Über die Indikatoren der Migrationspolitik
Über die Indikatoren der Migrationspolitik
Die Rechte der Migrantinnen und Migranten
Die Rechte der Migrantinnen und Migranten
Indikatoren in dieser Dimension analysieren, inwieweit Migrantinnen und Migranten hinsichtlich des Zugangs zu grundlegenden sozialen Diensten wie Gesundheit, Bildung und soziale Sicherheit den gleichen Status wie Bürgerinnen und Bürger haben. Es beschreibt die Rechte von Migrantinnen und Migranten auf Familienzusammenführung, Arbeit, Aufenthalt und Staatsbürgerschaft. Die Ratifizierung der wichtigsten internationalen Konventionen fällt ebenfalls in diesen Bereich.main.
Ganzer Regierungsansatz
Ganzer Regierungsansatz
Indikatoren in dieser Dimension bewerten die institutionellen, rechtlichen und regulatorischen Rahmenbedingungen der Länder im Zusammenhang mit Migrationspolitik. Dimension 2 beinhaltet auch das Vorhandensein von nationalen Migrationsstrategien, die mit Entwicklungspolitik und -ansätzen im Einklang stehen, sowie die institutionelle Transparenz und Kohärenz in Bezug auf Migrationsmanagement. In diesem Bereich wird auch untersucht, inwieweit Regierungen Migrationsdaten erheben und verwenden.
Partnerschaften
Partnerschaften
Diese Dimension konzentriert sich auf die Bemühungen von Ländern, in migrationsbezogenen Fragen mit anderen Staaten und einschlägigen nichstaatlichen Akteuren, einschließlich Organisationen der Zivilgesellschaft und des Privatsektors, zusammenzuarbeiten. Kooperation kann zu Verbesserungen der Regierungsführung führen, indem Standards angeglichen und angehoben, der Dialog intensiviert und Strukturen der Bewältigung von Herausforderungen geschaffen werden.
Das Wohlergehen der Migrantinnen und Migranten
Das Wohlergehen der Migrantinnen und Migranten
Diese Dimension umfasst Indikatoren für die Politik der Länder zur Steuerung des sozioökonomischen Wohlergehens von Migrantinnen und Migranten, z.B. die Anerkennung der Bildungs- und Berufsqualifikationen von Migrantinnen und Migranten, Bestimmungen zur Regelung der Studentenmigration und das Bestehen bilateraler Arbeitsabkommen zwischen Ländern. Die Indikatoren konzentrieren sich gleichermaßen auf Maßnahmen und Strategien im Zusammenhang mit dem Engagement der Diasporamitglieder und den grenzüberschreitenden Geldtransfers von Migrantinnen und Migranten
Mobilitätsdimensionen von Krisen
Mobilitätsdimensionen von Krisen
Diese Dimension befasst sich mit der Art und dem Grad der Bereitschaft von Ländern, wenn sie mit Mobilitätsdimensionen von Krisen konfrontiert sind, die entweder mit Katastrophen, der Umwelt und/oder Konflikten zusammenhängen. Die Fragen werden verwendet, um die Prozesse für Staatsangehörige und Ausländer sowohl während als auch Katastrophen zu ermitteln, einschließlich der Frage, ob humanitäre Hilfe für Migrantinnen und Migranten genauso verfügbar ist wir für Bürgerinnen und Bürger.
Sichere, geordnete und reguläre Migration
Sichere, geordnete und reguläre Migration
Diese Dimension analysiert den Ansatz der Länder zum Migrationsmanagement bezüglich Grenzkontroll- und Grenzschutzmaßnahmen, Zulassungsvoraussetzungen für Migranten, Vorbereitung und Flexibilität bei erheblichen und unerwarteten Wanderungsbewegungen sowie die Bekämpfung des Menschenhandels und des Menschenschmuggels von Migrantinnen und Migranten. Es werden auch die Bemühungen und Anreize zur Unterstützung der Integration der zurückkehrenden Staatsbürgerinnen und -burger bewertet.
Key findings
INTRODUCTION
This country Profile describes examples of well-developed areas of the Commonwealth of Dominica’s governance structures and areas with potential for further development, as evaluated through the six domains of the Migration Governance Indicators (MGI). These address migrants’ rights, a “whole-of-government” approach, partnerships, socioeconomic well-being of migrants, the mobility dimensions of crises, and safe and orderly migration.
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The Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) initiative is a policy-benchmarking programme led by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and implemented with research and analysis from the Economist Impact. Funding is provided by IOM Member States.
Key findings
MIGRANTS’ RIGHTS
Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas
- All migrants in Dominica, regardless of migration status, can access Government-funded health services under the same conditions as nationals.
- Regular migrants and CARICOM nationals have equitable access to social protection in Dominica, facilitated by the 1996 CARICOM agreement on social security.
- Permanent residents, residents on temporary permits and residents on family reunion permits have equal access to employment as nationals, including in the public sector.
Areas with potential for further development
- Dominica does not have a policy or strategy to combat hate crimes, violence, xenophobia or discrimination against migrants.
- Dominicans residing in another country are able to vote in national elections only under specific conditions, as there are no provisions for postal or electronic voting from another country.
Key findings
WHOLE-OF-GOVERNMENT APPROACH
Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas
- The National Resilience Development Strategy: Dominica 2030 (2020) designates the Ministry of National Security and Legal Affairs to oversee immigration and related matters nationally.
- The Immigration and Passport Act (No. 5 of 1941, amended in 2017) is Dominica's primary legislation governing immigration.
- The Diaspora Relations Office, established in 2015, coordinates engagement with Dominica's diaspora, fostering connections through the Diaspora Advisory Group, and organizing annual Diaspora Forums.
Areas with potential for further development
- There is no interministerial coordination mechanisms for migration issues at the national level.
- Dominica has no national strategies on migration set out in a programme document or manifesto.
- Dominica does not regularly collect or publish migration data.
Key findings
PARTNERSHIPS
Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas
- Dominica participates in several regional consultative processes, including the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (1981), the Caribbean Community (19680, and the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States (1978).
- The Government formally engages the diaspora and expatriate communities in agenda-setting and implementing migration-related policies. For example, during the development of the national Diaspora Policy (under review as of February 2024), webinars were conducted to consult with diaspora members.
- Dominica has several agreements on migration: a 2015 memorandums of understanding (MoU) with the European Union enabling short-stay visa waiver, allowing 90 days within a 180-day period, and a 2006 bilateral agreement with France on readmission, which facilitates streamlined return procedures. Additionally, there is a 2022 agreement with China that entails mutual visa exemption.
Areas with potential for further development
- The Dominican Government consults its civil society organizations, the private sector, and social partners on migration issues on an ad hoc basis
Key findings
WELL-BEING OF MIGRANTS
Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas
- The National Accreditation Board (NAB), established under Act No. 13 of 2006, serves as the primary body responsible for accrediting and recognizing post-secondary and tertiary educational and training institutions, programmes, and awards. Additionally, Dominica participates in the CARICOM Qualifications Framework.
Areas with potential for further development
- Limited data is available for monitoring the labour market demand and supply for immigrants. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) does not collect data on the labour market disaggregated by migratory status or gender.
- Dominica does not promote the creation of formal remittance schemes.
- There are no laws specifically promoting the ethical recruitment of migrant workers in Dominica.
- The admission process in Dominica does not consider the skills and capabilities of migrant workers; however, the Caribbean Community Skilled Nationals Act (1995) seeks to ease barriers for skilled individuals from qualifying CARICOM countries.
Key findings
MOBILITY DIMENSION OF CRISES
Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas
- The Emergency Powers (Disaster) Act (No. 20 of 1987) includes provisions for establishing the National Emergency Planning Organization (NEPO) as the agency responsible for disaster management.
- The National Disaster Plan (NDP), formulated in 2001, serves as a guiding document for disaster management and preparedness at the national level. The NDP mandates NEPO to establish, operate, and maintain a National Emergency Operations Centre.
- The Climate Resilience and Recovery Plan 2020–2030 (2020) and the national Resettlement Strategy (2015) both include specific provisions for preventing and addressing the displacement impacts of disasters.
- Communication systems for receiving information about the development of disasters and access to aid, and to allow the public to communicate their needs to the authorities, take into account the specific vulnerabilities that migrants face.
Areas with potential for further development
- Developing an emergency management framework and implementing specific measures to aid migrants during crises is identified as an area for further development.
- Dominica lacks a comprehensive strategy to address migration linked to environmental degradation and climate change.
Key findings
SAFE, ORDERLY AND DIGNIFIED MIGRATION
Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas
- The Transnational Organized Crime (Prevention and Control) Act (No. 13 of 2013), the Sexual Offences Act (No. 1 of 1998, amended in 2017), and the Constitution (1978) outline strategies to combat human trafficking.
- Dominica utilizes a mixed paper-based and online system for pre-arrival visa applications. Visitor visa information is available online, and application forms for all types of visas are accessible on government ministry websites.
Areas with potential for further development
- There is no dedicated body specifically responsible for integrated border control and security in Dominica.
- There is no system in place to automatically monitor visa overstays in Dominica, as the existing border management system does not consistently capture such information.
- The country has ad hoc training programmes for border personnel, though not necessarily in migration related topics.
- There is no formal government programme or dedicated policy that focuses on attracting nationals who have migrated or facilitating the reintegration of returning nationals.
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