Repository of Practices
Primary GCM Objectives
GCM Guiding Principles*
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Dates
2020 - Present
Type of practice
Other
Summary
The Guide describes the role and functions of State and non-State bodies in reintegration of returnees; covers the various issues related to reintegration such as citizenship, residence, return documents, entry to Armenia and registration; pensions and benefits; economic and social reintegration; employment and self- employment (entrepreneurship) services for returnees, vocational training services; training and re-qualification; education and language training; banking system and micro-crediting; military service; customs and tax issues; and health and health insurance. In addition, the Guide includes useful addresses and contacts.
Organizations
Main Implementing Organization(s)
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Detailed Information
IOM Armenia
Partner/Donor Organizations
Migration Service, Line Ministries
NGOs working in the field of reintegration
Benefit and Impact
The main benefit of the guide is that it includes all the information necessary for the migrants for their return and information for available services for their reintegration in Armenia in one publication.
Key Lessons
The provided information needs regular update. First edition of the Reintegration Referral Guide was initiated with the goal of steering and improving the assistance to the returnees toward the sustainability of return and published in 2013.
The second edition published in 2016 provides updated information about roles of all relevant State, non-State and intergovernmental bodies involved in return of Armenian citizens and their successful reintegration in Armenia; and given that reintegration has different aspects (legal, social, psychological, cultural, economic, health related, etc.) which require a complex approach, this guide will serve as a referral point for further assistance.
The third edition was published in 2020 and includes legal and institutional changes in the field of return and reintegration as well as new projects implemented by governmental and non-governmental organizations.
The Guide is intended to strengthen the in-country network of reintegration service providers. Sound capacity building focused on cooperation and coordination of reintegration services will hone the skills of the relevant officials and improve the reintegration services ultimately leading to more sustainable return.
The second edition published in 2016 provides updated information about roles of all relevant State, non-State and intergovernmental bodies involved in return of Armenian citizens and their successful reintegration in Armenia; and given that reintegration has different aspects (legal, social, psychological, cultural, economic, health related, etc.) which require a complex approach, this guide will serve as a referral point for further assistance.
The third edition was published in 2020 and includes legal and institutional changes in the field of return and reintegration as well as new projects implemented by governmental and non-governmental organizations.
The Guide is intended to strengthen the in-country network of reintegration service providers. Sound capacity building focused on cooperation and coordination of reintegration services will hone the skills of the relevant officials and improve the reintegration services ultimately leading to more sustainable return.
Recommendations(if the practice is to be replicated)
The guide includes all the necessary information for return and reintegration in one publication that is very useful and easy to use both for migrants and service providers. It will be useful to replicate for missions implementing return and reintegration projects.
Innovation
The Guide covers the various issues related to reintegration such as citizenship, residence, return documents, entry to Armenia and registration; pensions, benefits; economic and social reintegration; employment and self-employment (entrepreneurship) services for returnees, vocational training services; training and re-qualification; education and language training; banking system and micro-crediting; military service; customs and tax issues; legal aid; and health and health insurance in one publication. It contains description of reintegration programmes and assistance by the state bodies, international and non-governmental organizations. In addition, the Guide includes useful addresses and contacts as well as information and links to various useful resources and materials on reintegration and migration.
Additional Resources
Date submitted:
07 February 2022
*References to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of United Nations Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).