Decent Work for Migrants in the Middle East
This program contributes to decent work opportunities for migrants and refugees in the Middle East which is one of the largest migrant hosting regions globally due to economic demands and displacement from conflict. It complements the focus on Asian migrants with migrants from Africa and seek closer partnership with the private sector. Due to its relevant expertise and experience in decent work and fair recruitment, Switzerland is well placed to contribute to an improved protection and an enhanced wellbeing of migrant workers and self-reliance for refugees, to maximize the productive potential of migration, and to counter irregular and unsafe migration.
| Land/Region | Thema | Periode | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jordanien Libanon Arabischer Raum und Europa |
Beschäftigung & Wirtschaftsentwicklung Migration
KMU Förderung
Arbeitsmigration Geldüberweisung Migration allgemein (entwicklungspolitische Aspekte und Partnerschaften) |
15.07.2019
- 31.10.2024 |
CHF 9’000’000
|
- Internationale Arbeitsorganisation
- International Organisation for Migration
- Andere internationale oder ausländische NGO Norden
- Other UN Organisation
- Ausländischer Privatsektor Norden
- Schweizerischer Privatsektor
- Entwicklungsprogramm der Vereinten Nationen
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Sektor nach Kategorisierung des Entwicklungshilfeekomitees der OECD REGIERUNG UND ZIVILGESELLSCHAFT
BANKGESCHÄFT UND FINANZDIENSTLEISTUNGEN
INDUSTRIE
REGIERUNG UND ZIVILGESELLSCHAFT
Sub-Sektor nach Kategorisierung des Entwicklungshilfeekomitees der OECD Ermöglichung der geregelten, sicheren und verantwortungsvollen Migration und Mobilität
Rücküberweisungen - Ermöglichung, Förderung und Optimierung
Förderung kleiner und mittlerer Unternehmen (KMU)
Ermöglichung der geregelten, sicheren und verantwortungsvollen Migration und Mobilität
Querschnittsthemen Krisenprävention
Unterstützungsform Auftrag mit treuhänderischer Mittelverwaltung
Projekt- und Programmbeitrag
Projektnummer 7F08346
| Hintergrund | Migration to the Middle East is undergoing change. Increasing number of migrant workers originate from Africa, demand for migrant domestic workers (mainly women) is surging, and large-scale infrastructure projects are dwindling as a result of economic transformation, which will lead to a decrease of blue-collar worker in the region. Addressing forced displacement, which is becoming increasingly protracted and confronted with funding shortfalls, requires long-term approaches that enhance self-reliance and durable solutions alongside protection interventions. |
| Ziele | The overall objective of the program is to enhance the productive potential of labor migration and the wellbeing of migrant and refugee workers through improved labor migration regulations and processes as well as targeted services. |
| Zielgruppen |
Migrant and refugee workers in low-skilled occupations (domestic work, construction, service sector, garment sector, etc.) in the Middle East. National governments and regional inter-governmental bodies (Abu Dhabi Dialogue, UN Working Group on Migration in Arab States) Private sector, social enterprises employers and business associations, individual employers Civil society organizations, research institutes and think-tanks |
| Mittelfristige Wirkungen |
Outcome 1: National and regional-level initiatives strengthen labor migration governance along key migration corridors with Asia and Africa. Outcome 2: Women and men migrant and refugee workers are enabled to sustain the social and economic benefits of safe and regular migration Outcome 3: Private sector actors and employers make targeted efforts to improve work conditions for migrant and refugee workers in low skilled sectors. |
| Resultate |
Erwartete Resultate: High quality data and research on migration and development in the Middle East is produced National, regional and interregional dialogues and initiatives contribute to increased collaboration and monitoring of international commitments Skilling (vocational, language, IT) opportunities are provided to migrant workers and digital financial services for remittance transfers are available Private sector actors participate in initiatives that address migration challenges and harness the benefits of migration. Resultate von früheren Phasen: Significant policy reforms have been adopted across the region, which underscores a dynamic environment and continued improvements to the governance of labor migration. SDC has an exceptionally strong profile as the main bilateral donor on migration & development in the region. This provides opportunities for leverage in- and outside the Middle East. African migration to the Middle East is on the increase. Maintaining of existing protection levels for workers and experience-sharing with Asian sending countries will be key. SDC’s protection focus remains central; but a complementary engagement on harnessing the benefits of migration will improve its programmatic impact. Businesses and employers can be important allies that share SDC objectives. Closer ties with the private sector going forward will strengthen the alliance for policy reform. |
| Verantwortliche Direktion/Bundesamt |
DEZA |
| Kreditbereich |
Entwicklungszusammenarbeit |
| Projektpartner |
Vertragspartner Internationale oder ausländische NGO Privatsektor Ausländische staatliche Institution Organisation der Vereinten Nationen (UNO) |
| Koordination mit anderen Projekten und Akteuren |
RDPP, FAIRWAY Global, SDC/HA, SDC/SC, SDC/CEP, SEM, HSD, Embassies of Switzerland in the Gulf |
| Budget | Laufende Phase Schweizer Beitrag CHF 9’000’000 Bereits ausgegebenes Schweizer Budget CHF 8’954’191 Budget der Organisation CHF -1 Projekttotal seit Anfangsphase Schweizer Beitrag CHF 14’830’000 Budget inklusive Projektpartner CHF 23’830’000 |
| Projektphasen | Phase 4 01.10.2023 - 30.09.2027 (Laufende Phase) Phase 3 15.07.2019 - 31.10.2024 (Laufende Phase) Phase 2 01.01.2015 - 31.12.2019 (Completed) Phase 1 01.05.2012 - 31.07.2015 (Completed) |
