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WHO WE AREThe International Organization for Migration (IOM) is part of the United Nations System as the leading inter-governmental organization promoting since 1951 humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, with 175 member states and a presence in 171 countries.
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- Data and Research
- 2030 Agenda
The Establishment of a Regional Migration Observatory for West Africa
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Start Date
2002
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End Date
2003
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Project Status
Completed
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Project Type
Migration Research and Publication
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Budget Amount (USD)
50000.00
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Coverage
Regional
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Year
2001
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IDF Region
Africa
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Projects ID
V18-805
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Benefiting Member States
Cabo Verde Mali Senegal
The Dakar Declaration made special note of the need for enhancing the capabilities of concerned countries to monitor migration and to engage in targeted research and training actions on a regional as well as a national basis. In response, IOM, in collaboration with the noted benefiting countries, identified as a priority the establishment of a regional Observatory for Migration, to be based in Dakar.
The Observatory has monitored and reported on migration trends, conducted targeted research and provided regional training and dialogue building functions. The actions of the Observatory have contributed to the goals of the Migration in Development for Africa (MIDA) programme, by targeting research and training activities to support MIDA initiatives in the region.
The contribution from the 1035 Facility, which represents approximately 30 per cent of the first year structural budget, provided support for the set-up costs of the Observatory - establishing premises, engaging initial staff and starting pilot activities.