Position Paper Position Paper - ViaMUN

The DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO is of the opinion that migration is a
destabilising factor not only for the receiving or transit nations, but also for the
home countries, especially regarding the previously mentioned brain-drain of
well educated Congolese workers.
Nevertheless the DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO also understands
migration as a positive factor for countries receiving our skilled and educated
migrants. We would even go so far as to point out, that well educated African
people constitutes a considerable form of aid for the receiving nations all over the
world.
Taking this into account we would again like to underline the need of cooperation
concerning international migration between home, transit and receiving nations.
The DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO sees solutions in protecting the
borders of the countries of destination, but primarily in stabilising the labour
markets of the countries of origin. We must invest in co-development projects and
support NGOs and fledgling local enterprises in order to mitigate the tension of
migration.
Therefore the DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO claims that the economic
and political stabilisation of our countries is a structural response to the
phenomenon of African migration.
The government of the DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO is looking forward
to taking part in the session concerning International Migration and
Development and hopes to be able to contribute in finding feasible, equitable and
long lasting solutions.