Chapitre III - UNITAR

III. Effective Practices
for a Planned, Balanced,
and Comprehensive Approach
to Management of Migration
The following effective practices emanate largely from existing Declarations,
Plans of Action, and instruments on migration at the regional and international
level adopted by States around the world, in particular from the various
regional consultative processes on migration, as well as from State practice.
They reflect the diverse needs and concerns of States on migration and the
breadth of elements to be considered in a comprehensive approach to migration
management. They are offered as a flexible tool for the development of
comprehensive national and international migration policies and practices,
and can assist States by making use of the identified practices in accordance
with their needs, priorities and capabilities. These effective practices are
particularly designed to facilitate inter-state cooperation in the international
management of migration.
1. International Cooperation
The migration life cycle is a process involving complex relationships between
the migrant and various public and private stakeholders in the country of
destination, transit and origin. Effective management of this process and the
relationships involved requires cooperation among all interested stakeholders
in migration, including States, international organizations, non-governmental
organizations, the private sector, civil society, including local migrant associations,
and the migrants themselves. It is only through such an effort that the
international community will be able to fully and effectively address the challenges
and opportunities of migration. Cooperation in the field of migration
can take various forms, ranging from dialogue and sharing of information,
experience and practices to cooperation in policy development and operational
implementation. Cooperation at the international level will contribute
to more effective national policy development, avoiding overlap and duplication
and facilitating a more effective use of resources at national, regional
and international levels.
International Cooperation
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