Strengthening the link between migration and development: testing an integrated service provider to Moldovan migrants and their communities (NEXUS)

Progetto concluso

Moldova is heavily affected by brain- and skills-drain/waste as a result of massive migration with over ¼ of its active population being abroad. Remittances support consumption-led economy growth, but their productive investment is less than 10%. This project explores the development potential of migration, by promoting circular migration practices and efficient accumulation and transfer of financial and human capital of migrants and Diaspora.

Paese/Regione Tema Periodo Budget
Moldova
Migrazione
Migrazione in generale (aspetti relativi allo sviluppo e partenariati)
01.05.2013 - 31.01.2016
CHF 650'000
Contesto

The Government of Moldova shifted from perceiving migration solely as a social problem, to regarding it as a substantial development opportunity. Important results have been achieved in monitoring and managing migration processes, in developing policies aimed at enhancing the development impact of migration and reducing its negative consequences. The National Development Strategy “Moldova 2020” approaches migration policies from the point of view of human capital retention and the development of a new economic growth model.

Obiettivi

To foster links between migration and development at the local level, by developing durable capacities and systematic collaboration among national and sub-national authorities, civil society and private-sector stakeholders.

Gruppi target

National & local authorities, civil society (including Diaspora groups) and private-sector stakeholders. Final beneficiaries 250,000 potential, current, returning migrants, and dependents, vulnerable groups and local communities of/from target countries.

Effetti a medio termine

 

  • Capacity of national and local authorities to promote circular migration practices & enhance sustainable local development strengthened.
  • Beneficiaries assisted to “migrate smarter and return better” by: reducing personal, domestic and social risks and costs of migration and return, meeting migration-related goals in a more efficient manner, getting home sooner & benefit from more sustainable return measures.
  • Discourage irregular migration practices, and increase the development impact of circular migration.
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    Risultati

    Risultati fasi precedenti:  

    The project builds upon the results of previous interventions by the implementing agency in the region. Some of the results achieved in Moldova, Kosovo and Albania: significant increase in the Government, banks and micro-credit institutions awareness about the development potential of migration; based on thorough assessment of demand, a number of products and services for migrants and their households were developed, tested and implemented (ex.: long-term deposit schemes, trans-national mortgages, internet banking, joint remittance transfer/savings products, etc); marketing and confidence-building actions targeting migrants were developed and implemented by some of the financial institutions involved.


    Direzione/Ufficio responsabile DSC
    Credito Cooperazione con l'Europa dell'Est
    Partner del progetto Partner contrattuale
    ONG internazionale o straniera
    • Other international or foreign NGO North
    • International Agency for Source Country Information (IASCI) - a non-profit NGO, based in Austria, specialized in field-based research/information systems and migration management and development.


    Budget Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF   650'000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF   640'668
    Fasi del progetto

    Fase 1 01.05.2013 - 31.01.2016   (Completed)