Regional Validation Workshop for The IGAD Migration Action Plan (2024 – 2028)

IGAD in partnership with GIZ is convening a Regional Validation Workshop for the revised IGAD Migration Action Plan (2024 – 2028) following the situational analysis and evaluation of the IGAD Migration Action Plan (2015 – 2020). The revised MAP (2024-2028) considers the changing migration dynamics with in the region by incorporating new strategies and approaches to protect the wellbeing of migrants and refugees throughout their journey.

The revised MAP identifies eight priority areas that reflects the complexity and multidimensionality of migration in the region and aimed to address its economic, governance, social and security aspects.

The Validation workshop will be attended by Director Generals (DGs) of Immigration and Citizenship Service, DGs or Commissioners of Refugee, National Coordination Mechanism on Migration (NCM) secretariats, representatives from Ministry of labor and Foreign Affairs from each Member States. In addition, representatives of IGAD secretariat, Sweden Development Cooperation, GIZ, EU, UNHCR and IOM will be invited to participate.