EU-India Cooperation and Dialogue on Migration and Mobility (Phase II)

Background:

To facilitate safe, legal and orderly migration and to address challenges related to irregular migration within the EU-India migration corridor, the European Commission and the Government of India signed the Common Agenda on Migration and Mobility (CAMM) in 2016. In support of the joint objectives outlined in the CAMM, Phase I of the EU-India Cooperation and Dialogue on Migration and Mobility project was carried out from 2017 to 2022. During Phase I, over 35 government meetings, 20 knowledge products and over 40 communication products were delivered. To further deepen EU-India cooperation on migration and mobility, Phase II will be implemented from October 2023 to October 2025.

Implementing agencies: International Labour Organization (ILO) and International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD)

Partner: Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA)

Key Outcomes:

• Strengthening legal migration pathways along the EU-India corridor.
• Reinforcing institutional capacity and improving awareness of irregular migration and its risks.

Focus Areas:

• Informed mobility of workers, professionals, students, apprentices and entrepreneurs
• Labour market analysis
• Exploring the potential for skills/qualifications benchmarking and recognition in key sectors
• Cooperation and awareness raising on preventing irregular migration
• Improved cooperation on return and readmission procedures
• Updates on migration and mobility trends within the EU-India corridor

For any further information, contact:

Ms Radhika Sunger
National Project Coordinator, CDMM-II
[email protected]

Mr Jafar Alam Ahmed
Sr. Administrative & Finance Assistant, CDMM-II
[email protected]