Migrant Care Village

Submitted by Mr. Camille Saadé on

In collaboration between the Government of Indonesia and the CSOs the program "Migrant Care Village" offers various services to migrant workers and their families, such as information on safe migration, papers, and empowerment programs for migrants and their families.

Law of return (Ley de Retorno)

Submitted by Mr. Camille Saadé on

The Peruvian National Migration Policy (PNM) dedicates particular importance to achieving the full reintegration of the returned migrant into the economy and society in a long-term vision. Their logo is "Migrate Safely - Safely Return", to make visible the virtuous circle that migration should be.

Integrated Empowerment Program

Submitted by Mr. Camille Saadé on

The Indonesian National Board for the Placement and Protection of Indonesian Overseas Workers has put in place an integrated empowerment program that targets return migrant - those who have finished their employment contract and assisted voluntary returnees. Working with relevant stakeholders (CSOs, private sector, microcredit organizations and training centers), the Board provides entrepreneurship and upgrading skills programme.

The Non Citizen Employment Act and Regulation No1 of 2015

Submitted by Mr. Camille Saadé on

With regards to Refugees access to labor market, Tanzania has enacted an Act called “The Non Citizen Employment Act and Regulation No1 of 2015”.

There is a provision for the Director of Refugee Services Department, to issue a "Work Permit" and on gratis, to any qualified refugee who secure employment in Tanzania. Currently regulations to this Act are being completed to be able to guide its operation.

The Continental Early Warning System (CEWS)

Submitted by Mr. Camille Saadé on

The Continental Early Warning System (CEWS) is one of the five pillars of the African Peace and Security architecture (APSA). 

The CEWS is responsible for data collection and analysis and is mandated to collaborate with “the UN, its agencies, other relevant international organizations, research centres, academic institutions and NGOs” with its information to be used by the Chairperson of the Commission” to advise the Peace and Security Council (PSC), on potential conflicts and threats to peace and security in Africa and recommend the best course of action.”

Presidential Decree No. 125

Submitted by Mr. Camille Saadé on

In the end of 2016, the Government of Indonesia has enacted the Presidential Decree No. 125 to be an operational guideline in the handling of refugees, especially during emergencies. 

It provides greater clarity regarding the status of an estimated 14,000 asylum seekers and refugees currently residing in Indonesia as they hope to be resettled elsewhere.

Migrant's Pass

Submitted by Mr. Camille Saadé on

The “Migrants’ Pass” has been introduced and is a tool which provide that, upon application, any persons of African descent from neighbouring countries who migrated into the United Republic before 1972 and continues to reside without having a passport or identification from their countries of origin will be granted a Migrant’s Pass, with a very minimal fee of Tshs 10,000/= per year! About 5$!

Cooperation between Poland and Angola

Submitted by Mr. Camille Saadé on

Poland has a strong cooperation with Angola. Its aim is principally to contribute to the sustainability of the Angola economic development.

At the same time it perfectly fits into the framework of the EU-Africa cooperation by addressing the needs of youth in the area of education and job creation, thus enhancing the economic potential of Angola. 

Comprehensive Migration Management Strategy (COMMIST)

Submitted by Mr. Camille Saadé on

Tanzania did in 2014 a joint exercise with IOM Tanzania, under Comprehensive Migration Management Strategy in Tanzania (COMMIST), aimed at register all irregular migrants in the three Western Tanzanian regions of Kigoma, Kagera and Geira. As a pilot project, in two months, 22,282 migrants were registered and given IDs. Awareness-raising and capacity building for immigration officials and regional, district and village authorities will form other key activities in this project.

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