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MGIYou will explore these stories through three themes that are aligned with the new IOM Strategic Plan 2024–2028: saving lives and protecting people on the move, driving solutions to displacement, and facilitating pathways for regular migration. Ugochi Daniels IOM Deputy Director General for OperationsTHE MIGRATION GOVERNANCE INDICATORS | SUCCESS STORIES 2024 iii Migration touches almost every corner of the world and shapes our communities. This is why good migration governance – through laws, policies and frameworks – is crucial, since it directly impacts the lives of migrants by providing the protections, opportunities and support they need to thrive. IOM works closely with governments to strengthen their migration governance and provide support in policymaking. The Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) programme is our flagship initiative in this effort. Established in 2016, the MGI process has become a powerful tool for advancing evidence-based and people-centred migration policies. T o date, 112 national governments and 104 local authorities have participated in the MGI process. The booklet showcases 27 success stories stemming from the MGI programme. Compared with the previous publication, this edition puts more focus on highlighting positive impacts on the lives of migrants and communities, as we observe more and more cases where policies informed by the MGI assessments are making concrete and transformative changes on the ground. Some stories illustrate life-changing impacts on migrants – for example, the regularization of Venezuelan migrants in Peru and enhanced access to basic services in Brazil. You will explore

as we observe more and more cases where policies informed by the MGI assessments are making concrete and transformative changes on the ground. Some stories illustrate life-changing impacts on migrants – for example, the regularization of Venezuelan migrants in Peru and enhanced access to basic services in Brazil. You will explore these stories through three themes that are aligned with the new IOM Strategic Plan 2024–2028: saving lives and protecting people on the move, driving solutions to displacement, and facilitating pathways for regular migration. We have several good practices that advance IOM’s priority areas for policy support, such as climate change and human mobility, internal displacement, and diasporas. This publication is also a celebration of the dedication of governments to creating a more inclusive society for migrants by enhancing migration governance and policies. In 2023, 32 governments took advantage of the MGI results to inform the development or revision of their migration policies or legislation with the support of IOM. I trust that the success stories featured in this booklet will inspire more governments to join and leverage the MGI process to facilitate discussions on migration opportunities and challenges; to connect to global processes, such as the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, the Sustainable Development Goals, and the United Nations Secretary-General’s Action Agenda on Internal Displacement; and to harness the power of migration for the better. Ugochi Daniels IOM Deputy Director General for Operations ForewordForeword FOREWORDMGI HIGHLIGHTS iv MGI HIGHLIGHTS MG I highlightsMG I highlights What are the MGIs? The Migration Governance Indicators (MGIs) programme is a flagship initiative of IOM that helps governments take stock of their migration policies and strategies to identify good practices as well as areas of potential growth. The MGIs seek to support governments at the national and local levels to inform policymaking and improve their migration management systems, through a holistic assessment using about 100 standard indicators and consultative engagements. The latest MGI reports are available on the IOM Publications Platform. Migration Governance Insights: Informing People-centred Migration Policies Migration Governance Insights on Regular

local levels to inform policymaking and improve their migration management systems, through a holistic assessment using about 100 standard indicators and consultative engagements. The latest MGI reports are available on the IOM Publications Platform. Migration Governance Insights: Informing People-centred Migration Policies Migration Governance Insights on Regular Pathways: Delivering on the Promise of Migration Migration Governance Indicators Data on the Implementation of the Global Compact for Migration in Africa Learn more about the MGIs on the Migration Data Portal. MGI publications

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MGIs impact highlights since 2016 2 out of every 3 IOM Member States have participated in MGI assessments. 120+ migration policies have been informed by the MGIs, addressing capacity-building, data management, climate change and health, among others. 31 governments have used the MGIs to report on the Sustainable Development Goals and the Global Compact for Migration objectives. The MGIs have collected nearly 24,000 data points until 2024, creating the largest database on migration policy worldwide. 400+ IOM staff have supported governments through the MGIs. 6,000+ government officials have been involved in the MGI process. Out of 33, 31 Global Compact for Migration champion countries have conducted the MGIs.THE MIGRATION GOVERNANCE INDICATORS | SUCCESS STORIES 2024 v ONTENTS ContentsContents Foreword ............................................................................................................................... iii MGI highlights ....................................................................................................................... iv

MGI process. Out of 33, 31 Global Compact for Migration champion countries have conducted the MGIs.THE MIGRATION GOVERNANCE INDICATORS | SUCCESS STORIES 2024 v ONTENTS ContentsContents Foreword ............................................................................................................................... iii MGI highlights ....................................................................................................................... iv

1. Saving lives and protecting people on the move ..................................................... 1

Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil ................................................................................................................................................. 2 Arica, Chile ................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Quito and Manta, Ecuador .................................................................................................................................... 4 Tulcán, Cuenca and Manta, Ecuador ................................................................................................................. 5 La Palma, El Salvador ................................................................................................................................................ 6 Balti, Republic of Moldova ...................................................................................................................................... 7 Saint Lucia ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8

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Albania ..........................................................................................................................................................................15 Botswana .....................................................................................................................................................................16 Upala, Costa Rica ....................................................................................................................................................17 Fiji ....................................................................................................................................................................................18 Guatemala ...................................................................................................................................................................19 Kankan, Guinea .........................................................................................................................................................20 Indonesia ......................................................................................................................................................................21 Iraq .................................................................................................................................................................................22 Nairobi and Mombasa, Kenya.............................................................................................................................23 Mexico ..........................................................................................................................................................................24 Peru ................................................................................................................................................................................25 Seychelles .....................................................................................................................................................................26 Thailand ........................................................................................................................................................................27 Montevideo, Uruguay .............................................................................................................................................28 Zimbabwe ...................................................................................................................................................................29 Caribbean Community ..........................................................................................................................................30 Participating countries and cities ...................................................................................31THE MIGRATION GOVERNANCE INDICATORS | SUCCESS STORIES 2024 1 Saving lives and protecting people on the move

1. Saving lives and protecting people on the move IOM is committed to reaching and sustaining access to communities in need of life-saving humanitarian and protection assistance. The MGI assessments contribute to promoting the safety,

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1. Saving lives and protecting people on the move IOM is committed to reaching and sustaining access to communities in need of life-saving humanitarian and protection assistance. The MGI assessments contribute to promoting the safety, dignity and protection of people on the move by informing policy changes in essential areas, such as combating discrimination and violence against migrants, enhancing social cohesion, and improving access to basic services for vulnerable populations.In Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, individuals of over 95 nationalities have been benefiting from the Municipal Plan for Migrants, Refugees and Stateless Persons, released in June 2024, following the local MGI assessment that highlighted the necessity of a migration strategy.

Through enhancing this community’s access to education, health care, work, security and employment, the Plan aims to protect and promote human rights, local integration and humanitarian reception, ultimately improving migrants’ quality of life. Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil Members of the Association of Migrants, Indigenous Peoples and Refugees of Foz (Associação dos Migrantes, Indígenas e Refugiados Foz, AMIRF) in the preparatory stage of the National Conference on Migration, Refuge and Statelessness (Conferência Nacional de Migrações, Refúgio e Apatridia, COMIGRAR), hosted by Foz do Iguaçu. © Municipal Government of Foz do Iguaçu 2024

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2In 2024, the municipality of Arica in Chile launched a community sensitization pilot project expected to reach 200 people, aiming to combat xenophobia, discrimination and violence against migrants. This initiative was developed in collaboration with IOM, civil society, and other key actors and addresses a gap identified in the local MGI assessment. It reflects the municipality’s commitment to enhancing social cohesion and integration, in line with their workplan based on MGI results. Arica, Chile A migrant with her child, receiving an information leaflet at a service point for migrants in Arica, Chile. © IOM 2023/Francisca SALINAS

integration, in line with their workplan based on MGI results. Arica, Chile A migrant with her child, receiving an information leaflet at a service point for migrants in Arica, Chile. © IOM 2023/Francisca SALINAS

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3The MGIs in Quito and Manta identified the need to conduct cultural and social cohesion activities. Following the MGIs, the Inclusive Cities, Communities of Solidarity regional project initiated these activities and benefited 624 migrants in both cities from 2019 to

2024. For example, the music school La Escuelita de Música Popular Latinoamericana in Quito used music and art to strengthen the bonds between 44 migrants and host community members and foster a deeper sense of connection and belonging.

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4IOM Ecuador, in collaboration with local governments, enhanced the service capacity of four institutional spaces in Tulcán, Cuenca and Manta – all dedicated to supporting vulnerable populations in the areas of socioeconomic well-being and protection. T o address these priority areas identified in the MGIs, IOM provided recreational materials to encourage musical expression among the youth in Tulcán, supplies for entrepreneurship workshops aimed at empowering women in Cuenca, and infrastructure improvements to community spaces in Manta. Tulcán, Cuenca and Manta, Ecuador Recreational materials donation event supporting musical expression in Tulcán, Ecuador. © IOM 2024/Ricardo TORRES 5THE MIGRATION GOVERNANCE INDICATORS | SUCCESS STORIES 2024In La Palma, El Salvador, migrants and their families will benefit from enhanced protection and assistance through a new municipal ordinance, which is due to be implemented in 2024, informed by the MGI assessment. The ordinance aims to enhance community-level responses to needs for migrant protection by establishing

protection and assistance through a new municipal ordinance, which is due to be implemented in 2024, informed by the MGI assessment. The ordinance aims to enhance community-level responses to needs for migrant protection by establishing clear responsibilities at each level of the local government. La Palma, El Salvador A dissemination session for the municipal ordinance in La Palma, El Salvador on 28 April 2024. © IOM 2024

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6In the city of Balti, Republic of Moldova, since 2023, 700 children have benefited from the sports hall renovated by IOM and the local government to address gaps identified by the MGI process. This facility serves as a safe and inclusive space for Ukrainian and Moldovan students in the community, and it contributes to social cohesion by fostering a sense of belonging through joint participation in sports activities, such as basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, and training for local and national competitions. Balti, Republic of Moldova A student of the M. Lomonosov Lyceum from Balti, Republic of Moldova, in training for the local and national competitions. © IOM 2023/Olga DEREJOVSCHI THE MIGRATION GOVERNANCE INDICATORS | SUCCESS STORIES 2024 7SAVING LIVES AND PROTECTING PEOPLE ON THE MOVE8 In Saint Lucia, a T echnical Working Group was established in 2023 to facilitate interministerial coordination during the MGI process. The Group, which is still in place, was instrumental in developing a project focused on strengthening migration regulatory and legal frameworks and promoting good migration governance. This project aims to ensure that migrants, regardless of their migration status, are treated with dignity and have access to justice and protection from discrimination and violence.

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2. Driving solutions to displacement IOM reduces the risks and impacts of climate change, environmental degradation, conflict and

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2. Driving solutions to displacement IOM reduces the risks and impacts of climate change, environmental degradation, conflict and instability for communities affected by or at risk of displacement. The MGI process supports governments in preparing for the impact of climate change by identifying policy gaps in climate change adaptation and disaster risk management. See the IOM Strategic Plan 2024–2028.Based on the MGI findings, Ethiopia is improving its legal frameworks and interministerial coordination on diverse migration issues, including disaster risk management, support for internally displaced persons and overseas employment for Ethiopians. The Government also promotes refugee integration through a memorandum of understanding among government entities, informed by the MGI process. These comprehensive efforts aim to create a more enabling social, economic and legal environment for migrants and refugees, and enhance their protection and opportunities within the country.

Ethiopia The 22-year-old Dabo Halake Wariyo, who was displaced by drought from Lafto kebele, is now one of the hygiene promoters at the Dubuluk IDP site. © IOM 2023 DRIVING SOLUTIONS TO DISPLACEMENT10Guinea is developing the Strategic Plan for Emergency Management and the Reduction of Humanitarian Disaster Risks. This new plan will address migrations caused by environmental degradation, responding to a gap identified by the MGI assessment. By developing and implementing this Strategic Plan, Guinea aims to ensure that migrants, local communities and infrastructure are protected from natural and human-induced disasters by 2030. Guinea Participants from various sectors gathered to exchange insights and knowledge during an MGI information-sharing workshop, with the aim of enhancing their understanding and application of the MGIs, which took place in N’Zérékoré, Guinea. © IOM 2023/Donghyuk PARK

Guinea Participants from various sectors gathered to exchange insights and knowledge during an MGI information-sharing workshop, with the aim of enhancing their understanding and application of the MGIs, which took place in N’Zérékoré, Guinea. © IOM 2023/Donghyuk PARK 11THE MIGRATION GOVERNANCE INDICATORS | SUCCESS STORIES 2024The Government of Palau, in partnership with IOM, began developing the country’s first-ever migration policy as a result of the MGI assessment. This initiative aims to address Palau’s unique migration challenges, such as adaptation to climate change and return migration. As part of this effort, 15 government officers gained essential skills and knowledge for effective migration management during a Migration Policy Development training session facilitated by IOM in 2024. Palau High-level government officials from Palau attended a training organized by IOM, where they gained knowledge and skills to lead the development of the country’s first-ever migration policy. © IOM 2024/Haimanot ABEBE DRIVING SOLUTIONS TO DISPLACEMENT12In 2023, the Republic of Moldova approved the National Climate Change Adaptation Programme until 2030 and its Action Plan, guided by MGI findings. The MGI assessment highlighted the need for the Government to better understand the links between migration, the environment and climate change. This insight led to integrating migration considerations into climate change adaptation programming in the Republic of Moldova and enabling the country to leverage the diaspora potential for climate action. Republic of Moldova Ms Ina Minciuna, a Moldovan entrepreneur, together with her husband, a returning migrant from the European Union, implements climate adaptation technologies in winemaking, transferring the know-how from their New Zealand experience.

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3. Facilitating pathways for regular migration Facilitating pathways for regular migration IOM prioritizes whole-of-government, whole-of-society approaches to safely connect people, goods, services, knowledge and innovation. The MGI process places the whole-of-government approach at its core. The MGI results inform policy changes that promote regular pathways, facilitate diaspora engagement and strengthen migration data management, among other areas.The Government of Albania developed the new National Strategy for Migration 2024–2030 and the Action Plan 2024–2026 with the support of IOM. The findings of the MGI assessment contributed to the process by providing knowledge and evidence to develop the Strategy, rooted in the Global Compact for Migration and ensuring whole-of-government and whole-of-society gender-responsive approaches.

Albania Albanian citizens are informed about safe, orderly and regular migration at the United Nations Fair in Tirana, Albania. © IOM 2023

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Botswana is finalizing a national migration policy based on MGI findings to strengthen migration governance and enhance migrants’ well-being and rights. The Government is also developing an ethical recruitment policy informed by MGI results, which emphasizes fair and ethical recruitment practices, especially for migrant labour. This initiative paves the way for enhanced regular pathways by protecting the rights of local and migrant workers, promoting transparency in the recruitment process, and preventing exploitation in the labour market. Botswana Members of the T echnical Working Group during the MGI validation workshop held in Gaborone, Botswana. © IOM 2023The municipal government of Upala, Costa Rica, developed its Human Mobility Policy with strong emphasis on labour migration, which is one of the priority areas identified in the MGI assessment. The Policy includes actions such as sensitizing employers

during the MGI validation workshop held in Gaborone, Botswana. © IOM 2023The municipal government of Upala, Costa Rica, developed its Human Mobility Policy with strong emphasis on labour migration, which is one of the priority areas identified in the MGI assessment. The Policy includes actions such as sensitizing employers to incorporate foreigners with regular migratory status into the labour market and providing counselling so that foreigners can access the services of the National Employment Agency, with the aim of improving labour migration management and expanding regular pathways for migrant workers. Upala, Costa Rica In Upala, Costa Rica, representatives of the local government, the Mayor and the former Vice Mayor, the Minister of Security, the Director of the General Directorate of Migration and Aliens (Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería, DGME), and IOM staff celebrate the launch of the city’s migration policy. © IOM 2023 17THE MIGRATION GOVERNANCE INDICATORS | SUCCESS STORIES 2024Fiji is developing a diaspora policy informed by MGI findings to engage approximately 61,000 Fijians residing in Australia and encourage them to reconnect with their homeland. Remittances from the diaspora provide financial support to families back home and represent Fiji’s second-largest source of foreign exchange. The policy will emphasize Fijian family ties and advocate for whole-of-government and whole-of-society approaches to diaspora engagement. Fiji IOM Fiji conducted a migration policy training in April 2024 in Suva for participants from the Government and civil society organizations, as part of the project on Enhancing Migration Governance for Sustainable Development in Fiji, funded by the IOM Development Fund. © IOM 2024 FACILITATING PATHWAYS FOR REGULAR MIGRATION18Guatemala leveraged the MGI process to strengthen its migration legal frameworks on various fronts. For example, the MGI findings helped incorporate a gender-sensitive approach and migrant women’s empowerment into a national migration policy in 2023, which was developed with IOM’s technical support. The MGIs also informed the integration of migrant considerations into the country’s National Response Plan and

various fronts. For example, the MGI findings helped incorporate a gender-sensitive approach and migrant women’s empowerment into a national migration policy in 2023, which was developed with IOM’s technical support. The MGIs also informed the integration of migrant considerations into the country’s National Response Plan and the establishment of a voluntary pension contribution plan for Guatemalan migrant workers. Guatemala Empowering Indigenous women migrant returnees in Guatemala through IOM’s embroidery course, fostering skills and creating new opportunities. © IOM 2023/Luis Pedro LARA THE