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.
Key findings
Introduction
This country Profile describes examples of well-developed areas of the Burkina Faso 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
- Migrants have the same access to health services as citizens of Burkina Faso, regardless of their migratory status.
- Burkina Faso has agreements with other countries on the portability of social security benefits.
- Migrants can become citizens of Burkina Faso after at least 10 years of residence in the country.
Areas with potential for further development
- Migrants do not have access to employment under the same conditions as Burkinabè citizens.
- The country does not have a specific policy to fight against hate crimes, violence or xenophobia against migrants.
Key findings
Whole of government approach
Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas
- The Interministerial Steering Committee of the National Migration Strategy is responsible for its coordination and implementation.
- The National Migration Strategy is aligned with existing development strategies.
- The General Directorate for Burkinabè Abroad deals with all matters related to their protection as well as their involvement in national development actions.
Areas with potential for further development
- The National Migration Strategy does not contain specific measures to address gender inequality among migrants.
- The National Migration Strategy includes a general commitment on the integration of migrants yet it does not provide for any specific measures to achieve that.
Key findings
Partnerships
Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas
- Burkina Faso participates in several regional consultative processes, including the Pan-African Forum on Migration of the African Union.
- Burkina Faso has signed agreements related to migration with different countries.
- The government formally engages with civil society in establishing programs and implementing migration policies.
Areas with potential for further development:
- The government only collaborates with the private sector on migration issues on an ad hoc basis.
Key findings
Well-being of migrants
Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas
- The country has measures in place to ensure the ethical recruitment of migrant workers.
- Burkina Faso signed a bilateral agreement with France which seeks to facilitate the issuing of visas to workers from both countries.
Areas with potential for further development
- There is no evaluation on the demand and supply of foreign labour and the effects of emigrants on the national job market.
- Burkina Faso does not issue different types of visas to attract migrants with specific skills.
Key findings
Mobility dimensions of crises
Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas
- The National multi-risk emergency plan includes specific provisions on the repercussions that disasters have on displacement.
- The National Council for Emergency Relief and Rehabilitation keeps track of population movements in case of emergency.
Areas with potential for further development
- In times of crisis, Burkina Faso only provides consular assistance to its citizens abroad in an ad hoc manner.
- Communication systems to inform the public in case of emergencies do not take migrants’ needs into consideration.
Key findings
Safe, orderly and regular migration
Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas
- The government facilitates the voluntary return of its citizens and promotes their social and economic reintegration into the country.
- Burkina Faso has a Law on the Fight Against Human Trafficking and Equivalent Practices.
Areas with potential for further development
- There is no centralized database to collect harmonized data on human trafficking.
- Burkina Faso does not have any specific policies or procedures to identify migrants in a vulnerable situation.
