Rabat Process

📽️ Watch this video to learn more about the Euro-African Dialogue on Migration and Development (Rabat Process): #dialogue #migration #migrationpolicy #development #regularmigration #labourmigration #mobility #labourmobility #asylum #internationalprotection #forceddisplacement #diaspora #diasporaengagement #diasporaentrepreneurship

🔎 Read more about the discussions at our recent Senior Officials Meeting in Porto! 4️⃣5️⃣ African and European partner countries, along with representatives from key regional and international organisations came together for this high-level meeting. 🤝The meeting also marked the official Chairmanship handover from Portugal to Nigeria. ➡️ Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dAXBVcMX We discussed: ✔️ The latest migration-related developments, as shared by IOM, UNHCR, UNODC and ICRC. ✔️ A review of the activities and achievements of the Portuguese Chairmanship 2024/2025. ✔️ Overall progress achieved since the implementation of the Cadiz Action Plan. ✔️ Nigeria's vision and priorities for its 2025/2026 Chairmanship. With Sedef Dearing, International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), Alexandra Sá Carvalho, European Commission, Dr. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, and Poverty Alleviation , Alexander Oturu, National Commission for Refugees Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Vasco M., IOM - UN Migration, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, Claire Healy, UNODC, International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC, Marta Feio, AIMA Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo, Ministère de l'Intégration Africaine et des Affaires Étrangères du Sénégal (MIAAE), Ndumbeh Saho, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, The Gambia, State Secretariat for Migration SEM, Switzerland, Monica Zanette, Resat Ozkan, Marcello Giordani, Jean-Charles de Cordes, Pedro Gois, Hon. Tijjani Aliyu Ahmed.

Where do we stand with the implementation of the Cadiz Action Plan❓  8️⃣ thematic activities addressed all 5️⃣ areas of the Dialogue's strategic blueprint in the first two years since its adoption, under the Chairmanships of Morocco and Portugal. 💡The Cadiz Action Plan guides the activities of the Rabat Process for the period of 2023-2027. ✨Key highlights✨ 🔸A flexible agenda, enabling effective responses. 🔸Broader participation by engaging a diverse array of stakeholders 🔸Engaging with Youth and diaspora communities 🔸Bridging dialogues, strengthening synergies with the Khartoum Process 🔸Diversifying meeting formats and outcomes 🔸Turning recommendations into action 🔸Enhanced visibility 🔸Promoting knowledge sharing 🔸Fostering collaborative insights to guide initiatives Find out more about our activities: https://lnkd.in/dr6TrrTJ #migration #mobility #development #dialogue #internationalcooperation #cadizactionplan #development #rootcauses #regularmigration #asylum #refugeeprotection #missingmigrants #irregularmigration #trafficking #migrantsmuggling #return #readmission #reintegration

✨Nigeria's vision✨ for their Chairmanship of the Rabat Process: Nigeria aims to foster stronger #partnerships, enhance #policycoherence, and deliver meaningful #outcomes across the Rabat Process region. As chair, Nigeria is well-positioned to drive forward meaningful dialogue and actions, working alongside both African and European partners to address the complexities of migration along critical routes. Nigeria’s Chairmanship will particularly promote 🔸regional cooperation, 🔸inclusive migration, 🔸a balanced and humane approach. In collaboration with the partner countries of the Rabat Process, Nigeria is working on a comprehensive agenda, with priority focus on the benefits of migration, particularly emphasising thematic areas such as 🔸youth innovation, 🔸diaspora engagement,  🔸regular pathways 🔸promoting respect for the dignity and human rights of migrants and those in need of protection, with a focus on missing migrants, and  🔸improving data management. Additional thematic areas that might be explored during the chairmanship include climate-induced mobility, combating trafficking in human beings, and sustainable reintegration. By the end of Nigeria's chairmanship of the Rabat Process, the following outcomes are expected: 🔸Strengthened regional and bilateral cooperation, 🔸Increased recognition of the role of youth and innovation in migration,  🔸Enhanced national capacities for effective migration management. 🤝 Nigeria is working closely with all the Rabat Process partner countries to ensure their tenure as chair is marked by meaningful progress, collaboration, and shared success. 👉 Find out more about the Chairmanship here: https://lnkd.in/dYa7ajSM #youth #migration #mobility #regularmigration #migrationmanagement #thb #trafficking #migrationdata #reintegration #development #missingmigrants #protection #humanrights Dr. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, and Poverty Alleviation National Commission for Refugees Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) Hon. Tijjani Aliyu Ahmed Alexander Oturu

✨Nigeria's vision✨ for their Chairmanship of the Rabat Process: Nigeria aims to foster stronger #partnerships, enhance #policycoherence, and deliver meaningful #outcomes across the Rabat Process region. As chair, Nigeria is well-positioned to drive forward meaningful dialogue and actions, working alongside both African and European partners to address the complexities of migration along critical routes. Nigeria’s Chairmanship will particularly promote 🔸regional cooperation, 🔸inclusive migration, 🔸a balanced and humane approach. In collaboration with the partner countries of the Rabat Process, Nigeria is working on a comprehensive agenda, with priority focus on the benefits of migration, particularly emphasising thematic areas such as 🔸youth innovation, 🔸diaspora engagement,  🔸regular pathways 🔸promoting respect for the dignity and human rights of migrants and those in need of protection, with a focus on missing migrants, and  🔸improving data management. Additional thematic areas that might be explored during the chairmanship include climate-induced mobility, combating trafficking in human beings, and sustainable reintegration. By the end of Nigeria's chairmanship of the Rabat Process, the following outcomes are expected: 🔸Strengthened regional and bilateral cooperation, 🔸Increased recognition of the role of youth and innovation in migration,  🔸Enhanced national capacities for effective migration management. 🤝 Nigeria is working closely with all the Rabat Process partner countries to ensure their tenure as chair is marked by meaningful progress, collaboration, and shared success. 👉 Find out more about the Chairmanship here: https://lnkd.in/dYa7ajSM #youth #migration #mobility #regularmigration #migrationmanagement #thb #trafficking #migrationdata #reintegration #development #missingmigrants #protection #humanrights Dr. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, and Poverty Alleviation National Commission for Refugees Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) Hon. Tijjani Aliyu Ahmed Alexander Oturu

🤝 On 30 January, #Portugal officially handed over the Chairmanship of the Rabat Process to #Nigeria. The Rabat Process Secretariat looks forward to supporting Nigeria during their term as Chair.💡 The role of the Chair is to give impetus to the Dialogue, moderate political meetings and help find consensus between divergent positions. 👉 The Chairmanship is a driving force, shaping the dialogue. 👉 Find out more about the Chairmanship here: https://lnkd.in/dYa7ajSM Dr. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, and Poverty Alleviation , National Commission for Refugees Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Hon. Tijjani Aliyu Ahmed, Alexander Oturu, Zainab Olaleye

⬇️ A look back at last week's Senior Officials' Meeting in Porto, where 45 @Rabat Process partner countries gathered ⬇️

✨ 2024 Highlights✨ Over the past year, Portugal has led the Rabat Process through key discussions on #migration, #mobility, and EU-Africa #cooperation. This video takes you behind the scenes of the activities held as part of Portugal's Chairmanship and showcases insights from senior officials shaping migration policies. 🙏  We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Portugal for their exemplary leadership and dedication during their 2024/25 Chairmanship! 🎥 Watch the video now to explore the highlights of Portugal’s Chairmanship! #migration #mobility #dialogue #EUAfrica #development #cooperation #internationalaffairs AIMA Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD)

107 Senior Officials and participants from the Rabat Process partners met in Porto this week to review progress on the implementation of the Cadiz Action Plan and to officially hand over the Chairmanship from Portugal to Nigeria. We discussed: ✔️ The latest migration-related developments, as shared by IOM, UNHCR, UNODC and ICRC. ✔️ A review of the activities and achievements of the Portuguese Chairmanship 2024/2025. ✔️ Overall progress achieved in the implementation of the Cadiz Action Plan since its adoption in December 2022. ✔️ Nigeria's vision and priorities for its 2025/2026 Chairmanship.   🤝 We would like to thank #Portugal, including Rui A. Freitas, Deputy Minister for the Presidency as well as Pedro Gaspar, President of AIMA, Marta Feio, Member of the Board (AIMA Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo) and other representatives for hosting this productive meeting.   🤝 We would also like to thank the incoming Chairmanship #Nigeria for underlining their commitment to the Rabat Process and outlining their ambitious programme for the year ahead. Their high-level delegation included H.E. Prof. Dr. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, and Poverty Alleviation , and the National Commission for Refugees Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), represented by Hon. Tijjani Aliyu Ahmed, Honourable Federal Commissioner, Ambassador Catherine Udida, Director of Migrants Affairs Department, Alexander Oturu, Assistant Director/Southwest Zonal Coordinator and Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman –Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), among the Nigerian delegation.   🙏 Finally, we'd like to thank everyone involved for their valuable contributions!   Sedef Dearing, International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), Alexandra Sá Carvalho, European Commission, Vasco M., IOM - UN Migration, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, Claire Healy, UNODC, International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC, Ministère de l'Intégration Africaine et des Affaires Étrangères du Sénégal (MIAAE), Ndumbeh Saho, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, The Gambia, State Secretariat for Migration SEM, Switzerland, Monica Zanette, Resat Ozkan, Marcello Giordani, Jean-Charles de Cordes, Pedro Gois   For more information on this meeting: https://lnkd.in/dAXBVcMX

👉 Let us reflect on some of the key milestones of #Portugal's Chairmanship of the Rabat Process in 2024, which will culminate in next week's Senior Officials Meeting in Porto: ❇️ DYNAMIC CHAIRMANSHIP: Under the Portuguese Chairmanship, new meeting formats were introduced, including a side event with 10 #CivilSociety Organisations (a premiere for the Dialogue), a field visit to Cabo Verde's Migration Observatory, and high-level roundtables. The Chairmanship also delivered innovative policy recommendations, and enhanced visibility, fostering a legacy of #inclusivity and #resultsdriven engagement. ❇️ 3 THEMATIC AREAS: Activities in 2024 focused on three of the five Areas outlined in the Cadiz Action Plan. Particular attention was paid to Development benefits of migration / Root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement (Area 1); Regular Migration and Mobility (Area 2); and Protection and Asylum (Area 3). ❇️ SYNERGIES with the Khartoum Process: Under the Portuguese Chairmanship, synergies with the Khartoum Process were further enhanced through the organisation of a Joint High-level Meeting on Innovative Pathways for Skills Mobility in Lisbon, co-chaired by Egypt. ❇️ A NEW NETWORK: 2024 saw the launch of a Network of National Focal Points for Missing Migrants. Organised by the International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC with support from Switzerland, The Gambia, and the Rabat Process Secretariat, the Network aims to catalyse government action to clarify the fate of #missingmigrants. 🙏 We sincerely thank Portugal for its commitment and actions to promote dialogue and collaboration within the Rabat Process region. AIMA Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo #migration #mobility #regularmigration #development #rootcauses #forceddisplacement #asylum #internationalprotection