,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,47600
2003,"E-Library on Migration Resources in the Middle East","The Middle East accounts for over 10 percent of the world’s total migrants, with the oil-producing countries of the Persian Gulf hosting the highest concentration of migrant workers in the world. IOM Cairo office has undertaken several initiatives to promote access to migration resources in the region. The e-Library on Migration Resources in the Middle East is a web-based bi-lingual Arabic and English archive containing resources on migration in the region. 
It contains more than 475 papers, statistics, maps and other documents regarding migration in the Middle East published by IOM, academic institutions, research centers, UN bodies, government institutions and other counterparts. The purpose of the e-Library is to contribute to the overall understanding of migration in the Middle East, to facilitate the gathering, processing and disseminating of information about migration in the region, and improve access to migration information.
The projects aims at enhancing the ability of IOM, governments, regional institutions and counterparts to conceptualize, design and develop migration interventions in the region. The E-library includes an electronic archive that can easily be accessed online at www.egypt.iom.int/eLib.","Migration Research and Publication","Egypt, Jordan, Yemen",,Global,Completed,49503
2003,"Creation of a Database of Ecuadorian Migrants in Spain","In order to fully integrate migration into its national programs and policies for development, the Government of Ecuador has elaborated a National Plan on Ecuadorians Abroad. This project falls under the framework of the implementation of this national plan. 
The objective of the project is the elaboration of a database of Ecuadorian migrants in Spain, which will allow for a better understanding in the GoE of the nature and potential of that Ecuadorian community.  This will serve as a tool for the formulation of a policy on services which could be provided to support Ecuadorians living in Spain, by the Ecuadorian Ministry of External Relations.  
IOM will provide its technical support for the design of the database and the implementation of a one year pilot project focussing on five Ecuadorian consulates in Spain (Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid, Murcia and Valencia).",TCMMCB,Ecuador,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,50000
2003,"Programme Planning Workshop Session with Countries of the Greater Horn of Africa","The second International Migration Policy Conference for East Africa, The Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes Region took place in Addis Ababa in June 2003.  The IMP is a cooperative effort including IOM with relevant UN and other agencies, and for this workshop also included involvement of the Organization for African Unity, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the East African Community, the European Commission and other relevant parties.  Representatives from several IOM Member and Observer States, and other countries, were invited to participate in the four-day event.
Following the model used in 2001 following the first IMP Greater Horn event, IOM through this 1035 project conducted a one-day informal IOM/Government Programme Planning Working Session following the closure of the IMP workshop. The Working Session elaborated and focused on specific programmatic planning leading both from the workshop discussions and from other IOM/government consultations in the region.  This meeting addressed many practical areas of cooperation and identified the focal points for follow up on specific initiatives.  The funding allowed for the additional day in Addis for representatives from the noted benefiting countries and their IOM counterparts.","Migration Policy Activities","Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Yemen",,Global,Completed,27000
2003,"Migrant Integration in Poland - Training of Trainers for Public Administration Officials in the Mazovia Region","This seed project for trainers has contributed to the improvement of migrant integration in the Mazovia Region (the primary migrant settlement location in Poland), thus enabling the Polish Government to implement integration plans in line with its national and European priorities and migration strategy, prevent marginalization of migrants in the Polish society and reduce pressure among this group to attempt irregular migration to Western Europe.","Facilitated Migration Services",Poland,,Europe,Completed,21160
2003,"Cross-border Labour Migration flows Croatia-Italy: Focus on Shipbuilding","This project stems from a request by the Government of Croatia to assist in responding  to the need for research on labour migration flows from Croatia to Italy. The research focused on the shipbuilding sector which has been identified as a priority concern due to significant losses of skilled workers. It has highlighted major patterns of Croatian migration to Italy, with particular attention to shipbuilding, its root causes and impacts on economic, social and migration policy of both countries. The research has identified the size and profiles of labour migration flows and how to best match interests of both countries in dealing with it. 
The overall objective of the project will be to ensure a better understanding of this phenomenon and to elaborate recommendations for future programming and policy decisions as well as to establish a research agenda for new directions of work on cross-border labour mobility.","Labour Migration","Croatia, Italy",,Europe,Completed,43350
2003,"Capacity-building: Unaccompanied Minors in Slovakia","The aim of this project is to provide technical assistance and support to the competent authorities and NGOs working with unaccompanied minors  (UAMs), thus strengthening their professional expertise, and practical co-operation on care and protection of minors.The project's main activities included implementation of a study visit and thematic seminar/workshops. In recognition of the difficult issues surrounding the protection of and assistance to unaccompanied minors, IOM in cooperation with relevant government authorities, IOs and NGOs will provide technical assistance through an action oriented activities. The two main activities to be carried out by the project are: study visit to the Czech Republic and six thematic seminar/workshops in order to exchange information and lessons learned from countries with similar experiences aiming at capacity building at the institutional and professional level. Experts and practitioners from EU Member States and candidate countries will be invited to the Slovak Republic in order to present their models of best practices and lessons learned to persons responsible for UAMs (i.e., national authorities, social service providers, and NGOs). The results of the study visit and thematic seminar/workshops will be incorporated into the Final Report, which will be disseminated among the members of the Inter-sectorial Expert Group (IEG) on UAMs and interested parties. In addition, members of the IEG will also have the opportunity to incorporate the results of the actions within their working practices and future initiatives, thus aiming at an overall improvement of the system of care, assistance and protection of this vulnerable group, within the “best interest of the child”.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Slovakia,,Europe,Completed,33960
2003,"Capacity-building for Government Official, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan","The aim of this project was to strengthen the capacity of the Jordanian Government (Ministry of Planning and Ministry of Labour) to manage the migration challenges of Jordan by:
1) placing two Government officials in MRF Cairo for a period 4 months;
2) providing formal and on- the-job training to selected Government officials on language, IT skills and project development;
3) developing projects of interest to Jordan in a collaborative teamwork spirit.",TCMMCB,Jordan,,"Middle East",Completed,49612
2003,"Advance Information Technology to Improve Identification and Documentation of Irregular Extra-Regional Migrants to Speed up their Return","Mexico, due to its geographical location and extensive border with the United States of America, is a natural pathway for undocumented migrants in their search to enter the USA and Canada, which are the most important destination countries in the hemisphere. Furthermore, in recent years, facilitated by the advances of transportation means, the number of extra-regional migrants using this corridor has increased, particularly migrants from Africa, Asia and Europe.  Intrinsically associated, an increasing economic and social hardship in many places of the world has pushed many people into trafficking and smuggling networks which use the Mexican territory for their unscrupulous activities.
The Mexican Government's capacity to deal with extra-regional migrants has been under enormous pressure and in risk of being overwhelmed.  This is due to both the magnitude of the migration and to the particular fact that many of these migrants are undocumented or present fraudulent documents.  This situation is exacerbated by other factors including: 1) Lack of diplomatic representations of  countries of origin in Mexico; 2) Outdated databases; 3) Inaccurate identification systems; and 4) Inappropriate documentation equipment.
In view of the above, the Mexican Government requested IOM support to assist the National Migration Institute in the establishment of a migrant assessment system that takes advantage of new communication technologies, with the aim of increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of the identification and documentation processing of irregular migrants.  The system will link Mexico City authorities with consulates in Washington DC for live interviews of migrants. The system will substantially reduce time for the processing and return of irregular migrants.",TCMMCB,Mexico,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,50000
2003,"MIDA: Micro-Enterprise Development for Guinean Women","This project aims to contribute to the economic and social empowerment of low income women in selected regions of Guinea.  This will be achieved through the provision of micro-enterprise development support in both technical and material terms.  Women of the Guinea diaspora in the ECOWAS region will be mobilized to deliver training to selected beneficiaries, and low interest loans will be made available to the participants through sub-contracted local micro-credit institution.  A total of 30 women will be identified and selected from various regions of the country.    Following an intensive course to be delivered by skilled expatriate Guinean women in the creation and management of micro-enterprises, the beneficiaries will proceed to develop business proposals for funding consideration by the project's micro-credit fund.  Additionally, the project will help strengthen linkages among women's groups living in Guinea and Guinean women in the diaspora.","Community and Economic Development",Guinea,,Africa,Completed,12000
2003,"Cambodia SARS Project","This project has assisted the Royal Government of Cambodia and complement the WHO efforts in monitoring and controlling/limiting the spread of the SARS epidemic into the kingdom.  The project has specifically strengthened monitoring and response along the points or entry, and build capacities to effectively respond to the challenges presented by the spread of SARS.
Specific project purposes have included:
1. to have better controlled Points of Entry (POEs).
2. to have better informed and trained quarantine officers.
3. to put in place a smooth-running, yet effective, process for passenger screening.
4. to establish a national database for international movement into the Kingdom.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants",Cambodia,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,49985
2002,"Support for the Development of a Regional Technical Cooperation Center for Migration Management for Central America","The eight IOM Member States in Central America share common issues and problems related to migration management.  While capacity to respond to these problems differs from country to country, there has been a common need for access to expertise and technical services in addition to those available within the existing national structures. 
Through this project MRF San Jose has engaged in a one-year initiative with government counterparts in the region to assess and plan for the best approach to serve these needs through an envisioned regional technical cooperation center.  The countries of the region were provided with the opportunity, individually and in group meetings, to share ideas and agree on regional and national priorities, and to provide direction to IOM in this initiative.  
The project resulted in the delivery of initial technical cooperation services, and a formal plan for the institutionalization of such a technical center, with the endorsement of all concerned governments.",TCMMCB,"Costa Rica, Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,81675
2002,"Technical Assistance to the Government of Zambia in Border Management: Preliminary Actions","The Government of Zambia has identified as a priority the improvement of its border management systems and has encouraged IOM to assist in building capacities in this regard.  IOM has initiated assistance (1035 Facility funding in 2002) to GoZ through the provision and management of an expert assessment of needs, systems and supporting legal and regulatory framework features for management of cross-border movement in Zambia.  The assessment has resulted in a detailed report and structured workplan, with guidance for further investment.
Building on this assessment, IOM has supported the GoZ in piloting a data system for international entry/exit at the Lusaka International Airport and for alert list management, including software development or purchase, and equipping of checkpoints with appropriate hardware, software and networking. At the request of the GoZ, the requested USD 37,205 allocation from the 1035 Facility in 2005 will allow for coverage of costs beyond original estimates for deployment of the pilot system, and related training.",TCMMCB,Zambia,,Africa,Completed,50000
2002,"Building Capacity of Ministry of Expatriate Welfare and Overseas Employment in Bangladesh","This project has implemented activities, in order to assist in building the capacity of the Ministry of Expatriate Welfare and Overseas Employment (MEWOE) of Bangladesh. The project will have two components, first, enhancing capacity to manage labour migration and second, building capacity to ensure the welfare of Bangladeshi abroad. Activities will include conducting a study on Bangladeshi expatriates abroad, organising a workshop/seminar to develop a “Plan of Action” and new programs to build the capacity of the Ministry and arranging a study tour to a country that has implemented similar projects.","Labour Migration",Bangladesh,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,49425
2002,"Networking of Highly Skilled Uruguayans Abroad","This contribution has supported the Uruguayan Government initiative to elaborate a network of highly-qualified Uruguayans abroad to enable the country to better benefit from this type of migration, especially from the experience acquired abroad by the migrant workers.  A National Commission for the networking of highly-skilled Uruguayans has been created. This Commission has proposed new programmes that link Uruguayans working abroad. It has also established mechanisms of networking, and institutionalizing the programme. The activities envisaged under the programme were, inter alia, the creation of databases and the elaboration of a web page for the circulation of information between the different stakeholders.
The extension of activities will allow further consolidation of the objectives of the original project and guarantee a sustainable transition to a longer term project with various donor backing.","Community and Economic Development",Uruguay,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,25700
2002,"Prevention of Trafficking of Women in the Dominican Republic","The Government of the Dominican Republic requested IOM’s support for the project:  Prevention of Trafficking in Women for Sexual Exploitation from the Dominican Republic. 
This project for combating trafficking intended to complement recently received support from the United States for the IOM CIPROM (International Committee for the Protection of Migrant Women) counter-trafficking programme.  Within that programme, activities now focus on training for technical personnel and awareness-raising in schools and neighbourhoods.  
The 1035 Facility contribution has completed the overall approach and set the stage for further project actions by IOM and the Secretariat for Women's Affairs, by focusing on preparation of educational materials and implementation of an information campaign.
Actions within this counter-trafficking programme were expected to also lead to the identification of further cooperative activities in this and related areas.","Counter Trafficking Projects","Dominican Republic",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,30000
2002,"Armenia - Micro-enterprise Development","The micro-enterprise development (MED) project has sought to enhance the self-sufficiency and integration of returnees, refugees, and displaced persons through the provision of micro-enterprise training, business credit for self-employment and employment opportunities. Women and low income persons have also qualified as a focus group in order to increase their self-sufficiency and thereby reduce migratory pressures. 
The preparatory stage of the project was from July to September 1997, followed by a pilot phase up to March 1998, after which the main phase commenced. This project has sought to increase beneficiary coverage by over 1200 families (or approximately 4800 persons) in existing locations as well as to new areas, where there is a large concentration of the target group.  
This contribution of USD 30,000 was allocated to cover the interim operational costs related to transforming itself into a locally registered and financially sustainable lending entity (foundation).","Community and Economic Development",Armenia,,Europe,Completed,30000
2002,"Strengthening Pakistan's Involvement with Central Asian Countries in Migration Management","This capacity-building in migration management project has assisted Pakistan in its participation in the planned “Dialogue and Technical Capacity-Building Programme in Migration Management for Central Asian Countries”.  The countries that the foreseen programme targetted include:  Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan; all having strong economic, political and historical links.  Pakistan, as a neighbouring country to this group, shares some of their concerns and is affected by migration patterns in the broad region.  At the request of the Government of Pakistan, financial and technical assistance, as well as logistical support, was made available to the Government of Pakistan to enable their participation in key activities that will be undertaken as part of the Central Asia initiative, namely:  technical workshops, joint consultations on migration and study tours, as well as to facilitate the procurement and translation of key policy and technical documents.
This project also resulted in the identification of the most important future areas of cooperation between the Government of Pakistan and their neighbouring countries in regional migration management, and the best role for IOM to assist in this regard.",TCMMCB,Pakistan,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,50000
2002,"Establishment of a Migration Management Support Unit in Albania","Albania placed priority on improving and fully implementing legislation in the migration field.  Actions in this sector were planned through national, bilateral and multilateral initiatives, including the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe's Asylum and Migration Support Unit and the emerging EC CARDS programme.  Various Albanian ministries and agencies were asked to assist or participate in these initiatives, but each has limited capacity.  Therefore, the Government of Albania requested IOM’s assistance in meeting these requests.  Through this pilot project, IOM established within the IOM Tirana Office a Migration Management Support Unit (MMSU), which would complement and build upon the experience of the unit already established by IOM in Belgrade.  
The initial role of the Unit was to provide support to the Government of Albania for their participation in the various processes and activities geared towards improvements in the migration sector of governance.  In its pilot phase, the MMSU provided document procurement, translation, meeting support, and other services to Albania and to the external agencies and teams requesting Albanian participation in various initiatives.  The production of regular situation reports summarizing ongoing, completed and planned actions in migration management areas was also an important task of the Unit and contributed to a clearer view of the state of play of the various initiatives.  Expansion of services of the MMSU to provide full technical support to Albania in migration matters, including significant cooperative capacity-building activities, would be considered, based on the results of the pilot phase activities funded through this project.",TCMMCB,Albania,,Europe,Completed,49997
2002,"Regional Arab Conference on Arab Migration in a Globalized World","IOM concluded a Memorandum of Understanding with the League of Arab States (LAS) in December 2000.  Within this framework, the Population Research Unit of the League of Arab States (PRU – LAS) and IOM Cairo initiated the joint organisation of a regional conference to address the need for renewed information exchange and policy discussion on Arab migration issues, in the context of evolving international relations influenced by the globalisation process.
The conference, entitled “Arab Migration in a Globalized World”, was held in Cairo in September 2004 at the League of Arab States.  The conference's aim was to provide a forum for Arab decision makers and international experts to discuss their priorities for the formulation of national policies with regard to migration issues in general and the geographical mobility of human resources in particular, at the national as well as the regional level.  Participants from the region were invited to contribute to a dialogue and debate for improved understanding, consensus and commitment on Arab migration processes and their policy implications.","Migration Policy Activities","Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, Yemen",,Global,Completed,50000
2002,"Programme Development Support to Follow-up the East and Central Africa IMP Workshop","The International Migration Policy (IMP) Conference for East Africa, the Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes Region took place in Nairobi in May 2002.  The IMP was a cooperative effort including IOM, relevant United Nations and other agencies and, for this workshop,  included the involvement of the Organization for African Unity, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the European Commission and other parties.  Representatives from several IOM Member States and Observer States, as well as other countries, were invited to participate in the five-day workshop.
Following the model used in the IMP Caribbean workshop in 2001, IOM conducted a one-day informal IOM/government meeting after the IMP workshop, to focus on specific programmatic planning leading from the workshop discussions.  This meeting addressed the many practical areas of cooperation suggested in the discussions, and identified the focal points for follow-up on specific initiatives.  The funding allowed for the additional day in Nairobi for representatives from the participating countries and their IOM counterparts, and for follow-up programming support from IOM.","Migration Policy Activities","Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Sudan, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Yemen",,Global,Completed,41640
2002,"A Pilot Project for the Construction of an Intersectoral Response to Sexual and Reproductive Health, with Emphasis in Prevention of and Attention to STDs/HIV/AIDS, among Young IDPs and Residents in Receptor Communities of Internally Displaced Persons","It has become evident that there are considerable differences between the young people in a context of internal displacement and the population in general, making them more vulnerable when it comes to sexually-transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS (STDs/HIV/AIDS).  Therefore, a country coordination mechanism (CCM) was created in order to design a project proposal to be presented to the Global Fund for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria at the end of September 2002.  This main proposal aimed to promote the involvement of the formal and informal authorities in the municipalities selected, strengthen the health and educational sectors, and empower the young IDPs and residents in communities receiving large numbers of IDPs.
The purposes of this project were:  (1) to implement a pilot project in order to test the strategies and methodologies proposed in the main proposal so as to improve the execution of the main project once it is approved;  and (2) to prove IOM's commitment to the prevention of STDs/HIV/AIDS in the target population, both in order to strengthen its function as project administrator and assist in the approval of the main project proposal by the Global Fund.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants",Colombia,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,48233
2002,"Combating Trafficking in Persons in Tajikistan","Increasing evidence highlighted by IOM country studies and reports has shown that economic migrants have lacked the knowledge to make well-informed migration and employment choices, and easily fall prey to cross-border networks of traffickers and smugglers. This programme aimed to contribute to stem key causes of trafficking in persons from Tajikistan, related to poor preparedness of economic migrants, through awareness raising.
IOM sustained four NGO hotlines for intending migrant workers and victims of trafficking in persons. Social workers from these NGOs were trained to operate hotlines. These NGOs were also involved in community outreach. One hundred thousand brochures, model counter-adds, a documentary, model radio programmes and mobile popular theatre were used to promote outreach.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Tajikistan,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,30000
2002,"Establishment of a Unit of Migration Investigations within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ecuador","The project is enabling final planning and pilot implementation of the Unit of Migration Investigations, to be integrated into the Ecuadorian Institute of International Migration, established under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 
The principal mission of the Unit will be the articulation of the state of Ecuadorian migration both inside and outside the country.  The Unit will be responsible for supporting policy development by developing objective information and undertaking precise studies on causes, consequences, characteristics and perceptions of the migratory phenomena of the country, including the production of needed migration statistics.  The work of the Unit will serve as a catalyst and support for the activities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in establishing or reformulating migration programmes and policies, and in managing migration flows, and informing Ecuadorian migrants about their rights.
As part of the implementation of this unit, the project will support the formulation of the following programmes previewed in the National Action Plan for Ecuadorians abroad:  (a) assisted return of migrants;  (b) transfer of knowledge and technology from highly-skilled Ecuadorians residing abroad;  (c) long-distance learning for Ecuadorians abroad;  and (d) assistance to Ecuadorians detained abroad.",TCMMCB,Ecuador,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,50000
2002,"Capacity-building and Training on Migration in Southern Africa","Through this project IOM has supported the participation of selected officials with migration management responsibilities from the noted IOM Member States in Southern Africa in a Certificate Course in International Migration Policy and Management.  The course, held through the Wits University Graduate School of Public and Development Management (PDM) in Johannesburg, was under the joint management of PDM and the Southern African Migration Programme (SAMP).  IOM also contributed to the course through special presentations.  The course focused on improving knowledge of:  (a) the causes, nature and implications of migration in, from and through the region;  (b) international, regional and national legislation and regulatory frameworks;  and (c) models of policy and operational action for improved migration management.
IOM sponsored ten selected government officials from the noted IOM Member States in Southern Africa to participate in the four-week course.  Among the expected results of this project were an enhanced ability of the participating countries to define needs in technical assistance and capacity-building, and to build partnerships to address those needs.","Migration Policy Activities","South Africa, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia",,Africa,Completed,53650
2002,"Bulgaria Reception Centre for Vulnerable Migrants","Developed at the request of the Government of Bulgaria, in close cooperation with existing State structures and networks, IOM established a Reception Centre for vulnerable migrants apprehended in Bulgaria.  As part of the social services network, the centre accepts referrals of vulnerable migrants, particularly women and children, from migration authorities and offers secure accommodation and assistance until a decision is made regarding the status and future options available to the migrants.  IOM then supports the integration or voluntary return of migrants as appropriate.  IOM anticipates an expansion of activities related to the centre, particularly pertaining to assistance to victims of trafficking, and further return and reintegration services to potential assisted voluntary return cases.",TCMMCB,Bulgaria,,Europe,Completed,50000
2002,"General Guidelines for the formulation of a National Migration Policy - Paraguay","The project’s expected result were the formulation of general guidelines for a National Migration Policy for Paraguay, and identification of appropriate follow-up actions.  This was achieved through undertaking studies on the population situation and migration trends as well as reports on sector issues.  In addition, debates at an inter-institutional level were to be organized with the participation of the public sector and civil society.
The document focuses its attention on two fundamental questions: the irregular migration of Brazilians in border areas and the immigration of Paraguayans into Argentina.  Likewise, it is aimed to institutionally strengthen the government departments in the area of migration.","Migration Policy Activities",Paraguay,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,50000
2002,"Small Arms Collection, Repatriation and Reintegration of DRC Ex-Combatants from the Congo","The goal of this programme was to disarm the ex-combatants of the Democratic Republic of the Congo currently in the Congo, repatriate those who are willing, settle locally those unwilling to return and support them in their efforts to reintegrate into civilian life.  This action has thereby reduced the risk of spill-over of violence into the still unstable Congo, while helping these ex-combatants reintegrate into their communities of origin in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or in the host communities in the Congo, in an economically and socially sustainable way.
The programme had three main objectives:
 - collection of at least 3,000 small arms;
 - repatriation and reintegration assistance to 5,000 Democratic Republic of the Congo ex-combatants;  and
 - provision of a viable model for the future DDR process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
This project proposal initially focused on an exploratory pilot phase involving some 100 DRC ex-combatants, followed by the repatriation and reintegration of the remaining caseload. 
IOM was the overall technical partner while UNDP Congo provided administrative, political and fundraising support.  This initial four-month pilot phase of this project was co-funded by UNDP (ERD) and IOM, through respective contributions of USD 50,000 from each of the parties.","Return Assist to Migrants and Government","Democratic Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo",,Africa,Completed,50000
2002,"Research on Unaccompanied Minors","Despite statistical shortcomings on unaccompanied minors / separated children (UAMs/SC) in central Europe (defined for the purposes of this project as Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia), public and social welfare authorities believe that the number of these children is growing, and that trafficking in unaccompanied children is on the increase. This research project's aims were to shed light on this phenomenon, and recommend appropriate measures to tackle the problem of UAMs/SC. The available data on UAMs/SC was collected and analyzed, including national assessments completed within the framework of the Separated Children in Europe Programme (SCEP). A stocktaking of relevant projects will assist in determining what has already been done to assist UAMs/SC, and what types of interventions are still needed. Seven country reports were to be drafted based on the available documentation, which would be considered and finalized by experts from the region during a two-day workshop in Budapest. In addition to finalizing the reports, the workshop participants would also draft recommendations for necessary policy and programmatic interventions to combat this growing trend.","Migration Research and Publication","Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia",,Europe,Completed,47852
2002,"Analysis of Institutional Frameworks in the EECA Region","This project has provided a detailed survey of the existing in-country institutional and legislative frameworks in the field of counter-trafficking activities in the countries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia, including judicial authorities, various ministries and other relevant agencies.  The research and data collection in each country was implemented by IOM, in cooperation with partner agencies (a researcher for each country was to be appointed for the duration of the project).  All country-specific data was collected and analysed and a final report was prepared. Information on transnational cooperation agreements on crime prevention and efforts in the region pertinent to trafficking were compiled, analysed and incorporated into the report.","Migration Research and Publication","Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Ukraine",,Global,Completed,36575
2002,"Migration Management Support Unit: Republic of Croatia","Through this pilot project, IOM established within the IOM Zagreb Office a Migration Management Support Unit (MMSU).  The initial role of the Unit was to provide support to the Government of Croatia for their participation in the various processes and activities geared towards improvements in the migration sector of governance.  In its pilot phase, the MMSU has provided document procurement, translation, meeting support, and other services to the Government of Croatia and to the external agencies and teams requesting Croatia’s participation in various initiatives.  The production of regular situation reports summarizing ongoing, completed and planned actions in migration management areas will also be an important task of the Unit, and should contribute to a clearer view of the state of play of the various initiatives.",TCMMCB,Croatia,,Europe,Completed,49998
2002,"Capacity-building for MIA Officials of Yemen","The aim of this project has been to strengthen the capacity of the Yemen Ministry of Immigrant Affairs (MIA) to manage the migration challenges of Yemen by:
 - placing two MIA officials in MRF Cairo for a period of four months for networking and training activities;  
 - providing formal training to these Ministry officials on language, information technology skills and project development;  and
 - further developing projects of interest to Yemen.",TCMMCB,Yemen,,"Middle East",Completed,44400
2002,"Programme Development Support for IOM Angola","Approval of this request has enbaled the continuation of IOM’s presence in Angola for three months, starting in March 2002, for project development with the government in new areas of activity.  Political development in 2002 resulted in deepening of the humanitarian crisis, intensifying displacement and the need for urgent services.  Concurrent new developments on both the political and donor fronts increased the prospects for future IOM project activity in Angola, particularly in the following areas:  
- a return of minors programme in partnership with a European Union country;
- community infrastructure development projects under discussion with EU donors;  and 
- additional activities under the CAP reintegration project reviewed by interested countries. 
The additional USD 50,000 from the 1035 Facility allowed a three-month time frame to pursue and develop the noted prospects with the government.","Emergency Response and Assistance to Displaced Populations",Angola,,Africa,Completed,50000
2002,"Research Study on Trafficking in Women and Children in the SADC Region","Trafficking in persons, in particular women and children, is an issue of global concern.  While the problem is well documented in some regions, notably South East Asia and Eastern Europe, very little information on trafficking exists in the SADC region.  This region displays many of the conditions known to be conducive to the trafficking phenomenon, such as great economic disparity, the growing influence of organised crime, and an international transportation hub at Johannesburg.  
There has been a significant weakness in the research base upon which to plan practical action.  This research study has aimed to address the need for information on trafficking in women and children in Southern Africa by detailing the extent and character of the illicit trade in the region.  In addition to filling an information gap, this study has been used as a foundation for future counter-trafficking activities that will provide effective support to victims, make recommendations to public authorities, and develop preventive strategies that are effective and appropriate for the SADC region.","Migration Research and Publication","Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Africa, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia",,Africa,Completed,116800
2002,"Focal Point HIV/SIDA and Migration for West Africa","This contribution has served as IOM co-funding for a position for an HIV/AIDS focal point for West Africa.  UNAIDS matched the IOM contribution for salary and travel, allowing a one-year commitment in the region for the focal point.  To address the link between migration and HIV/AIDS, a cooperation agreement was signed between IOM and UNAIDS in 1999.  IOM and UNAIDS have worked together to develop mechanisms to share knowledge and to advocate for HIV/AIDS prevention and care for migrant populations, as well as to initiate specific projects of action in the field.  In its initial stages, this project will serve Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Mali and Senegal, with the intention to expand to other West African countries over time.
The number of people affected by HIV and AIDS has increased at a particularly alarming rate in sub-Saharan Africa, where political instability and socio-economic precariousness combine to force people to move internally or internationally. 
The role of the HIV/AIDS focal point has been to:  (1) develop a regional strategy and programme for HIV/AIDS prevention, mitigation and access to care for migrants and mobile populations in the West African region;  (2) advocate for the integration of HIV/AIDS issues into ongoing migration activities, and migration issues into ongoing HIV/AIDS activities;  (3) compile information and serve as a technical resource;  and (4) develop sustainable follow-up projects with the governments and agencies concerned.
The project has followed a similar strategy of previous IOM/UNAIDS initiatives in the SADC region and in the Western Balkans.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants","Côte d´Ivoire, Guinea, Mali, Senegal",,Africa,Completed,56000
2002,"Migration in the Black Sea Region: International Seminar","The general region encompassing the eastern edge of the expanding European Union and the Black Sea area presents special challenges in the management of migration.  This general region is also defined in part through several regional groupings that have relevance to migration matters, including the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC), the South-East Europe Cooperation Process (SEECP), and the Southeast European Cooperative Initiative (SECI).  This seminar, an initiative of the Romanian Government, brought together the membership of these three organizations for the two days of discussion, information-sharing and joint direction-setting in key areas of migration management affecting this particular region.  Among the issues addressed were the following:  migration and security, labour migration, migration and public health, irregular migration, and trafficking in human beings.  Experts from the participating countries and organizations and from IOM reviewed current migration scenarios in the region to identify specific areas for further cooperative action.  In the planning stages, consideration was given to expanding the participation to include other candidate countries and other relevant organizations.
Among the anticipated outcomes was further definition and clarity on the most beneficial role of IOM in relation to the common migration management challenges in this particular region.","Migration Policy Activities","Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Georgia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine",,Europe,Completed,61050
2002,"Technical Cooperation in Migration for the Eastern Republic of Uruguay","The objective of this project has been to contribute to supporting the Government of Uruguay’s effort to more effectively address various migration issues.  The priority areas of attention included the following:  establishing estimates of migration flow to aid in the preparation of development plans;  designing of a policy of selective immigration;  updating of the law on migration;  assessing and improving the situation of seasonal migrant workers;  assessing and planning interventions to improve the maternal health for groups of migrant women;  and designing and piloting a Uruguayan programme of entitlement for nationals living outside the country.",TCMMCB,Uruguay,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,50000
2002,"Albania Migrants Assistance Centre","The purpose of this project is to create a migrants assistance centre, which will act as a “one stop shop” for all potential Albanian migrants. This centre offers a number of services to migrants in the pre-departure phase and in the post return phase of the migration process. In this way the project will fulfill two wide goals: one of preventing irregular and illegal migration, and promoting legal migration, and the other of harnessing the development potential of migrants who are returning and reintegrating into the host community.
The mission of the centre:
-To reduce the burden upon Consular authorities by assisting them, by providing services to migrants.
-To provide Albanian emigrants with accurate and free information concerning possibilities for legal migration, thus preventing recourse to inaccurate information and illegal channels of emigration.
-To ensure return migrants have access to information concerning employment and education upon return to Albania.
-To raise awareness among potential migrants especially young people to the risks of illegal migration, and to offer support and advice relating to migration issues.",TCMMCB,Albania,,Europe,Completed,19505
2002,"Istanbul Issyk-Kul, IMP Follow-up Working Session","This one-day working session, sponsored by IOM, allowed representatives from several countries from the region to discuss and further develop specific programme plans with representatives of IOM.  While not part of the International Migration Policy Programme (IMP) Conference, the working session built on the discussions from that conference and from programme planning previously under way with IOM to identify and detail specific areas of cooperative project activity.","Migration Policy Activities","Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Ukraine",,Global,Completed,30000
2002,"Feasibility Study: Migration Information Services for Romanian Migrants","This project has assessed the market demand for IOM-provided migration information services for Romanian potential migrants and the establishment of a self-sustainable IOM Migration Information Centre in Bucharest.
A feasibility study was commissioned to a reliable research organisation with the purpose of collecting key data on the proposed IOM information services.
IOM will use the conclusions and recommendations resulting from the research findings to decide on the prospect of launching a fee-based migration information services project in Romania.","Migration Research and Publication",Romania,,Europe,Completed,20000
2002,"Research Study on Gender Mainstreaming Strategies to Integrate the needs and Capacities of Internally Displaced Women in Projects and Programmes","The proposed study consists in analysing the needs, interests and capacities of IDP women (and girls) through a literature review/gathering of updated information and analysis and dialogue with Field Missions and other actors involved in this issue.  This study would highlight issues facing IDP women and would include guidelines for project development as well as a check-list that could be used on the spot.  Such a study would enhance the gender mainstreaming of projects and programmes dealing with IDPs, and facilitate the development of proposals targeting IDP women.  IOM Colombia has expressed particular interest in this study, and has agreed to contribute to its overall costs.","Migration Research and Publication",,,Global,Completed,5000
2001,"Support for the Development of an Academy for Migration in South Africa","This project has provided South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs with an interpretive guide to the new Immigration Act 2002 and extensive immigration training standards in the areas of admissions control, immigration law enforcement, border control, and management of immigration affairs. The project has also assisted the Department with a step-by-step briefing paper to support its efforts to develop the training standards into a South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)- accredited training programme, and attempted to identify a credible tertiary institution with the capacity to deliver such a training programme.
While there remains considerable work to do before the Department of Home Affairs has an accredited training programme for its immigration officials, some progress has been made to establish a foundation on which this process can move forward.","Facilitated Migration Services","South Africa",,Africa,Completed,75000
2001,"Migration for Development in Africa Programme (MIDA)","Further to the preparatory MIDA workshop in 2001 in Libreville, Gabon, follow up meetings were held with representatives of the different target countries and donors to find ways of translating the findings into a concrete project document for submission to donors.","Community and Economic Development","Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mali, Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia",,Africa,Completed,74082
2001,"Support for Programme Development Relating to SADC and Zimbabwe Migration Issues","Population displacement within and from Zimbabwe has a strong effect on neighbouring SADC countries; South Africa and Zambia are the IOM Members most affected.  
This contribution from the 1035 Facility has allowed MRF Pretoria to take the following actions, in partnership with the Government of Zimbabwe, the UN Country Team and other key organizations, to support the SADC goals of population stabilization and provision of regular information updates on population movement:
1. The design and supervision of a project to follow on the Farm Workers’ Study (FWS) carried out during the summer and autumn by IOM in close coordination with the Ministry of Labour of Zimbabwe.  This has enabled a continuous flow of information to stakeholders on population movements, including migrant workers, in the wake of government-assisted and other acquisitions of commercial farms, and has feed directly into the UNCT's Humanitarian Assistance and Recovery Programme (HARP) planning efforts, noted below.
2. Following the appeal from the Government of Zimbabwe (Ministry of Finance and Economic Development) in October 2001, the UNCT planned to provide humanitarian and recovery assistance to vulnerable populations, including mobile populations.  IOM's proposed role was to design and supervise assistance and recovery projects for the latter, with the overall objective of population stabilization through community-based humanitarian assistance, resettlement or return (for displaced migrant workers).",TCMMCB,"South Africa, Zambia",,Africa,Completed,50000
2001,"International Migration Policy Seminar for the Caribbean Region","IOM and IMP convened a migration policy seminar for the Caribbean region in Jamaica from 28 May to 1 June 2001, as a follow-up to the regional meeting in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in November 2000. The major aims of this seminar were to find common solutions to the challenges posed by labour migration, migrant trafficking, HIV/AIDS and irregular migration in general.  While the seminar was held under the aegis of IMP, there was a follow-up two-day meeting with governments and other participants to find ways of translating the findings of the seminar into practical work plans of use to both the governments of the region and IOM.  This was an important and ground-breaking adjunct to the IMP/IOM seminar inasmuch as it took the discussion to the next level of practical programme planning.
The seminar helped prepare the way for:  (a) the counter-trafficking meeting planned for the Caribbean later in 2001;  and (b) concrete projects in key areas such as academic training for migration officials, counter-trafficking projects throughout the region and a pilot project for better remittance management (Haiti, Dominican Republic and Jamaica).","Migration Policy Activities","Belize, Dominican Republic, Haiti",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,37450
2001,"Workshop - Migration and Development - Africa","OM  organized a preparatory workshop on 9 - 11 April 2001 in Libreville, Gabon, to elaborate the elements of a new Africa-wide programme, Migration for Development in Africa (MIDA).  This programme aims to build human resource capacity in sectors key to African development through the transfer of knowledge, know-how or expertise of African nationals in the diaspora.  The main aim of the workshop was to bring together the different governmental, private sector and donor stakeholders, and obtain their official and collective support, and commitment from all interested targeted countries from the outset of project development.  While the workshop was planned to involve up to 18 African countries, the resultant MIDA programme is intended to bring continent-wide benefits.","Community and Economic Development","Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mali, Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia",,Africa,Completed,56518
2001,"HIV/AIDS Project - Algeria","The aims of this project were to perform a baseline assessment to document risk factors and conditions for HIV/AIDS and to address needs of HIV-affected migrants returning to Algeria. It has addressed AIDS prevention among migrants in risk zones as they transit to Algeria. The project was developed in collaboration with the Algerian Minister for Health and Population and was carried out by an international team which helped establish links between origin, transit and destination countries, namely Algeria, Western African and European countries.
This contribution has served as IOM co-funding in addition to already committed French funding and EU funding.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants",Algeria,,Africa,Completed,58000
2001,"Inter-Agency Referral System (IARS) Project for Return and Reintegration Assistance to Victims of Trafficking - Albania","Since January 2000, the IOM and ICMC offices in Albania have implemented the Inter-Agency Referral System (IARS) project for return and reintegration assistance to victims of trafficking.  During the year 2000, the project provided combinations of safe shelter, medical screening, social services, return transport, and reintegration assistance to 140 trafficking victims (125 third-country nationals and 15 Albanians).  As the first and only project of its kind in Albania, the implementation of the IARS project faced substantial challenges in its attempt to provide an escape route for women and girls caught in the harsh realities of Albania's trafficking networks.  While those challenges still pose obstacles to full development of a return and reintegration system for Albanian trafficking victims, the IARS project has succeeded in establishing a coordinated operational response capable of assisting up to 30 third-country national trafficking victims a month.  To build upon that success, the IARS project for 2001 focused on refining shelter, return and reintegration assistance activities for third-country nationals, with a separate project to be developed that would address the complexities involved in the return and reintegration of Albanian trafficking victims.  Through this approach, IOM and ICMC aimed to further expand third-country national referral networks, enhance the quality of services provided, and, through research and data collection, sharpen the international community's focus on the realities and issues surrounding the trafficking of women through Albania.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Albania,,Europe,Completed,20500
2001,"International Cooperation for Modernising the System of Renewal of Residence Permits for the Beneficiaries of the Migratory Amnesty in San Jose","This contribution has assisted the Government of Costa Rica in modernising and computerising the process of renewal of residence permits. The Costa Rican Government implemented an Amnesty in 1999 with the goal of regularising the numerous irregular Central American migrants residing in Costa Rica. This amnesty led to a substantial increase in the workload of administrative services dealing with residence permits in San Jose, due in part to the fact that the beneficiaries needed to have their permits renewed each year. Under this project, a commission was set up and charged to assess the current procedures of renewal of work permits and to propose new procedures for offering migrants better services, as well as to propose reforms in the administrative system to enable their implementation. The activities carried out included inter alia:
- automation of the administrative procedures of renewal of residence permits
- strengthening of the Department in charge of residence permits by providing human resources and relevant IT material.
- creation of a unique format for the documen, certifying the permanent status of the migrant.
These changes by their nature will benefit not only migrants regularised under the Amnesty, but all the migrants residing in San Jose.",TCMMCB,"Costa Rica",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,30000
2001,"Migration Management Support Unit - Yugoslavia","The improvement of migration management capacity and functions in the ex-Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY) was a priority for the FRY Government, and for the EC and other parties.  Through various regional mechanisms and processes, including the actions of the Asylum and Migration Support Unit of the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe (A&M SPSEE), and through the upcoming EC CARDS programme, as well as through various bilateral and national initiatives, the FRY Government was called upon to fulfil an increasing array of tasks. Among these initiatives, the A&M SPSEE established a quadrilateral team process including France, Hungary and Switzerland in an active advisory role to FRY. The Government of FRY has been a willing and active partner in these actions, yet the proliferation of actions, processes and tasks did tax the ability of the FRY Government, and of the partners in these processes, to respond.
Responding to the needs of FRY and of the partners in the various processes, IOM proposed to establish a Migration Management Support Unit at IOM Belgrade.  This Unit has provided services to support the actions of FRY in the various processes and initiatives, including: document identification, provision and translation; interpreting services at key bilateral and multilateral meetings arising from the various migration improvement initiatives; and creation and regular updating of migration assistance situation reports to summarize ongoing and proposed actions.  
The pilot funding provided through the 1035 project line did cover the piloting stage of approximately six months.",TCMMCB,"Serbia, Montenegro",,Europe,Completed,40000
2001,"Follow up to the 2nd South American Conference on Migration","The beneficiary countries included nine IOM Member States in South America. The project has also positively impacted neighbouring non-member countries engaged in regional dialogue and planning processes.  Three follow-up actions received support:  (1) the American Training Programme on Migration (ATPM) received USD 15,000 to enhance planning and implementation of a regional training agenda;  (2) the process for developing a Plan of Action to direct follow-up to the 2nd South American Conference on Migration received USD 30,000 of support;  and (3) three specific technical cooperation actions for comparative diagnosis of migration administrative systems (USD 30,000), comparative analysis of visa regimes (USD 15,000), and USD 60,000 for comparative analysis of human resource and information systems were also funded.  The actions were designed to seed further action throughout South America, as per the recommendations of the 2nd South American Conference on Migration.","Migration Policy Activities","Argentina, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,150000
2001,"Return of Salvadoran Migrants from Mexico and Guatemala","This project aimed to assist migrants who are highly vulnerable due to accidents or diseases. Other migrants who failed in their intent to reach the USA were also assisted under the auspices of this project. The assistance mainly consisted of transportation of the migrants back to their community of origin in El Salvador. The activities were carried out in collaboration with the authorities and civil society representatives in El Salvador, Mexico and Guatemala and used experience and resources available locally.
The activities under this program were financed by a special fund which during the first stage was covered by the contribution from IOM and subsequently by the Government of El Salvador, Civil Society Organisations, Private Sector and other International Organisations.","Return Assist to Migrants and Government","El Salvador, Guatemala",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,25000
2001,"Primary Health Care (PHC) and Communicable Disease Control among Thai Host and Burmese Migrant Communities","These 1035 Facility funds have allowed for project start-up support for this medical project in Thailand. The project will create an effective and sustainable system of primary health care that is accessible to both irregular migrants and host communities. Costs for assessment missions to assist in project design and start-up were included in the noted contribution.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants",Thailand,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,15000
2001,"Turkmenistan Assessment & Planning Exercise: CBMMP","The contribution has funded an assessment and planning exercise to guide subsequent technical cooperation actions under the Capacity-Building in Migration Management programme (CBMMP) in Turkmenistan.
An external consultant was contracted to review the policy, legislative and selected operational features of the migration system, and recommend a prioritized CBMMP work plan for Tajikistan. To date, the CBMMP in Turkmenistan had not benefited from such an assessment exercise, which has been an important aspect of the CBMMP actions in the IOM EE/CA Missions with more advanced technical cooperation programmes.
With in increased emphasis on the importance of Central Asia in regional migration management, the assessment was seen as timely.",TCMMCB,Turkmenistan,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,30000
2001,"Migrant Rights Resource Centre in Morocco","This project aims to establish a Migrants’ Rights Resource Centre in Morocco, a Member State, which will both enhance migrants’ abilities to protect themselves, e.g. from victimisation by traffickers, and strengthen the capacities of government and other agencies to ensure respect for migrants’ rights. It will be an important support to the Moroccan Ministry of Human Rights in progressing human rights reform and advocacy in the country.  This 1035 Facility allocation provides further funds to the already funded 2001 allocation to cover a deficit from currency exchange differences and final budget allocation from the donor.","Facilitated Migration Services",Morocco,,Africa,Completed,42000
2001,"Job Counseling, Training, Employment Placement and Micro-Credit Project in Samtskhe Javakheti, Georgia","The Counselling, Training, Employment Placement and Micro-credit project (CTEPM) aimed at enhancing the employment opportunities and economic self-sufficiency of the local population in the Samtskhe Javakheti region of Georgia. The breakdown of the economic structures and the isolation of the region have thwarted the local economy, resulting in labour migration, often irregular, to neighbouring countries. A specific set of challenges deriving from the distinct ethnic composition of the area, the prospect of gradual withdrawal of the Russian military base in the region and the possibility of repatriation of the deported Meskhetians, held the risk of further economical deterioration, as well as the development of violent conflicts. The project assisted the local population to secure employment at home, thus decreasing migratory pressures. Activities consisted of studying the local labour market and its development trends, individual assessments, counselling and establishing training opportunities for persons in need of employment or willing to expand their businesses. Assistance was rendered both to individuals and to communities which were supported to develop and realize economic development options. The project included a small micro-credit component. Women-headed households, returning labour migrants, and persons at risk of losing their jobs with the Russian military base in Akhalkalaki also qualified as target groups.
The proposed 1035 contribution enabled start-up activities and achievement of meaningful goals, providing encouragement for donors to broadly participate in an expanded programme.",TCMMCB,Georgia,,Europe,Completed,40000
2001,"CARDS Programme Development Support - Western Balkans","The EC established the Community Reconstruction, Development and Assistance Programme for the Western Balkans (CARDS) targeting Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.  Through CARDS, the EC intends to undertake substantial assistance actions in a number of areas, including those related to migration management. 
The IOM Missions in the region, at the request and with the encouragement of various government ministries and agencies, were asked to become more fully involved in providing technical assistance for capacity-building in migration management. IOM actions in this regard were consistently framed within the CARDS programme context.  
Through this small project an IOM technical specialist was assigned to spend significant time in the region and to meet with the EC in Brussels, ensuring complementary approaches. 
To enable this process, this project funded travel support for coordination/consultation between the technical specialist and the countries and IOM missions involved.",TCMMCB,"Albania, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro",,Europe,Completed,10000
2001,"Field Visit Consultation on Ukraine Border System Improvements by Governments of Albania, Bulgaria and Croatia","IOM has had a long-standing and successful cross-border capacity-building programme in place in Ukraine and Belarus.  The project has demonstrated in practical terms the ways in which two countries can cooperate across a common border to enhance border management, and also has demonstrated new technologies provided through the IOM programme.
The Western Balkan countries have faced similar issues in their efforts to address border management.  To assist the Balkan countries in developing their plans, IOM conducted a joint field visit by the Western Balkan delegations to the Ukraine/Belarus border project site.  The specific purposes of the field visit included the following:  (1) to provide a thorough and practical understanding of the goals and process of an IOM cross-border improvement project, set within the context of a comprehensive migration management capacity-building programme;  (2) to examine the various technical improvements that have been put in place through the project, including green border surveillance technology, cross-border communications and coordination, checkpoint improvement and complementary staff training initiatives,  in light of specific  needs of each south eastern European country;  (3) to identify differences in context between each participating south eastern European country and Ukraine/Belarus that would shape further planning and cooperation;  and (4) to create a realistic forward plan for joint action with IOM on migration management matters, including border management improvement.",TCMMCB,"Albania, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro",,Europe,Completed,64200
2001,"International Migration Policy (IMP) Workshop - West Africa","In October 2000, under the auspices of the Government of Senegal, and with the support of IOM, the West African Regional Ministerial Meeting on the 'Participation of Migrants in the Development of their country of Origin' was held in Dakar, Senegal. The meeting produced the Dakar declaration and follow-up documents, which include a number of suggestions for ways to achieve the objectives identified at the meeting. The International Migration Policy Seminar for West Africa, organized by the International Migration Policy Program (IMP) and IOM in cooperation with the Government of Senegal and UN agencies involved in the field of migration, represented an opportunity to move a step closer to achieving some of these objectives. 
The seminar gathered representatives from the  ECOWAS Member States and Mauritania. It focussed on several issues including labour migration; data collection and exchange of information; smuggling and trafficking; migration and human security; global, regional and national migration dynamics and strengthening regional cooperation.","Migration Policy Activities","Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d´Ivoire, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone",,Africa,Completed,32000
2001,"HIV/AIDS Regional Coordinator - Balkans","Approval of this request allowed for six month's support for an HIV/AIDS Regional Coordinator, to be based in the Western Balkans.  Increased UNAIDS and UNICEF interest in the region, building on a June 2001 conference, pointed towards increased programmatic activity and probable donor interest in HIV/AIDS actions in the Balkans.  The IOM coordinator helped reinforce the migration features of the agenda, and integrate them into a comprehensive regional strategy with partner agencies.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants","Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro",,Europe,Completed,22800
2001,"Establishment of a Regional Academy in Tehran","This project will support the efforts of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran (GIRI) to establish an independent self-sustaining academy in the field of migration and refugees: the Academy for Migration and Refugee Studies (AMRS).  The Academy will provide training and research services to various GIRI entities with functions related to the management of migration and refugee matters, and will be the central point for staff development for these entities.  Additionally, the AMRS will promote national and regional dialogue on migration matters through various workshops, seminars and consultation activities.  The financial support provided will seed initial curriculum development activities and cover the costs of training workshops.",TCMMCB,"Islamic Republic of Iran",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,50000
2001,"Diaspora for Development Study Tour: Data and Management Structures -  Africa and the Middle East","The proposed benefiting countries expressed interest in developing or enhancing their strategies for better engaging their diaspora in local development.  For the African countries, these actions are also consistent with the goals of the Migration in Development for Africa (MIDA) initiative. While some of the noted countries did have systems in place, others did not, and all would have benefited from exposure to operating models and cross-fertilization of their ideas.
To meet this need, this project enabled a joint study tour of the noted countries to visit an agency where management vision and operational features, such as data systems, are well-established.  The study tour allowed exposure to the host country model, facilitated discussion among the participants to share the best practices and key issues from their own countries's experience in this area, and forward planning.","Community and Economic Development","Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Egypt, Mali, Senegal, Yemen",,Global,Completed,67000
2001,"Diaspora for Development Study Tour and Program Development Support - Pakistan","Through its Ministry of Labour, Manpower and Overseas Pakistanis (MLMOP), Pakistan took action to increase opportunities for legal overseas employment of potential émigrés, and to link the émigré community with local development actions.  The GoP sought to further build the capacity of the MLMOP to gather and manage data, articulate strategies for engaging the labour diaspora in local development, and enhance Pakistan's market share of regular overseas employment opportunities.
This project was designed to help GoP/MLMOP specify specific actions it could take, independently or in collaboration with IOM, to better achieve its institutional goals, and to articulate these actions within fundable project strategies.  To accomplish this, this seed project aimed to: 1) provide a study tour for MLMOP officials to visit a site where similar government functions have recently been strengthened through joint IOM/government action; 2) provide the opportunity for MLMOP to strengthen institutional ties with a number of countries' agencies pursuing similar goals; and, 3) provide follow-up programme development support to MLMOP to assist in the full articulation of capacity building projects.","Community and Economic Development",Pakistan,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,25000
2001,"Strengthening Migration Management Capacities in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka: Targeted Preparatory Actions","This project seeded the start up of related activities in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in the following areas:  1) strengthening government capacity to design labour migration policy and operational activities; 2) strengthening capacity of NGOs in Bangladesh to participate in support actions to labour émigrés; 3) strengthening government capacity to design programmes to more fully engage diaspora in local development; and, 4) strengthening ability of the government to combat fraud in migration, including trafficking of human beings.   The project resulted in the development and pilot testing of training modules for labour migrants (with key NGOs), creation of specific plans and piloting of initial interventions for strengthening selected government bureaus in the area of IT systems for migration management, and development and piloting of training modules for government officials involved in migration fraud detection.  In Sri Lanka the actions were intended to support the process of government planning towards a POA for implementation of recommendations of the High Level Working Group.  All interventions were intended to form a basis for subsequent development of comprehensive and long-term projects for capacity building and migrant service delivery.",TCMMCB,"Bangladesh, Sri Lanka",,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,72000
2001,"Technical Assistance in Implementing a Counter Trafficking Plan of Action - Kyrgyzstan","The project aimed to assist the Government of Kyrgyzstan and key non-governmental actors in implementing the inter-ministerial Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Kyrgyzstan.  This Plan of Action was developed in the spring of 2001 through an inter-ministerial working group specially convened by the government and facilitated by IOM.  A nation-wide information campaign and related training activities that target rural populations, children and other groups vulnerable to being trafficked were among the first priorities of the plan of action, along with the development of regional strategies and partnerships with other governments in Central Asia. 
The initial contribution from the 1035 Facility allowed IOM to identify with the government the most important first steps, and to pilot their implementation.  The outcomes were used to shape further action, inform donor decisions on investment, in further implementation of the Plan of Action.","Counter Trafficking Projects",Kyrgyzstan,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,20000
2001,"Reproductive Health Support for Thai Migrants and Thai Host Communities","This 1035 Facility funds have allowed for project start-up support for this medical project in Thailand. The project will reduce the incidence of adverse reproductive health conditions among mobile populations by strengthening capacity within the Thai Ministry of Public Health to provide preventive and curative services. Costs for assessment missions to assist in project design and start-up were included in the noted contribution.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants",Thailand,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,35000
2001,"Tajikistan Assessment & Planning Exercise: CBMMP","The contribution has funded an assessment and planning exercise to guide subsequent technical cooperation actions under the Capacity-Building in Migration Management Programme (CBMMP) in Tajikistan.
An external consultant was contracted to review the policy, legislative and selected operational features of the migration system, and will recommend a prioritized CBMMP work plan for Tajikistan. To date, the CBMMP in Tajikistan had not benefited from such an assessment exercise, which has been an important aspect of the CBMMP actions in the IOM EE/CA Missions with more advanced technical cooperation programmes.
With in increased emphasis on the importance of Central Asia in regional migration management, the assessment was seen as timely.",TCMMCB,Tajikistan,,"Asia and Oceania",Completed,30000
2001,"The Establishment of a Regional Migration Observatory for West Africa","The Dakar Declaration made special note of the need for enhancing the capabilities of concerned countries to monitor migration and to engage in targeted research and training actions on a regional as well as a national basis.  In response, IOM, in collaboration with the noted benefiting countries, identified as a priority the establishment of a regional Observatory for Migration, to be based in Dakar. 
The Observatory has monitored and reported on migration trends, conducted targeted research and provided regional training and dialogue building functions.  The actions of the Observatory have  contributed to the goals of the Migration in Development for Africa (MIDA) programme, by targeting research and training activities to support MIDA initiatives in the region.
The contribution from the 1035 Facility, which represents approximately 30 per cent of the first year structural budget, provided support for the set-up costs of the Observatory - establishing premises, engaging initial staff and starting pilot activities.","Migration Research and Publication","Cabo Verde, Côte d´Ivoire, Mali, Senegal",,Africa,Completed,50000
2001,"Networking of Highly Skilled Uruguayan Abroad","This contribution has supported the Uruguayan Government initiative to elaborate a network of highly-qualified Uruguayans abroad to enable the country to better benefit from this type of migration, especially from the experience acquired abroad by the migrant workers.  A National Commission for the networking of highly-skilled Uruguayans has been created. This Commission has proposed new programmes that link Uruguayans working abroad. It has also established mechanisms of networking, and institutionalizing the programme. The activities envisaged under the programme were, inter alia, the creation of databases and the elaboration of a web page for the circulation of information between the different stakeholders.","Community and Economic Development",Uruguay,,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,24300
2001,"Migration Management in Hispaniola","This contribution allowed IOM Dominican Republic and Haiti to initiate and strengthen technical cooperation actions for migration management between the two countries. The Bilateral Technical Commission on Migratory and Border Affairs was rekindled to provide a full-island forum for problem-solving in key areas, supported by IOM Technical Cooperation in the following areas:
1. Legislation on improvement of deportation procedures (with NGO involvement);
2. Completion of a survey of Haitian migrants in the Dominican Republic;
3. Haitian migration policy;
4. Provision of information to migrants on rights and responsibilities; and
5. Counter-trafficking actions.
The funding augmented current input from the Government of the Dominican Republic, the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration, World Bank and others, and encouraged further support of proposals for full technical cooperation implementation already submitted to the European Union, World Bank and others.",TCMMCB,"Dominican Republic, Haiti",,"Latin America and the Caribbean",Completed,50000
2001,"Workshop on Operational Improvements to Combat Irregular Migration, Trafficking and Smuggling of Migrants in Albania","In December 2000 the Albanian Ministry of Public Order requested IOM to prepare an internal capacity-building workshop focusing on irregular migration through Albania and to result in concrete actions for GoA and IOM follow-up. The workshop was organized around three key areas of concern to GoA:  (1) border management;  (2) information management;  and (3) interagency cooperation.  Participants included the Immigration Department or Border Management Directors who, through a series of expert presentations and discussions, were assisted in identifying a set of operational ""best practices"" in combating illegal migration, migrant smuggling and trafficking. There was a strong emphasis on identifying realistic and attainable methods of operational cooperation and developing synergies with existing programmes of training, cooperation and information exchange. The workshop was an initial Albania action within the IOM Regional Migration Management Assessment and Improvement Programme (REMMASI), and was anticipated to lead to longer-term cooperative actions within that framework.",TCMMCB,Albania,,Europe,Completed,5000
2001,"HIV/AIDS Focal Point - Southern African Development Community, SADC","This allocation served as IOM co-funding an HIV/AIDS focal point position for the Southern Development Community (SADC) countries. To address the link between migration and HIV/AIDS, a cooperation agreement was signed between IOM and UNAIDS in 1999. IOM and UNAIDS have worked together to develop mechanisms to share knowledge and to advocate for HIV/AIDS prevention and care for migrant populations, as well as to initiate specific projects of action in the field.
The number of people affected by HIV and AIDS is increasing at a particularly alarming rate in sub-Saharan Africa where political instability and socio-economic precarity combine to force people to move internally and internationally.
The role of the HIV/AIDS focal point has been to: 1. Develop a regional strategy and programme for HIV/AIDS prevention, mitigation and access to care for migrants and mobile populations in the Southern African region; 2. Advocate for the integration of HIV/AIDS issues into ongoing migration activities, and migration issues into ongoing HIV/AIDS activities; and 3. Compile information and serve as a technical resource.","Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants","Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Africa, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia",,Africa,Completed,20000
2001,"Nakhichevan Community Development and Micro-Credit Programme (CDMC)","The CDMC programme has been serving the remote area of Nakhichevan.  The programme plays an important role in diminishing the economic hardship to residents of the enclave, and perhaps in limiting the need for outward migration into Baku and other large cities in Azerbaijan, and ostensibly further international migration that is economically forced.  UNDP was a co-funder (through to 30 June 2001), and the project operated within the UNDP programme framework for Azerbaijan.  
This contribution enabled IOM to set in place a one-year transition and handover strategy for the programme, with an intention to integrate the programme into the TACIS Rural Invesetment Foundation.","Community and Economic Development",Azerbaijan,,Europe,Completed,25000
,"Development of a National Framework for Durable Solutions in Vanuatu","Under this project, IOM will support the development of a Displacement Policy in Vanuatu. This has been requested by the Government of Vanuatu's National Disaster Management Office of the Ministry of Climate Change Adaptation. Through this project, IOM aims to build national capacity and preparedness for future disasters, and to strengthen management of the whole cycle of displacement.",,Vanuatu,,,,100000
,"Promoting the Health of migrants and border communities in Timor-Leste",,"Health Promotion and Assist for Migrants","Timor Leste",,,,150000
,"Responding to Migration Challenges with a Focus on Climate Change and Gender in Fiji",,"Migration Policy Activities",Fiji,,,,200000