Pipeline of Joint Programmes June 2021 FOREWORD On behalf of the Steering Committee of the Migration Multi- Inherent in the notion of a ‘pipeline’ is flow. This booklet will be updated on a regular Partner Trust Fund, I am delighted to present this ‘Pipeline’ of basis, following each Steering Committee meeting to reflect the change in status joint programmes to support the implementation of the Global of the pipeline joint programmes and adding or removing projects in line with Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM). decisions taken. The adoption of the GCM in December 2018 marked a For this pipeline to achieve its purpose, three elements are key. stand-out achievement of the international community in the pursuit of enhanced cooperation and coordination around First, Member States, the UN Network on Migration and all stakeholders must remain international migration for the benefit of all. Like all multilateral committed to implementing the GCM and to keep jointly putting forward programme agreements, however, the challenge goes beyond finalizing ideas. The response thus far, in terms of interest and the innovation, teamwork and the text; our ambition must be to ensure that its words are expertise displayed, should provide us with cause for confidence. brought to life through action. This document provides a Secondly, the Migration MPTF governing structure and the teams whose programmes roadmap by which that can be done. have been selected for implementation must maintain the pace and take all necessary In the pages that follow you will find joint programmes covering all aspects of the measures to ensure timely disbursement and use of the funds. GCM. For each, you will find a description of the purpose of the programme, its And, finally, there is the need to ensure a strengthened, broadened, and constantly budget, its duration, how it aligns to the Agenda 2030 and who the participating renewed donor base. We are immensely grateful to those States which have United Nations entities and national partners are. already contributed to the Fund just as we are mindful of the financial pressures all These programmes are the product of collaborative work by members of the United governments face. Nations Network on Migration working with national partners – in government, with It remains the case that, for relatively modest sums, this Fund can perform a vital local authorities and alongside stakeholders. As such they are testament to the service bringing positive impact to migrants and their communities through GCM commitment of the United Nations system to work better together, fully aligned with implementation. The Multi-Partner Trust Fund on Migration is an essential tool to overall reforms of the United Nations Development System. bring to life the international community’s commitment to better cooperation on Viewed as a whole, these programmes embody the vital 360-degree approach migration; as such I commend this booklet to you. of the GCM, which recognizes that any approach to migration must be holistic. Individually, each fully respects the Compact’s Guiding Principles – the DNA, of this landmark document. António Vitorino This pipeline is a “living” document. Additional programmes can be added by the Steering Committee at each of its meetings just as some may be removed if no longer relevant or if funding has been secured from other sources. Concept notes for joint programmes are welcomed on an ongoing basis from the United Nations system and all will be considered by the Steering Committee. The Committee, too, Director General of IOM has expressed particular interest in receiving joint programmes which, in pursuit of Chair of the Migration MPTF Steering Committee implementing the GCM, also take note of the potential impacts on migrants and migration presented by COVID-19. 3 THEMATIC BOTSWANA 8 THEMATIC ECUADOR 50 AREA 1 INDONESIA 10 AREA 4 LESOTHO 52 NIGERIA 12 MALI 54 SERBIA 14 NEPAL 56 VIET NAM 16 REGIONAL PACIFIC 58 REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA 60 TAJIKISTAN 62 THEMATIC EL SALVADOR 20 AREA 2 ETHIOPIA 22 THE GAMBIA 24 THEMATIC BANGLADESH 66 GHANA 26 AREA 5 MOROCCO 68 MEXICO 28 PERU 70 SIERRA LEONE 30 REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA 72 SOUTH AFRICA 32 SRI LANKA 74 THAILAND 76 URUGUAY 78 THEMATIC ARGENTINA 36 AREA 3 COSTA RICA 38 CÔTE D’IVOIRE, BURKINA FASO 40 NORTH MACEDONIA 82 ETHIOPIA 42 ANNEX: TAJIKISTAN 84 GABON, TOGO 44 FUNDED JOINT PROGRAMMES TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO 86 PAKISTAN 46 AFGHANISTAN 88 GUINEA, LIBERIA, SIERRA LEONE 90 PHILIPPINES 92 REGIONAL IGAD 94 CHILE, MEXICO 96 SOUTH AFRICA 98 Promoting fact- based and data-driven migration discourse, 1 policy and planning JOINT PROGRAMME Strengthening of migration data collection, BOTSWANA analysis and management systems in Botswana * PARTICIPATING UN SUMMARY This project will focus on supporting the Government of Botswana in building ORGANIZATIONS on progress to date in ensuring that migration governance in the country is based on consistent, timely, complete and relevant data. Migration dynamics and patterns in Botswana are complex and evolving. KEY PARTNERS Statistics Botswana; Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Since gaining independence in 1966, Botswana has transitioned from a Gender Affairs; Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and developing and economically impoverished migrant sending country to a Skills Development; Ministry of Defence, Justice and Security; transit and migrant receiving country. attracting skilled professionals from Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning; University of across the continent and beyond. In addition, due to the ever changing Botswana. economic and political climate in the Southern, East and Horn of Africa regions, Botswana has become a country of destination for many migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. Building on various UN-Government ongoing and past collaborations, the joint programme responds to priority areas identified by Statistics Botswana, namely: a) Data collection digitization, data management and analysis; b) SDG monitoring, including development of SDG Indicators baselines; c) Support for open data platforms and interlinkages among data management information systems; and d) Establishment of partnerships for BUDGET (USD) 1,700,000 DURATION (MONTHS) 36 data collection among government, development partners, private sector and civil society, and strengthening of the National Statistical System (NSS) coordination mechanisms. MOST RELEVANT SDG GOALS The joint programme’s close collaboration with Statistics Botswana will ensure that relevant migration context and SDG indicators are mainstreamed and incorporated in the 2021 census, having an impact on policies and programmes for the decade to follow. STATUS Concept note approved by Steering Committee BACK TO TABLE OF CONTENT PIPELINE JOINT PROGRAMME INFORMATION 9 JOINT PROGRAMME Migration governance for sustainable INDONESIA development in Indonesia * PARTICIPATING UN SUMMARY Migration governance in Indonesia is emerging as a whole-of-government ORGANIZATIONS focus, but remains significantly diffused across national and sub-national government structures, amidst decentralized government policymaking and budgeting, including around key elements such as migrant services, KEY PARTNERS Ministry of Foreign Affairs; National Development Planning vocational training, and protection of vulnerable migrants and victims of Agency; Ministry of Manpower; Ministry of Women’s trafficking. Empowerment and Child Protection; National Board for the These challenges highlight the importance of strengthening the integration Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers; Ministry of Villages, of migration in national and local development planning in order to accelerate Development of Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration; the realization of the SDGs. Provincial/District level Departments for Development Planning, Placement of Migrant Workers, Women’s Empowerment and The joint programme will help strengthen the Government of Indonesia’s Child Protection, and Social Affairs; Civil society organizations capacity in evidence-based migration management at the national and sub- national levels, in line with the GCM. This will include support in establishing an inter-institutional coordination mechanism and a National Action Plan for GCM. The engagement at the sub-national level is highly relevant in the Indonesian context given the challenges related to decentralisation. Ensuring whole- BUDGET (USD) 1,700,000 DURATION (MONTHS) 24 of-society and government approaches, the programme design involves local leaders, such as mayors and city administrators. It envisages strong ownership and empowerment at the sub-national level, emphasizing localized MOST RELEVANT SDG GOALS migration governance priorities, followed by the design, implementation, and monitoring of appropriate interventions. It will further establish platforms for sub-national governments to exchange best practices on migration policies and programmes as regards the protection and empowerment of Indonesian migrant workers. Civil society partners will be central to all aspect of programming design and implementation. STATUS Joint Programme document submitted BACK TO TABLE OF CONTENT PIPELINE JOINT PROGRAMME INFORMATION 11 JOINT PROGRAMME Strengthening Fact-Based and Data-Driven NIGERIA Migration Governance and Management in Nigeria * PARTICIPATING UN SUMMARY As a major country of origin, transit and destination, Nigeria’s mixed ORGANIZATIONS migration dynamics are complex and often impact the entire West Africa region. Despite