Assessment and comparative discussion

The four processes described here in more detail may be said, as noted throughout, to be at different stages of development. To recap, these stages of development are distinguished by, first, the decision to address issues of concern in a cooperative regional forum; second, to agree upon definitions, that is upon a “common language”; third, the agreement upon a Plan of Action or a list of goals and, fourth, a shift toward a more operational process. Nor is this fourth step a final one. It remains to be seen where regional consultative processes move and what they achieve. Whatever the future, regional consultative processes appear to have become an element of the international migration system, offering an alternative to the global system.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions