Increasing protection of migrant workers in Russian Federation and enhancing development impact of migration in South caucasus through policy dialogue, capacity building, partnerships and pilot actions

The project aims to increase the protection of migrant workers in the Russian Federation, promote well-managed labour migration in the region and enhance the development impact of migration in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. The main objectives are : - To ensure that migrant workers in target areas and sectors in Russia and in countries of origin have access to information on admission rules and procedures, rights and access to trade union services and participation; - To increase awareness of employers in target areas and sectors in Russia, facilitate recruitment of migrant workers in shortage areas, and improve employment and working conditions of migrants in construction; - To increase capacity of governments in both countries of origin and destination (Russia) to effectively govern labour migration and increase cooperation; - Development of a migration and development strategy in countries of South Caucasus and creation/strengthening of mechanisms for migrants, diaspora and returnees to contribute to development in their country of origin. The main activities comprise awareness building and information dissemination; sensitization and training; studies; workshops; consultations; policy development; and pilot actions.

Project symbol

RER/08/05/EEC

Admin unit

DWT/CO-Moscow

Start date

13/12/2008

End date

12/04/2012

Total allocation

2451106

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

2436056

Development Partners

European Commission, Europe Aid

Country/Countries

Russian Federation

Outcomes

Labour Migration