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 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 with a valid residence permit may access free public health-care services under the same conditions as nationals.
- All workers, including migrants, are protected against discrimination by the Workers’ Rights Act.
- Migrants with a valid work or occupation permit have access to social security entitlements and earned benefits under the same conditions as nationals.
Areas with potential for further development
- Following the Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (2020), additional conditions are in place for obtaining an occupation permit in fund accounting and compliance services.
- Following amendments to the Non-citizens Exemptions Regulations, non-citizen spouses of Mauritian nationals who intend to work in Mauritius must now apply for a permit.
Key findings
Whole of government approach
Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas
- The National Migration and Development Policy provides the framework to coordinate efforts for greater diaspora engagement among key ministries and international organizations.
- The Migration Steering Committee coordinates the implementation of the Migration and Development Policy and Action Plan.
- The Housing and Population Census includes a section on questions related to migration.
Areas with potential for further development
- Administrative sources of data are collected but not systematically shared and analysed to inform migration policies.
- As of December 2021, a Diaspora Cell to further engage with the members of the diaspora is planned but not yet established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade.
Key findings
Partnerships
Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas
- Mauritius participates in various regional consultative processes on migration, including the Migration Dialogue for the Indian Ocean Commission Countries.
- Since the last assessment in 2018, Mauritius has taken concrete steps to align its National Qualifications Framework with the SADC Qualifications Framework.
- In 2019, Mauritius signed a memorandum of understanding with Nepal to facilitate the ethical recruitment of Nepali citizens for employment in the manufacturing and hospitality sectors.
Areas with potential for further development:
- The country collaborates with its diaspora, civil society organizations and the private sector on migration issues only on an ad hoc basis.
Key findings
Well-being of migrants
Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas
- The Special Migrant Workers’ Unit vets employment contracts and conducts investigations on conditions of work for migrants workers in the country.
- The Ministry of Justice, Human Rights and Institutional Reforms developed the Know Your Rights guide in languages commonly spoken by migrant workers.
Areas with potential for further development
- There is no national assessment for monitoring the labour market demand and supply for migrant workers.
Key findings
Mobility dimensions of crises
Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas
- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Centre, in collaboration with the media, issues emergency advisories in several languages also spoken by migrants.
- The Ministry of Technology, Communication and Innovation runs an emergency alert mobile application that is accessible to everyone, including migrants.
Areas with potential for further development
- Neither the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Policy nor the Climate Change Act specifically addresses the issue of migratory movements in the context of climate change.
- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Policy does not include specific provisions for preventing and addressing the displacement impact of disasters.
Key findings
Safe, orderly and regular migration
Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas
- Information pertaining to immigration procedures is available on the official websites of several governmental organizations.
- The Work Permit portal of the Ministry of Labour, Human Resource Development and Training allows for electronic submission and processing of applications for work permits.
- In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mauritius introduced the Premium Visa to allow non-citizens and their dependents to work remotely and stay in Mauritius for up to one year.
Areas with potential for further development
- There are no specific policies to ensure that migrant detention is used only as a last resort.
2021 December
