IGAD Protocol on Free Movement of Persons

Countries and areas:

Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth

Goal 17: Partnerships for the goals

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 23: Strengthen international cooperation and global partnerships for safe, orderly and regular migration

Objective 6: Facilitate fair and ethical recruitment and safeguard conditions that ensure decent work

Objective 5: Enhance availability and flexibility of pathways for regular migration

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

Contributors:

Member States

Chairmanship:

France 2022-2023

Geographical Relevance:

Regional

Tags:

Labor Mobility, Migration Governance, Recognition of Skills and Qualifications, Pathways for Regular Migration

Summary:

Thhe Intergovernmental Authority on Development in East Africa has developed a Freedom of Movement Protocol which integrates international labour standards and also addresses mobility due to climate change

Link:

https://igad.int/protocol-on-free-movement-of-persons-endorsed-at-minist...

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2022-2023 - GRT 4 Background Paper " Labour Migration: Promoting the Economic Inclusion of Migrants"

GFMD 2022-2023 - GRT 1 Background Paper " The impact of climate change on human mobility: preventive action, humanitarian action and development"