Coherence at institutional level

There is growing recognition of the need for coherence at institutional level, i.e. at high levels of government, both in terms of coordination among departments and harmony in strategies. Some receiving countries, such as the UK and The Netherlands, have sought to foster greater institutional coherence by adopting policy frameworks, setting up cross-governmental coordination mechanisms and enhancing analytical capacity. Though such countries are able to demonstrate greater policy coherence than others, progress remains limited largely owing to inherent tensions between the different objectives and departments dealing with migration and development policy, respectively. Migration policy takes centre stage in the domestic agenda and is not easily amenable to other concerns; promoting international development is a secondary priority.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions