Reporting mechanism GCM Objective 19 for Governments

The International Organization for Migration, the UN Agency for Migration, is committed to working to achieve Objective 19 of the Global Compact for Migration, “to create conditions for migrants and diasporas to fully contribute to sustainable development in all countries.” To measure and understand the progress toward this goal, the IOM is using this reporting mechanism, an in-depth survey asking governments about their policies, investments, programs, engagement, and local and international partnerships. This short survey aims to understand governments’ goals, progress, and successes towards achieving Objective 19 and how the IOM can support the government’s efforts.

Engagement in this survey by governments is critical as the IOM prepares for the Global Diaspora Summit 2022. The summit will focus on paving the way to achieving Objective 19 and prioritizing the role of transnational communities as agents and accelerators of sustainable development. As a government, your commitment to this goal and work accomplished towards achieving this goal is invaluable. Engaging in this 5-10 mins survey will promote your progress globally, enhance your connections with other governments and diaspora organizations, and further your participation in promoting the power and potential of transnational communities.

Section I: Personal Information

Country

Name of the Ministry/Organization

Name and Position

Address

City/Town

ZIP/Postal Code

Section II: Formal Frameworks for Diaspora Engagement

Mainstreaming your diaspora abroad into sustainable development:

Does your government implement policies, programmes, and/or other initiatives to actively engage, support, or mobilise your diaspora (i.e. emigrants from your country and their descendents) living abroad?

Has your government enhanced inter-ministerial collaboration to develop initiatives targeting your diaspora?

Please choose the top three areas of development targeted by these initiatives?

Please mention a concrete result on how your diaspora has contributed to your country generally and their community of origin specifically.

Is there an active law or policy in your country targeting your diasporas abroad?

Since when is this law/policy implemented

When was the last time that you reviewed or adapted your diaspora engagement policy?

Does your government have a outreach/communication strategy to engage your diaspora abroad?

Does your government issue a diaspora ID card for members of diaspora living abroad who may or may not have the nationality of your country?

Which specific programmes promoting national identity among your diaspora has your government implemented? Please select all that apply

Does your government have processes to reduce administrative burdens for members of your diaspora to travel home to your country (e.g. flexible modalities to travel or work)?

Does your government have reintegration programmes, services or incentives for members of your diaspora who wish to return home?

Does your government allow for the portability of social benefits (e.g. pension, social security) for members of your diaspora?

Are members of your diaspora who do not have the citizenship of your country allowed to own property in your country?

Is your diaspora consulted in peacebuilding and reconciliation processes in your country?

Do members of your diaspora abroad have the right to vote in your national elections?

If yes, which options do they have available to cast their vote? Please select all that apply

Can members of your diaspora run for office in your country?

Mainstreaming other diasporas in your national territory into sustainable development:

Does your government implement policies, programmes, and/or other initiatives to actively engage, support, or mobilise diasporas from other countries (i.e. immigrants and their descendants) living in your national territory?

Please choose the top three areas of development targeted by these initiatives?

Is there an active law or policy targeting diaspora communities in your country?

Since when is this law/policy implemented

When was the last time that you reviewed or adapted your diaspora engagement policy?

Does your government have a communication strategy to engage diaspora communities living in your national territory?

Does your government support diaspora organizations to implement development projects in their country of origin as part of your international cooperation?

Does your government have reintegration programmes, services or incentives for returnees from your country?

Institutionalisation of diaspora engagement:

Does your government have an institution specialised in diaspora engagement (dedicated diaspora offices or focal points)?

Does your government have specific consultation mechanisms for their diaspora leaders or organizations?

Does your government have a mechanism for diaspora representation in its legislative institutions?

Does the government of your country allow dual or multiple citizenships?

Has your government created specific mechanisms to stimulate diaspora engagement in humanitarian emergencies?

Which of the following actions has your government implemented to stimulate humanitarian engagement? Please select all that apply

Section III: Research and Development for Diaspora Engagement

Have you conducted a diaspora mapping exercise?

If yes, please indicate the date of the latest exercise

If yes, please indicate in which countries

If yes, please indicate which contributions were studied

Have you impemented common methodologies and standarised data structures for diaspora mapping?

Is your government planning to do a diaspora mapping exercise?

Does your government have a dedicated website for diaspora engagement?

Section IV: Partnerships and Programmes for Diaspora Engagement

Which specific programmes to facilitate diaspora economic contributions has your government implemented? Please select all that apply.

With which stakeholders has your government cooperated to facilitate the skills transfer from diaspora members back to their country of origin? Please select all that apply

Other states

Private sector

Employers

None

If you have cooperated with other states, how many bilateral/regional agreements on portable benefits have you concluded?

If you have cooperated with private sector entities or employer organizations, how many partnerships to facilitate skills/knowledge transfer have you concluded?

With which stakeholders has your government cooperated to facilitate the skills transfer from diaspora members back to their country of origin at the local level? Please, select all that apply

How many partnerships have you established for diaspora engagement?

How would you evaluate the impact of these partnerships

Section V: Future Focus of Diaspora Engagement

In the next four years, would you be interested in any of the following? Please select all that apply.

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If you do not agree with the above or have any questions or concerns, please refer to an IOM staff member or contact IOM at idiaspora@iom.int.

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Reporting mechanism GCM Objective 19 for Governments

Section I: Personal Information

Section II: Formal Frameworks for Diaspora Engagement

Mainstreaming your diaspora abroad into sustainable development:

Mainstreaming other diasporas in your national territory into sustainable development:

Institutionalisation of diaspora engagement:

Facilitation of mobility and circularity

Section III: Research and Development for Diaspora Engagement

Investment in research and analysis on diaspora contributions

Communication channels and information provision with the diaspora

Section IV: Partnerships and Programmes for Diaspora Engagement

Programmes to harness economic contributions of diasporas

International partnerships to foster skills transfer

Local partnerships to foster skills transfer

Section V: Future Focus of Diaspora Engagement