About the Migration Governance Indicators
About the Migration Governance Indicators
Migrants' rights
Migrants' rights
Indicators in this domain assess the extent to which migrants have the same status as citizens in terms of access to basic social services such as health, education, and social security. It also describes the rights of migrants to family reunification, to work, and to residency and citizenship. The ratification of the main international conventions is also included within this domain.
Indicators in this category look at the extent to which migrants have access to certain social services such as health, education and social security. They also examine measures to ensure integration and access to work.
Whole of government approach
Whole of government approach
Indicators in this domain assess countries’ institutional, legal, and regulatory frameworks related to migration policies. Domain 2 also reviews the existence of national migration strategies that are in-line with development, as well as institutional transparency and coherence in relation to migration management. This domain also investigates the extent to which governments collect and use migration data.
Indicators in this category assess the institutional frameworks of cities for migration. This area also examines the existence of migration strategies consistent with development objectives, as well as institutional transparency and coherence in migration management.
Partnerships
Partnerships
This domain focuses on countries’ efforts to cooperate on migration-related issues with other states and with relevant non-governmental actors, including civil society organizations and the private sector. Cooperation can lead to improvements in governance by aligning and raising standards, increasing dialogue and providing structures to overcome challenges.
Indicators in this category focus on cities’ efforts to cooperate on migration issues with the national government as well as other cities and relevant non-governmental actors, including civil society organizations and the private sector.
Well-being of migrants
Well-being of migrants
This domain includes indicators on countries’ policies for managing the socioeconomic well-being of migrants, through aspects such as the recognition of migrants’ educational and professional qualifications, provisions regulating student migration and the existence of bilateral labour agreements between countries. Indicators equally focus on policies and strategies related to diaspora engagement and migrant remittances.
Indicators in this category assess cities’ initiatives in terms of international student mobility, access to the labour market and decent working conditions for migrant workers. Aspects related to diaspora engagement and migrant remittances are also included in this domain.
Mobility dimensions of crises
Mobility dimensions of crises
This domain studies the type and level of preparedness of countries when they are faced with mobility dimensions of crises, linked to either disasters, the environment and/or conflict. The questions are used to identify the processes in place for nationals and non-nationals both during and after disasters, including whether humanitarian assistance is equally available to migrants as it is to citizens.
Indicators in this category examine the type and level of readiness of cities to deal with aspects of mobility crises. The questions focus on the processes in place for citizens and non-citizens both during and after disasters, especially if humanitarian assistance is available for migrants and citizens.
Safe, orderly and regular migration
Safe, orderly and regular migration
This domain analyses countries’ approach to migration management in terms of border control and enforcement policies, admission criteria for migrants, preparedness and resilience in the case of significant and unexpected migration flows, as well as the fight against trafficking in human beings and smuggling of migrants. It also assesses efforts and incentives to help integrate returning citizens.
Indicators in this category look at the cities’ approaches to migrant safety as well as return and reintegration policies and the fight against trafficking in persons.
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INTRODUCTION
This Profile describes examples of well-developed areas of Municipality of Quilmes (Argentina) migration 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 Intelligence Unit. Funding is provided by IOM Member States.
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MIGRANTS’ RIGHTS
Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas
- The Secretariat of Health of Quilmes ensures that migrants are able to access health services, in accordance with national guidelines and those of Buenos Aires Province.
- The Secretariat of Education of Quilmes formulates and executes policies and programs aimed at facilitating access to education and improving learning conditions for children and adolescents in the municipality.
- The local authorities carry out "Quilmes Cerca" operations to inform the general population, including migrants, about the various services provided by the Municipality.
- The joint work of the Directorate of International Relations and the Undersecretary of Sports and Organizations provides technical assistance, process financial assistance, creates and formalizes new associations of migrant collectivities, in accordance with Law No. 15192 of Civil and Mutual Associations (2020).
- The municipality of Quilmes and the National Institute against Discrimination, Xenophobia and Racism signed a cooperation agreement in 2021 for training in the prevention of discriminatory practices and institutional violence, aimed at employees of the municipality.
Areas with potential for further development
- It was not possible to identify specific procedures and measures aimed at ensuring the protection of migrant children and unaccompanied minors.
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WHOLE-OF-GOVERNMENT APPROACH
Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas
- The Directorate for Migrants and the Directorate of International Relations are responsible for coordinating the implementation and management of services for migrants in the municipality of Quilmes.
- The Council of Communities of Quilmes brings together twenty institutions of migrant communities, which organize cultural, sports and social events and actively participate in the planning of the agenda of migration and cultural policies of the municipality.
- The Directorate for Migrants organizes a working group among different institutions to plan the local migration agenda, which focuses on access to rights, institutional strengthening, and intercultural visibility.
- Local authorities provide clear and transparent information on migrants' rights, obligations, and access to municipal public services.
Areas with potential for further development
- The local authorities have a programmatic document with lines of action for local migration policy; however, at the time of writing, this document is not available to the public.
- The Directorate for Migrants does not publish statistical information on migrants participating in activities carried out in the territory.
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PARTNERSHIPS
Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas
- The Directorate of International Relations articulates with migrant associations and various consulates, the organization of mobile consulates to provide assistance in carrying out consular or immigration procedures.
- The Municipality of Quilmes participates in international networks for the sharing of knowledge and best practices on migration, such as the Mercocities Network (since 2000) and the Cities of Solidarity Network (since 2020).
- Quilmes is part of the Latin American and Caribbean Coalition of Cities against Racism, Discrimination and Xenophobia, a network of cities that encourages the sharing of experiences on this issue.
- The municipality actively participates in the Commission on Social Inclusion, Participatory Democracy and Human Rights of the United Cities and Local Governments Network, which brings together local governments committed to the promotion of human rights.
Areas with potential for further development
- Local authorities do not formally engage with members of the diaspora and expatriate communities in setting the agenda or implementing local policies and programs related to migration.
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WELL-BEING OF MIGRANTS
Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas
- The Employment Office of the municipality of Quilmes provides assistance in entrepreneurship and self-employment, which can be accessed by migrants.
- In 2022, local authorities organized the Employability Workshop for Migrants to promote access to employment for the migrant community and provide information on labor rights in Argentina.
- The Secretariat of Sustainable Economic Development of Quilmes implements the Punto Emprende program, which provides advice and training to local entrepreneurs, including migrants in a regular situation.
- In 2022, the Fiesta de las Colectividades was held to promote the inclusion of entrepreneurs, artisans and migrant organizations present in the municipality.
Areas with potential for further development
- While the Employment Office offers some services to employers in general, there are no programs to help employers recruit resident non-nationals.
- Local authorities have no specific measures in place to encourage international students to work locally after graduation or to facilitate this process across the country.
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MOBILITY DIMENSION OF CRISES
Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas
- Local authorities have communication systems in place to provide information on the evolving nature of crises and ways of reaching assistance services.
- In 2021, the community was trained on the different emergency numbers through the Emergency Promoters (Promotores en Emergencias) project provided by the municipality’s Civil Defence Department and the Fire Brigade.
- The Management and Citizen Participation Centres and the Community Integration Centres of Quilmes function as decentralized territorial mechanisms for assistance in crisis situations.
- The Secretariat of Children and Social Development applies national and international guidelines for protecting and restoring the rights of unaccompanied children and adolescents.
Areas with potential for further development
- At the time of this report, the Government was working on the Municipal Emergency Plan, which includes contingency plans and focuses primarily on the rehabilitation and early recovery of affected communities.
- In Quilmes, there is a system of coordination and regular communication with consulates, but there is no evidence of specific agreements or partnerships for assisting non-nationals in the event of local emergencies.
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SAFE, ORDERLY AND REGULAR MIGRATION
Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas
- In 2021, local authorities and the National Migration Directorate (DNM) carried out a virtual training for civil servants, municipal agents, and members of community institutions in migration rights and procedures.
- In 2021, the Municipality of Quilmes and the DNM signed a cooperation agreement that includes the strengthening of access to rights activities and the training of municipal agents on the rights of migrants and refugees.
Areas with potential for further development
- The implementation of formal policies to promote the reintegration of migrants is considered an area with potential for development.
- The municipality of Quilmes does not have measures to facilitate the arrival of refugee populations within its jurisdiction.
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