IGAD Protocol on Free Movement of Persons

Title:

IGAD Protocol on Free Movement of Persons

Countries and areas:

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

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

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"

Link:

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