Policy

National Migration Policy 2022

Migration has become topical at the global, continental and regional levels due to its scope, scale and complexity. Migration yields significant benefits for both origin and destination countries. In countries of destination, the benefits of migration include filling critical skills gaps, improved productivity, increased output, and cultural diversity. In countries of origin, on the other hand, migration is beneficial in terms of remittances by migrants, diaspora investment, knowledge, technology and skills transfer from return migrants. Migration contributes to economic growth and improves food security and rural livelihoods. Orderly, safe and regular migration underpins the achievement of the Agenda 2030 for sustainable development including poverty alleviation, hunger and decent work among others. Migration has both positive and negative impacts on culture, identity, societal norms and values. If not well managed, migration presents security and socio–economic challenges for origin, transit and destination countries.