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Supporting the Implementation of a Diaspora Entrepreneurship Programme in Cabo Verde This project aims to contribute to the objective of the Government of Cabo Verde, which is to encourage diaspora entrepreneurs to develop and implement their business in Cabo Verde, through the implementation of a diaspora entrepreneurship programme. IOM  will assist in the development of a national Diaspora Entrepreneurship Programme aiming to promote the creation and implementation of diaspora business projects, identifying the specific needs of diaspora entrepreneurs and potential ones, and responding to them with a tailored type of approach, in close partnership with key national/international institutions. The project will also support the implementation of the above-mentioned programme by strengthening the capacity of key institutions, providing information about return and reintegration in Cabo Verde, raising awareness on the benefits of developing a business in Cabo Verde, conducting business management capacity-building for entrepreneurs (and potential entrepreneurs) within the Cabo-Verdean diaspora. Lastly, the project will support the development of a communication campaign to inform and identify potential diaspora entrepreneurs, willing to implement their business ideas in Cabo Verde.
DNA Sample Collection Support to Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service for Family Reunification (2023-2024) After two years of fruitful collaboration between the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND), the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and IOM, the DNA Sample Collection Support for Family Reunification project will be renewed for a third year. IOM will coordinate the DNA collection process according to the established standard operating procedures, in collaboration with (MFA) and (IND). As the backlogs and prognoses of the IND are uncertain for 2023/2024 and likely to fluctuate, IOM is flexible in assessing possibilities in requests from countries other than Lebanon, Turkey, Sudan, Ethiopia and Iran, and therefore includes a caseload based on dossiers. In addition, IOM will facilitate identification interviews for applicants in Lebanon and Sudan.
Enhancing Labour Mobility Governance in the Pacific Over the past decade, labour mobility opportunities have gained momentum in the Pacific and are now playing a critical role in providing employment, income, and skill acquisition opportunities for Pacific Islanders. On one hand, a large and growing number of labour migrants from Pacific Island Countries (PICs) participate annually in temporary labour mobility schemes, particularly to New Zealand and Australia. On the other hand, intra-regional mobility in the Pacific is substantial, with the largest numbers of foreign workers from the PICs employed in Papua New Guinea and Fiji themselves. Vis-à-vis this dynamic and mobile labour environment, Forum Island Countries (FICs) and Smaller Island State (SIS) Members are increasingly recognising the importance of labour mobility in achieving economic development and nation building aspirations of people in the Pacific; this awareness is accompanied by the appreciation that a structured, functioning, and sustainable management of regional labour mobility is vital for the future of the region at large.PICs conducted a Comprehensive Assessment of the Pacific Labour Mobility Arrangements (2021), and have now requested IOM to further assist in implementing the recommendations, with a view to strengthen the regional labour mobility environment. The objective of this project responds precisely to this request, and particularly aims at strengthening labour mobility governance in the Pacific by: Outcome 1) developing an evidence-based, gender sensitive and age-sensitive Regional Labour Mobility Strategy to better govern labour mobility in the region; Outcome 2) improving women’ labour integration and capacity to make informed labour migration choices, piloting ad-hoc programmes in Vanuatu so to test the ground for replicability of similar initiatives across the region; Outcome 3) supporting effective coordination and mobilization of resources to implement Tuvalu’s Labour Migrants Reintegration Strategy, so as to provide a blueprint for developing reintegration strategies in other PICs as well.
The Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme Pathway 3 (ACRS P3) This project contributes to providing a durable solution to beneficiaries of international protection by facilitating the resettlement of up to 1,500 beneficiaries to the United Kingdom between 1 July 2022 – 31 March 2023. The pathway was designed to offer a route to resettlement for those who supported the UK effort.  For this project, IOM is facilitating video/telephone interviewing, provision of pre-migration health activities, and pre-embarkation checks to establish fitness to travel), three-day pre-departure cultural orientation sessions, facilitation of the visa/travel document processing and documentation support, and providing movement management and operational support to the final destination including operational and/or medical escorts if required and the delivery of information sessions to Local Authority, community sponsors, and other relevant resettlement stakeholders.
Humanitarian Admission of Refugees with the Government of Germany from the Republic of Türkiye in 2024 Germany has pledged to receive a total of 6,000 people in need of international protection over the course of 2024 through different admission schemes. Under this project, IOM is supporting its partner, the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) to contribute to providing a durable solution to 3,000 Syrian beneficiaries in Türkiye by facilitating their humanitarian admission to Germany.
Countering Transnational Threats on Lake Victoria by Enhancing Border Security Capacities and Coordination between Authorities in Kenya, Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania Through this project, IOM aims to contribute to detecting and deterring transnational organized crime (TOC) around the Lake Victoria sub-region, at the crossroads of Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania and Uganda. It will achieve this principal objective through the following outcomes: i) Kenyan, Tanzanian and Ugandan border authorities on Lake Victoria ports coordinate responses to TOC issues more effectively, ii) improving work environment, tools and knowledge of border management agencies (e.g., Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control of Uganda, Immigration Services Department in the United Republic of Tanzania ) to effectively manage ports, iii) enhancing border security around the Lake Victoria through specialized trainings and, iv) improving engagement between the border authorities and maritime border communities around the Lake Victoria sub-region to tackle TOC and trade facilitation related challenges.
Reducing Community-Level Vulnerabilities to Trafficking in Persons in Moldova The project targets a two-fold problem: first, poor prevention, identification, and referral capacities in vulnerable communities, and second, low rates of VoT engagement with prosecution efforts. The project will do so by improving local actors’ prevention capacities in vulnerable communities, improve attitudes to participation in judicial proceedings among VoTs, which will lead to increased participation in community-level and central-level TiP response services in Moldova. The project will support community-level identification and referral pathways, implement a communications campaign targeting the Roma community, and work towards strengthening victim-centered collaboration between investigation, prosecution and social assistance actors.
Supporting Safe and Orderly Migration from Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to the UK The project will support safe and orderly migration from Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to the UK through services for preparation, capacity building and reintegration. The Governments of Kyrgyzstsan and Tajikistan are actively creating new employment opportunities abroad, including in the United Kingdom (UK). The recruitment process has already begun, and the first cohort of seasonal workers have already arrived in the UK. Considering that the program is expected to grow substantially, it is imperative that the migrants’ migration experiences are safe and orderly, from the recruitment process, to employment, to return, in order to mitigate the risks of the process and to maximize the value of the experience for the livelihoods and benefits of migrants and their families, as well as for employers. Moreover, financial inclusion of migrants and their families and opportunities to invest their remittances towards sustainable livelihoods should be in place to deter irregular migration and promote successful reintegration of migrants. The project will also promote social cohesion and increase resilience to social tension among migrants and their communities that are receiving high numbers of returnees.
Mauritania: Strengthening Local Labour Migration Management in Chami, with a Focus on Access to Health Resources and Protection Services The Mauritanian city of Chami, referred to as the country's “capital of gold”, was historically sparsely populated. Yet, the discovery of gold led to a rapid population growth as mining companies settled and created attractive economic opportunities for migrant workers, particularly from Sudan and Mali. Since 2013, the population of Chami has more than quadrupled. However, very limited accurate information is available about the situation in Chami, including the difficulties encountered by labour migrants and their protection needs.  This project will contribute to strengthening local labour migration management in Chami, with a focus on access to health resources and protection services.
Emergency Accommodation Centers for Unaccompanied Migrant Children The objective of this project is to set up and operate Emergency Accommodation Centres in mainland Greece. These facilities will operate as a first step to provide assistance to unaccompanied migrant children (UMC) identified in precarious living conditions and to organize their safe and timely referral to other care arrangements, on the basis of an individualized assessment of the child's needs and best interests. In this manner, the Emergency Accommodation Centers will constitute the first point of contact between the UMC and child protection professionals, as an IOM multi-sectorial team of high-skilled and experienced staff will be deployed to ensure that children's needs, background, best interests and future aspirations are comprehensively assessed, recorded and communicated to relevant actors. It is envisaged that through the set-up of the Emergency Accommodation Centers, 200 places will be created in the Greek mainland at urban and rural areas.
Strengthening the Security - Climate Nexus in Gedaref, Sudan The project aims to contribute to peace and stability in Gedaref by strengthening community resilience to conflict factors exacerbated by disaster and environmental degradation, as well as to assist the Government of Sudan in implementing the Juba Peace Agreement (JPA), which remains relevant for Sudan following the military takeover attempt on October 25, the Common Country Analysis (CCA), and the Sudan Peacemaking, Peacebuilding, and Stabilization Program (SPPSP).
Support for the Reinsertion and Reintegration of Former Combatants in Bangui, Bria and Kaga Bandoro in Central African Republic Through this project, IOM supports the Central African Republic Government through the National Disengagement, Disassociation, Reintegration, and Reconciliation (DDRR) Program (UEPNDDRR, for its French acronym) in the implementation of socio-economic reintegration and reinsertion activities for former combatants, as well as vulnerable/at-risk youth in various regions of the country. This project contributes to the socio-economic reintegration of former combatants into their communities of origin through resocialization activities, vocational training, monitoring and technical assistance.
Community-Based Malaria Prevention, Detection, and Treatment in Mobility Impacted Communities in Mon State and Sagaing Region IOM will implement community-based malaria case management in hard-to-reach areas including migrant clusters and worksites in targeted townships. The Integrated Community Malaria Volunteers (ICMV) will be supported to identify and refer TB, HIV, and other health care conditions as appropriate. IOM will implement fully integration model for Malaria and TB community-based referrals and DOT support till completion of anti TB treatment, and those targets will be included in TB proposal. IOM will use township level and village level implementation resources for Malaria and TB not only in Mon but also in Sagging. Case- based reporting with mobile technology will be continue implemented for real time reporting as feasible.
Supporting Local Economic Development to Enhance Employment Prospects in Lebanon In response to the deteriorating socioeconomic conditions in Lebanon, this project aims to provide livelihood and employment opportunities to vulnerable Lebanese and Syrian refugees through the provision of direct employment, and support to small and medium enterprises demonstrating commercial viability and the ability to generate employment. The project aims to mitigate increased risks of irregular migration and community destabilization by helping financially struggling individuals and families, with an equal breakdown between host and displaced beneficiaries, while also striving to promote female access to livelihood opportunities.
Emergency Response to Cyclone-Affected Populations in Vanuatu with Lifesaving Shelter and Non-Food Items (ES/NFI) Vanuatu’s National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) estimates that more than 110,000 people (approximately 33 per cent of the entire population of Vanuatu) were affected by Tropical Cyclone (TC) Lola which made landfall on 25 October 2023. TC Lola is the third cyclone in Vanuatu over the past 7 months and the earliest Category 5 cyclone in recorded history. With current forecasts indicating additional tropical cyclones that will impact Vanuatu in the coming months, community training and capacity building on community engagement on build back safer techniques and broad dissemination of shelter awareness materials are essential preparatory life-saving actions to mitigate threats to life, livelihood, and health.
 
IOM is working with the NDMO and partners to deliver life-saving assistance to people impacted by the cyclones. IOM is providing emergency shelter and non-food items to meet the immediate needs of people affected by TC Lola, whose homes were destroyed or damaged by the cyclone, as well as support the voluntary return of internally displaced persons. The Organization is also contributing to an evidence-based response through gathering and analyzing data on the mobility, vulnerabilities, and needs of cyclone-affected populations.
Strengthening the Capacity of the Government of Rwanda to further Engage the Diaspora in the Socio-economic Development of Rwanda The Government of Rwanda (GoR) acknowledges that the Rwandan diaspora is an important constituent that if well harnessed, can contribute to the national socio-economic development of the country through effective use of both diaspora’s financial and social capital. The establishment of the Rwanda Community Abroad Unit within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MINAFFET) is a testimony to this fact.In 2009, the GoR developed the first diaspora policy which established a strategic framework to mobilize and integrate Rwandans diaspora in national development. It also assisted in harnessing communication between the GoR and the Rwandan diaspora community. The diaspora policy takes as its starting point the Constitution of Rwanda, Vision 2020, and its accompanying three pillars: namely i) good governance; ii) private sector development and knowledge based economy; and iii) Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy (EDPRS). Since its adoption, the socioeconomic and policy context in Rwanda has evolved, necessitating the need to review and update this policy and align it with emerging socioeconomic developments including, but not limited to, the revised Constitution of Rwanda, Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation.The objective of the project is to contribute towards engaging the Rwandan diaspora professionals in the  socio-economic development of Rwanda . To achieve this, the project will have 2 inter-related outcomes:1) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International  Cooperation (MINAFFET) Diaspora Unit updates the policy and develops the strategy in a participative and coordinated approach and taking into consideration gender;2)      Qualified diaspora professionals residing in Canada and USA contribute their skills to Rwandan institutions.
Implementation of the Election Follow-up Mission (EFM) to Kosovo 2022 The European Union intends to send an Election Follow-up Mission (EFM) to Kosovo (as per United Nations Security Council resolution 1244 (1999)) to assess the progress made in the electoral reform and the status of implementation of EU Election Observation Mission's (EOM) recommendations, since the delivery of the final report of the 2021 EU EOM to Kosovo (as per United Nations Security Council resolution 1244 (1999)). IOM will select 2 experts (one Legal and one Electoral Expert) and will be responsible for the implementation of the mission (logistics, admin and security). IOM will have NO visibility and will not be associated to the reports or the work of the Experts.
Post-Flood Housing Reconstruction Pilot in Pakistan In 2022, Pakistan endured severe monsoon weather, which saw area weighted rainfall 67 per cent above normal levels in June alone. The floods affected 33 million people and caused severe damage to over two million houses. Sindh was the most affected province, with 49 per cent of the population directly affected. The catastrophic floods are a wake-up call for systemic changes to address the underlying vulnerabilities to natural hazards and their intersection with other shocks in Pakistan, calling for urgent responses and assistance delivered in an efficient, equitable, and transparent manner. 
 
Through this project, IOM aims to implement an integrated Shelter, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), and Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) pilot intervention in South Sindh, assisting communities affected by the 2022 floods to strengthen community infrastructure (including WASH infrastructure) and rebuild their houses.
Strengthening the Employability and Entrepreneurship of Young People to Reduce the Risks of Irregular Migration - Youth, Employment and Migration (YEM 2) The project provides young people, including vulnerable groups such as women and people living with disabilities, with decent employment opportunities in order to reduce risks of irregular migration in Burkina Faso.
Contribution to IOM’s Response to Pakistan Floods 2022 Ranked as the eighth most vulnerable country in the world to climate change, Pakistan is prone to natural hazards, which in recent years have become more recurrent, causing significant losses of lives and physical assets. Since mid-June 2022, Pakistan has endured extreme monsoon weather, causing widespread flooding and landslides that affected 33 million people in the country, with at least 664,000 people displaced.In response to the floods, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is delivering lifesaving assistance to 132,300 flood-affected individuals – mainly in Sindh, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces – while setting the foundation for early recovery and durable solutions. This involves the provision of multi-sectoral assistance and reinforcement of evidence-based responses through the wider availability of reliable data produced by IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) on the mobility trends and needs of floods-displaced populations.
Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration in the Country of Origin - RESTART-ing The general objective of the project is to continue supporting the efforts of the Government of Malta in making Assisted Voluntary and Reintegration (AVRR) available to Third Country Nationals (TCNs) so requiring, this way contributing to increase the effectiveness of overall migration management.Based on IOM Malta’s experience, nurtured during the implementation of six phases of the RESTART project, within the framework of which between 2009 and 2022 a total of 428 returnees were assisted, this project aims at assisting 65 TCNs – over 11 months - in their safe dignified return and sustainable reintegration home by applying consolidated practices and innovative tools to address their evolving needs .
Consolidating and Operationalizing a Framework for Diaspora’s Engagement in Humanitarian Assistance – Phase II The current COVID-19 pandemic compounded and exacerbated the devasting effects of the already high number of natural and manmade humanitarian crises worldwide. The 2021 Global Humanitarian Overview estimates that around 235.4 million people will be in need of humanitarian assistance and protection this year, which is an increase from the 167.6 million people in need in 2020. Diasporas have been able to play a significant role in pre-crisis, crisis, and post-crisis contexts, fueled by feelings of solidarity and commitment to their countries and communities of origin. Even the current global health crisis has shown that diasporas are responding to humanitarian emergencies through developing transnational responses to address the needs of affected governments and communities. The main objective of this project is to increase the ability of diaspora organizations and institutional humanitarian actors to effectively engage with each other for more effective humanitarian assistance. Building upon the products, networks, and lessons learned during the current phase, IOM and its partners are proposing to operationalize a framework for diaspora’s engagement in humanitarian assistance.
Strengthening Interventions at Points of Entry (POE) and Integrated/Coordinated Border Management Approaches in Response to COVID-19 in Malawi and Mozambique The outbreak of COVID-19 in Southern Africa has brought into sharp focus the need to strengthen International Health Regulation (IHR) 2005 core capacities within the context of integrated/coordinated border management (IBM/CBM) approaches. The objective of this project is to strengthen border management in Malawi and Mozambique through an integrated approach which incorporates human mobility and health security considerations. The proposed Outcome of the project is that Government officials, including Immigration and Health policymakers, pilot a unified CBM/IBM approach which includes human mobility and health security aspects and is in line with the International Health Regulations (IHR). This will be achieved through the successful completion of four Outputs: National Policy and Legal Assessments (1.1); Port of Entry Infrastructural Assessments (1.2); the development of National CBM/IBM blueprints (1.3); and a blueprint implementation pilot at a POE along the border of Malawi and Mozambique (1.4).