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Whole-of-government approach

Cross-cutting theme in the Global Compact for Migration

The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) is based on a set of cross-cutting and interdependent guiding principles. This page provides resources for the guiding principle of Whole-of-government-approach:

“Whole-of-government approach. The Global Compact considers that migration is a multidimensional reality that cannot be addressed by one government policy sector alone. To develop and implement effective migration policies and practices, a whole-of-government approach is needed to ensure horizontal and vertical policy coherence across all sectors and levels of government”  (GCM, 2018: para. 15)

A whole-of-government approach to advance the objectives of the Global Compact is vital. By working across all relevant levels and sectors within government, states can promote policy coherence. For migrants to have access to services in health, education and justice, among others, coordination among government ministries and departments is important. As well, working with all levels of government—local, national, regional and global—ensures vertical policy coherence by making sure that migration policies reflect legal and institutional frameworks and realities on the ground. As mentioned in a report by the Secretary-General (SG Report A/75/542) and given that inclusion starts at the local level, local governments are well-placed to drive forward many Global Compact commitments. Building an institutional framework for coordination both across government sectors and across government levels is an important step for the mainstreaming of migration into diverse policy areas. 

 

Whole-of- government approach in the text of the Global Compact

The guiding principle of Whole-of-government approach is also mentioned in the following sections of the GCM:

  • Objective 11, para. 27(a): Manage borders in an integrated, secure and coordinated manner
  • Objective 23, para. 39(a): Strengthen international cooperation and global partnerships for safe, orderly and regular migration

The Global Compact for Migration (GCM) report is available in AR, ZH, EN, FR, RU, ES.

 

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    Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM)

    The global compact for migration is the first, intergovernmentally negotiated agreement, prepared under the auspices of the United Nations, to cover all dimensions of international migration in a holistic and comprehensive manner.
    Date of publication:
    19 December 2018
    Source:
    UN General Assembly
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    A/RES/73/195. Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration

    Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 19 December 2018
    Date of publication:
    19 December 2018
    Source:
    United Nations (UN)
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    Leave no one behind: addressing the needs of migrants towards Universal Health Coverage

    The UN Network workstream “Preparing for future health emergencies by mainstreaming public health considerations into migration policies and services, at national and local levels”, which was established to support the realization of the IMRF Progress Declaration’s commitments, is convening this GCM
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    From promises to practice: Towards the effective implementation of the Global Compact on Migration

    This hybrid event is the first in a series of migration policy roundtables and provides an opportunity to reflect on progress related to the implementation of the Global Compact on Migration (GCM).
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    Partnership on Inclusion of Migrants & Refugees

    European cities, national governments, the European Commission and civil society organizations are working together under the Urban Agenda Partnership on Inclusion to develop ideas and concrete actions to support the integration of refugees and other migrants in Europe and their cities.

    INCLUCITIES

    The INCLUCITIES (2020-2022) project aims at improving the integration of third-country nationals in middle-sized cities through city-to-city cooperation.
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    Mainstreaming Migration into Development Planning: A Handbook for Policy-makers and Practitioners

    This Handbook, initiated by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and further developed with the contributions of the Global Migration Group (GMG), is the result of a collaborative and fruitful cooperation between the 16 GMG agencies.
    Date of publication:
    12 October 2015
    Source:
    International Organization for Migration (IOM)
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    Guidelines for the Harmonization of Migration Data Management in the ECOWAS Region

    The Guidelines for the harmonization of migration data in the West Africa region is intended for different range of users of migration data, such as migration researchers, policymakers, as well as national and regional experts working on migration-related mandates.
    Date of publication:
    26 April 2019
    Source:
    International Organization for Migration (IOM)
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    The Local Migration Governance Indicators (MGI)

    In July 2018, IOM launched the pilot phase of the Local Migration Governance Indicators (MGI), a framework developed by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in partnership with the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) that helps local authorities assess the comprehensiveness of their

    Migration Governance Indicators (MGI)

    This video presents the Migration Governance Indicators (MGI), a framework developed by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in partnership with the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) to support states in assessing the comprehensiveness of their migration policies, as well as in
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