Labour Migration and Human Development

Labour migration has been increasingly recognized as playing a significant role in the development of the SADC region. For regional agreements to have effect, it has been widely noted that governments need to harmonize policies and standards. In this regard, IOM aims to comprehensively assist the Namibian Government to better regulate, manage and monitor labour migration by identifying gaps in the institutional framework, legislation, data and policies and by identifying proposed solutions in the country. In 2015 activities will focus on: (a) conducting an in-depth analysis of existing legislation, policies, institutional structures and coordination mechanisms pertaining to labour migration in Namibia and providing recommendations in line with international good practices; (b) identifying and assessing recruitment centres, recruitment practices and related support services in Namibia, as well as pointing out any gaps in relation to international good practices; and (c) analysing the flow of remittances to Namibia and providing recommendations for their increased utilization for development purposes.

Target populations

• Governments and regional bodies
• Migrants and vulnerable populations