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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This country Profile describes examples of well-developed areas of the Republic of Niger (hereinafter referred to as Niger) 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 dimesnsions 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.
Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas
- Migrants, regardless of their migratory status, have the same access to health care as nationals.
- Social security is available to migrant workers registered with the National Social Security Fund.
- Citizens of the Niger residing abroad can vote in the country’s national elections at Nigerien diplomatic representations.
Areas with potential for further development
- Migrant workers cannot change jobs under their residence permit.
- The Niger does not have a specific policy or strategy to tackle hate crimes, violence, xenophobia and discrimination against migrants.
Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas
- The Interministerial Committee, composed of representatives from all ministries and institutions concerned with migratory issues, elaborated the National Migration Policy and its five-year action plan.
- The Migration Dialogue Framework provides the basis to coordinate activities related to migration between the State and international financial and technical partners.
- The Directorate of Nationals of Niger Abroad is responsible for updating them on employment and investment opportunities in the country.
Areas with potential for further development
- There are no specific measures to manage emigration flows.
- The Niger publishes migration data in a non-exhaustive manner.
Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas
- The Niger participates in several regional consultative processes, including the Pan-African Forum on Migration.
- The Niger and Algeria signed a memorandum of understanding establishing the Bilateral Border Committee.
- The Niger involves its diaspora in the design and implementation of its development policies.
Areas with potential for further development:
- The Niger does not formally engage the private sector in the development of migration policies and strategies.
Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas
- The Niger implements the Convention on the Recognition and Equivalence of Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and Other Qualifications in the Economic Community of West African States.
- The National Migration Policy establishes a range of objectives addressing the gender aspects of migration.
Areas with potential for further development
- Migrants have to pay higher fees than nationals in order to access higher education
Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas
- The Operational Centre for Crisis Alert and Management issues special emergency bulletins taking into consideration the specific needs of migrants if needed.
- The 2021 Humanitarian Response Plan includes internally displaced, returning and migrant populations among its main target populations.
Areas with potential for further development
- The Niger does not have a risk reduction strategy that addresses the impact of disasters on displacement.
Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas
- The Niger has clear national legislation governing immigration.
- The National Coordinating Commission for the Fight against Trafficking in Persons and the Smuggling of Migrants develops national strategies and action plans.
- In 2010, the National Police of the Niger signed an agreement with the Italian Public Security Department to exchange mutual information on human trafficking and smuggling.
Areas with potential for further development
- The Niger does not have measures in place to promote the return of nationals.
- The Niger has not yet adopted its draft Action Plan to Combat Trafficking in Persons (2019)
