International migration governance

International migration is a multidimensional reality that individual States cannot address alone. Instead, it requires cooperation and dialogue between and among countries in order to maximize the benefits of migration and reduce its costs for both countries of origin and countries of destination, as well as for migrants and their families. In addition, it requires a complex framework of institutions, laws and policy measures to ensure coherence across all policy sectors and levels of government. In recent years, a growing number of countries have embraced a whole-of-government approach for migration that promotes policy coherence both vertically across levels of governance and horizontally across policy domains (figure I.1). In addition, countries have increasingly leveraged partnerships with a broad range of relevant stakeholders, including migrants, academia, civil society and the private sector to promote safe, orderly and regular migration.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Reduced Inequalities

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions