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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Dates

2018 - 2020

Type of practice

Strategy/framework

Geographic scope

Summary

This framework covers two broad categories of migration: (1) international migration; and (2) internal migration. International migration includes two broad types – outward migration (outmigration) and inward migration (in-migration). The indicators and sub-indicators used to analyse the subject and design the framework were drawn from the Migration Governance Indicators (MGI). To supplement, complement and validate the findings, primary information – which is qualitative in nature – was collected from relevant stakeholders through KIIs, in-depth interviews and FGDs. The development of the framework was guided by two technical committees formed by the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment (MoEWOE) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). A national sharing and validation workshop on this framework was organized in September 2018 in Dhaka bringing together relevant representatives from government, NGOs/CSOs, private sector, development partners and media among others. Relevant suggestions and feedback from the workshop were used to finalize this framework.

Organizations

Main Implementing Organization(s)

International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Benefit and Impact

Migration is a multidimensional phenomenon. Be it international or internal, regular or irregular, safe or unsafe, of short or long duration, done out of necessity or by choice, and documented or undocumented, migration is linked with global development. This framework is intended to guide the policy direction of the Government of Bangladesh and facilitate the implementation of results-based planning and reporting on the efforts and progress made towards migration governance in the country. The aim of this framework is to set out a coherent, comprehensive and balanced vision for migration governance for Bangladesh, integrating development with due regard for social, economic and environmental dimensions and respecting human rights. The overall goal of the framework is to establish a mechanism to ensure safe migration. The MiGOF also provides a basis to develop the implementation plan for GCM.
"Already, Bangladesh has gone ahead and finalized a draft national strategy on migration governance in consultation with all stakeholders and with assistance from IOM."-Bangladesh Statement in the Plenary of the High-level Intergovernmental Conference to adopt the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration by Ambassador H.E. Mr. Md. Shahidul Haque, Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh, 10-11 December 2018, Marrakech, Morocco

Key Lessons

The main challenge was to get the Government on board for ownership of a holistic and comprehensive approach to govern migration, covering all dimensions of migration. In addition, it also required gauging interest beyond the line ministries-like those dealing with climate migration/displacement. To address this challenge, two taskforce were formed with MoFA and MoEWOE and they guided the entire process till validation. In addition, the sharing and validation consultation brought together more than 100 representatives from state and non-state actors.

Innovation

The Migration Governance Framework, is the first ever comprehensive approach to govern all categories of migration and sets out common understanding among key stakeholders, delineating shared responsibilities to promote safe and orderly migration opportunities. Given the country context, it was challenging to bring such a wide range of stakeholders to validate the framework and the entire process was co-led by 2 ministries who have also acknowledged this at global and regional forums. The information was brought from grassroots level and included perspectives of national policy makers as well.

Additional Resources

Bangladesh Migration Governance Framework

Bangladesh Statement

Date submitted:

02 February 2022

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