Circular Migration between Ghana and Italy

Date Shared:

Thursday, December 26, 2013 - 10:15

Countries and areas:

Ghana, Netherlands, United Kingdom

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 3: Good health and well being

Targets that contribute to employment or employment creation

Targets that could benefit from the potential of migration and migrants

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

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

Contributors:

International Organizations

Member States

Chairmanship:

Sweden 2013-2014

Geographical Relevance:

Bilateral

Tags:

Migration and Health, Migration in the United Nations, Policy Coherence, Temporary and Circular Labour Migration, Capacity Building, Diaspora Empowerment and Engagement, Livelihoods and Job Creation

Summary:

The Government of Ghana, with the support of IOM, the Netherlands and the UK, has a circular migration program to encourage Ghanaian professionals to return on an temporary basis to teach and provide medical assistance in various regions.

Link:

For more information: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRobg68z9C4

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2013-2014 - Thematic Survey Report