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Asian Development Bank Support for Continuation of COVID-19 Health Response To mitigate disruption to essential health services because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the emergence of dengue in the camps, this project aims to strengthen the health systems and services through Integrated case management of COVID-19, dengue, diphtheria and other emerging health conditions
Strengthening Climate-Related Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Community Resilience in the Lake Tanganyika Basin Lake Tanganyika, the biggest freshwater lake in the Great Lakes region, is a source of livelihoods and access to water for a significant number of people. The impact of climate change on its water levels therefore poses significant threats to populations living on the lake’s coast and close to its basin. Communities in Burundi and in the United Republic of Tanzania are particularly exposed to climate-induced hazards resulting from lake water rise (for instance, flooding). The increase in severity and frequency of those hazards in recent years require a substantial increase in community resilience and preparedness for response capacity at all levels. This project aims to contribute to strengthening the resilience of the Lake Tanganyika basin communities to cope with the effects of climate change by promoting sub-regional collaboration on preparedness and mitigation actions. To achieve this, a two-pronged approach is planned. First, support will be given to relevant government stakeholders to prepare responses to migration-related challenges posed by climate change in the Lake Tanganyika basin (Outcome 1). In addition to assisting in the development of a gender-sensitive Joint Action Plan to address challenges posed by the rising water of Lake Tanganyika (Output 1.1), workshops will be organized to strengthen the capacities of local government actors and other key stakeholders in planning for, and collaborating to address, challenges posed by climate change and disaster-induced migration (Output 1.2). In tandem, support will be provided to communities in impacted regions so that they actively participate in disaster risk reduction and mitigation activities to prepare for and address climate-related hazards and subsequent displacement (Outcome 2). In practice, the capacities of communities in targeted areas will be strengthened with access to information on risk reduction, in line with the joint action plan recommendations (Output 2.1). Additionally, gender-sensitive, nature and community-based mitigation initiatives will be implemented to best meet these communities’ needs (Output 2.2).
Addressing the Drivers and Consequences of Disaster Displacement Through Enhancing Resilience in Papua New Guinea With this project, IOM aims to address the drivers and consequences of disaster displacement in Papua New Guinea through community-based resilience building and the strengthening of government preparedness capacity and response mechanisms at all levels. This is being achieved through improving access of decision makers and disaster responders to evidence on internal displacement and enhancing the capacity of provincial authorities in preparedness and response to disasters in line with their respective disaster risk management strategies and procedures.
Temporary Support and Assistance to Sensitive Myanmar Nationals Transiting through the Republic of Korea to the United States A severe crisis in Myanmar has resulted in increased mobility and displacement both within the country and into neighbouring countries, including Thailand. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates the problem and risks increasing the vulnerability of the affected populations. The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) agreed with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of Korea (ROK) to allow several selected vulnerable Myanmar nationals evacuated from Thailand to stay in the transit area of the Incheon International Airport until their departure following the completion of their parole processing for their entry to the US. IOM support and assistance includes providing accommodation, meals and necessary personal protective equipment to the beneficiaries at the Incheon Airport during the whole period of stay, as well as facilitating the transfer of necessary travel documentation, meeting and escorting the beneficiary upon their arrival and prior to their departure from the Incheon airport.
Emergency Assistance to Bagana Volcano Affected Communities in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea On 7 July 2023, Mount Bagana, located in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (AROB) in Papua New Guinea, experienced a moderate volcanic eruption which emitted ashes, gas, and steam plumes and caused significant ashfall in local communities. Two eruptions were reported in the following days by local communities. About 8,000 affected people within the disaster zone are reportedly in need of immediate assistance. Immediate needs identified by the Autonomous Bougainville Government include temporary shelter, non-food items (NFIs) including water containers and water purification tablets, safe and clean drinking water, food rations, medical supplies, and protection services. The need for a detailed sectoral assessment to determine the full extent of the disaster was highlighted.Through this project, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) aims to meet the urgent humanitarian needs of people affected by the moderate volcanic eruption in AROB, particularly vulnerable groups such as older people and people living with disabilities. IOM is scaling up and expanding its existing field presence and portfolio to provide emergency assistance to affected populations, focusing on shelter, NFIs, and camp coordination and camp management. IOM is also providing logistics support to authorities to transport NFIs and deploying field assessment teams.
Contributing to the Mitigation of Conflict over Natural Resources between Farmer and Herder Communities in Adamawa State, Nigeria (COMITAS Phase 2) The project will strengthen traditional conflict resolution mechanisms in the targeted locations in Adamawa state to support conflict prevention and mitigation efforts; improve trust in authorities’ commitment to providing adequate resource management to help prevent farmer-herder conflict; to address the root causes of conflict between farmers and herder communities over natural resources; transform intra and inter-communal perceptions. This will be achieved by improving access to unbiased, reliable public information through media training and by providing support to key media outlets. 
 
To contribute to the mitigation of conflict over natural resources, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Search for Common Ground, and Mercy Corps have designed a comprehensive and integrated approach that builds on the comparative strengths of each organisation. IOM will build on its experience in the data collection and transhumance tracking tool (TTT) in Northeast Nigeria aimed at strengthening the early warning and early response (EWER) systems. IOM will also build on policy engagement work with the government of Nigeria at all levels focusing on the farmer herder crisis, Search will build on its extensive work on EWER, trust building through dialogue, and promoting positive perceptions through reliable information and peace messaging in Nigeria.
Regional Migrant Response Plan for the Horn of Africa and Yemen The Horn of Africa and Yemen is a region of origin, transit, and destination for hundreds of thousands of migrants, the majority of whom travel in an irregular manner, often relying on smugglers to facilitate movement along the Eastern Route (originating from Ethiopia and Somalia and transiting through Somalia, Djibouti and Yemen) with the intention of crossing the Gulf of Aden towards the Gulf States to seek better livelihood opportunities. The vulnerabilities of the migrants are one of the specific drivers to migration and determinants of IOM's response through the Regional Migrants Response Plan. Through this project, IOM is providing lifesaving assistance to vulnerable migrants and host communities including protection assistance and services.
IOM Flash Appeal for Ukraine and Neighboring Countries Through this project, IOM is providing multi-sectoral interventions focused on humanitarian assistance to vulnerable displaced and conflict-affected populations in Ukraine and neighbouring countries.
New Approach to Building a Participatory and Inclusive Marketplace for Sustainable Energy Solutions Limited access to cooking fuel, lighting, electricity, and other energy services in displacement settings have exposed refugees and internally displaced persons to increased hardships and gender-based violence risks while putting pressure on surrounding host communities and threatening the balance of environmental ecosystems. Even though providing sustainable energy access is starting to be seen as a priority in the humanitarian sector, very little data is available on the current level of access. The best estimation dates from 2015, back when the Moving Energy Initiative estimated that 80% of displaced people in camps have absolutely minimal access to energy, with high dependence on traditional biomass for cooking and no access to electricity. Moreover, basic energy products are often acquired through non-food item distribution preventing displaced people from having flexibility and dignity in their choice, and potentially disrupting the local economy. This project aims to bridge the gap between the demand for sustainable energy solutions and the supply of products/services from the private sector, by overcoming the economic barriers for displaced population and host communities to access them and reducing the risks for private actors to enter the market in displacement settings.
Information Management and Institutional Strengthening on Migration for the Implementation of the Project for the Integral Development Plan for Central America This project seeks to generate reliable information for evidence-based decision-making and to sensitize extension service providers (professionals who provide local agricultural technical advice to small producers), municipal technical units, and organizational leaders about those factors that motivate irregular migration, the risks, effects, and their approach to improve the care of returned and transit migrants in communities in San Marcos and Huehuetenango. The activities to be developed will be carried out within the framework of the Comprehensive Development Plan project implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The project is divided into two components: 1. Available and up-to-date information for evidence-based decision-making and 2. Raising awareness and discussion on migration: risks and challenges of irregular migration.
Emergency Response to Mayon Volcano Unrest in the Philippines On 9 June 2023, the local government of Albay in the Philippines issued a mandatory evacuation order for residents living within the 6-kilometre permanent danger zone in response to Mayon Volcano’s Alert Level raised to 3, indicating a higher likelihood of hazardous eruption. The incident has thus far affected 10,147 families or 38,963 persons in 8 municipalities and displaced 5,819 families or 20,127 persons.Through this project, IOM aims to mitigate the adverse effects from Mayon Volcano Unrest and displacement situations on the most vulnerable, affected communities by complementing and strengthening the local capacity in responding to the outstanding needs for water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and in accessing safer living conditions and reduce the driving factors that could compel internally displaced persons (IDPs) and their families to rely on negative coping measures to meet their basic needs during their displacement.
SME Boost: Economic Integration of Internally Displaced People and Business Recovery (via IOM to Mitigate the COVID-19 Crisis) The overall project objective is to contribute to economic adaptation, recovery and growth in Ukraine in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, through targeted support to affected MSMEs primarily for job retention and creation. The project activities will complement Government of Ukraine’s emergency actions and support a robust and targeted response to long-term implications of COVID-19 in Ukraine. The project will also directly contribute to stabilization efforts in Ukraine through improved conditions for the sustainable socio-economic inclusion of internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and domestic violence, and returnees, through revitalization of local economies.
Strengthening Operational and Tactical Interdiction Capabilities  of Georgia Border Police The project, financed by Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS), and implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Mission to Georgia, aims at strengthening coherent border-security oriented skills of Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) officials responsible for the surveillance of the green border of Georgia. Within MIA responsibilities, the Border Police is tasked with operating and responding to increasing cross-border challenges. This project is designed to provide tailored interventions for the benefit of the Border Police personnel, to enhance their capacities and skills according to the latest best international standards for border guarding, response operations, intelligence collection, investigation, and risk analysis. More specifically, the Action entails a series of trainings on Command and Control, Border Surveillance Techniques and Tactics, Risk Analysis, Investigation and Intelligence. The Georgian Border Police authorities will also benefit from a study visit to a European Union Member State Border, to enhance their technical and practical knowledge on the realities they face and the measures taken to respond to cross-border crimes. The project will be implemented during a period of 18 months.
Reducing Vulnerabilities Leading to Onward Movement among Vulnerable Migrants in Eastern Sudan - Phase II The proposed project aims to reduce vulnerabilities and adverse drivers leading to onward movement by strengthening resilience of migrants in eastern Sudan by contributing towards the following three project outcomes: (1) The MRRC Khartoum, MRCs in Gedaref and Kassala, and their referral partners further improve the protection environment for vulnerable migrants in the target states by expanding existing coordination mechanisms; (2) The resilience among vulnerable migrants and host communities in the target states is enhanced, most notably through the improved access to critical services and social cohesion initiatives; and (3) Vulnerable Ethiopian migrants in Gedaref and Kassala have continued and consistent access to protection and other assistance, as well as support for safe and dignified return and sustainable solutions.
Strengthening IOM's Life-saving Multisectoral Assistance to Crisis Affected Popultations in Iran This project aims to support the Government of Iran with lifesaving assistance for Afghan nationals, including undocumented and new arrivals, and their host community. Activities included under this proposal are in line with IOM’s Comprehensive Action Plan for Afghanistan and Neighbouring Countries, revised and published on February 2022, as well as the Refugee Response Plan led by UNHCR for 2022 to respond to humanitarian needs, whilst simultaneously mitigating the impact of the crisis in the region and supporting mid- and long-term support to affected persons, governments and societies for recovery and sustainable development.
The Establishment of a Multi-Agency Integrated Border Management Model in Sri Lanka - Phase II Phase II of the project will establish an Integrated InfoBorder System (IIBS), a foundation necessary for an integrated approach to border control in Sri Lanka. The project aims to strengthen the overarching migration management capacity of Sri Lanka, facilitating a more coordinated, intelligence-driven approach to border management through implementation of IIBS, and by strengthening the capacity of border agencies to implement associated policy /operational changes. Additional outcome under Phase II of the project will strengthen the capacity of national authorities to control spread of COVID-19 by enhancing health screening at pre-arrival as well as at the point of entry.
Shelter Repair and Winterization Assistance for Families in Balkh, Jawzjan, Nuristan, Paktika and Parwan Provinces The Mid-Year 2022 Whole of Afghanistan Assessment findings indicated that 56 per cent of households in Afghanistan are living in partially damaged shelters and 18 per cent are living in significantly damaged shelters. People living in poor shelter conditions urgently need support for shelter improvements, heating materials and warm clothing before the onset of winter to reduce their exposure to health risks and other hazards. IOM continues to fill identified gaps with the provision of non-food items and emergency shelter in the affected districts. However, overall needs for transitional shelter and winterization assistance in the affected districts continue to grow considering the impact of earthquake and recent floods, vulnerabilities and winter approaching that confirms evident unaddressed needs of durable shelter interventions. In line with the Afghanistan Inter-Cluster Coordination Team winterization Plan (August 2022), IOM is providing assistance through the distribution of cash-for-shelter repairs/upgrade, cash-for-winterization (fuel/heating) and one-off direct cash transfers, complemented with winter clothing as well as blanket modules.
Tackling Modern Slavery in Viet Nam For the past decade, Vietnamese adults and children have been among the top three nationalities of those referred as potential victims of trafficking in the UK National Referral Mechanism. Despite the significant efforts to prevent and eradicate the TIP from Viet Nam, the risks of smuggling and trafficking continue, especially due to exacerbated socio-economic situation in country since the COVID-19 pandemic. To address this issue, IOM Viet Nam is executing an additional three-year phase to “Tackling Modern Slavery in Viet Nam” project, to implement a coordinated series of interventions across the three pillars of Prevention, Protection and Prosecution. Based on the results and lessons learnt from the previous phases and in line with the National Program on Human Trafficking Prevention and Combat period 2021-2025 with a Vision to 2030, IOM will work closely with both central government partners and key actors on the ground. Activities will be rolled out at the national level with a particular focus on hotspot communities in key provinces.
Partnership to Counter Migrant Smuggling and Human Trafficking Along the Central Mediterranean Route -PARCOURS Algeria has seen in recent years a surge in the entry of irregular migrants. Some of these migrants resort to the services of criminal smuggling networks, while others are victims of human trafficking. In response to this situation, IOM proposes a project to contribute to counter migrant smuggling and human trafficking along the Central Mediterranean Route. In particular, the project seeks to promote a coherent and multi-disciplinary response to migrant smuggling and human trafficking, involving close co-ordination between relevant stakeholders at international, regional and national level, to support law enforcement efforts and ensure that appropriate assistance is available to migrants in need.
Transitional Shelter and Winterization Assistance to Families Affected/Displaced by Earthquake in Paktika Province Following a powerful earthquake of 5.9 magnitude on 22 June 2022 that occurred in Paktika, southeast of Afghanistan, Paktika and Khost provinces were severely impacted. Following joint assessments,5,827 families were found to be affected, 505 people were killed and 1,285 sustained injuries so far. To date IOM is leading on both assessments and the overall response and has distributed non-food items (NFIs) and emergency shelters (ES) to over 3,000 affected families needing urgent relief assistance. In this project, IOM proposes the distribution of cash for transitional shelter, cash for winterization (fuel/heating) complemented with winter clothing, as well as support affected families in rubble removal efforts in the affected areas.
Implementation of the Election Expert Mission to Angola 2022 The European Union intends to send an Electoral Expert Mission (EEM) to Angola to collect factual information concerning the electoral process, with the general elections scheduled for 24 August 2022. IOM will select 2 Experts (1 Team Leader/Political/Electoral expert and 1 Legal/Human Rights Expert), who will travel to Luanda from end of July to September to meet all relevant stakeholders and produce a report. IOM will have no visibility and will not be associated in any way to the work of the experts. IOM will only provide administrative, logistical and security support.
Return and Reintegration Programmes in Germany: Joint Networking Platform 2022 The project aims to develop a coherent approach to assisted voluntary return and reintegration (AVRR) in Germany. It does so by increasing the capacity of return and reintegration counsellors and of other stakeholders to inform migrants in a comprehensive and coherent manner on the various AVRR interventions led by IOM, the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community (BMI) and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The project proposes to return counsellors and other relevant stakeholders in Germany a series of networking events. These will constitute a platform to exchange information and practices and to learn about AVRR. A handbook capturing information on all AVRR initiatives in Germany will also be produced.
CIVIT- Strengthening the Operational Capacities of Relevant Ivorian Authorities for Migration and Border Management The overall objective of the project is to ensure more effective control of cross-border movements in Côte d'Ivoire while strengthening the capacity of border management authorities to address current transnational threats and strengthen international cooperation in migration management in Côte d'Ivoire. The project will focus on infrastructural improvement of land borders through the construction and equipping of four (4) border posts in strategic sites to be identified jointly with the DST to ensure more effective control of cross-border land movements. Additionally the project will focus on the strengthening of the technical and operational capacities of the Ivorian government authorities involved in the safeguarding of national security and the fight against transnational crimes such as trafficking in human beings, smuggling of migrants and terrorism. Lastly, the project will focus on cross-border cooperation, for the purposes of prevention and repression of irregular migration and illicit trafficking, through the organization of meetings between the representatives of the competent authorities of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire and the bordering countries.
Monitoring of Population Displacement, Strengthening Site Coordination and Management, and Providing Safe and Dignified Shelter Assistance in Eastern DRC. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to face multiple conflicts that have created one of the world’s most complex and persistent crisis, which continues to be marked by extensive population displacement and a critical need for humanitarian assistance. Through this Action, IOM will provide lifesaving humanitarian support to displaced populations in eastern DRC through inteventions consisting of Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), Camp Coordination Camp Management (CCCM), and Dignified and safe shelter.