Chapitre III - UNITAR

Consideration of the close interrelationship between migration and
development during the formulation of national development and
regional integration policies with a view towards achieving sustained
economic growth and sustainable development.
Promotion of inter-departmental, national and international policy
coherence and coordination, including between development policies
and migration polices.
Development of migration strategies taking into account possibilities
for reducing poverty, improving living and working conditions, creating
employment and developing training.
Development of partnerships to promote the development potential of
migration between and among States as well as other relevant stakeholders.
b. Diaspora Support
Diasporas can be an important resource for development, a fact which is
being recognized by more and more countries of origin. In addition to their
financial engagement, diasporas can help to foster innovation, learning
processes, and civic participation in their countries of origin. But they can
also play a significant role within the countries of destination, for example
participating in formulating development agendas, in representing migrants’
interests, or in facilitating contacts and relations with the country of origin.
Increasingly, diasporas are pooling their resources to support home country
development.
Effective practices with regard to diaspora support:
Fostering of consultative arrangements, partnerships and cooperation
between States and diasporas.
Engagement of diasporas in policy development on migration and
development.
Facilitation of diaspora support to community based initiatives, such as
home town associations and migrant networks.
Development and promotion of knowledge sharing networks among
members of diasporas to the benefit of the country of origin.
Establishing and maintaining channels of communication and information
to encourage diasporas to continue participation in the home
country, by, for example, providing websites advertising opportunities
for consular services, voting and investment.
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