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Date Shared:
Tuesday, 11 February 2014
The Vice-Ministry for Salvadorans abroad has the main goal of promoting the protection of the Salvadorans residing abroad and to enable their access to opportunities to be part of the development of the country.
Countries and areas:
El Salvador
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities - 10.c on remittances costs reduction
Targets that could benefit from the potential of migration and migrants
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 19: Create conditions for migrants and diasporas to fully contribute to sustainable development in all countries
Date Shared:
Monday, 10 February 2014
This objective is to make diaspora investment and remittances more productive and effective and to connect western markets and emerging markets. The Diaspora Business Centre is a one stop shop that combines business and social interests, paired with...
Countries and areas:
Netherlands, Ghana, Kenya, Somalia, Sri Lanka
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities - 10.c on remittances costs reduction
Targets that could benefit from the potential of migration and migrants
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 19: Create conditions for migrants and diasporas to fully contribute to sustainable development in all countries
Objective 20: Promote faster, safer and cheaper transfer of remittances and foster financial inclusion of migrants
Date Shared:
Friday, 7 February 2014
AFFORD-UK is a non profit-making diaspora organization which supports diaspora-based business and job creation in countries of origin through various types of partnership. As one practical example of a partnership that delivers business services to...
Countries and areas:
United Kingdom
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities - 10.c on remittances costs reduction
Targets that contribute to employment or employment creation
Targets that could benefit from the potential of migration and migrants
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 19: Create conditions for migrants and diasporas to fully contribute to sustainable development in all countries
Date Shared:
Friday, 7 February 2014
The MPNP – Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program – is the government service that selects skilled immigrants and their families to move to Manitoba and share in the prosperity of our province’s communities.
Countries and areas:
Canada
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth - 8.8 on labor rights for migrant workers
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 5: Enhance availability and flexibility of pathways for regular migration
Objective 16: Empower migrants and societies to realize full inclusion and social cohesion
Date Shared:
Tuesday, 28 January 2014
Members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), have an Agreement on Social Security (CASS) that protects pension rights for workers moving between CARICOM member states.
Countries and areas:
Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth - 8.8 on labor rights for migrant workers
Targets on vulnerability and protection
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 22: Establish mechanisms for the portability of social security entitlements and earned benefits
Date Shared:
Tuesday, 28 January 2014
The Sending Money Home web site is a price comparison service for sending remittances from Norway.
Countries and areas:
Norway
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities - 10.c on remittances costs reduction
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 20: Promote faster, safer and cheaper transfer of remittances and foster financial inclusion of migrants
Date Shared:
Tuesday, 28 January 2014
In order to assist the Government in financing development, Financial Bonds have been offered targetting the Diaspora. The Ministry of Finance has been working with the Bank of Ghana to reduce the cost of remittances while enhancing its use for...
Countries and areas:
Ghana
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities - 10.c on remittances costs reduction
Targets that could benefit from the potential of migration and migrants
Date Shared:
Tuesday, 28 January 2014
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) grants tax incentives to diaspora, including through lower customs duties and fees, reduction in income tax rates, lower tariffs on equipment for investment, and tax deductions on charitable...
Countries and areas:
Ghana
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Targets that could benefit from the potential of migration and migrants
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 20: Promote faster, safer and cheaper transfer of remittances and foster financial inclusion of migrants
Date Shared:
Tuesday, 28 January 2014
A Directorate for Togolese Abroad (that grew out of a diaspora unit within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation) has made diaspora engagement part of their national development plan—the Strategy for Accelerated Growth and Employment...
Countries and areas:
Togo
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Targets that could benefit from the potential of migration and migrants
Date Shared:
Tuesday, 28 January 2014
The Directorate General of Diaspora established under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, coordinates issues related to Rwandans living abroad, providing passports and other services to its diaspora.
Countries and areas:
Rwanda
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
Targets on vulnerability and protection
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 19: Create conditions for migrants and diasporas to fully contribute to sustainable development in all countries