Migration Management

In 2024, China successfully hosted the Migration Management Cooperation Sub-forum of the Global Forum on Public Security Cooperation in Lianyungang, which was attended by nearly 260 delegates from 57 countries and regions, as well as representatives from six international organizations.The forum, themed Development and Innovation of Migration Governance in a Changing Environment, provided a platform for in-depth exchanges on the state of global migration governance, the sharing of best practices, and the discussion of common challenges.

China introduced a no-document-presentation inspection model to enhance border inspection efficiency. This is an optimized upgrade of the existing fast-track channels for passengers, replacing the traditional document swiping with facial recognition for inspection. Additionally, China launched an electric port visa in Shanghai, which will soon cover the whole country. China will also provide a new app that consolidates various living service apps, allowing foreigners to book accommodation, buy tickets, order takeout, and access repair services, among other things.

Turing Space is a cybersecurity firm headquartered in the United States, with entities in Japan, Taiwan, and the Netherlands (expected in March 2025). The main objectives of the project are to empower authorities with digital identities and verifiable credentials. Turing Space serves prestigious clients, including WHO, UNESCO, APEC, and over 500 authorities, including 40 government agencies in Taiwan and Japan.

The THAMM Plus Project, following in the steps of THAMM (2019-2023), supports the implementation of the Talent Partnership between EU Member States and North African Partners (Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia). Morocco and its 6 EU partner Member States (France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Sweden) have agreed on a matrix of sectors and occupations for which they want to strengthen regular pathways.

Pacific Regional Framework on Climate Mobility through PCCMHS Programme

The Pacific Regional Labour Mobility Principles are set to be endorsed by Pacific Leaders in 2025. Led by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), these principles aim to address ongoing and emerging challenges facing labor mobility in the region. The main objectives are to build on existing international labor standards and commitments, contextualize them through a Pacific lens, and reshape the current narrative to focus attention on people. The targeted population includes migrant workers and their families in the Pacific region

The Agreements to foster regional cooperation on migration for sustainable development and migrant workers in the East and Horn of Africa were led by the EAC Regional Consultative Process (RCP) on migration. In 2022, ministers from 11 countries in the East and Horn of Africa signed two agreements to work more closely to realize the benefits of migration for sustainable development and economic growth.

The Solidarity Cities project in Guatemala is an initiative aimed at promoting the adoption of inclusive policies and programs at the local level to favor the coexistence and integration of migrant refugees and host communities. The project focuses on providing access to services, supporting local authorities in achieving local integration, and addressing the challenges faced by small municipalities and peripheral cities due to limited resources

The Western Hemisphere Regional Migration Program (WHP) is a U.S. government-supported program that has operated since 2011.  The State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration provides funding as a contribution to IOM to implement the program.

The Africa Regional Migration Program (ARMP) focuses on enhancing the capacities of host governments and civil society to support the resilience of local communities. Its primary objective is to strengthen migration governance, promote partnerships, and enhance preparedness for crises. This program will enhance the coordination and cooperation of governments in addressing migration challenges and leveraging multiple opportunities associated with well-managed migration for both migrants and host societies.