IGORTS

Countries and areas:

Armenia

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions

Goal 17: Partnerships for the goals

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 18: Invest in skills development and facilitate mutual recognition of skills, qualifications and competences

Objective 19: Create conditions for migrants and diasporas to fully contribute to sustainable development in all countries

Objective 21: Cooperate in facilitating safe and dignified return and readmission, as well as sustainable reintegration

Contributors:

Member States

Chairmanship:

France 2022-2023

Geographical Relevance:

National

Tags:

Diaspora Empowerment and Engagement, Labor Mobility

Summary:

A program which invites Diaspora Armenian professionals to serve in the public sector and in the government of the Republic of Armenia.

The Republic of Armenia's Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs announces the launch of the ´iGorts 2023ª program, which invites Diaspora Armenian professionals to serve in Armeniaís and Artsakhís government for a duration of one year.

Following an application and interview process, Diaspora professionals will be placed in state agencies across different sectors in need of their expertise? The selected participants will contribute to the improvement and the development of programs and policies within state institutions.

Link:

http://diaspora.gov.am/en/programs/25/fellowship

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2022-2023 - GRT 3 Background Paper " Diasporas as actors of economic, social and cultural development"