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Ghana's National Migration Policy (NMP)

Date Shared: 
Tuesday, December 22, 2015 - 10:45
Countries and areas: 
Ghana
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels: 
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas: 
Objective 1: Collect and utilize accurate and disaggregated data as a basis for evidence-based policies
Objective 2: Minimize the adverse drivers and structural factors that compel people to leave their country of origin
Objective 5: Enhance availability and flexibility of pathways for regular migration
Objective 9: Strengthen the transnational response to smuggling of migrants
Objective 10: Prevent, combat and eradicate trafficking in persons in the context of international migration
Objective 11: Manage borders in an integrated, secure and coordinated manner
Objective 12: Strengthen certainty and predictability in migration procedures for appropriate screening, assessment and referral
Objective 16: Empower migrants and societies to realize full inclusion and social cohesion
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: 
Turkey 2014-2015
Geographical Relevance: 
National
Tags: 
Migration Management, Pathways for Regular Migration, Capacity Building, Legal Frameworks on Migration
Summary: 

For the first time since independence in 1957, the Government of Ghana has formulated a National Migration Policy (NMP) to help manage its internal and international migration flows in the context of national development as well as sub-regional, regional and global interests. The Government of Ghana formally approved it in April 2015, policy which was developed with support from IOM Ghana and the IOM Development Fund (IDF). The NMP goal is to promote the benefits and minimize the costs of internal and international migration through legal means with the rights and security of migrants well respected in order to ensure socio- economic development in Ghana.

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GFMD Source: 

GFMD 2014-2015 - RT 1.1 Partnerships to promote inclusion and protect the human rights of all migrants in order to achieve the full benefits of migration