This action was submitted through the GFMD Mayors Mechanism Call to Local Action for Migrants and Refugees.
The Municipality of San José participated in the Local Migration Governance Indicators Process (Local MGI) from 2020-2021. The objective of this process is to gain a better understanding of the policies, programs and structures in place to manage migration, identify areas with good practices as well as areas that could be further developed and establish priorities based on these findings. One of the key benefits of embarking in this process, is that it promotes the exchange of experiences between local authorities to discuss common challenges and identify potential solutions. Through this process, we were invited to participate in the Training Program on Migration Policy and Governance with a Local and Municipal Level Approach, in which we were able to engage in a rich discussion about the local authorities’ priorities and needs to strengthen their capacities to manage migration.