Study on the assessment of the extent of different types of Trafficking in Human Beings in EU countries

The study provides comparative analysis of assessed extent of different types of trafficking in human beings in 17 EU countries (Austria, Bulgaria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden and the UK). The analysis is based on national legislation on THB and related areas and on accessible national data in the countries covered.

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Monitoring and Evaluation Handbook for National Action Plans against Trafficking in Human Beings available now

The handbook is a practical tool that provides easy-to-follow guidelines on how to monitor, review, evaluate and report on the implementation of national action plans against trafficking in human beings.

Download Handbook (1.1MB).

New THB Report

The report aims to analyse how EU Member States’ legislation and policy on prostitution and other relevant areas influence the situation of trafficking in human beings (THB) for the purpose of sexual exploitation and to provide the European Commission and the EU Member States with the necessary information to improve their future proposals and policies in this area.

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Study visit in Austria

On 13-14 July a study visit to Austria took place in the framework of the project “Strengthening Capacities and Cooperation in the Identification of Forged and Falsified Travel Documents at the Moldova-Romania Border”. During the visit representatives from the Moldovan Border Guard Service, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Informational Technologies and Communication as well as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration had an opportunity to share and gather experience on document security and information exchange with the Austrian colleagues. Moldovan participants visited the Austrian State Printing House where the hosts presented their services including the facilities for producing passports and e-Government unit. Another part of the visit was dedicated to the International Airport Vienna- Schwechat. The overall work of the Austrian Border Police was presented and the Moldovan participants had a possibility to see also offices, technical equipment and the entire airport premises.

Inventory of Institutional Capacities and Practices of the joint ICMPD-IOM project Linking Emigrant Communities for More Development

The “Inventory of Institutional Capacities and Practices” of the joint ICMPD-IOM project “Linking Emigrant Communities for More Development” implemented under the framework of the Dialogue on Mediterranean Transit Migration (MTM) is now available for download.

EN Version / FR Version / AR Version

You can download individual Country Chapters of the Inventory of Institutional Capacities and Practices in pdf format in the three working languages from the Emigrant Communities project webpage.

The Inventory is also available online on the MTM Interactive Map on Migration (i-Map) Migration & Development Layer (www.imap-migration.org).

REGINE now in printed version

The ICMPD study on regularisations in Europe released earlier this year by the European Commission is now also available in book format. The book can be ordered under the following link:

Regine - Regularisations in Europe

TRM-EU Guidelines

The Guidelines are largely based on the TRM-SEE Guidelines, they have however been revised and extended to meet the needs of the countries participating in the TRM-EU project: the Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, Portugal, in addition to Albania, Bulgaria, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and Romania. Indicators to be applied in the context of standard operating procedures have been included (e.g. identification; first assistance and protection; long term assistance and social inclusion; return and social inclusion; criminal and civil proceedings between countries of transit, destination and origin).

TRM guideline, PDF(1 MB)

Study on Post-Trafficking Experiences

The aim of this study is to provide a detailed empirical understanding of how the current transnational referral framework including identification; first assistance and protection; longer-term assistance and social inclusion; criminal and civil proceedings; and return and social inclusion is understood, perceived and experienced on the one hand by trafficked persons and on the other hand by anti-trafficking actors in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy and Portugal.

(2010): Study on Post-Trafficking Experiences PDF(1 MB)

The Local Dimension of Migration Policies

edited by Tiziana Caponio and Maren Borkert. This book prompts a fresh look on on immigrant integration policy. Revealing just where immigrants and their receiving societies interact everyday, it shows how societal inclusion is administered and produced at a local level.
For more information see:
Imiscoe
or:
Amsterdam University Press

On 27th August 2010 Romania signed the Declaration of Intent to become the 12th ICMPD Member State!

With Romania an important like minded state from Central East Europe became part of the ICMPD-family. The Romanian Minister of Administration and Interior Vasile Blaga confirmed the importance of regional co-operation and the necessity of having an international but operational platform for the implementation of migration issues. Director General Peter Widermann stressed the importance of supporting Member States in their challenging task to effectively manage migration and emphasized the importance of further developing the European co-operation in the field of migration policies. Romania participated already in ICMPD activities (such as Budapest Process and Building Migration Partnerships) and these already existing ties will be strengthened in the future in a structured way.

The signing ceremony took place in the framework of the Salzburg Forum, a regional security partnership which celebrated its 10th anniversary this year.

The Ethics of Migration Research Methodology

A new book on dealing with vulnerable migrants, co-authored by ICMPD, is available here (external link):
The Ethics of Migration Research Methodology

Migration EU Expertise - MIEUX

Migration EU Expertise (MIEUX) is a Joint EC-ICMPD initiative to support third countries in addressing irregular migration and mixed migratory flows as part of a comprehensive approach to migration management.
Direct access to MIEUX

SCIBM

On 12 – 16 July, a study visit to Lithuania was organized for the officials of border agencies from Armenia and Georgia. During the study visit, participants received an in-depth knowledge about the structure, mandate, and activities of the State Border Guard Service of Lithuania and Customs Department as well as the Vilnius Frontier District. A practical visit to the Lavoriskiu Frontier Station and Lavoriskiu road border crossing point (BCP) on the border with Belarus demonstrated IBM cooperation on all levels. At the Kena Frontier Station and Kena rail BCP, participants learned about the practicalities of facilitating the Kaliningrad rail transit via Lithuanian territory. Additionally, participants were exposed to the activities and training system of the Border Guards School in Medininkai as well as the work of the Foreigners Registration Centre in Pabrade and Aviation Unit in Paluknys.

SCIBM.

BMP Workshop on Extended Migration Profiles

The “Building Migration Partnerships”. Workshop on Extended Migration Profiles, hosted by the Polish Ministry of Interior and Administration, took place in Warsaw on 21-22 June 2010 and gathered representatives of 32 countries including Spain, being the current EU Presidency, the European Commission (JLS), Frontex, ICMPD, IOM, MARRI and UNHCR. Apart from states-parties to the BMP Joint Declaration, for the first time the Republic of Belarus was invited to this meeting as an observer with a perspective of joining BMP.

Yearbook on Illegal Migration, Human Smuggling and Trafficking in Central and Eastern Europe

Futo, Peter (ed.) (2010): Yearbook on Illegal Migration, Human Smuggling and Trafficking in Central and Eastern Europe. A Survey and Analysis of Border Management and Border Apprehension. Data from 2008. Including: Special Survey on the 2007 Enlargement of the Schengen Area. Vienna: ICMPD. ISBN 3-900411-55-8. The book costs EUR 39,90. To order a hardcopy, please contact: Esther Dostal

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Mission statement

ICMPD strives to improve and facilitate regional and international co-operation in the field of migration policy and migration management, including contact and dialogue among countries of origin, transit and destination and to support ICMPD Member States in achieving their priorities and migration policy goals.

Peter Widermann, Director General

CALL FOR EXPERTS

ICMPD is recruiting experts for projects in implementation and under preparation as well as building its expert pool for future opportunities.

The ICMPD Expert Roster provides an opportunity for international development consultants to increase their chances in a highly competitive job market. Registered experts will be contacted directly as soon as ICMPD starts recruiting for positions that match their profile.

Since the nature of ICMPD's projects frequently requires experts with public administration background recently retired civil servants are encouraged to register in the Expert Roster and stay active in their field of expertise, bringing their seniority to bearing in technical assistance projects.

Registration of active public administration employees is also highly appreciated. Secondment or temporary release from service for short or long-term assignments can often be arranged when administrations support engagement of their staff in relevant international co-operation projects.

We are seeking senior and junior experts in all fields related to migration. In addition ICMPD projects often require complementary expertise from the broader justice and home affairs sector and other fields, such as public administration reform, economics, employment, social welfare, civil society, training, HR, PR, IT, etc.

Interested experts are invited to register in our online Expert Roster. Registration does not constitute any obligation; it is an expression of interest promoting your expertise and is dealt with confidentially.

At ICMPD we value the experts we work with and strive to build long-term partnerships with them. We look forward to receiving your application.

The ICMPD Team

Migration and Development Roundtable

On 21 June, the European Commission and ICMPD organized an Expert Roundtable on the Social Aspects of Migration and Development in Brussels. The event brought together government delegates, academics and representatives of international and non-governmental organizations. The objective of the roundtable was to go beyond the common debates on economic features of Migration and Development such as remittances, and instead focus on the often neglected social aspects, with a view to providing input to the forthcoming EC Communication on Migration and Development and the 2010 Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD).

Discussions focused on four of the most pertinent dimensions of social aspects of migration – 1) the protection of migrants’ human rights, 2) the social consequences of migration for families back home, 3) the social protection of migrants abroad and 4) the integration of migration matters in social development policies.

Participants at the roundtable emphasized the importance of framing migration flows in a way that allows actors at all levels to collaborate to address the precarious situation which many migrants and their families back home face. Here, it was commonly agreed that special attention needs to be paid to particularly vulnerable groups such as women and children.

It was also acknowledged that innovative practices are indispensable in ensuring the social protection of migrants abroad. Participants highlighted that the dialogue between informal community support providers, the private sector and local administrations should be enhanced in order to respond to the interrelated needs of separated family members.

Regarding migrants rights’ the potential role of non-governmental actors such as businesses in rights protection was raised. Incentives for the development of company policies improving working conditions, recruitment practices and strengthening grievance processes for migrants should be encouraged and framed in a way emphasizing the economic returns and reputational gains from enhancing migrant workers’ wellbeing.

The participants concluded that also on the policy level migration and development remains an issue that needs to be addressed transnationally. Integrating migration into national development strategies is an issue not only for developing countries. Donor agencies as well require support in adopting a more coherent approach to linking migration and development in their work.