Über die Indikatoren der Migrationspolitik

Die Rechte der Migrantinnen und Migranten

Indikatoren in dieser Dimension analysieren, inwieweit Migrantinnen und Migranten hinsichtlich des Zugangs zu grundlegenden sozialen Diensten wie Gesundheit, Bildung und soziale Sicherheit den gleichen Status wie Bürgerinnen und Bürger haben. Es beschreibt die Rechte von Migrantinnen und Migranten auf Familienzusammenführung, Arbeit, Aufenthalt und Staatsbürgerschaft. Die Ratifizierung der wichtigsten internationalen Konventionen fällt ebenfalls in diesen Bereich.main.

Ganzer Regierungsansatz

Indikatoren in dieser Dimension bewerten die institutionellen, rechtlichen und regulatorischen Rahmenbedingungen der Länder im Zusammenhang mit Migrationspolitik. Dimension 2 beinhaltet auch das Vorhandensein von nationalen Migrationsstrategien, die mit Entwicklungspolitik und -ansätzen im Einklang stehen, sowie die institutionelle Transparenz und Kohärenz in Bezug auf Migrationsmanagement. In diesem Bereich wird auch untersucht, inwieweit Regierungen Migrationsdaten erheben und verwenden.

Partnerschaften

Diese Dimension konzentriert sich auf die Bemühungen von Ländern, in migrationsbezogenen Fragen mit anderen Staaten und einschlägigen nichstaatlichen Akteuren, einschließlich Organisationen der Zivilgesellschaft und des Privatsektors, zusammenzuarbeiten. Kooperation kann zu Verbesserungen der Regierungsführung führen, indem Standards angeglichen und angehoben, der Dialog intensiviert und Strukturen der Bewältigung von Herausforderungen geschaffen werden.

Das Wohlergehen der Migrantinnen und Migranten

Diese Dimension umfasst Indikatoren für die Politik der Länder zur Steuerung des sozioökonomischen Wohlergehens von Migrantinnen und Migranten, z.B. die Anerkennung der Bildungs- und Berufsqualifikationen von Migrantinnen und Migranten, Bestimmungen zur Regelung der Studentenmigration und das Bestehen bilateraler Arbeitsabkommen zwischen Ländern. Die Indikatoren konzentrieren sich gleichermaßen auf Maßnahmen und Strategien im Zusammenhang mit dem Engagement der Diasporamitglieder und den grenzüberschreitenden Geldtransfers von Migrantinnen und Migranten

Mobilitätsdimensionen von Krisen

Diese Dimension befasst sich mit der Art und dem Grad der Bereitschaft von Ländern, wenn sie mit Mobilitätsdimensionen von Krisen konfrontiert sind, die entweder mit Katastrophen, der Umwelt und/oder Konflikten zusammenhängen. Die Fragen werden verwendet, um die Prozesse für Staatsangehörige und Ausländer sowohl während als auch Katastrophen zu ermitteln, einschließlich der Frage, ob humanitäre Hilfe für Migrantinnen und Migranten genauso verfügbar ist wir für Bürgerinnen und Bürger.

Sichere, geordnete und reguläre Migration

Diese Dimension analysiert den Ansatz der Länder zum Migrationsmanagement bezüglich Grenzkontroll- und Grenzschutzmaßnahmen, Zulassungsvoraussetzungen für Migranten, Vorbereitung und Flexibilität bei erheblichen und unerwarteten Wanderungsbewegungen sowie die Bekämpfung des Menschenhandels und des Menschenschmuggels von Migrantinnen und Migranten. Es werden auch die Bemühungen und Anreize zur Unterstützung der Integration der zurückkehrenden Staatsbürgerinnen und -burger bewertet.

Key findings

INTRODUCTION

This local Profile describes examples of well-developed areas of City of Gompa (Liberia)’s governance structures and areas with potential for further development, as evaluated through the six domains of the Migration Governance Indicators (MGI). These address migrants’ rights, a “whole-of-government” approach, partnerships, socioeconomic well-being of migrants, the mobility dimensions of crises, and safe and orderly migration.

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The Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) initiative is a policy-benchmarking programme led by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and implemented with research and analysis from the Economist Impact. Funding is provided by IOM Member States.

Key findings

MIGRANTS’ RIGHTS

Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas

In practice, all regular migrants and those displaced by emergencies can access government-funded health services on the same basis as citizens.
In Gompa, Liberia, migrants have access to free pre-primary, primary, and secondary education, as mandated by the national Education Reform Act (2011).

Areas with potential for further development

Gompa City lacks policies to address the unique healthcare needs of migrants, who may face challenges like language barriers and cultural differences, limiting equitable access to healthcare services.
There are no local information or awareness campaigns in Gompa aimed at combating xenophobia, promoting migrant acceptance, or fostering social cohesion.
Establishing measures to prevent discriminatory practices toward migrants in Gompa’s social services is an area with potential for further development.
Gompa City does not provide orientation or welcome programs for newly arrived migrants nor assistance for those wishing to emigrate.

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WHOLE-OF-GOVERNMENT APPROACH

Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas

The Gompa City Corporation manages city services, and in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Local Government Act (2018), which extend to migrants.

Areas with potential for further development

The Gompa City Corporation lacks a dedicated unit or department for migration policy, and there is no local migration policy or strategy.
Establishing a local coordination mechanism on migration is an area with potential for further development.
There are no local awareness campaigns or information sources in Gompa to inform migrants of their rights, obligations, or access to public services.
Enhancing vertical policy coherence on migration-related issues is an area with potential for further development.
The publication of district-level migration data, particularly disaggregated by sex, is an area with potential for development, with data currently only gathered during national censuses or upon request.

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PARTNERSHIPS

Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas

The 2023 Gompa City Corporation Annual Report notes past dialogues with the Nigerian and Ghanaian Migrant Associations.

Areas with potential for further development

Enhancing formal engagement with civil society, the private sector, diaspora members, and academia for setting and implementing migration-related policies is an area with potential for further development.
Gompa is not part of any international networks for knowledge exchange on migration, nor does it have bilateral city-to-city cooperation programs on migration issues, either domestically or internationally.
The Association of Mayors and Local Government Authorities of Liberia (AMLOGAL), which Gompa’s City Mayor is part of, promotes good governance and inclusivity but has not initiated migration-specific cooperation programs.

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WELL-BEING OF MIGRANTS

Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas

The Gompa City Corporation supports gender equality for all workers, including migrants, through Liberia’s national legislation: the National Gender Policy (2009), Employment Policy (2009), and the Decent Work Act (2015).
Under the Decent Work Act, migrant workers must receive information on their employment terms and conditions in a language they understand, and any contract provisions that discriminate against foreign workers are to be nullified.

Areas with potential for further development

The city of Gompa does not conduct local-level assessments to monitor labour market demand for immigrants or the effects of emigration.
Establishing programmes to promote migrant workers inclusion in Gompa is an area for potential development
There are no local programs in Gompa aimed at reducing remittance costs, promoting financial inclusion, or providing financial literacy training for migrants and their families.

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MOBILITY DIMENSION OF CRISES

Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas

Nimba County, where Gompa is located, has a Disaster Preparedness and Awareness Committee established in 2007 that meets bimonthly to plan disaster response strategies and assesses needs when disasters occur.
During local emergencies, migrants in Gompa can access assistance through the Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC), security services, and county and district security councils.

Areas with potential for further development

The Gompa City Corporation lacks an emergency management framework with specific measures to support migrants before, during, or after crises, and there is no evidence of partnerships or referral systems with key actors to aid migrants in emergencies.
Developing a disaster risk reduction or management strategy that addresses displacement impacts in Gompa is a key area with potential for further development.
The Gompa City Corporation does not have a contingency plan to manage large-scale population movements during crises.
Establishing crisis communication systems to provide real-time information and guidance for accessing assistance in Gompa is another area with potential for development.

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SAFE, ORDERLY AND DIGNIFIED MIGRATION

Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas

Gompa City Corporation actively supports refugee integration by coordinating essential services, accommodation, and community support in collaboration with the Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC).
Migrant workers in Gompa are protected from labour exploitation under the Decent Work Act (2015).

Areas with potential for further development

In practice, all migrants in Gompa have access to the justice system, including police and courts, but there are no specific local mechanisms or awareness programs to ensure effective access or inform migrants of their rights and available avenues for justice.
Establishing programs to train local police and public servants on migrant-related issues and rights is an area with potential for further development.
There is no local mechanism in Gompa to combat human trafficking or produce trafficking-related data.

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