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Technical Meeting
Enhancing Intraregional Labor Migration towards
Social and Economic Development in the SADC
Region
Balaclava, Mauritius
27 - 29 August 2012
Summary Report
Migration Dialogue for Southern Africa
MIDSA
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Article 5 of the 1992 SADC treaty refers to the need to: "develop policies aimed at progressive elimination of obstacles to the free movement of capital and labour, goods and services, and of the people of the region generally, among Member States." The Migration Dialogue for Southern Africa, MIDSA, is a consultative process for Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states to exchange views on common challenges and solutions to migration related issues. MIDSA exists to create a shared understanding of the impact of migration in SADC states, thereby improving the capacity of the Governments to better manage migration, including progressing towards harmonized data collection system and harmonized immigration policy and legislation. SADC member states Angola, Botswana, DRC, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe participate in the MIDSA. MIDSA was founded in November 2000, and aims to: • Assist SADC governments to respond to the AU Strategic Framework on Migration and AU Common Position on Migration and Development • Stimulate discussion and debate on the implications of ratifying the SADC Draft Protocol on the Facilitation of Movement • Assist governments to participate in global debates about migration and development e.g. Global Commission on International Migration, UN High Level Dialogue on International Migration and Global Forum on Migration and Development. Between 2000 and 2012 a total of 19 MIDSA conferences were convened and hosted by 11 different SADC governments, with the most recent being the 2012 Technical Meeting held in Mauritius. The 2010 meeting held in Namibia deliberated MIDSA to have an annual workshop for Permanent Secretaries and Senior Officials, and a Ministerial Conference every other year.
Background
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Enhancing Intraregional Labor
Migration toward Social and
Economic Development in the
SADC Region
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List of Acronyms
AU African Union AUC African Union Commission DRC Democratic Republic of Congo GFMD Global Forum on Migration and Development ICBLM International Cross-Border Labour Migration ILO International Labour Organization IOM International Organization for Migration LMIS Labour Market Information System MIDSA Migration Dialogue for Southern Africa RCP Regional Consultative Processes SADC Southern African Development Community SEG SADC Employer’s Group SATUCC Southern African Trade Union Coordination Council TB Tuberculosis UN United Nations
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Summary report………………………………………………………… 7 - 22
Annex A - Regional Roadmap to 2014 ……………………… 22 - 30
Annex B - List of Participants……………………………………. 31 - 35
Table of contents
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The Migration Dialogue for Southern Africa (MIDSA) Process hosted a technical workshop on Enhancing Intraregional Labour Migration toward Social and Economic Development in the SADC Region in Balaclava, Mauritius from 27-29 August 2012. The workshop brought together senior officials from member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), international organisations, experts and observers to discuss the prospects for, and develop ideas, strategies and tools to enhance intraregional migration in the SADC region, with a view to ensure that it is implemented and managed in a manner that is consistent with social and economic development initiatives and programmes in the SADC region. This report provides a summary of the inputs and discussions of the
workshop, including the final conclusions and recommendations for
actions as proposed by the participants in the workshop.
Introduction
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On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Mauritius, participants were welcomed to Mauritius and the MIDSA workshop by Ambassador Baboo Chekitan Servansing, the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Mauritius to the UN and other International Organizations in Geneva, including the World Trade Organization.
Ambassador Patrick Nandago, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Republic of Namibia, provided a report back from 2010 MIDSA Ministerial Conference by summarising the respective Recommendations and Conclusions as follows:
The need to pursue the integration of MIDSA outcomes and recommendations into formal SADC structures
Promoting enhanced co-operation on migration management between states, including the establishment of focal points at national level
The need to develop harmonised migration management systems
Encouraging all SADC member states to ratify the Protocol on the Facilitation of Movement
Promoting the engagement of the diaspora in development-related initiatives in the home countries
Assessing and streamlining remittance flows
Improving the collection, harmonisation and institutionalisation of migration data and information
MIDSA to have an annual workshop for Permanent Secretaries and Senior Officials, and a Ministerial Conference every other year
Opening session
Monday 27 August
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Ambassador Nandago noted the fundamental characteristic of MIDSA
as an informal and non-binding platform for dialogue and enhanced co
-operation on migration, but emphasised the need for the MIDSA
process to be integrated more substantially with the formal SADC
structures and institutions.
Mr. Bernardo Mariano, Regional Director for East and Southern Africa,
IOM, reflected on the origins and activities of MIDSA in the context of
slow progress being made at a formal level in SADC in terms of
achieving a cohesive and harmonised approach to migration. He noted
that while the MIDSA process has been successful in certain aspects,
concerns remain about the need to make it more of a state-led process
and to achieve greater government ownership of and participation in
the management of MIDSA, without sacrificing the ability of states to
engage in open dialogue.
Honourable Shakeel Mohamed, Minister of Labour, Republic of
Mauritius, emphasised the link between labour migration and
development and pointed out some key elements in the management
of labour migration, including the importance of labour rights as
human rights, balancing the needs and interests of local workers and
migrant workers, the need for governments to ensure that their
workers abroad are protected and have access to their rights, and the
need to facilitate remittance transfers. He noted that Mauritius has
been focusing on promoting migration for the purpose of enhancing
human capital and argued that concerns expressed about ‘brain-drain’
often exacerbated the negativity with which migration is perceived and
that it was time to rethink official approaches to migration.
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The Honourable Minister called on states to think beyond the
confines of their national territory when it comes to migration and to
assess migration in terms of its benefits to the entire continent. He
concluded his remarks with the statement that “tomorrow belongs to
Africa!” pointing to the potential development benefits of migration
for the continent.
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Session 1: Labour Migration: Setting the scene
Mr. Bernardo Mariano reflected on the expected outcomes of the
workshop, which was focused on the development of a set of
recommendations to be submitted to and discussed at the MIDSA
Ministerial Conference that will take place in 2013. He noted that
while the outcomes were not pre-determined, there are issues to
keep in mind:
The need for actionable items
Working towards the development of a Regional Labour
Migration Framework
Governance in MIDSA - proposal for the establishment of a
tri-lateral arrangement consisting of the co-chairs and the IOM
to prepare and set agenda for workshops
Mr. Vincent Williams provided an overview of labour migration in
SADC and noted the historical and current trends. He emphasised
that the development of a coherent labour migration framework and
management system needed to take into account a range of
economic, social and political factors. Furthermore, he suggested that
governments could begin to consider greater legal access to labour
markets across the region, as well as developing temporary/seasonal
work programmes and providing for freer movement as interim steps
towards an integrated regional labour market.
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Mr. Arnold Chitambo, Programme Officer in the Employment and
Labour Sector, SADC Secretariat, reflected on the current status of
various SADC instruments pertaining to and that could enhance the
management of labour migration in the region. These include:
ARTICLE 5 of the SADC Treaty that provides for the development of
‘…policies aimed at the progressive elimination of obstacles to the
free movement of capital and labour, goods and services;
The SADC Charter of Fundamental Social Rights that has as its
objectives the promotion of ‘… labour policies, practices and
measures which facilitate labour mobility, remove distortions in
labour markets and enhance industrial harmony and increase
productivity in Member States’ and ‘… the creation of an enabling
environment so that every worker in the region shall have the
right to adequate social protection and shall, regardless of status
and type of employment, enjoy adequate social security benefits;
SADC CODE ON SOCIAL SECURITY, which gives strategic direction
and guidelines in the development and improvement of social
security schemes, in order to enhance the welfare of the people of
the SADC region; and the
- Draft Employment and Labour Protocol that proposes that
SADC member states:
- Take legislative measures to facilitate free movement of
designited and agreed categories of skilled labour in the
region so as to ensure full utilisation of human capital;
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- Accord effective protection and support of fundamental
rights of migrant workers and their families;
- Enhance remittances and recognise the developmental
impact of remittances of migrant labour in the Diaspora to
the country of origin; facilitate migration of social security
benefits earned by migrant workers in the region to their
respective counties of origin;
- Facilitate the utilization of skills of citizens of the region in
the diaspora for national and regional development, and
improve the legal and policy environment by revising the
legal provisions on labour migration or migration laws in
accordance with international labour standards including the
two ILO Conventions Nos. 97 and 143, as well as the UN
Convention on Migrant Workers.
He noted that while there were many policy instruments and
frameworks, none of them were binding on member states. He
stressed the need to:
(a) Popularise existing instruments
(b) Consider the development of a single, more
comprehensive policy instrument; and,
(c) Provide resources and mechanisms for the enforcement of
policy instruments
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In the session focused on Public-Private Partnerships, Ms Vanessa
Phala, representing Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and the SADC
Employers' Group (SEG), spoke to the mismatch between labour
market demands and supply and particularly with regard to
qualifications and job requirements. She emphasised the need to
provide learning opportunities and on-the-job training, facilitating
skills transfers and capacity-building linked to a comprehensive
Labour Market Information System to more closely match demand
and supply, as well as the creation of a regional qualifications
framework that would enhance regional mobility and be integrated
into international schemes.
Mr. Austin Muneku, Executive Secretary of Southern African Trade
Union Coordination Council, spoke about the role of SATUCC and its
affiliate trade unions in protecting the rights of all workers, including
migrant workers. He specifically focused on the SATUCC Social
Charter that became the basis for the SADC Charter that was agreed
to and adopted by Governments, Employers and Labour, and that
provides for the protection of all workers. He noted the importance
of a rights-based approach to labour migration and outlined the
specific roles of governments, employers, trade unions and other
interest groups.
Session 2: Fostering Public—Private partnership on
labour migration through a tripartite approach
involving government, private sector and civil
society
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Dr Themba Mhlongo, Head of Programmes at the Southern Africa
Trust spoke about the portability of pensions and social benefits and
provided an example from the South African mining industry, namely,
the difficulties in tracing beneficiaries of social security benefits,
which have resulted in about R5.7 billion sitting in South Africa
unclaimed to illustrate the lack of a comprehensive and workable
system in this regard. He emphasised the importance of ensuring that
the needs of workers are taken into account in the design and
implementation of such systems to ensure that workers have easy
access to the benefits that are due to them, irrespective of where
such benefits were accrued. He also underscored that occupational
illnesses should be treated as public health issues that affect
countries of both origin and destination.
During the second part of the afternoon, Mr Nkosinathi Nhleko, the
Director-General in the Department of Labour, South Africa,
reiterated the reality of labour migration in South and Southern Africa
and how labour migration has contributed to the development of
particularly the mining and commercial agricultural sectors in the
region. He noted the need for collaboration and synergy between
governments, the participation of all stakeholders in policy
development and the need to convey and disseminate information
about migrants and migrant workers.
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He was followed by Mr. Isaac Nong, Manager, International/Cross-
Border Labour Migration in the Department of Labour, South Africa,
who provided examples of initiatives being undertaken in South Africa
to manage labour migration. In particular, he spoke about the Labour
Market Information System (LMIS) that tries to match unemployed
workers with available jobs and the International Cross-Border Labour
Migration (ICBLM) system, which is a system designed to manage
cross-border labour migration flows, while protecting national
citizens’ access to the labour market.
Mr. Lancester Museka, Permanent Secretary in the Department of
Labour and Employment, Zimbabwe, noted that while there were no
coherent policy frameworks to manage labour migration to
Zimbabwe, there were various initiatives under-way in this regard. He
cited the examples of the Beitbridge Reception and Support Centre
that provides assistance and support to migrants returning from
South Africa, and the Labour Migration Centre that helps
Zimbabweans find employment in South Africa. He noted the need for
greater internal and cross-border co-ordination with regard to these
kinds of initiatives and to ensure sustainability beyond donor support.
The proceedings of the first day concluded with Mr. Vincent Williams
providing a summary of the key issues raised during the presentations
and plenary discussions.
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Session 3: Sharing experiences and good practices
Ms. Maureen Achieng, International Partnership Division of the IOM
provided an overview of Regional Consultative Processes (RCP's) in
terms of their purpose, modus operandi and objectives. She described
RCPs as primarily fora to facilitate informal and non-binding dialogue
on issues related to migration and noted some of the achievements as
being a better understanding of migration, networks among
counter-parts, the building of confidence and trust and the
identification of collaborative approaches to migration management.
She noted that while the primary participants or drivers are States,
most RCPs engage one or more regional or international organizations
to provide secretariat-type support and/or substantive expertise.
To facilitate their work and achieve their outcomes, RCPs also develop
mechanisms such as the:
Creation of thematic working groups
Collection and analysis of data, policies and best practices
Websites for information gathering and exchange
Observance of Chatham House rules / confidentiality
In most cases, the outcome of RCP meetings and workshops are
reflected in joint statements and declarations that are non-binding,
but that contribute to a common understanding and a common sense
of purpose.
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Ms Preeyadarshanee Dassaye, the Deputy Secretary in the Ministry
of Labour, Mauritius, spoke to the experiences of Mauritius in terms
of the facilitation of labour migration. In particular, she focused on
the structures and procedures established to facilitate both inward
and outward migration, and specifically the role of the Migrant
Workers Unit in the Ministry of Labour that is responsible for advising
incoming migrant workers of the conditions of their contracts, as well
as recruiting and providing orientation to Mauritians going abroad as
migrant workers. In the pursuit of opportunities for Mauritian
workers, she underscored the importance of marketing and clearly
presenting the assets of one’s workforce to potential employers and
other stakeholders. In terms of the development of a labour
migration programme, Ms. Dassaye noted the need for the following:
The importance of having a framework which outlines the goals
and commitment for parties involved
Linking migration with labour market shortages and surpluses in
the country of origin and destination
Setting up transparent and fair process like the one established
between Mauritius and Canada
Creating partnerships with training institutions to ensure skills
recognition and labour market integration
Labour migrants should have the same rights as national citizens
like, in Mauritius, minimum wages, safety regulations, etc.
Creating safeguards to facilitate repatriation whenever required
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Ms. Angelique Inzun Okomba, the Permanent Secretary in the
Ministry of Labour, Democratic Republic of the Congo, provided an
overview of the challenges associated with the collection and
management of data and information related to labour migration. In
the main, she noted the lack of capacity in terms of inadequate
equipment, the lack of a central database and the inconsistencies in
data collection methods. She also spoke about the problems endemic
to irregular migration, namely: the lack of enforcement resources;
compromised border integrity; exploitation of vulnerable migrants;
resentment of migrant workers and xenophobia; and corruption. She
stressed the importance of developing policies that could provide a
framework for the harmonisation of data collection and analysis
within and between countries.
Mr. Chukwu-Emeka Chikezie, Advisor to the 2012 Chair of the Global
Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD), informed participants
of an emerging project aimed at developing a legal framework for the
management of bilateral labour migration programmes, tentatively
known as the Inter-African Talent Mobility Aquis Communautaire.
The intention of the programme is to ensure that there is a match
between the labour market demands and supply: to promote
economic growth by ensuring that employers find “the right people,
with the right skills, at the right time and in the right location”. He
noted that there had already been some discussions during which
various countries expressed interest in such a programme and he
invited all participating governments to indicate whether they would
have interest in such a programme by attending a meeting to be held
the following day.
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In preparation for the group work, Mr Peter Mudungwe of the
intra-ACP Facility outlined what he understood to be the key themes
emerging from the discussion so far:
1. Migration and Health
2. Remittances
3. Policy and Legal Framework
4. Data Collection and Information
5. Rights (Protections) of Migrants
6. Portability of Benefits
7. Cross-Border Trade
Following the presentation by Mr. Mudungwe, participants were
divided into groups to identify the key priority areas for action and to
identify specific objectives and outcomes, including concrete actions
and steps to be undertaken. During the afternoon, each group
presented its conclusions in a plenary session in anticipation of the
session to take place the following morning, during which the final
conclusions and recommendations would be agreed to.
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Session 4: conclusion and recommendations
In a session facilitated by Mr. Arnold Chitambo of the SADC
Secretariat, a consolidated version of the group reports was tabled for
discussion and amendment. The agreed-to document, titled 'Regional
Roadmap', represents the conclusions and recommendations of the
2012 MIDSA workshop in terms of identified priority areas, proposed
outcomes, actions and steps to be taken, as well as the key actors to
be involved. It is attached as a separate document, but forms an
integral part of this report as Annex A.
Wednesday 29 August
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During the closing session, Mr. Bernardo Mariano of the IOM and Mr.
Ali Mansoor of the Ministry of Labour in Mauritius, re-emphasised the
need for collaboration between governments, the private sector,
trade unions and other civil society groups to manage the process of
labour migration to the benefit of both countries of origin and
countries of destination. They expressed their gratitude to all
participating governments, as well as the 'behind-the-scenes' staff for
their efforts and contribution to a successful workshop.
Closing session
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SAD
C
Secr
etar
iat
3. E
stab
lish
a M
igra
tio
n
Res
earc
h C
entr
e to
be
ho
use
d a
t an
app
rop
riat
e ac
adem
ic
rese
arch
inst
itu
tio
n in
on
e o
f th
e SA
DC
me
mb
er s
tate
s
ZAM
BIA
SAD
C S
ecre
tari
at
and
SA
DC
Ch
air
IOM
IL
O
AU
THEM
ATI
C A
REA
R
ECO
MM
END
ATI
ON
(S)/
OU
TCO
MES
KEY
AC
TIO
N(S
) LE
AD
AC
TOR
(S)
CO
OP
ERA
TIN
G
PA
RTN
ERS
29
RIG
HTS
(PR
OT
ECTI
ON
) O
F
MIG
RA
NT
WO
RK
ERS
1. L
egal
mig
ran
t w
ork
ers
to e
njo
y th
e sa
me
righ
ts
as lo
cal w
ork
ers
in a
ny
me
mb
er s
tate
2. H
arm
on
ise
the
righ
ts o
f
mig
ran
ts w
ork
ers
acro
ss
all s
tate
s in
SA
DC
3. E
nsu
re t
hat
bila
tera
l
arra
nge
men
ts b
etw
een
stat
es p
rovi
de
for
the
pro
tect
ion
of
mig
ran
t
wo
rker
s
4. I
rreg
ula
r m
igra
nt
wo
rker
s sh
ou
ld h
ave
acce
ss t
o t
hei
r b
asic
rig
hts
as w
ork
ers
5. H
arm
on
isat
ion
of
recr
uit
men
t p
roce
du
res
1. E
valu
ate
exis
tin
g in
stru
-
men
ts a
nd
po
licie
s
(nat
ion
al a
nd
reg
ion
al)
and
nat
ion
al le
gisl
atio
n t
o
ensu
re t
hat
th
ey p
rovi
de
for
the
pro
tect
ion
of
mig
ran
t w
ork
ers
2. D
eve
lop
a 'm
od
el' s
et o
f
po
licie
s as
a g
uid
elin
e fo
r
stat
es
Zim
bab
we
SAD
C
Secr
etar
iat
and
SA
DC
Ch
air
ILO
SA
TTU
CC
IO
M
30
PO
RTA
BIL
ITY
OF
BEN
EFIT
S
1. M
igra
nts
hav
e ac
cess
to
the
soci
al b
ene
fits
th
ey
hav
e ac
cru
ed in
all
cou
ntr
ies,
irre
spec
tive
of
thei
r st
ate
of
resi
den
cy.
2. A
ll st
ate
s h
ave
app
rop
riat
e p
olic
ies,
legi
slat
ion
an
d
mec
han
ism
s to
pro
vid
e
for
the
po
rtab
ility
of
ben
efit
s
1. D
eve
lop
a s
et o
f
guid
elin
es t
o a
ssis
t
stat
es in
dra
ftin
g o
f
po
licie
s an
d
legi
slat
ion
2. W
her
e p
oss
ible
,
inco
rpo
rate
'po
rtab
ility
of
ben
efit
s' c
lau
ses
in
all r
ele
van
t SA
DC
inst
rum
ents
an
d
pro
toco
ls t
o
ach
ieve
stan
dar
dis
atio
n
acro
ss t
he
regi
on
Mem
ber
sta
tes
SAD
C
AU
ILO
IOM
SOU
THER
N A
FRI-
CA
TR
UST
THEM
ATI
C
AR
EA
REC
OM
MEN
DA
TIO
N
(S)/
OU
TCO
MES
KEY
AC
TIO
N(S
) LE
AD
AC
TOR
(S)
CO
OP
ERA
TIN
G
PA
RTN
ERS
31
WA
Y
FOR
WA
RD
1
. Est
ablis
hm
ent
of
a
wo
rkin
g gr
ou
p t
o
furt
her
ref
ine
thes
e
reco
mm
end
atio
ns
and
pro
po
sed
acti
on
s, a
nd
to
pre
par
e a
rep
ort
fo
r
sub
mis
sio
n t
o t
he
MID
SA M
inis
teri
al
Co
nfe
ren
ce t
o b
e
hel
d in
20
13
MID
SA S
ecre
tari
at t
o t
ake
lead
in e
stab
lish
ing
Wo
rkin
g
Gro
up
wh
ich
sh
ou
ld in
clu
de
me
mb
er s
tate
s, t
rad
e u
nio
ns
and
exp
erts
fro
m c
ivil
soci
ety
32
THEM
ATI
C
AR
EA
REC
OM
MEN
DA
TIO
N(S
)/
OU
TCO
MES
KEY
AC
TIO
N(S
) LE
AD
AC
TOR
(S)
CO
OP
ERA
TIN
G
PA
RTN
ERS
MID
SA G
OV
-
ERN
AN
CE
1.E
nh
ance
th
e p
arti
cip
atio
n o
f
stat
es in
th
e p
lan
nin
g an
d
agen
da-
sett
ing
for
MID
SA
wo
rksh
op
s an
d M
inis
teri
al
Co
nfe
ren
ces
2.S
tren
gth
en M
IDSA
’s f
orm
al
linka
ges
wit
h S
AD
C in
stit
u-
tio
ns,
me
mb
er s
tate
s an
d
par
tner
s
3.W
her
e ap
pro
pri
ate,
incr
ease
linka
ges
wit
h n
on
-sta
te
acto
rs /
civi
l so
ciet
y o
rgan
i-
sati
on
s
4.I
nte
grat
e M
IDSA
pro
cess
es
into
SA
DC
str
uct
ure
s
bas
ed o
n a
dvi
ce f
rom
SAD
C
1. C
hai
rs a
nd
co
-
chai
rs o
f th
e M
IDSA
Tech
nic
al w
ork
-
sho
ps
and
Min
iste
-
rial
Co
nfe
ren
ce t
o
form
par
t o
f th
e
MID
SA S
teer
ing
Co
mm
itte
e to
ad
-
vise
an
d a
ssis
t w
ith
the
pla
nn
ing
of
MID
SA w
ork
sho
ps
and
co
nfe
ren
ces
2. D
eve
lop
mec
ha-
nis
ms
for
sub
mit
-
tin
g an
d t
ablin
g
MID
SA r
epo
rts
at
app
rop
riat
e in
stit
u-
tio
nal
leve
ls in
SA
DC
SAD
C C
hai
r
SAD
C S
ecre
tari
at
IOM
ILO
33
3
. tab
le t
his
rep
ort
at
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t m
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r
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istr
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ails
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se N
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ou
r an
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om
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Dim
ph
o M
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M
ath
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Lab
ou
r an
d H
om
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avai
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Pre
voya
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So
cial
e
Secr
etai
re G
ener
al
inzu
no
k@ya
ho
o.f
r
Mr.
Xav
ier
M. K
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a L'
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tral
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fair
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etai
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ener
al
kab
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r
Kin
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soth
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Mr.
Ret
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reta
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tici
pan
ts
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sisi
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ur
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reta
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lic o
f M
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akan
aivo
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ina
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rim
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ter
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ead
of
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mat
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alaw
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gaza
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C
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me
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Jam
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sep
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La
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man
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amib
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Am
b. P
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ago
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om
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mig
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f Se
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ress
on
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bo
ur
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Dev
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ent
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nci
pal
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l Did
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om
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ffai
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nio
r Im
mig
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Jac
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rman
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a
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Lab
ou
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The technical meeting was made possible through the financial support
of the United States Department of State, Bureau of Population,
Refugees, and Migration (PRM) and the South African Department of
International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO)
IOM Regional Office for East and Southern Africa
PO Box 55391, Arcadia
Tel: +27 (0) 12 342 2789
Fax: +27 (0) 12 342 0932
Email: [email protected]
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