devinitorg/iati-policy-markers huggingface dataset:
Strengthening the Resilience of Vulnerable Populations in Egypt to Impacts of the Global Emergency The Joint Programme (JP) between WFP, UNICEF, and IOM supports the development of responses to cushion impacts of the global emergency and build resilience to future shocks In Egypt. All activities also especially focus on vulnerable populations, targeting better understanding of needs across groups and identification of responses tailored to different populations. This includes identifying how the crisis has impacted women and men differently to develop appropriately targeted evidence-based initiatives.
Socio-Economic Survey of Migrants in Libya IOM, in close collaboration with World Bank and UNHCR’s Joint Data Center (JDC) and World Food Programme, will implement a joint research initiative aimed at addressing this socio-economic data gap via its face-to-face data collection focusing on migrants and refugees in Libya.
Improving Living Conditions of Conflict and Disaster Affected Populations in Somalia Since the beginning of 2023, Somalia has been impacted by interlinked crises. While still affected by one of the most severe droughts in the last decades that has driven mass displacement, widespread death of livestock and a devastating food and water crisis, the country is now also receiving heavy rains which are causing flash floods and increased risk of riverine flooding in some areas. The main objective of this project is to ensure dignified, safe and secure living conditions and basic services for vulnerable populations affected by man-made and natural disasters in Somalia. IOM proposes an integrated emergency support intervention, including Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), Protection, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Multi-Purpose Cash.
Improving Site Coordination, Management Services, and Monitoring of Displacement and Multisectoral Humanitarian Needs in Communities and Sites Affected by Displacement/Return in Eastern DRC, Democratic Republic of the Congo The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing one of the largest and most complex humanitarian crises in the world. The crisis affects a large part of its population and is the result of many factors –including the activism of armed groups and subsequent armed conflict, inter-community conflicts, disease, and natural disasters. The constant threat of violence and insecurity, particularly in the eastern provinces has led to a massive increase in population displacement in the past year. The situation shows no signs of easing and will likely be exacerbated in the coming months with the upcoming elections. 
 
Through this project, IOM is improving the well-being of IDPs and host populations by reinforcing the coordination and management of sites and capturing critical information on population mobility and regularly process and disseminate information to provide a better understanding of the movements and evolving needs of displaced populations. IOM is strengthening its Camp Coordination Camp Management (CCCM) response at cluster level, after the recent activation of the CCCM Cluster, as well as enhancing data consolidation and harmonization on population movements through a comprehensive and unified approach to data collection, sharing, and use.
REMA(K)ER: Returning Migrants Achieve Economic Resilience and Social Cohesion within their Communities The Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) is home to eleven indigenous ethnic groups. The percentage of men and women from the CHT districts who have access to overseas employment is extremely small due to the lack of information available on labour migration and social networks which often serve as one of the drivers of migration in Bangladesh. The current CHT Development Board aims to promote labour migration of the CHT population to foreign countries and requested the Government of Bangladesh (GoB) to provide special quotas for them in the labour migration pool of Bangladesh. IOM has been asked to assess the skills and willingness of men and women of ethnic and religious minorities for labour migration. The proposed project will develop a strategy which contributes to the diversification of livelihood opportunities and social cohesion efforts of the GoB in the selected districts of ethnic minority groups. The project will conduct a comprehensive scoping study in the CHT and other minority pockets in Bangladesh to support the Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training and the Ministry of Expatriate Welfare and Overseas Employment to explore migration opportunities for the ethnic minorities. The study will be participatory in nature and will result in a comprehensive strategy document. At every stage of the project implementation, key stakeholders such as the GoB officials, representatives of ethnic minority groups, CHT council members and CSO representatives will be consulted so that the strategy remains grounded to the actual needs of the ethnic minority groups.
Promotion and Execution of Technical Cooperation Actions among Developing Countries Within the framework of the cooperation agreement between IOM and the Government of Peru, IOM initiated in 2005 a support programme for technical cooperation among developing countries with the Latin American countries (TCDC) through facilitating the mobility of qualified human resources. This programme is financed by the Peruvian government, with an average annual contribution of non-fixed amounts, and IOM Peru, according to its budget availability. Both contributions constitute the TCDC fund. This project’s main objective is to contribute to the development process through the transfer and better utilization of the existing human resources in Latin America. It encompasses an operational component to cover air tickets and per diem for Peruvian experts to developing countries that request cooperation, in areas in which Peru has technical experience, short-term training; on-the-job training (internships) of professionals from developing countries, in Peruvian institutions; and assistance to different international spaces for debate in which the Peruvian Agency for International Cooperation participates and which are related to South-South Cooperation, including the United Nations System, among others.
Peacebuilding through Community Stabilization in the Southern Libyan Municipalities of Ghat, Sebha & Ubari This Joint Programme will seek to strengthen the resilience of local stakeholders to prevent violent conflict and sustain peace in three municipalities of Southern Libya, namely Ghat, Sebha and Ubari by enhancing social cohesion and creating resilient and sustainable livelihoods, especially for women and youth.
Local Migration Governance Indicator (MGI) in Dublin City IOM’s Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) help governments and local authorities, upon request, take stock of their migration policies and strategies, to identify good practices and areas with potential for further development. By focusing on government ownership of the process, the MGI supports governments and local authorities to improve their migration management systems at national and local levels. This project aims at conducting an MGI assessment for the city of Dublin in Ireland. In order to do so, the project will consist of two main activities: drafting a matrix containing the responses to the 87 questions of the local MGI methodology; and drafting a migration governance profile for the city of Dublin.
Promoting an Evidence Based Diaspora Engagement Policy in Suriname The surge of Suriname's migration occurred between the 1970s and 1980s with education being the principle reason behind earlier migration. According to the United Nations, the current net migration rate for Suriname in 2021 is -1.7 per 1000 population, which indicates that quite a portion of Suriname's population lives in the diaspora. However, the government has not yet fully harnessed the development potential of the Surinamese diaspora. This may be attributed to the absence of a diaspora policy framework as well as a comprehensive and coordinated strategy to guide the diaspora engagement process. In light of this, the overall objective of this initiative is to increase the diaspora's commitment and engagement with its country of origin, through the implementation of a government-led gender sensitive diaspora engagement policy. The project will deliver the following outputs: 1) the establishment of a coordination mechanism; 2) the enhancement and revamping of the national Suriname diaspora mapping website; 3) the organization of training workshops to build competencies for policy development and effective migration management; and finally, 4) the development of a draft evidence based national Diaspora Engagement Policy document along with a five-year action plan.
ΙΟΜ - UMC Accommodation Center Kypseli I Through this Action, IOM seeks to continue the operation of the Accommodation Center for UMC in the region of Kypseli (I), Attica, from 01/08/2023 to 31/07/2024, with a total capacity of 24 beds/places. UMC hosted in the Accommodation Center will be provided with dignified accommodation and will receive holistic support to cover  their basic needs and promote their personal growth. This will be achieved through the multiple services provided alongside the safe accommodation and will include psychosocial support, legal counselling, and provision of non-formal education in line with the children’s best interests.
E-Waste Circular Economy Scale: Synergies and Insights This project will catalyze a paradigm shift in e-waste management, transforming it from a linear, wasteful approach to a circular model. It will promote reparability, recovery, recyclability, green employment and partnerships to empower IDPs, refugee, and host communities` self-resilience to drive socio-economic development, transforming them from aid recipients, into self-reliant communities with multiple income streams. This model will include the private sector, whereby displaced populations will be funded to safely repair and recycle e-products in exchange for valuable raw material recovery. The initiative will also provide a unique model for action for UN entities and partners to progress towards achieving the UN goals of climate neutrality and sustainability.
French Resettlement Scheme - 2023 This project will contribute to providing a durable solution to 3200 beneficiaries of international protection in Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Niger, Chad, Rwanda, Cameroon, Ethiopia and other third countries by facilitating their resettlement to France.
Support to Vulnerable Displaced Communities in Centre-Nord Region of Burkina Faso through Livelihoods and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Activities IOM is proposing an holistic intervention that will address the immediate needs and reinforce the resilience of 3,000 beneficiaries through community-based and specialized MHPSS activities, 200 households through transition and recovery activities targeting poultry farming livelihoods assistance, and 100 women through the development of small businesses in two communes (Kaya and Boussouma) in the Center-North (Sanmetenga province), region of Burkina Faso.To achieve this, one overarching objective has been defined:Objective: Empower conflict-affected populations to better cope with the shocks of displacement and foster socio-economic recovery.
Strengthening Resilience Against Disaster and Climate Change Related Fragility in Solomon Islands The project will contribute towards addressing disaster and climate change related fragility and improved national and community resilience in Solomon Islands.
Promoting Access to Humanitarian Aid with the Use of Digital Technologies The large-scale invasion of Ukraine is causing unprecedented levels of displacement, destruction, and human suffering. In areas heavily affected by the missile attacks, various public infrastructure and residential buildings have suffered severe damage, and the availability of housing has been reduced. Housing is one of the sectors most affected by the war, with the total damage cost amounting to over USD 50 billion and an estimated 1.4 million residential housing units reported as damaged, many of them in areas close to the frontlines and those returned to the control of the Government of Ukraine (World Bank, RDNA, Mar 2023).  To address the problem and help realize decent housing conditions ahead of the upcoming winter season, IOM proposes to improve access to construction materials through a voucher system that would allow war-affected people to repair their homes.
Gender Based Violence Cooperation Across the Nistru River The phase II of the project will enhance confidence building between the two banks of the Nistru river in the Republic of Moldova by strengthening the cooperation around gender-based violence issue and testing its potential to become a model of cooperation to support the thematic sub-working groups established as part of the 5+2 settlement process. At the same time, the project will contribute to eliminating barriers for women’s active participation as leaders in promoting peace and western values such as human rights and gender equality.
Restoring the Environment and Strengthening Resilience of Rohingya Refugees and Host Communities in Cox’s Bazar The project will contribute to the resilience of Rohingya refugees and host communities through community led disaster risk reduction (DRR), improvement of the communities’ resilience and community empowerment. The project will prioritize integrative strategies to contribute to the resilience of the communities living in areas affected by disasters in the area of the Balukhali watershed with a focus on their engagement in disaster prevention, preparedness, response and recovery efforts. Specific activities include community-led risk reduction, including operation and maintenance of the water sanitation and hygiene infrastructure, increased awareness, and promotion of improved resilience and environmental rehabilitation. The integrated watershed management for the Balukhali stream will contribute to immediate DRR ensuring decent living conditions and strengthening of communities’ resilience during disasters. Longer term impact will also include environmental rehabilitation and a more resilient ecosystem.
Strengthening Migration Management Capacities in Support of Government Reform Agenda in line with CEPA The overall objective of the project is to ensure more effective and accountable service delivery that is based on the principles of good governance and respect of rule of law in the areas of police, migration, and human rights. Project objectives will be reached through achievement of two outputs. Migration management institutions are equipped with relevant guidelines and have the capacity to develop and implement comprehensive, balanced and evidence-based migration and refugee protection policies and systems and practices in migration management are improved to comply with international and EU best practices, including with regards to data management, to achieve comprehensive and balanced migration management.
Management of Accommodation Centres for Ukrainian Refugees Arriving in Ghent, Belgium On 24 February 2022, the Russian Federation launched a broad military offensive against Ukraine. The situation in the country quickly deteriorated, with major attacks being reported across Ukraine, including in the capital, Kyiv. Between 24 February and 25 May 2022, 6.6 million persons have been displaced from Ukraine to neighbouring countries. As of 19 May 2022, on average 350 Ukrainian refugees are being registered in Belgium every day. One third of them are looking for accommodation. Ukrainian refugees who have been registered at Belgian federal level are matched with municipalities in Belgium, where they are hosted by families or in collective accommodation. IOM Belgium and IOM Luxembourg have been selected by Ghent Municipality to manage two accommodation centres in Ghent. IOM aims to manage these centres as protection-sensitive and inclusive spaces, with a strong focus on local integration, building on its years of experience working with national and regional partners.
Addressing Urgent Humanitarian Needs of the Vulnerable Refugees and Third-Country Nationals in the Republic of Moldova The objective of the proposed Action is to contribute to addressing urgent humanitarian needs for the most vulnerable refugee and third-country nationals fleeing Ukraine and residing in the Republic of Moldova. This Action will specifically target populations at risk of falling outside humanitarian response efforts or social protection schemes, namely refugees in the Transnistrian region and third-country nationals.
Technologies Applied to Advances in Documentation (RENAPER). The present Project aims to develop cooperation and technical assistance activities for the National Directorate of the National Registry of Persons (RENAPER), under the Ministry of the Interior, Public Works, and Housing, to strengthen its management capacities for the implementation of technologies aimed at modernizing the equipment and processes related to the document issued under Law No. 17,671 and its complementary regulations.
Strengthening the Institutional Offer for Colombians Abroad and Their Diasporic Communities, to Enhance Their Contribution to Sustainable Development This project aims to contribute to the empowerment of the Colombian diaspora as an agent of sustainable development, both for the benefit of their country of origin and destination. This will be achieved by mapping the Colombian diaspora, facilitating their access to information and training on the regulatory frameworks and policies that apply to them, as well as the concrete benefits they represent for their communities, and promoting their participation in the implementation and monitoring of these policies. Thus, this initiative will promote that the government and other non-governmental actors share lessons learned and good practices in relation to the participation of diasporas, and that men and women of the Colombian diaspora actively participate in generating opportunities to contribute to the well-being of home and host communities. During the project’s development, a national and a regional study is foreseen, as well as a regional exchange, the enhancement of a global platform, training of officials and the facilitation of concrete initiatives implemented by diaspora men and women. These actions will be carried out in conjunction with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which will provide the guidelines for adequate coordination with the communities of Colombians abroad that have been prioritized.
Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration from the Canary Islands This pilot project will support approximately 100 migrants in situations of socio-economic vulnerability, both in a regular and irregular situation, to make an informed decision on return and to travel in a safe, dignified and orderly manner to their countries of origin.
Promoting Climate Resilience of Migrant Populations Affected by Climate Change in the "lower Tsiribihina" of Madagascar The Menabe region of Madagascar attracts many migrants from neighbouring regions, or even from further afield, not only for its climate, but also for its agricultural potential, enabling the exploitation of high value-added agricultural products. The phenomenon of mass migration is at the root of conflicts and environmental degradation in the destination area. The Menabe region boasts a wealth of marine and terrestrial biodiversity, and is home to several protected areas, including one of the main protected areas in Madagascar's National Protected Area System: the Aire Protégée Menabe Antimena (APMA). In order to meet their needs, migrants with no access to arable land in the area are putting pressure on land within the protected areas, resulting in deforestation. As a result, the surface area of the APMA is declining. In light of the above, the objective of the project is to contribute to the efforts of the Government of Madagascar in safeguarding protected areas and strengthening the climatic resilience of migrant populations.The project will seek to do so by supporting authorities, migrant populations and host communities in the restoration of degraded land in the "lower Tsiribihina" (Outcome 1) by developing the capacities of authorities, host communities and migrant populations on the links between migration, environment, climate change and sustainable development (Output 1.1) and by raising awareness among migrant populations and host communities on the sustainable management of protected areas (Output 1.2). In addition, the project will enable authorities, migrant populations and host communities to collaborate in the management of conflicts and bushfires (Outcome 2) by developing the theoretical and practical capacities of governmental and non-governmental stakeholders in the fight against bushfires (Output 2.1) and by encouraging social cohesion between host communities and migrant populations for the sustainable management of protected areas (Output 2.2).
Return and Reintegration Assistance for Migrants and Governments In 2023, IOM Tunisia has experienced a significant rise in requests for protection and assistance, including Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) for migrants in Tunisia. 1,910 migrants have voluntarily returned so far 2023 (as of 31 October) which exceeds the 1,614 voluntarily returns for 2022, demonstrating the increased demand for assistance.While prioritizing safeguarding the rights and well-being of migrants, particularly those in vulnerable situations, the project focuses on two key outcomes: providing case management services to the most vulnerable migrants, including those rescued at sea, and empowering migrants to pursue durable solutions, with a specific emphasis on AVRR. Through conducting vulnerability assessments, counselling, and assistance in return and reintegration, all aligned with IOM's guidelines, the project aims to bridge the gap between arrival and reintegration, addressing the immediate needs of migrants in Tunisia and facilitating their safe and dignified return to their countries of origin as one of the sustainable solutions.
Armenia: A Data-Driven Decision Support Tool to Address the Environmental Implications of Migrant Returns to Sending Communities due to the Socio-Economic Impacts of COVID-19 This project will contribute to supporting the Government of Armenia’s National Adaptation Plan by integrating human mobility into climate change decision-making at different levels of governance. Over 24 months, this project will aim to integrate gender-disaggregated migration data, geospatial data, environmental data, poverty data, and vulnerability data to better understand the environmental implications of the current situation of significant returns due to conflict and COVID-19, with a special focus on environmentally fragile communities, communities at risk from climate impacts, and mountain communities. This will be achieved through four outputs: Firstly, marz-level decisionmakers in Armenia will be better equipped to understand, monitor and report on the gender-sensitive environmental implications of the migrant returns due to the socio-economic impacts of COVID-19 in the sending communities. Secondly, an operational climate change adaptation decision-support tool that meets the needs of the selected marzes will be developed. Thirdly, relevant government entities in Armenia, at central and local levels, will gain the required knowledge and skills to operate and maintain the climate change adaptation decision-support tool. Finally, government stakeholders will have capacity development training on the migration, environment and climate change nexus in the context of climate action in Armenia, to inform policy development and alignment with UNFCCC’s Human Mobility Work Programme.