Support to Free Movement of Persons and Migration in West Africa Phase II

The first phase of the FMM programme positively influenced the ECOWAS’ regional migration governance and policy context. The intervention maximised the development potential of the free movement of persons and migration in West Africa by supporting the effective implementation of the ECOWAS Free Movement of Persons Protocol and the ECOWAS Common Approach to Migration. This was done through strengthened capacities of the ECOWAS Commission for the implementation of the Free Movement Protocol through intra-regional dialogue held on free movement and migration issues, policy development and harmonization, and monitoring the application the Free Movement Protocol. In addition, the capacities of national institutions of ECOWAS Member States (MS) and Mauritania were enhanced in the areas of migration data collection and management, migration policy development, border management, labour migration, counter-trafficking of human beings and mixed migration, child protection and child labour, diaspora engagement, and human mobility in the context of climate change. This Phase II project maximises the development potential of the free movement of persons and migration in West Africa by supporting the effective implementation of the ECOWAS Free Movement of Persons’ Protocols and the ECOWAS Common Approach to Migration through the implementation of three mutually reinforcing components, having specific objectives: Strengthen the capacities of the ECOWAS Commission to implement the Free Movement Protocol through intra-regional dialogue on free movement and migration issues, policy development, and harmonization, as well as monitoring the application and implementation of the Free Movement Protocol. Enhance the capacities of national institutions of the ECOWAS MS and Mauritania in the areas of migration data collection and management, migration policy development, border management, labour migration, counter-trafficking of human beings and mixed migration, diaspora engagement, human mobility in the context of climate change. Increase the capacities of Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in information and protection for the benefit of migrants, returnees and cross-border populations in West Africa.

Project symbol

RAF/23/03/EUR

Admin unit

CO-Abuja

Start date

15/05/2024

End date

15/05/2029

Total allocation

1979011

Total expenditure

Status

Active

1665307

Development Partners

European Commission, DG for International Partnerships

Country/Countries

Sahel Region

Outcomes

Outcome 6: Protection at work for all