The brief aims to present the results on Migration statistics and recognition of Migrant’s skills after implementation of the DA project on “Migration statistics and skills recognition in Africa for the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration”. It includes the main findings and policy recommendations in this area.
The brief recommends to (i) build the capacity of African countries to address data gaps in migration and to better monitor and report on migration-related commitments made in the 2030 Agenda and the GCM; (ii) establish a specialized national mechanism or institution in each country and adopt regional and bilateral agreements on the verification of migrants’ certificates, skills and qualifications, including for uncertified workers; and (iii) increase the collaboration among African countries to promote the harmonization of migration data in line with international standards, the adoption of regional and bilateral agreements on recognition of migrants’ skills and qualifications, and the harmonization of migration policies.
