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Mainstreaming migration into rural development interventions

Mainstreaming migration into rural development interventions

Agriculture continues to remain an economic strength of many African economies accounting for a growing share of workers. Many migrants working in the agricultural sector face challenging conditions, with limited or no access to core services and generally poor access to social protection. 
Moreover, youth are increasingly leaving rural areas and migrating to urban areas to search for greater economic and social opportunities. An inclusive approach to strengthening rural transformation can especially help to ensure that migrants and their families are not left behind.


The event


In the run-up to the European Union - African Union summit, this event is being organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) as part of the first edition of the Africa-Europe Week of Partnerships.
The event will raise awareness on the need for integrated solutions and approaches to rural development and migration. By providing concrete examples of the current situation and what can be done, the participants will leave the event with an improved understanding of how to integrate migration in policy and programming, also inspired by some efforts that are already well advanced in countries such as Kenya.
 

Date: , -
Type of Event
Other
Event Category
Online
Main organizer/s
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO
IOM
Target Audience
All
Language
English
Geographic Scope
Regional
Regions
Africa
Europe
Workstream Output
No
Regional Review Process
No
GCM Objectives
2 - Minimize adverse drivers
6 - Recruitment and decent work
7 - Reduce vulnerabilities
16 - Inclusion and social cohesion
19 - Migrant and diaspora contributions
22 - Social protection
23 - International cooperation
Cross Cutting Theme
People-centred
International cooperation
Sustainable development
Whole-of-government approach
Whole-of-society approach
Status
Published

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